I had read about this feather finish concrete countertop and decided to give it a try.
Henry feather finish concrete countertops.
For the hfhs counter we had our contractor replace the old worn out formica counter with two layers of 3 4 plywood.
The henry 7 lbs.
Installs from feather edge to any depth.
For patching and repairing subfloor surfaces prior to installing all types of flooring.
This is where using feather finish concrete over tile counters differs from applying it over a smooth surface.
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A thorough step by step tutorial with useful tips and advice on what not to do when installing diy feather finish concrete countertops.
My total cost for this project was 50 well under my 100 budget.
If you use a product in a non recommended application you get awful results.
Henry feather finish we needed about 4 boxes to cover 60 square feet and i picked it up at home depot for about 17.
Since the feather finish drys so quickly and uses such a minimal amount of water i didn t worry about putting down any seal or backing layer.
The first million layers are just filling in all the grout lines and trying to build up the counter surface to be smooth.
There is no recommendation to use feather finish for countertops according to the ardex website.
Underlayment patch and skimcoat is a portland cement based floor patch and skimcoat.
As a result hard objects can put a dent in the surface.
It is a simple diy project that can transform your space.
I found that henry feather finish with ardex technology was readily available at home depot so this is the product i used.
One thing that s important to know about the feather finish concrete countertops is that it is not as hard as regular concrete.
Versatile use over most surfaces.
In this video i will tell you step by step how i used feather finish concrete over my existing laminate countertops to transform my kitchen.
Read the feather finish package or the henry equivalent at home depot there is no mention of countertops.
While you can t see these dents looking at the counter from a normal perspective this image shows you how you can see them when you can see the surface in a particular light.
Installs from feather edge to any depth.
It may be applied over most surfaces for a smooth finish before installation of permanent flooring.