High strength concreteHR-8000

Project sheetConcrete garden table

In order to make your own concrete garden table,here is the list of materials and tools required:

Safety equipment• N95 protective mask;• Security glasses;• Impervious gloves, such as nitrile.

Materials• 5/8” melamine - For mold making;• Metal brackets - To fix the central part of the mold;• Metal legs;• 3/4” plywood - For leg installation;• Silicone in tube;• Construction adhesive in tube;• Trowel;• Melamine screws (1-1/4 in.) For mold (pack of 50);• Melamine screws (5/8 in) for legs and brackets (pack of 25);• Floor screws (1-1/2 in.) For leg supports (pack of 25);• Flowerpot (1 or 2 to interchange);• For a garden table measuring 60.96 cm X 137.16 cm (24 in x 54 in), use 3 bags of HR 8000 BOMIX® concrete;• Permaguard concrete sealer from Cyntech (Optional).

Tools• Table saw or circular saw with guide;• Level;• Measuring tape;• Pencil;• Container for mixing at least 0.042 m3 (1.5 ft3) of HR 8000 BOMIX® concrete;• Shovel ;• Caulking gun;• Drill with suitable bits and drill bits;• Rubber mallet;• Plastic sheet.

Mold makingCreate the base of the mold• In your melamine sheet, cut a piece of 60.96 cm X 137.16 cm (24 in x 54 in).• Also cut 2 strips of 6.67 cm X 140.34 cm (2-5/8 in X 55-1/4 in) and 2 strips of 6.67 cm X 60.96 cm (2-5/8 in x 24 in).• Assemble these elements with 1-1/4 in. Screws. Ideally, pre-drill with a drill bit thinner than your screws.

Create the center space• Measure the width and length of the flower pot - See FIG A.• Cut melamine strips 50.8 mm (2 in.) Wide according to your own measurements, then assemble them with 1-1/4 in. Screws. Ideally, pre-drill with a longer drill bit thinner than your screws.• Using the measuring tape, make sure that your rectangle is in the center of the base of the mold.• Assemble the center element and the base with the metal brackets and 5/8 "screws to complete the mold - See FIG B.

Proceed with finishing the mold • Use silicone to seal the joints inside the mold. Be careful, this will be your table's finished look.• Let the silicone dry for 1 hour.

Leg support• Cut 2 pieces of plywood 3/4” thick, 50.8 cm X 20.32 cm (20 in x 8 in).• We recommend that you screw a dozen floor screws (1-1/2 in.) into plywood to solidify it in concrete (anchoring).

FIG B - The mold should be on a perfectly level surface.

Position the pieces of plywood at both ends while the concrete is not yet hardened.

Easily create a practical, solid and beautiful garden table to decorate your yard or patio.

FIG A

Measure the pot

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Project sheet (suite)Concrete garden table

Unmold and measure the distance from the edge and make marks for installation.

Use construction adhesive to permanently attach the metal legs.

Treat the concrete with a concrete sealer like Cyntech's Permaguard.

Pay particular attention to the ripening of your work.

Concrete mixing, placement and consolidation

• With the level, make sure that your mold is on a level surface.• Pour the contents of the bag in a mortar trough, a wheelbarrow or on a clean and smooth surface. Make a small void in the center to incorporate the water.• Pour the required amount of water, ie 3 L of water per 30 kg (66 lb) bag.• Mix with a shovel or hoe until a homogeneous and consistent mixture is obtained.• If the mixture is too thick, add a little water at a time, avoiding over-thinning.• When a mixer is used, turn it on, add water and then slowly incorporate the contents of the bag in the tank. Mix until a homogeneous and consistent mixture is obtained. Always mix a full bag.• Make sure you have a homogeneous texture before proceeding with the placement.• Pour the mixture into the mold and stuff with a rod or stick to remove air bubbles.• Level using a squeegee with a back and forth movement, leaning if possible on both sides on both sides of the structure.• Do not use concrete if it has been mixed for more than 1-1/2 hours. Do not add water to restore malleability.• Tap the sides with a rubber mallet to make sure optimal product positioning.• Ideally, leave the concrete 3.18 mm (1/8 in.) from the edge to leave room for the plywood that you need to integrate into concrete.• While the concrete is still fresh, insert the plywood or the legs that will be screwed on.• If you have too much concrete with the previous operation, remove the excess with the trowel.• Use a level to make sure the plywood is horizontal.• Wait until the product has made its initial setting (approximately 2-1⁄2 hours at 23 °C (73 °F)) before finishing. If finishing is done too early, the water in the mixture rises on the surface and tends to evaporate too quickly leaving a crumbly surface and having a lot of efflorescence (whitish deposits). This situation is also encountered when the surface is too floated .• Leave to cure for 72 hours.

Note: Please refer to the product data sheet for more details and instructions.

Installation of legs (after three days)

• Measure the location of the legs.• Apply construction adhesive to the surface of the legs to be attached.• Position the legs on the plywood with the 5/8” screws.• Wait 8 hours before turning over. Ask for help with this step to turn over the table on its legs and to move it.• Apply concrete sealer.• Insert your flower pot.

Congratulations ! Your table is finished!

Concrete Mix CalculatorCalculateur pour mélange de béton

Square Meter Surface (ft2) 0,19 0,46 0,93 2,3 4,6 Surface en mètres carrés (pi2) (2) (5) (10) (25) (50) 50 mm (2 in) Thick - # of 30 kg (66 lb) bags50 mm (2 po) d’épais - qté. de sacs de 30 kg (66 lb) 1 2 4 9 17

Slabs / Dalles

All yields are approximate and do not allow for waste or uneven sub-grade, etc.Based on approximate yield of 14 L (0.5 ft 3) per 30 kg (66 lb) bag.

Tous les rendements sont approximatifs et ne permettent pas le gaspillage ou une sous-couche inégale, etc. Basé sur le rendement approximatif de 14 L (0,5 pi 3) par sac de 30 kg (66 lb)