The outdoor kitchen is a work in progress with the cabinets basically done. We left off the doors until the cement countertops are finished.
Laying the ladder wire, cement board, and framing materials for a 1 1/2 thick countertop:
This weekend we added the cement. We used 16 80lb bags of Quikrete Countertop Cement and fiberglass.
John explained the steps, let it dry for 3 days before removing the sides, let it sit for 30 days, sand and grind, add a slurry mix on the top to cover any bubble holes, sand again, stain, seal, and wax. It’s a long process, but it’ll be worth it.