![]() ![]() Selecting the propane fire pit kit and fire pan for your DIY fire pit table should really be done as part of Step 1. Step 5: Install the propane tank, fire pan insert, valve key and then connect hoses. Once the concrete table top has been sealed, go ahead and place the fire table on top of the base you built in Step 3. I used a wet-look sealer by BEHR, but there are plenty of other products out there. Next, I recommend sealing the concrete fire table top. You can use concrete sanding pads to wet sand your concrete fire table top to give it a more polished look. However, if you have large voids, cracks, or holes in the concrete, you may want to mix up a “slurry coat” of concrete and fill in any imperfections. Hopefully, you are happy with the way your concrete is looking. If you used a form release, this should go pretty quickly. Once you have given your concrete enough time to cure, remove the mold as gently as possible to minimize chipping the concrete. I used this angle molding to hide the ugly corners: Step 4: Remove the concrete from the Form and seal the concrete table top Might not have been the most practical option, but it worked for me! So, to reduce weight (and because I got a killer deal at Home Depot), I used LVP flooring as my “veneer”. The concrete table top already weighs around 200 pounds and all of that stone and mortar easily would have added another 200 pounds. However, I was a little worried about weight. I also added a sliding access door to my base using drawer slides to allow for easy installation and removal of the propane tank.įor the “veneer” of my base, I initially was going to wrap the whole base in cement board and then use mortar to apply a stone veneer. One large rectangle base would have been pretty awkward to move. The reason for two different sizes is that it will allow for easy lifting of the base. I created a small rectangle at the bottom and built a larger rectangle on top, securing everything with self-tapping metal screws. There are probably a few wrong ways, but I digress…įor my table, I built the the base using metal studs. I have seen people build the base out of 2×4’s and pallet wood, metal studs, and even out of concrete. Building the base really depends on the look and style you are going for. While your concrete cures, you will want to construct a base for your fire pit table top to rest on. ![]() Step 3: Construct a base for your Fire Pit Table Top While you are waiting for the concrete to cure, we will work on Step 3. Once you are happy with the finish, cover the concrete table top with plastic (to help retain moisture) and let it cure for a few days. I used a Sawzall with no blade to accomplish this. I recommend using something to vibrate the concrete to ensure that all voids are filled and that there are no air pockets. Use a concrete finishing trowel to make remove any imperfections. Once the form is full of concrete, use a piece of scrap lumber to screed the surface smooth. I used wire mesh and simply placed it in the center of the concrete as I was filling the form. ![]() Next, simply fill up the form with concrete! I highly recommend that you use some type of steel reinforcement or rebar in your concrete for added strength. I used a little bit of concrete dye to “darken” my concrete for a more charcoal look. Once the form is build, Mix up your concrete according to the manufacturer’s instructions. With the form built, let’s move on to Step 2! Step 2: Apply Concrete to the Fire Table Form and Let it Cure I used WD-40, but there are a lot options. Next, I recommend you apply some kind of “form release” to the melamine so that you can remove the forms easily once the concrete has cured. I have some additional tips on caulking the corners within my Youtube Video! Once the form is built, I recommend that you apply a bead of caulk on the inside corners so that the finished concrete top has rounded edges. We will talk more about the fire pan insert in Step 6.Ĭut your melamine to the necessary lengths and widths and then screw it all together to create your form. The size of the concrete form will depend on the size of your fire table and also the fire table pan insert that you purchase. For this project, I used 3/4 Inch Melamine to construct my form to the dimensions shown below: Concrete Form Whenever you pour concrete, you will need to construct a “form”. Step 1: Build the Concrete Fire Table Form Step 6: Place fire glass in the fire pan insert and light it!.Step 5: Install the propane tank, fire pan insert, valve key and then connect hoses.Step 4: Remove the concrete from the Form and seal the concrete table top.Step 3: Construct a base for your Fire Pit Table Top.Step 2: Apply Concrete to the Fire Table Form and Let it Cure.Step 1: Build the Concrete Fire Table Form.Table of Contents (Skip Ahead to Specific Sections) ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |