How To Make a Round Concrete Table top - Concrete Lazy Susan

How to make a round Concrete Lazy Susan for the kitchen. This is a very fun project, is easy to make, and can be done in just a few days! All thats needed for this project is some Quikrete cement mix, concrete sealer, a drill, 20"x20" of melamine, and a strip of white laminate. Building this concrete lazy susan is done in the same way you could build a circular concrete table.

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Make Your Round Melamine Form
First, we need to make the melamine form for the concrete lazy susan to cure and harden in. The form should be made of 20×20 inch by 3/4 inch thick melamine. To make this round, get a piece of scrap wood to mark a circle with. Measure about 1/2 inch from the end of the scrap piece and make a mark, then drill a small hole (this will get screwed into the melamine board). Then measure 10 inches down the scrap piece and make another mark (this is where we will use our pencil to draw the circle).

Mix the Cement
Using a shovel or piece of scrap wood, and a bucket we need to prepare our cement mixture. Pour about 1/4 of a bag of Quikrete Countertop Mix into a bucket and add some water. Stir and work it all together, adding water if need be. We want a peanut butter consistency here, not too soupy.

Pour the Cement into the Form
Attach any mirrored vinyl decals or embedded features at this point, before pouring the concrete in. Make sure to clean your form with 100% alcohol, ensuring there are no imperfections or residue on it. Then add some of the cement mixture and work it in with your gloved-hands. Fill the form about 2/3 of the way full and then add the wire mesh piece. Top the rest of the form off with the cement mixture, vibrating the form and leveling it all out as much as possible.

Screed and Level the Mixture
Spend the time to level the cement out in the form, using either a piece of scrap wood or another square object. Then trowel and smooth out the mixture in the form. Let the concrete cure for the recommended time on the manufacture’s label. I’d allow at least 36 hours for the concrete to cure.

Sand, Prep, and Finish the Concrete Top
Make sure that no silicone has stuck to the concrete, if so just pick it off. Sand the edges smooth, adding a beveled effect if desired. I’d recommend light sanding with 220-300 grit sandpaper. Add water for wet sanding, and use diamond pads or wet polish the top if desired. Let the water soak in and clean off any residue from the concrete lazy susan.

Attach the Lazy Susan Base and Enjoy!
Lastly, we’ll epoxy and liquid nail the lazy susan base onto the round concrete top. Find your center points, mark it all out and attach the lazy susan, letting the epoxy dry/cure for the manufacture’s recommended amount of time.

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