Has anyone attempted to form a farmhouse kitchen sink from concrete?

Question

if so, was there a specific type of concrete or mix, was it a wood form, was it successfull and was it worth the hassle?

Answer 1

fine homebuilding magazine issue no 146 may 2002 has an excellent article on concrete counters. and taunton press has published a book on the subject. both publications will list sources for things like fiber reinforcement, stains and pigments, water reducers and plasticizers as well as detailed instructions and mix recipes.

Answer 2

Concrete sinks and counters/tops are very cool if done properly. The forms are custom built for each job generally as the layouts tend to be different. They are wood with spacer bushings and bolts. The concrete is a small aggregate with a 2 inch slump generally, which is slow cured for high psi. When the forms are removed the concrete is then polished using multiple steps until a high gloss is achieved. Pits occur naturally during the process and are filled before the final polishing. One very important thing to remember. Concrete is Very Heavy. Most existing homes will require additional support under the floor of a concrete application.

Answer 3

I dont know about farm sink, but i did see the guys on diy's rock solid make countertops out of it and it was GEOURGOUS. They used a laminate form with painters tape and caulk along the edge(gives a really nice round edge). Cleaned with a 10/1 ratio water/muratic acid, sealed, and waxed with bees wax.

Answer 4

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