Primo Table with Concrete Countertop

Here is a project I have been working on for a while. I poured a 2 1/4" concrete slab as my tabletop in hopes It will last as many years as the grill.

Thanks for looking!:becky:

Skidder said:

Very nice! What is the finish on it?

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I used Chengs acrylic concrete sealer
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We'll see how it holds up under the Florida sun.ray:

R2Egg2Q said:

Looks really nice! Have any pics of the build or the form for the concrete that you can share?

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Yes, I actually have an entire thread on the Primo forum dedicated to it, but I can post the pictures here too.

Dex said:

hope you put rebar in the narrow areas of the table!

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Yes, I did, but it's made with 5000+psi concrete, it is some insanely strong stuff.

Mitch said:

"Good Lord, Bubba! How we gonna steal that there th'ang? It's gottab weigh more than my pickup truck!"
The slab weighs about 270, the grill about 250 and the table about 100 pounds, so yeah, nobody is stealing it.:laugh:

Nice Job! I like it a lot. What kind of bracing/wire/mesh did you use in the concrete?

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I used rebar, you'll see it when I post the pictures.:becky:

Thanks for all the complements everybody. This was actually my first concrete project, but I did a lot of research online before trying to take it on.

All of the following is a compilation of my entire thread on the Primo forum, I just did a copy and paste from the important parts. It was a lot of work, but worth it in the end. :thumb:

Ok, I finally got off my A$$ and started my table. Today I made my oval template for the concrete form. According the the Specs of Sakrete 5000 Plus concrete, counter tops should be no less than 2" thick, so I am going with 2 1/4".

Step 1. I started by tracing the shape of the grill on a piece of cardboard.


Step 2. I cut out the oval outline with scissors and attached it to a piece of MDF with double sided tape


Step 3. I then created a 1" gap around the grill by using a compass.


Step 4. Then darkened it with a sharpie for better visibility


Step 5. I then cut out the shape with a jig saw, then sanded with 150 to smooth out the saw marks and smooth out the curve.


Step 6. I then traced the next two templates from the first one.


Step 7. I then glued and screwed the first template to the second piece of MDF



Step 8. I then cut the 2nd layer about 1/8" to 1/4" from the edge of the first one.


Step 9. I then used a Flush Trim Bit on the Router to match layer 2 to layer 1.


Step 10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the third layer.

Step 11. Sand the final three layer piece.



Today I worked on getting the Table Base put together.
I am using PT 4x4's for the Uprights and Notching them to support the weight of the Concrete counter top.

Here I am notching the 4x4's on the table saw.


Cleaned up the saw marks with a sharp chisel.



I made some 5" wide x 3" high bases to attach my Beefy casters. I will attach the casters with 2 1/2" galvanized lag bolts.


Here are the finished legs.


Started assembling the Table, I have a lot of work to do tomorrow.


OK guys, I finished some more of my table project today.
I put a Walnut Stain on the table.


The concrete form is done except for sealing the edges with Silicone.


Hopefully next weekend I can put the sealer on the table and pour the concrete, my crazy schedule will dictate.

OK, I'm one step closer to being done. At this rate, I may have it done by the end of the year.ROFL

I just finished the last coat of Helmsman and put the Casters on. Now its just finishing the form for pouring the concrete.:Nail Bite:



OK, I have finally poured my concrete table top.

Here is the Concrete form and mixing tub


The Concrete(5000psi) and Concrete Dye.


The concrete is poured and about to put in the rebar


Gone over with a finishing trowel and I'm just hoping there are no air bubbles in it.

Now it just has to cure for a few weeks.

It was a lot of work, and if I had to do it again, I probably wouldn't...unless it comes out really good.

OK! I finally got my concrete slab on the table, all I gotta do now is sand and seal. There are some voids/pits on the top surface, I am looking at getting a filler dyed a darker color to show contrast.



OK, this will be my final post on the project.
I bought some Burnt Umber concrete dye to fill in the voids/air bubbles from the concrete pour.


After the concrete set for a week, I went over then entire surface with 150 grit sand paper on an orbital sander, and sealed it with some Concrete Countertop Sealer.


Here is the finished product, all I have to do is apply the wax on Sunday.




Thanks for looking...the project is finally complete!!