How to Build a Polished Concrete Desk

Step 4 Construct Concrete Form

for the concrete portion of this project I followed doubleabattery's excellent concrete counter top Instructable here:http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Countertops-for-the-Kitchen---Solid-Surfa/

The form was constructed out of 3/4" melamine sheet, with sides 2" high to ensure the concrete is strong enough. measure your desk frame and make the mold accordingly. make sure to test fit your desk before casting the concrete! It is easier to make changes now than later when it is literally set in stone. Use silicone in the corners to radius the edge of the concrete when it comes out of the mold.

Comments

[Sakrete]

Awesome idea! Very creative with the top being Concrete.

[Atarimark]

If for added flare you wanted you could add some molding to the inside edges to get a decorative flare to the edges, lots of possibilities there. Nice work area btw =)

[aug201969]

Awesome Idea!  Plastic molding would work best and be inexpensive.

[blakeredfield]

Its always nice to work in the sun! Thats the thing!