We replaced the flooring(same tile through most of the house), added a new mirror, new vanity lights, new paint of course(I would't do this color again but 7 years ago it was okie dokey), new sink, faucet, added some blinds(to cover a not so nice older window), oh and a new door and trim throughout the room(we got the crown molding at a salvage store) and the absolute best thing we did was make the concrete countertop! We didn't have a clue what we were doing but thankfully the first one turned out great. Concrete is cheap and so is MDF do we knew it wouldn't hurt to try. We cut a piece of mdf to size, added 4 edges or ends(picture a shallow rectangular open top box) and then cut out 2 pieces of mdf in the shape of the sink(the template was provided with the sink). Then the mdf in the shape of the sink hole was screwed into the middle of the rectangular form. We then painted on a sealer and added a bead of silicone in all the joints so it wouldn't absorb the wet concrete(in hind sight we should have used melamine so we didn't have to seal it but it was more expensive) then we put our little electric palm sander on the edges of the form to get the bubbles out. After it was hard as a rock(imagine that) we unscrewed all the pieces of the mold and oh so carefully flipped it over. There were lots of tiny holes on the smooth side so we made a little concrete slurry and wiped it over the top until it gave us the smoother look we were going for. After that dried it was time to polish it with a beeswax sealer and some crazy little cloth wheel thing that attached to our drill. The only challenge after all that was getting it inside. Oh how I wish I had a picture of that! It involved a wheelbarrow.....
So what do ya think? Have you tried any concrete projects? I don't have any real #'s here but I bet this whole project cost us under $250.00 not including the professional tile job that we had done right before we moved. Have I mentioned we are determined not to tile anything ourselves again and have the utmost respect for professional tilers?
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17 comments:
You guys are so inspiring! We have several more projects in our house, one of them is remolding the bathrooms. I have already told Zach about your concrete counter top! It looks great!!! Love your new blog and may borrow some ideas ;0)
I remember that bathroom and loved it! Everything you and Jay do looks so good!
Yep, I was hoping to see this project on here! What a great job and I think of that countertop often, even suggesting it to Dave, but it's been a no go for us thus far...maybe one day we'll work on our baths!
This bathroom was gorgeous! I never knew the story behind how you made the countertop...AND I didn't realize you were hiding pink tile behind that beautiful shower curtain. Good tips!
it looks wonderful!!! I'm having a party over here if you'd like to join... http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/03/project-party-weekend-5-ways-to-re.html
Thanks Rachel..I'll hop over now!
Wow. It looks amazing. Don't forget to join me for More The Merrier Monday and link up all of your great projects.
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WOW! LOVE it!!!
So great - I love a good makeover! When you run out of things to make over at your house - come on over to mine!
That looks awesome!! Wanna come to my house and do mine??
I love the concrete. I think we are going to try in our bathroom. Hope it turns out as well as yours. The looks is so great, and so is the pricetag!!!
Even though it wasn't under $20, I think your bathroom is beautiful!!!
Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"!! :)
@Christina
Well yes the whole project exceeded $20 by a tad but the countertop didn't;)! Thanks for hosting!
That is gorgeous, I love every part of it! The color is perfect!
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Wow! That concrete counter is gorgeous and I am super impressed with how you guys transformed the space. It looks fabulous! Thanks for linking this up to Inspiration Friday! :-)
Vanessa
oh my...what an improvement...doesn't even look like the same room...love the vanity top especially...thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded.
blessings,
alison
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looking good! stopping by from Thrifty Decor Chick. I bet you love the after!
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