Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
Concrete over ceramic tile countertop.
We chose a natural slate tile with predesigned accent pieces and a marble edge for a custom look.
If your grout is dingy purchase clorox bleach in a tube following the directions on the tube apply the clorox on the grout.
There are a couple cracks but all concrete cracks.
Use gloves and apply by hand to edges.
This is where using feather finish concrete over tile counters differs from applying it over a smooth surface.
This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.
When dry it looks like soapstone.
If your counters can accommodate a little extra thickness it s best to start with a layer of 1 4 inch cement board glued to the countertop and lay the tile over that.
Using a toothpick fill in the crack on the tile and then using the brush paint a thin layer of paint over the top of the tile.
Apply a smooth thin layer of concrete bonding adhesive to the tiles.
And i must say it has worked out so far.
You can choose any tile any color and any size but if all the choices seem daunting do what we did.
Use a paintbrush to spread the adhesive.
Put in your own tumbled stone or ceramic tile countertops and backsplash.
Move the sander back and forth.
Stir resurfacer and dry concrete dye together then add small amount water till like pancake batter trowel onto tile then use squeege and spray bottle of water to level and smooth.
Dries quickly keep wet until satisfied with how it looks.
Tile can be installed directly on top of the old counters provided they are flat and are stable enough to prevent the new tile from cracking.
Look for sandpaper made with silicon carbide or ceramic instead of.
How to do a concrete overlayment on tile countertops step 1.