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Decorating with concrete can be a great way to add modern touches to a classic home, and building a concrete coffee table is an easy way to incorporate concrete into the design of a room.
When working with cement-based products, always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves.
Step 1
Use a circular saw to cut four balusters into 12” length pieces and another four balusters into 18” length pieces.
Step 2
Sand down the rough edges of the balusters.
Step 3
Build the form for the concrete table, using the melamine as the base and the 2x2s or 2x4s as braces.
Step 4
Seal the form with latex or silicone caulk. Once the caulking is dry, wipe the form to remove dust and dirt, before pouring in the concrete.
Step 5
Mix the QUIKRETE® Countertop Mix , according to packaging instructions, and pour it into the form.
Step 6
Pack the concrete so that it reaches every corner, and vibrate the form with a hammer.
Step 7
Let the concrete cure for at least 48 hours before removing the form.
TIP: While the concrete is curing, cover it with a plastic sheet. This will help to control the moisture level and prevent against cracking.
Step 8
Remove the form and scrape off any residual caulk.
Step 9
Use the balusters to build the table base.
TIP: drill pilot holes before screwing, to prevent the balusters from splitting.
Step 10
Place the concrete slab on top of the base.
