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)

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