Thx... I'm sure you hear this a lot --but you're a natural teacher, good communicator with an earnest enthusiasm that comes across sincerely. Thx for this video; nicely done.
Really liked your attitude toward this 1st time project. I agree that it can be stressful and that mistakes can be made, but mistakes = experience = skills. The satisfaction that comes witth something you made yourself also weights alot in the balance in the end. Its not always a simple 1st degree "will I save money" thing. GJ i will surely try this in the future.
Brilliant idea and enjoyable video to watch. It would be very easy to simulate a granite finish after it's made. That would have been my choice but you know what would go in your own bathroom better than me. Thanks again.
The thumbnail of the video leads you to believe that is what he did, but alas, the thumbnail isn't even a picture of his project. This video was a terrible DIY video, he doesn't even show his process for building the mold, only tells you. From what I've seen of concrete DIY videos, the mold is the most crucial part of the build.
I don't think it was needed. It was pretty obvious as the mold technique was considerably basic. You could easily make your own mold out of a plastic sink bowl. The only accuracy needs to be the surface that will be seen. Quite honestly, I had never though of using concrete which was why I made my comment. Whilst I am not sure if it is for my bathrooms, the idea was interesting. I, personally, enjoyed the video but understand that you didn't. However, that is just a fact of internet life and doesn't mean the video was "terrible".
I think he should have went into the mold build a little bit. But I'll admit I harped on that because of how the thumbnail was a complete lie. The thumbnail led me to believe he somehow made the concrete look as though it had a granite finish, which he didn't. Not even close.
Nice first Job. But I do concern about the lack of steel bar mesh, which would reinforce the structure, since any punctual stress might crack o split the sink's surface. You showed two steel bars, but I never saw in the video, where you placed them. I'd have used steel bar mesh for reinforcing the structure. But it's even a very nice and useful sink, man. Congrats!!!
Very nice work. I was thinking may be it would be better to use more bars with smaller diameter or steel mesh rather than only two steel rebars. Also I go a question. Have you used a sealer so moisture doesn't penetrate and cause rebars to corrode?
Instead of an actual concrete vibrator, you can wipe down your forms and than us a oscillating or standard palm sander. The vibrations from the tool carry through the form. This works on projects that run about 24"-30" of depth up to 3" of thickness.
Don't over vibrate the concrete. The aggregate should be evenly distributed through the concrete and over vibration will cause the aggregate to settle at the bottom which is the top.
I am building our house. I'm doing my research on the concrete table tops. The only thing that I can't find the answer to, is the way that it holds up in use. The concrete sealer does it age well (I know that you have to reapply periodically, like every year)? But let's say you spill milk or grease. Does it stain? If I use it for bathroom and even do a sink, does the sealer hold up to the toothpaste, soap, detergent? Is it safe for food? Thank you.
Where'd you pick up the mold? It looks like everything available is pretty heavy duty (i.e. expensive) and made for contractor types, who will get many uses out of the mold. Any ideas for places to pick up something cheaper for a single use?
+Mr. Fix It I was thinking about that, but am a little worried about not getting a good pitch and then ending up having issues with water not draining well out of the bottom surface.
There should be a lot more steel in the concrete. You did good to put the rebar in but you should have put in a sheet of steel mesh. It keeps the concrete from spreading and adds another layer of protection across the entire surface. Just look up when pros actually build concrete structures and driveways. Otherwise it turned out nicely. Good job
takes some practice to do concrete countertops. you did real good. I could have knocked it out in about 2 hrs from start to cure time start. Looks awesome...
Ok so my only problem with this video is the thumb nail photo is not the vanity sink you're making here... a bit misleading Still I love what do Keep em coming... and maybe some day make that that vanity in the Thumbnail photo Thanks for the vids
Water proof concrete would have protected the sink during winter time when you should leave the facet dripping to keep the pipes from freezing cause your sink will not just get cold it will sweat beneath and leak water into its surface which will cause it to crack and need replacement. Depending on where you live at should tell you for haw long winter cold days will last and those when you will not be at home. Water proof concrete is for usage underwater and it dries quickly. Another consideration is pressurized concrete which is used on airport runways which is also water proof. If you would have chosen a foam concrete you might have had a lighter sink & top. Depending on load bearing walls and flooring joist will determine just how long it will be before you must choose another concrete and make repairs to the home. In pressurized applications aluminum metal molding with clamps are best not wood, since they have grooves there is no need of silicon tubes but release agent you will always need to consider and get the best. Its been a year and a half month almost since you posted this 2 part experience. Since I have a bathroom and a kitchen to consider doing myself I will take your advice as a helpful suggestion but persuade myself there must be some drastic changes to have a successful pour which will last beyond my lifetime regardless of the weather conditions and ownership. I got to do what is right.
That rebar was overkill big time! It looked like commercial grade where you could have got away with 1/4". Minimal rebar support was smart but another thing to consider using is fiberglass. It's cheap enough to give you a solid insurance plan and peace of mind for years to come.
What happens if you start filling concrete from your high point and then filll in the bottom once the top stops slumping? Similar to how they pour concrete steps?
a super plasticizer added to a drier concrete mix will turn it into a watery mix for a short time and give it a lot of strength when it sets. but so far I love your video.
Im here in Brazil, wondering where I can get an equivalent product to this Quikrete, and I see written in portuguese, "Mescla para concreto de resistência inicial alta". Thats weird!
I can't believe Ive made the same mistake you did, about that gap of the upper form. Ive put the upper form onto two pieces of 4x1 cm. That 1 cm what enough to make a mess.
Everyone uses melamine. Trying to do it cheaper, and also so I'm not adding a huge piece of melamine to a landfill, why would plywood covered tightly with plastic not work? Maybe use melamine for the edges.
be aware that this method wont work. you need much more steel in this toop. the areas where the sink meets will crack make sure you put lots of mesh in, otherwise looks nice
This video is a good attempt, but I find this very confusing without a step by step from the beginning. Show the tools and products you are working with prior to talking about them. An overhead camera shot would be helpful.
Hello!! Has anyone tried to do a no bowl permeable concrete bathroom sink??? Where the water just goes directly into the concrete? I can’t find anything on it
Thx... I'm sure you hear this a lot --but you're a natural teacher, good communicator with an earnest enthusiasm that comes across sincerely. Thx for this video; nicely done.
I really like your "let's give it a try" approach and how you explain things.
Really liked your attitude toward this 1st time project. I agree that it can be stressful and that mistakes can be made, but mistakes = experience = skills. The satisfaction that comes witth something you made yourself also weights alot in the balance in the end. Its not always a simple 1st degree "will I save money" thing. GJ i will surely try this in the future.
All you need for the vibrator is a sawzal with out a blade, Just touch it to the table and hit. works like a charm!
Good idea. Thanks.
You can also just use a random orbital sander (without sandpaper) on the form itself to help the concrete settle. Works like a charm!
The drywall job with four corners meeting up instantly lowers my confidence in this video.
Totally agree lol. That's the first thing I noticed and I was fixated on it the whole time. Not even sure what I watched lol
even the guy at my Home Depot knows you offset board, maybe there is another explanation lol
Holy crap! Your a Bills fan! I'm a Bills fan too I'm from Buffalo NY! Let's Go Buffalo!
Loving the hat and of course our hometown team. Thanks for the ideal.
They are a lot more work than I thought too. Nice work. Go Bills
JAJAJA This guy is so funny ! Haven't watched natural comedy like this in a long time.
Brilliant idea and enjoyable video to watch. It would be very easy to simulate a granite finish after it's made. That would have been my choice but you know what would go in your own bathroom better than me. Thanks again.
The thumbnail of the video leads you to believe that is what he did, but alas, the thumbnail isn't even a picture of his project. This video was a terrible DIY video, he doesn't even show his process for building the mold, only tells you. From what I've seen of concrete DIY videos, the mold is the most crucial part of the build.
I don't think it was needed. It was pretty obvious as the mold technique was considerably basic. You could easily make your own mold out of a plastic sink bowl. The only accuracy needs to be the surface that will be seen. Quite honestly, I had never though of using concrete which was why I made my comment. Whilst I am not sure if it is for my bathrooms, the idea was interesting. I, personally, enjoyed the video but understand that you didn't. However, that is just a fact of internet life and doesn't mean the video was "terrible".
I think he should have went into the mold build a little bit. But I'll admit I harped on that because of how the thumbnail was a complete lie. The thumbnail led me to believe he somehow made the concrete look as though it had a granite finish, which he didn't. Not even close.
Such a nice work. What's more, there is a lot of fun and budget issue inside this job. I have a question, how to get a fiberglass sink model?
Nice first Job. But I do concern about the lack of steel bar mesh, which would reinforce the structure, since any punctual stress might crack o split the sink's surface. You showed two steel bars, but I never saw in the video, where you placed them. I'd have used steel bar mesh for reinforcing the structure.
But it's even a very nice and useful sink, man.
Congrats!!!
i enjoyed the video. Im sure someone already suggested this, but why not use a palm sander to vibrate the form? i think it would do the trick
Very nice work. I was thinking may be it would be better to use more bars with smaller diameter or steel mesh rather than only two steel rebars. Also I go a question. Have you used a sealer so moisture doesn't penetrate and cause rebars to corrode?
don't ever use paper towel.the wood fibers it leaves behind will get into your finish. use a microfiber cloth that won't shed.
This guy is pretty cool, honestly. Subbed. Thanks for the entertainment and tutorial!
Instead of an actual concrete vibrator, you can wipe down your forms and than us a oscillating or standard palm sander. The vibrations from the tool carry through the form. This works on projects that run about 24"-30" of depth up to 3" of thickness.
I suggest you try our mill cut steel product. You would be able to reduce concrete needed and insure hight strenght
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I can’t believe I was half way through before I noticed the Bills hat. Let’s go Buffalo.
GO BILLS!!!!
Dive right in, I like your style.
May I know whether do we have to put any fiber in the cemment? Or just pure cemment will do?
Got it! Tq so much!!! :D
So tell us the concrete ratio if thats ok? 4 to 1 ? 3 to 1 or 5 to 1 ?... making ones own concrete mix is going to be better\cheaper etc
Nice work, Owen Wilson!
goga
Don't over vibrate the concrete. The aggregate should be evenly distributed through the concrete and over vibration will cause the aggregate to settle at the bottom which is the top.
I like it, it’s nice, I like the knockout touch (edge liner, finished) ..
I am building our house. I'm doing my research on the concrete table tops. The only thing that I can't find the answer to, is the way that it holds up in use. The concrete sealer does it age well (I know that you have to reapply periodically, like every year)? But let's say you spill milk or grease. Does it stain? If I use it for bathroom and even do a sink, does the sealer hold up to the toothpaste, soap, detergent? Is it safe for food? Thank you.
this is strong enough to get presure? do not wear iron frame inside concrate
I just checked your website.. $250 for the sink mold alone?! Why on earth does it cost so much? I'd be tempted to DIY that thing as well
i screwed my top onto a table. i bolted a bench grinder and cut off 1/4 of the grinding wheel and used that to vibrate my concrete tops
Where'd you pick up the mold? It looks like everything available is pretty heavy duty (i.e. expensive) and made for contractor types, who will get many uses out of the mold. Any ideas for places to pick up something cheaper for a single use?
+Mr. Fix It I was thinking about that, but am a little worried about not getting a good pitch and then ending up having issues with water not draining well out of the bottom surface.
how much did the sink mold cost? did tou really make this for around $200 including all materials used to make it?
I don't even own a house and I just got off nighshift and I'm watching this lol..wtf
OMG I'm not the only one!
U alive bro?
Do you own a house yet? What's going on? Are you still night shift?
❤❤❤❤
can we use this for a bathroom besides the master? or is it master only
Thank you for being honest about your work.
Hmmm have you tried again using aircrete? I think that would make it easier to move and make.
Now that you've done this, how would you make the sink mold now? Any suggestions?
There should be a lot more steel in the concrete. You did good to put the rebar in but you should have put in a sheet of steel mesh. It keeps the concrete from spreading and adds another layer of protection across the entire surface. Just look up when pros actually build concrete structures and driveways. Otherwise it turned out nicely. Good job
You could have let the bottom half set a little bit then finished the top. Looks great might try this
Parabéns pelo canal, seus vídeos são muito legais! merece muito reconhecimento!
No handprints? You gotta put handprints!
Sunscribed before i even watchedthe video because of the bills hat LOVE IT
Great video! Other than the Bills hat! :)Learned a lot. Thanks!
hello
is that one that you made is cheaper than if you buy one ?? just to see if they are the same or i go for the cheaper one and skip the hadr work
Looking forward to 2 of 2!
Do you know if vegetable oil will work instead of the release agent ?
Only 2 bars of rebar? Will that be enough?
Neat video! Thumbs up, but to the Bills Hat lol. Thanks for the video.
Did you forget to put rebar in? Didn't see it in time lapse.
why didnt you put reinforcements in the concrete?
What is the size diameter for the holes in the sink and faucet pipes.
Are you the same mr. Fix it on aftv anyway love your Channel peace out...
Nice video... I'm gearing up to take this on including casing the sink. You don't feel it's necessary to seal the bottom at all? even around the sink?
I'm quite excited to see how it goes!
Where did you get the fibreglass sink mould from - Cant find any Supplier that exports to Australia
Any info would be much appreciated.
Is that basin just a regular basin or a template?
Where did you purchase the fiberglass sink mold? and how much did you pay for it?
takes some practice to do concrete countertops. you did real good. I could have knocked it out in about 2 hrs from start to cure time start. Looks awesome...
@@MrFixItDIY I emailed you as well, send me specs I can ship them lol. You did great for your first time.
Who taped that wall? Hurts my little heart
Would rebar reinforcement make it better?
Ok this is a great channel, I enjoyed this and subbed, thank you.
Ok so my only problem with this video is the thumb nail photo is not the vanity sink you're making here... a bit misleading
Still I love what do Keep em coming...
and maybe some day make that that vanity in the Thumbnail photo
Thanks for the vids
.. do you have a link to the video or plans of the vanity the thumbnail shows?
Water proof concrete would have protected the sink during winter time when you should leave the facet dripping to keep the pipes from freezing cause your sink will not just get cold it will sweat beneath and leak water into its surface which will cause it to crack and need replacement. Depending on where you live at should tell you for haw long winter cold days will last and those when you will not be at home. Water proof concrete is for usage underwater and it dries quickly. Another consideration is pressurized concrete which is used on airport runways which is also water proof. If you would have chosen a foam concrete you might have had a lighter sink & top. Depending on load bearing walls and flooring joist will determine just how long it will be before you must choose another concrete and make repairs to the home. In pressurized applications aluminum metal molding with clamps are best not wood, since they have grooves there is no need of silicon tubes but release agent you will always need to consider and get the best. Its been a year and a half month almost since you posted this 2 part experience. Since I have a bathroom and a kitchen to consider doing myself I will take your advice as a helpful suggestion but persuade myself there must be some drastic changes to have a successful pour which will last beyond my lifetime regardless of the weather conditions and ownership. I got to do what is right.
Hi just wondering how do you rate the dewalt tools honestly ?
+Mr. Fix It thanks for the reply I'm looking for some new tools
That rebar was overkill big time! It looked like commercial grade where you could have got away with 1/4". Minimal rebar support was smart but another thing to consider using is fiberglass. It's cheap enough to give you a solid insurance plan and peace of mind for years to come.
Water is not draining because wash basin is not in level... any suggestions?
I think for the next time maybe better if put some checkered metal rods in your ciment , but all the rest look nice
You could also make your own molds
You aren't filling me with confidence, but It's a learning experience... Did you say Harbor Freight? :)
I want to see part 2!!
DO IT! JUST DO ITT!
What happens if you start filling concrete from your high point and then filll in the bottom once the top stops slumping? Similar to how they pour concrete steps?
I feel at ease with this man's presence I identify with his ness
you bet your sly talkin keister
a super plasticizer added to a drier concrete mix will turn it into a watery mix for a short time and give it a lot of strength when it sets. but so far I love your video.
Im here in Brazil, wondering where I can get an equivalent product to this Quikrete, and I see written in portuguese, "Mescla para concreto de resistência inicial alta". Thats weird!
I can't believe Ive made the same mistake you did, about that gap of the upper form.
Ive put the upper form onto two pieces of 4x1 cm.
That 1 cm what enough to make a mess.
At least he said what everyone was thinking when it came up
Very Informative video thank you for sharing
Why didn't you put any rebar in there?? That shit is going to crack overtime when it expands and contracts
the part we want to se eyou doing, you already did. the stuff we dont need to see like cleaning is in the video instead ;P
You’re a Bills fan? Where you from??
That’s cool man! Sorry wasn’t asking to be creepy lol just thought that was cool. Small world I’m from Salamanca,NY bout 2 hours from you
Everyone uses melamine. Trying to do it cheaper, and also so I'm not adding a huge piece of melamine to a landfill, why would plywood covered tightly with plastic not work? Maybe use melamine for the edges.
What else could I use for a sink mould?
If you dont like bubbles showing up on your countertop dont use oil prior to pouring comcrete
be aware that this method wont work. you need much more steel in this toop. the areas where the sink meets will crack
make sure you put lots of mesh in, otherwise looks nice
where did you get the pre-molded sink?
why not?
why not?
I want a cast concrete single basin laundry tub....And thinking DIY maybe the only way to go.
GO BILLS GO
can you make corner shelf with thé sale méthod? its works ?
No rebar for strength?
watch the video he shows rebar
Awesome bills hat!
This video is a good attempt, but I find this very confusing without a step by step from the beginning. Show the tools and products you are working with prior to talking about them. An overhead camera shot would be helpful.
Request: Fix the Buffalo Bills next
So happy I came across your channel! xx
Hello!! Has anyone tried to do a no bowl permeable concrete bathroom sink??? Where the water just goes directly into the concrete? I can’t find anything on it
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Very Cool. BTW..Love the Hat...go Bills!
Mate instead of vibrating the concrete itself would be rather better if you vibrate the frame or table.
"Dildo looking thing" is that a technical trade term or .....LOL!!!
Twanimoto Crostreet haha i came to write this exact comment.
Notice the Bills hat. I don't care for professional football, but that means you are most likely from Buffalo. cheers brother
Good job, you win a suscribe and like