Just googled "Papercrete Countertop" and came up with this for you--
http://www.squakmountainstone.com/
If they are doing it anyone can.
also if you google "diy cement countertop" you'll find a large resource of information out there on the subject.
Have fun!
-- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <criswells.ok@...> wrote:
>
>
> Ron, that is a great idea! If finished with epoxy, one could probably:
>
> * Form and pour the countertop in place
> * Screed and edge trowel the poured papercrete (a rich mixture would
> be easier to screed and edge)
> * Remove the forms and orbital sand the top to a smooth finish
> * Then apply the epoxy (the epoxy is self leveling) and WALLAH! Your
> done!
>
> Might be cute to glue news paper clipping and mag article's about
> papercrete (or what ever) to the top before applying the epoxy, that way
> the patrons could have something to read while they eat or drink.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
> --- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, Ron Richter <ronerichter@>
> wrote:
>
> Chad,
> To add my 2 cents worth of thoughts, you could make the countertop as
> Bob explained (upside down, about 3" thick) then let it cure to nearly
> dry or dry. Then remove the light countertop from the form. As Janoahsh
> mentioned, the ease of cleaning and the actual cleanliness is important
> if the place is going to have inspectors nosing around. Why not leave
> the natural beauty of the papercrete shine through? Put a 2 part clear
> epoxy surface on there like they do on huge slabs of wood for bars?
> Thery are durable, smooth, clean easily, don't turn brown or yellow with
> age, can be applied by a less than competent person, can be sanded over
> and reapplied, its is hard, and won't stain. The best thing for someone
> serving customers is that the customers arms don't stick to it like on
> some counters/tables that never get really cleaned when wiped with cloth
> lightly 20 times a day.
> Ron
>
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