Tools and Supplies Needed for Application of Finale DIY Concrete Countertop System
Please note: Finale DIY Concrete Countertop System is no longer available due to supply chain problems. Instructional videos are still available here. Finale DIY Concrete Countertop System uses simple tools that you likely already have at home. Some items you may need to purchase from Amazon or a home center. Amazon links are provided for some items. Personal protection:
- Rubber gloves
- Safety glasses
- Dust mask (must be a real, construction grade N95 mask)
Cleaning products:
- Household all-purpose detergent/cleaner such as Windex, Simple Green or similar
- Paper towels
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner/shop vacuum
Prep tools:
- Screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, pliers (to remove sink)
- Utility knife or box cutter (to cut caulk from wall and to score damaged laminate)
- Putty knife or metal scraper (to scrape off caulk)
Repair materials (If you need to fill chips, gaps, holes, seams):
- Kneadable epoxy putty stick or exterior grade wood filler
- 80 or 120 grit sandpaper for electric sander
Replacement materials (necessary only if part of laminate countertop needs replacing):
- Oscillating multitool
- Plywood
- Exterior deck screws
Surface preparation:
- CCI 60 grit diamond hand pad (included in Kit)
- Handheld electric sander (palm or random orbit) with 5″ 60 grit sandpaper discs
- If you have glossy laminate: A CCI 5” 100 grit diamond pad and random orbit sander are required
Masking:
- Painter’s tape
- Plastic sheeting (pre-taped painter’s plastic)
- Tarps/floor protectant/drop cloth
Priming:
- 1/4” or 3/8” nap roller (DO NOT use this roller for sealer application.)
- 1” paint brush
Concrete mixing:
- Mixing bowl (2 to 3 quarts/liters)
- Rubber/silicone spatula
- Handheld cake mixer
- Measuring spoons
- 60mL plastic syringe (included in Kit)
- Measuring cups (1 cup for Concrete)
- Sponge or towel
- Measuring cup for mix water (4-8 cups)
- Bucket for rinse water (2 quarts/liters or larger)
Concrete application:
- Silicone kitchen spatulas or 2” plastic putty knife
- Plastic trowel (included in Kit)
- CCI 60 grit diamond hand pad (included in Kit)
- Small plastic container with handle
- 220 grit sandpaper or drywall sanding sponge
Sealing:
- Omega or Ovation Concrete Countertop Sealer
- CCI 4″ foam rollers and handle
Craftsman Random Orbit Sander
3 amp, model CMEW231
Cuisinart Hand Mixer
5 speed, model HM-50 Power Advantage
Glad Mixing Bowl with Handle
3 quart
Measuring Cup
4 cup
60 Grit Sandpaper Disks for Random Orbit
Rinse Water Container
Silicone Spatulas
Putty Knife/Scraper
Painter’s Tape
Pre-Taped Painter’s Plastic
Drop Cloth
Rollers for Primer Application (NOT for sealer)
3/8″ nap
Epoxy Putty
if needed for laminate repair
220 Grit Sanding Sponge
220 Grit Sandpaper
As an alternative to the sanding sponge, you can purchase sandpaper, cut it, and wrap it around the 60 grit Diamond Hand Pad included in the Kit.