In this article, we will discuss making concrete for yourself.

Is it difficult to make concrete yourself?

No, Concretematters makes it easy for you. You choose a colour and calculate how much Designer Concrete you need to make your concrete project, like a counter top, washbasin or table top.

The StarterPack

The StarterPack contains all the ingredients to make 37 kg (81.5 lbs) or 18 litres of coloured concrete. That is enough for 1 m2 (10.75 ft2) at 18 mm (0.7 inch) thickness.

Because of a sophisticated mix, a very strong glass fibre-enhanced (GFRC/ECC) concrete is created and the product can be made with a minimal thickness of 18 mm (0.7 inch).

Reinforcement is practically unnecessary.

The concrete is colourfast, shrinks only minimally, and has good processability, making it easy to finish.

For a first pack, it is recommended to purchase a StarterPack.

The StarterPack contains a number of essentials that you will definitely need for achieving the optimal result.

Think of a silicone tooler set, a measuring cup, a repair set, a SealerKit and microfiber cloths.

The SealerKit can treat 5 m² (53 ft²).

Is your project larger and, therefore, you need more concrete? Then the BasePack is what you need. It will also make 37 kg (81.5 lbs) or 18 litres of high-quality concrete. The SealerKit is also available separately in our web shop.

Per pack, you only need to add 25 kg (55 lbs.) of masonry sand (0-2 mm).

No. 6 Masonry sand is available separately in the web shop.

Contents StarterPack: 

• • NO.2 BaseColour (450 gr/1 lb), high-quality, ultrafine colouring for Designer Concrete.
  • NO.3 Addpack (3,5 kg/7.7 lbs), additives for colour-fast concrete with minimal shrinkage. Contains glass fibre, among others.
  • NO.4 SuperSealz (200 gr/7 oz), reduces air bubbles. Makes mixing easier. Reduces the amount of water needed. Makes a smooth finish possible.
  • NO.5 Super White Cement (8 kg/17.6 lbs), high-quality super white cement.
  • RepairKit (NO.7 RepairBase + NO. 8 RepairColour), repair paste for concrete.
  • SealerKit for 5 m² (53 ft²), seals the surface so that it cannot absorb fat or dirt.
  • Micro fibre cloths (2 pieces), for processing the Sealer
  • Silicon Tooler Set, this achieves a good finish of the mould.
  • Measuring cup, plastic measuring cup for accurately measuring quantities.

The video below (in Dutch) shows you how to use a StarterPack.

There are, of course, many more possibilities. Give your imagination free rein.

Also have a look at the subject Concrete mould

If you have any questions or comments after reading this information and watching the instruction video, leave a comment below!