Concrete countertop, vibrate and treat?

Lexington · 2017-05-30T06:00:55+00:00

I've built a mold for a concrete countertop in formply, which will lie on a sideboard and has the dimensions 240x39x4 cm. The concrete is coming this week (Bemix from Finja) and I'm wondering how to proceed with vibrating? The mold will be on the floor as it's flat, so I can't tap from underneath. Will a bolt in the hammer drill be enough to vibrate out the bubbles? Regarding surface treatment, what do you recommend? As mentioned, it will be indoors and relatively far from the kitchen, so grease and dirt aren't a problem. I can imagine water might occasionally get on the surface, and we're not afraid of a little patina. Thanks in advance!