Comments on: How to Build a DIY Concrete Table

By: DIYPETE

DIYPETE — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:55:00 +0000

In reply to Vinny Lang. Hi Vinny! I just posted them in the article for ya. Best of luck! :)

By: Vinny Lang

Vinny Lang — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:32:00 +0000

Hi Pete. Do you have the adjusted measurements for the base of this project?

By: DIYPETE

DIYPETE — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:05:00 +0000

In reply to Tom Jacob.

Hey Jacob, there are quite a few variables, but I shake the table and hit the sides for around 5- minutes or so. Smaller pieces are easier than larger slabs. And the mix type affects it as well. I’ve found that the Quikrete countertop mix is much easier to vibrate and remove more bubbles than the Quikrete 5000 for some reason. — Using a vibrating table is the best way to get the most professional results, but those also are a specialty tool that will be more money out of someones pocket. I’d say play around with different mixes, and shake the entire table ( as well as vibrate the sides ) — longer than you think you’d need to. Best of luck, and nice work on your projects!

By: Tom Jacob

Tom Jacob — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 01:41:00 +0000

Hi Pete, how long does it take to vibrate de mold. I’ve made two try on a 1 x 2 table and i got many little holes on both.

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By: DIYPETE

DIYPETE — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:30:00 +0000

In reply to Premo. This would be heat resistant enough for a barbecue. If you do plan to put a heavy barbecue on concrete, be sure the the concrete is evenly and sturdily supported or it will be prone to cracking.

By: DIYPETE

DIYPETE — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:28:00 +0000

In reply to Curt Allen. Hey Curt, I would say anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes of vibration should take care of any bubbles. Make sure that you are able to get all sides evenly. As you make more concrete tops you will get a feel for how much is necessary to get a smooth top. Cheers!

By: Premo

Premo — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:07:00 +0000

Would this technique be suitable for the base of a BBQ? I mean heat resistant?

By: Curt Allen

Curt Allen — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:46:00 +0000

Hi Pete,
When referencing the importance of vibration, how long do you need to vibrate a piece that is 42″ x 70″? Example…would it be a combination of rubber mallet hammering for 5 minutes with some orbital sander for 5 minutes?

By: Gingras Lacy

Gingras Lacy — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:57:00 +0000

In reply to Unibuilder. You can use WoodPrix, it has the best handbooks and ready instructions. You can learn much from them and make it yourself.

By: Joseph Holschuh

Joseph Holschuh — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:36:00 +0000

In reply to Pete. Great question. I didn’t. Mine is in the backyard, so I’m letting gravity do the work. At a local park I’ve seen a metal base attached with L-brackets and short lag bolts.