Ardex Concrete Countertop

I m finally sharing my experience installing ardex concrete countertops in our new kitchen.

Ardex concrete countertop.

I am in the midst of doing ardex on my kitchen counters as well. I wanted the black counter look but as i was searching the web for the pigments to mix with the concrete i noticed the shipping charges were in most cases more than the cost of the product itself. I found that henry feather finish with ardex technology was readily available at home depot so this is the product i used. I have had concrete countertops in my kitchen and bathroom for a few years and although i love them and am proud of the fact we made them they are very prone to staining.

Ardex feather finish concrete underlayment sold in 10 bags. Small 2 4 putty knife. Concrete counters of any kind do require maintenance. When i went to write this post i realized a lot of my pictures didn t turn out so well so be sure to read through all the details because i m sharing a lot of insights in between the pics.

Just make sure whatever surface you apply it on doesn t move expand or shrink with humidity you don t want it to crack. Amount needed depends upon the square footage of your kitchen countertops. I found a concrete sealer called siacryl from a company that specializes in diy concrete countertops. After kitchen and ardex feather finish concrete countertops tip do not go back on a surface as it starts to dry.

Depending on your style and taste you can leave it slightly more rough or keep sanding and apply until that. If you ve already got counters and all you need is the ardex you can get this project done for less than 50 which is a particularly good deal if you re just saving pennies until you can upgrade to something like granite or quartz. You pretty much have one chance to smooth out or else you have to wait until it dries to sand over and apply a new layer. I haven t personally done that but i have seen people do this over a tile countertop if that helps.

We have tried several. I m not an expert this is simply my personal experience. Do you know if ardex can be used on a tile backsplash. It is a simple diy project that can transform your space.

Mixing bucket stick. I had read about this feather finish concrete countertop and decided to give it a try. Alright friends the wait is over. You did a great job and your countertop looks beautiful.

I contacted them first to ask if it would work on ardex. But you will be cleaning up either way. They told me to dilute with water in a 1 1 ratio and apply 3 4 coats. Also ardex sells self leveling concrete just to make life a little bit more easy.

My total cost for this project was 50 well under my 100 budget.