Small concrete countertop-can it be cantilevered?

MJ Force

More pictures.

MJ Force

Just remember that it was the thickness 3" and the rebar and mesh that allowed me to cantilever this hearth. It is strong and the large L-Brackets at the rear allow me to stand on the edge with no worries.

Badfish740

Nice technique-I'm definitely going to be upping the thickness of my slab to 3". I was planning on casting mine upside down and I had a thought. It might make for an interesting stone like texture if I spread sand in the form and made it a bit uneven and then put poly over that-I could even incorporate lines using wire like you did as well. Lots of possibilities...

MJ Force

After the hearth had cured (2-4weeks) I applied an acid wash then stained with a charcoal colour. I finished that with a clear gloss finish. I suppose you could experiment with pigments for concrete but I needed a specific colour which is why I used a stain.

Badfish740

Made a template from 3/4" plywood and tested the fit:



I'll eventually cut the piece down and use it as an underlayment for extra support.