Hey fellow DIYers! I placed timestamps below to help you better navigate this video. I hope it helps! Cement Board Installation 00:54 Countertop Form Installation 11:03 Appliance Opening Form Installation 22:23 Sink Form Installation 23:23 Concrete Form Liner Installation 31:21 Fiber Mesh Installation 34:00 Mixing Concrete 38:24 Pouring Concrete 41:10 Using Magnesium Float 46:41 Using Steel Trowel For Finishing 50:41 Removing Forms 54:04 Sanding Concrete Countertops 58:30 Staining Concrete Countertops 01:02:12 Sealing Concrete Countertops 01:08:07 Final Concrete Countertop Results 01:11:22
It really does look like a professional did the countertops, but it was just a DIY like myself! I’m glad I was able to inspire you. Good luck with your countertop project!
Well done, with a great outcome and lots of details for someone to do a similar project. That someone will probably be me based on the design I have settled on. Thanks
Most comprehensive concrete countertop view on YT! You made this look waaaaaay to easy :) Coming from experience from someone who tried doing this before, this is far from easy.
I've done this project a few times with these forms. The last one i did outside like this with this profile i just formed it with wood and then unscrewed the forms after it cured. We also just used fiber reinforced concrete from Lowe's, added a quart of Portland to each bag as we mixed and used wire off the shelf. It was cheaper and honestly looks the same as the other pours I've done with this system. This system is great though if your using one of the curved profiles. Use your reciprocating saw without a blade to vibrate the entire pour.
With a well prepared sub base, The general rule of thumb is you can go up to 2ft per inch of concrete thickness without control joints. Not sure how that compares to something that is wood framed, but my instinct is that control joins would be needed for this.
That turned out so good, all the little details you added by hand made a huge difference. I hope to replicate a similar counter top in my garage kitchen based on this.
Thanks! I’m happy with it myself. I’m going to put one in my garage kitchenette too! You will enjoy the solid surface top. I think it’s nice how you can stain it and finish it how you want. Good luck with your countertop project!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I had expoxy in mind as the finish, but something about yours is very natural looking and still has the crack details I was hoping to achieve.
Another great video Josh, the attention to detail and explanations of every step are fantastic. This counter came out awesome, but it's such a huge amount of work. One thing that could be helpful would be a cost rundown, or maybe a cost estimate of concrete vs. granite or other material.
Every video I try to add as much detailed to the process as possible. I think it is important to show the details because a lot of people do not have much construction experience. I have done cost breakdown in some videos. This would have been a good one to do that on as well. The material is significantly cheaper than buying quartz or granite. This top that I built would’ve probably cost $8000 in quartz and I built it for much cheaper than that!
Thanks for all your videos. Seeing you build houses with a Rigid drill makes me regret overspending on my Milwaukee but mistakes were made! I gotta go rewatch your soffitt video a 3rd time so I can figure out how to fix mine that’s set up slightly different lol!
Just found your channel, I’ve been interested in concrete countertop’s for years. Big thing is dying the surface for internal usage instead of marble countertops. Sub’d but will follow your channel to see where you take this process. Thanks for this.
Hey! Awesome for you to stop by again. I hope everything is going good your way. The subscriber count keeps growing. It is a blessing! I appreciate all of your support!
If I was contracted to do the exact same project over & over again, I would replace the fiber-mesh with a high-grade wire-mesh. Why? Because because the fiber-mesh is just too flimsy for my liking. … All in all, nice work and congratulations on making it come out really good! 👍
Fiber mesh, like basalt fiber, has greater tensile strength and leads to a more resilient finished product than wire mesh, which will eventually rust and lead to cracking.
I have seen concrete floors buffed out to a very shiny mirror like finish but your top is less way less shiny because you did not buff it. I also thought about embedding decretive stones into the top of the concrete and would like to how that would be done if you do another video..
Hand held concrete vibrator will only add around $100 dollars to the build but would be worth it when pouring to get the bubbled out and settle the concrete into place.
Also, in the end, I I think for me I want the really dark stain all over it, But to make it unique I'm adding glow in the dark flakes into the epoxy sealer, when I finally buy a house hopefully in the next year or two wife and I decided on concrete countertops and stone throughout the home inside and out...Possibly even in the garage...I got ocd so I really want everything to match or it's just gonna bug me forever every time I look at it.
looks great!!! getting ready to do a much smaller outdoor kitchen, looks like a fun project to go concrete. any idea what difference in price is between concrete and a cut granite top?
Great video! I went through the same installation about 3 months ago and you make it look very easy haha. Definitely worth practicing on a smaller surface if you don't have experience with concrete. How are you going to address the black back strip that is visible with the siding? I installed a backsplash but wondering what will you do
I agree about your practicing before trying comment. That’s definitely the safe method so you know what you are getting into. I’m just going to use clear silicone and caulk that area and let it be. It’s really not that noticeable since it’s for the outdoor kitchen. I think it will look just fine. Thanks for watching!
Would regular steel mesh be easier to work with? Also how well would it work to take a 50 gal drum and use it to make the mix by setting the drum on an elevated platform, like double high cinder blocks, then install a 2" bulkhead fitting at the lowest point, so you can release the cement into a bucket?
I would not use stain . You’re convincing yourself that it’s perfect but honestly just a sealer would have been perfect. Don’t get me wrong it’s really nice.
Great job. I wash your video 3 time, still did not know what kind (name) of ciment you used for Concretetop. Can you give the name Please. Thank you. You did a Good job.
So I’m converting a lofted shed 12x20 into a tiny house for me. I have been kicking around between butcher block and concrete countertops. My concern is when I decide to sell it and go back to normal house living, if the shed can be moved without the countertops cracking, or if I should build them to be able to be removed for moving, or if I should just not even care once I have the money in hand when I sell it 😅
That’s something you will have to make the decision on. I understand what you are saying about the movement. Either way I don’t think you can go wrong. Good luck with your project!
As a concrete guy I think you would have been better off getting a concrete plant to bring you a 7 bag pea rock mix much stronger then those bags of stuff , looks pretty good though
Did you install the mesh all the way to the front of your forms? Look like it is butting right up to the silicone rock edge inserts. Wouldn't that show through the front of your top after removing the forms?
How did you remove the countertop form that is against the house vinyl siding wall? Did you leave it there? If so, how did you cover it up so no one can see the black form? Also, how did you clean any concrete that got on the vinyl siding to get a smooth clean edge?
I left the form that was against the siding. It’s a small detail that you really don’t noticed so I did not put any type of backsplash over it. The concrete will wipe off the vinyl siding relatively easy when it is fresh. I hope that helps!
When doin flat work the msg float is used to "bring up the fat".... your bringing the water and the Portland Cement component to the top.This give you a durable finish as it is harder from working that fat up to the surface.....ok carry on
When I installed the sink, I used silicone between the cement board and the sink. If there was any water intrusion under the concrete, it would be very difficult for it to get under the actual sink itself. I hope that helps!
I needed room to grow my business so I made sure I need everything to accommodate the future company. I always like to think of what I might need later in life. Thanks!
In several places he uses a two blue colored handled level. It is at 22:25. I searched the tools he used and his Amazon page, but can't find it. I also tried to do a photo search through Google with no luck. Anyone know the name brand? Thanks
Hey fellow DIYers! I placed timestamps below to help you better navigate this video. I hope it helps!
Cement Board Installation 00:54
Countertop Form Installation 11:03
Appliance Opening Form Installation 22:23
Sink Form Installation 23:23
Concrete Form Liner Installation 31:21
Fiber Mesh Installation 34:00
Mixing Concrete 38:24
Pouring Concrete 41:10
Using Magnesium Float 46:41
Using Steel Trowel For Finishing 50:41
Removing Forms 54:04
Sanding Concrete Countertops 58:30
Staining Concrete Countertops 01:02:12
Sealing Concrete Countertops 01:08:07
Final Concrete Countertop Results 01:11:22
That looks fantastic young fella .
Wow! That looks so awesome. Great job!
What is other thing you mix with the cement
I love the way you over explained everything, most video's miss half. But foremost incredible job, looks awesome and that was a huge job.
One of the build build series on TH-cam ever. Excellent work and excellent video!
Wonderful video wow thank you for being so thorough and actually showing the full processs
I try to make all of my videos full and complete. I appreciate your support. Good luck with your project!
the veins turned out much better than i expected
Very well done. You made pouring that countertop look easy. It turned out great. 5 🌟
Bro that is professional as it gets!! You completely nailed it! I'm inspired to do my own project because of this video! Thanks!
It really does look like a professional did the countertops, but it was just a DIY like myself! I’m glad I was able to inspire you. Good luck with your countertop project!
Well done, with a great outcome and lots of details for someone to do a similar project. That someone will probably be me based on the design I have settled on. Thanks
Great video if I wanted my workers to train on this work this is the video . Clear concise very easy to understand. Good job thanks.
Excellent! It would be very helpful to learn the idea behind it and some good technical details. Thanks for watching!
This came out great! Really nice work and thank you for sharing such a detailed process.
Thank you! Your Z counterforms really made this project easy. Thanks again!
Most comprehensive concrete countertop view on YT! You made this look waaaaaay to easy :) Coming from experience from someone who tried doing this before, this is far from easy.
I am thankful for that video.your accent is very understandable for everyone, excellent 👍
I've done this project a few times with these forms. The last one i did outside like this with this profile i just formed it with wood and then unscrewed the forms after it cured. We also just used fiber reinforced concrete from Lowe's, added a quart of Portland to each bag as we mixed and used wire off the shelf. It was cheaper and honestly looks the same as the other pours I've done with this system. This system is great though if your using one of the curved profiles. Use your reciprocating saw without a blade to vibrate the entire pour.
Good job brother. I do this for a living, and you did a nice job.
Your videos are always 🔥. Thank you
I really do appreciate that! Good luck with your projects!
Great demonstration video your detailed breakdown and explanation on what to do was very helpful.
Thank you I appreciate that!
Those counters look pretty freakin awesome!!!
Thanks a lot! I was happy with the turnout too. Thanks for watching!
The detail is crazy, thank you
Very Cool ! Will try this in our back yard shed. Thank you !
Really turned out very nice.
Great job
Thank you I appreciate that!
I was just wondering if there would need to be control joints for expansion and contraction, You are an inspiration to all, Thanks for the videos.
With a well prepared sub base, The general rule of thumb is you can go up to 2ft per inch of concrete thickness without control joints. Not sure how that compares to something that is wood framed, but my instinct is that control joins would be needed for this.
@@wesleyterry877 Thank You
That turned out so good, all the little details you added by hand made a huge difference. I hope to replicate a similar counter top in my garage kitchen based on this.
Thanks! I’m happy with it myself. I’m going to put one in my garage kitchenette too! You will enjoy the solid surface top. I think it’s nice how you can stain it and finish it how you want. Good luck with your countertop project!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I had expoxy in mind as the finish, but something about yours is very natural looking and still has the crack details I was hoping to achieve.
Countertop turned out great but I am not a fan of the staining
Looks amazing and you’re a great mentor 👍
Thank you! That means a lot to me. I’m glad I can help people with their projects. Stay tuned for more videos to come!
incredible. I love the finished rough edge.. amazing project
Thanks for this video! Getting ready to pour mine soon!
Well done. That's going to be a lot of counter space.
Agreed! Thats a big azz kitchen!
Thank you! It should be a great place for large gatherings. Thanks!
It should definitely be plenty of space. Thanks!
A real professional!!!
Having done a couple of concrete countertops, I loved your video. Great work and very informative. Thanks.
Another great video Josh, the attention to detail and explanations of every step are fantastic. This counter came out awesome, but it's such a huge amount of work. One thing that could be helpful would be a cost rundown, or maybe a cost estimate of concrete vs. granite or other material.
Every video I try to add as much detailed to the process as possible. I think it is important to show the details because a lot of people do not have much construction experience.
I have done cost breakdown in some videos. This would have been a good one to do that on as well. The material is significantly cheaper than buying quartz or granite. This top that I built would’ve probably cost $8000 in quartz and I built it for much cheaper than that!
I would also like a material cost and estimated Sq footage if you could.
Nice job and thorough video!👍😉
You should be happy how the counters turned out! Looks F’ing amazing! Awesome work!
Fantastic job that looks awesome and you did a great job on that!
Thanks for all your videos. Seeing you build houses with a Rigid drill makes me regret overspending on my Milwaukee but mistakes were made! I gotta go rewatch your soffitt video a 3rd time so I can figure out how to fix mine that’s set up slightly different lol!
You’re welcome. Yes the Ridgid tools worked just fine for building a house!
That looks amazing, Josh! Great work. I can’t wait for part 3 and 4.
I’m working on part three as I make this comment. Thanks!
Thanks for a great DIY video 👌
Nice brother you did a really great job on your countertops , looks like it will be one really nice outdoor kitchen space
Appreciate that! When it’s all said and done, it will be a nice place to relax with the family. Thanks for watching!
that looks sooo freaking good.
It did turn out really nice. Thanks a lot!
WoW! Best project yet!
It was a fun project to do as well! Thanks a lot!
looks so good , you do fine work , i enjoy your videos
Appreciate your positive comment. Stay tuned for lots of videos to come!
Just found your channel, I’ve been interested in concrete countertop’s for years. Big thing is dying the surface for internal usage instead of marble countertops. Sub’d but will follow your channel to see where you take this process. Thanks for this.
Great video. Thank you
Thank you I appreciate your comment!
Hiiiya! thanks again for all these vids ... it's been awhile. Congrats on 540k subs. Hope 2024 is treating you perfectly and WOW look at you go!
Hey! Awesome for you to stop by again. I hope everything is going good your way. The subscriber count keeps growing. It is a blessing! I appreciate all of your support!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Remember when i 1st started to follow you I'd always say Hello and type the number of SUBS you had at that time and date.
Dang that looks Awesome well done
Thank you I appreciate that!
Awesome job mate looks great hello from Australia
Love your vids man! Keep up tje good work. 👍
Thanks a lot for stopping by and checking out the video. I appreciate your positive comment!
Really Pretty
Thank you so much!
Awesome video. Learned a lot. Thank You
great job Thank you best info!
This is awesome. Great job
very cool look!
Don't think I have watched a video with so many ads on TH-cam before. Wow.. Great video though
If I was contracted to do the exact same project over & over again, I would replace the fiber-mesh with a high-grade wire-mesh. Why? Because because the fiber-mesh is just too flimsy for my liking. … All in all, nice work and congratulations on making it come out really good! 👍
Fiber mesh, like basalt fiber, has greater tensile strength and leads to a more resilient finished product than wire mesh, which will eventually rust and lead to cracking.
I have seen concrete floors buffed out to a very shiny mirror like finish but your top is less way less shiny because you did not buff it. I also thought about embedding decretive stones into the top of the concrete and would like to how that would be done if you do another video..
Wow beautiful job
wow! very nice
Thank you very much!
Is that a food grade sealer?
Also curious cost of materials and sq footage of this project!
Very nice job on counter and thorough video!👍😉
Hand held concrete vibrator will only add around $100 dollars to the build but would be worth it when pouring to get the bubbled out and settle the concrete into place.
Also, in the end, I I think for me I want the really dark stain all over it, But to make it unique I'm adding glow in the dark flakes into the epoxy sealer, when I finally buy a house hopefully in the next year or two wife and I decided on concrete countertops and stone throughout the home inside and out...Possibly even in the garage...I got ocd so I really want everything to match or it's just gonna bug me forever every time I look at it.
Thank you!
You are welcome. No problem!
You are awesome buddy
If there is no aggregate in it it isn't concrete. Looks great
Inside kitchen summer getaway. Already decided to stucco inside walls. Looking at options possible for cabinets etc.
Nice!😊
Thank you!
Nice one.
Amazing🎉🎉
Thank you I appreciate that!
NICE!
looks great!!! getting ready to do a much smaller outdoor kitchen, looks like a fun project to go concrete. any idea what difference in price is between concrete and a cut granite top?
Great video! I went through the same installation about 3 months ago and you make it look very easy haha. Definitely worth practicing on a smaller surface if you don't have experience with concrete.
How are you going to address the black back strip that is visible with the siding? I installed a backsplash but wondering what will you do
I agree about your practicing before trying comment. That’s definitely the safe method so you know what you are getting into.
I’m just going to use clear silicone and caulk that area and let it be. It’s really not that noticeable since it’s for the outdoor kitchen. I think it will look just fine. Thanks for watching!
nice!
Wow what a great job ,you care how your job turns out.😂
Would regular steel mesh be easier to work with? Also how well would it work to take a 50 gal drum and use it to make the mix by setting the drum on an elevated platform, like double high cinder blocks, then install a 2" bulkhead fitting at the lowest point, so you can release the cement into a bucket?
That's cool be wow that's alot of hours of labor
Love the concrete countertops, but how do you replace the sink if it needs to be swapped in the future?
I would not use stain . You’re convincing yourself that it’s perfect but honestly just a sealer would have been perfect. Don’t get me wrong it’s really nice.
You should have finished with your magnesium float instead of the metal. You can get a lot smoother surface with the magnesium if your burn it in.
Great job. I wash your video 3 time, still did not know what kind (name) of ciment you used for Concretetop. Can you give the name Please. Thank you. You did a Good job.
You seem like a nice guy
Are you installing the plumbing next
I will be hooking up the sink, installing the doors, drawers, vents and grills. Stay tuned!
So I’m converting a lofted shed 12x20 into a tiny house for me. I have been kicking around between butcher block and concrete countertops. My concern is when I decide to sell it and go back to normal house living, if the shed can be moved without the countertops cracking, or if I should build them to be able to be removed for moving, or if I should just not even care once I have the money in hand when I sell it 😅
That’s something you will have to make the decision on. I understand what you are saying about the movement. Either way I don’t think you can go wrong. Good luck with your project!
@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks for the reply. I really do enjoy your video style and admire your knowledge and willingness to teach.
As a concrete guy I think you would have been better off getting a concrete plant to bring you a 7 bag pea rock mix much stronger then those bags of stuff , looks pretty good though
What type of miter saw blade did you use to cut the plastic forms?
Just a fine tooth would blade. I hope that helps!
Did you install the mesh all the way to the front of your forms? Look like it is butting right up to the silicone rock edge inserts. Wouldn't that show through the front of your top after removing the forms?
How did you remove the countertop form that is against the house vinyl siding wall? Did you leave it there? If so, how did you cover it up so no one can see the black form? Also, how did you clean any concrete that got on the vinyl siding to get a smooth clean edge?
I left the form that was against the siding. It’s a small detail that you really don’t noticed so I did not put any type of backsplash over it. The concrete will wipe off the vinyl siding relatively easy when it is fresh. I hope that helps!
how come you switched from the jobbmax to the solo OMT?
Looked better without the stain
True, it nice but how can it be natural when messing with it with fake veins,,, less talk would be nice dude.
When doin flat work the msg float is used to "bring up the fat".... your bringing the water and the Portland Cement component to the top.This give you a durable finish as it is harder from working that fat up to the surface.....ok carry on
Hi, where I can get that material.
Here is an idea, flooded out. Cant afford to build on piers up 17 ft.
What options are available to rebuild with ability to withstand some water???
I didn't see if you did something to prevent water from getting between sink and area of perimeter where concrete poured?? Thanks
When I installed the sink, I used silicone between the cement board and the sink. If there was any water intrusion under the concrete, it would be very difficult for it to get under the actual sink itself. I hope that helps!
Dude, that outdoor kitchen is as big as my livingroom... Bro can feed the whole 3rd Infantry Division from that kitchen...
I needed room to grow my business so I made sure I need everything to accommodate the future company. I always like to think of what I might need later in life. Thanks!
So on all the outer edges you will see the backer board???
Does this work out that much cheaper than granite countertops? What’s the difference in cost?
Just curious but why didn't you use treated bottom plates for the cabinets?
All of the wood used for the outdoor kitchen is treated. I hope that helps!
Not sure how smart it is to build a bbq frame of wood. I always use steel framing. Also, any are all the cripples in line?
Coworker was just telling me he was doing similar project.
I bet that guy is one cool dude 😉
I am looking to do the same thing. Crazy question what are you going to do with the rock face rubber forms? Interested in selling them?
I’m actually going to hold onto the forms for future projects. Sorry!
In several places he uses a two blue colored handled level. It is at 22:25. I searched the tools he used and his Amazon page, but can't find it. I also tried to do a photo search through Google with no luck. Anyone know the name brand? Thanks
Is a paint roller tray actually helpful?
Why not just drizzle sealant directly onto the surface then brush and roller it?
You are unbelievable man... I am so impressed by you. Let me know if you ever want to trade places.
👍🔨
How can I see the video prior to this when he framed it all out?
Here’s the video th-cam.com/video/dSMry4zOpuQ/w-d-xo.html I hope it helps!
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