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YO!!!! 1968CAYMAN...or anyone else DIYing concrete countertops

Wifey and I visited a friend with a very upscale home with gorgeous concrete counters. Just curious how V2 turned out on your house.

The countertops in friend's house were poured in place using a unique mold/form that allowed for a 3" bullnose edge. He's trying to get me some of this to try on my countertops.

Before I tackle my own counter tops, I'm gonna try to pour in p;lace a 3" thick hearth on my fireplace...it will be elevated in a qusai-cantilevered style...approximately a 2-3" overhang from the base. Someone has recommended using Sakrete 5000 that normally does not require rebar/reinforcement. Will the overhang/lip require reinforcement? Anybody have other recommendations? Thinking of adding color to the concrete and/or staining a dark brown/black for the hearth. Ideas? Pics? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
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