Concrete Countertops with Rock Edge, Slate Stamped Top | Easiest DIY System! | How to
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Step-by-step how we poured these concrete kitchen countertops with a "rock" edge and "Slate" texture stamped top using the Z Countertop system.
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Tools Used:
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hammer Drill & Impact gun - homedepot.sjv.... or amzn.to/2OWb4h9
Bosch 5/8” Mixer/Drill - amzn.to/39Uq48W
Ridgid 12” Sliding Miter Saw - homedepot.sjv....
Ridgid Miter Saw Stand - homedepot.sjv....
All Z Counterform concrete products from:
www.concreteco...
They have a really great UA-cam channel as well, with even more in-depth videos: / zcounterform1
They have a ton of options to pick from on their site! But, We used:
Concrete Mix -www.concreteco...
Square Edge Form - www.concreteco...
Faucet Knockout - www.concreteco...
Fiber Mesh - www.concreteco...
Z Clips - www.concreteco...
Charcoal Terra-Tint - www.concreteco...
Z Aqua-Thane M35 - www.concreteco...
Stone Form Liner (Kitchen) - www.concreteco...
Rock Form Liner (Fireplace) - www.concreteco...
Slate Texture Mat - www.concreteco...
Z Release - www.concreteco...
Mag Float - www.concreteco...
Trowel - www.concreteco...
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IF only all DIY videos was filmed and edited like this one was.......Clear and to the point while capturing everything we needed to know.
Thank you!
I never comment on videos but this was very simple explanation, to the point, no crazy music. Great job. Thank you.
Thanks a lot! 👍🏽
I’ve been doing concrete for 17 years now. Never done countertops before. But it looks to me that you did a great job bro🤙🏼
Thanks man! 👊🏼
Never considered cement counters but I really like how your turned out. You took a lot of mystery out of the process. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!!
Totally agree with this comment. I watched for pure appreciation of the craftsmanship and came away considering it for my own kitchen reno.
Beautiful! I am only 20 and have started working as a concrete flooring man and it really opened my eyes to all the great things you can do with concrete! I've made tables and wall art and the such. The countertop is a brilliant idea and looks amazing, especially since the cost was probably quite low!
For sure! Awesome stuff to work with!!
Awesome man! Get yourself a really good respirator if you work with concrete a lot. Silica dust is incredibly bad for you, and depending on what you're working with, on a molecular level the dust is basically barbed. Once you breathe it in, it sticks to the inside of your lungs and can create scar tissue over time leading to irreparable breathing issues later on in life. Buck up on a good respirator. I'm an electrician and drill into concrete every now and then, it's worth the money. Normal dust masks are shit and always fog the hell out of my safety glasses anyways.
@@twedge5397 Absolutely, I'm covered in that department! I work with lots of different sealers and chemicals as well as silicas so I have made sure I don't give myself problems later on!
@@twedge5397 I'd think the minimum would be a full face mask respirator with a HEPA filter and the ideal would have not a filter but a outside air supply hose. Also, some brands of masks have lens covers to extend the life of the unit.
I can't believe that was your first time doing this!! I thought you were doing this for years, you're very TALENTED and what I noticed is that you guys are the perfect team. Well done!! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Thanks a lot I really appreciate that!!
Stumbled into this channel on my recommendations. I am very happy it happened that way. My husband and I are finally in a spot where we can start upgrading various parts of the house, and I have wanted concrete counters for quite some time. You guys made it look so easy, I feel much more confident tackling it on my own.
Awesome thanks!! Check out Z Counterforms channel if you’re interested in this system, they have a lot better videos than mine! Lol
This is BY FAR the best video I've seen on concrete countertops. Excellent job on the top and excellent job explaining everything!!!
Wow, best concrete countertop I've ever seen! Realy nice edges! Perfect work!
Thanks a lot! 👍🏽
I'm wanting to do my counter tops and I've looked into different brands, but watching your video sold me on the zcounter system. I like the whole set up you did. Good job and thanks for the info.
It’s such an easy system man! Thanks for watching 👍🏽
❤️ ❤️ ❤️. Concrete! It’s not just for foundations and driveways. Your video is the best tutorial for concrete countertops in my opinion. I may not understand all the applications/products, but my husband’s construction background is going to make this an easy sell for updating our countertops. Thanks so much
Awesome!! Thanks for watching!
Yes! I too think John did a great tutorial!
Nice job! I'm a contractor and it made me feel more comfortable about giving it a try.
It’s easy man! Do one and I bet the jobs will keep coming haha we’re getting a lot of requests
Think you for making this video that makes me want to do concrete countertops even more in my new house 😊😊😊😊
Highly recommend! 👍🏽
never let me down, really good job you did.
Thank you!
I wondered how difficult concrete countertops were to make. Thank you for showing me. You did a splendid job.
Thank you!!
This is one of the better videos on this subject available, period! To the point and great info! Well done! I watched your vanity build video as well, also a dense amount of information put into a super useful video. Keep up this style of video! Subscribed
Thanks a lot I appreciate that!! 👍🏽
YT recommended this video, love that fireplace. I have similar plans for mine in the future!
Thanks for watching!! 👍🏽
Everything is gorgeous!!!! Love colors, textures, design! Wish I could bring you guys in to do my kitchen!!
Haha thank you!! 🙌🏼
Red Poppy Ranch just used this system for his kitchen. Turn out great. Hoping I can talk my husband into using too
It’s an awesome system! 👍🏽
good job guys..
family work is the best
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Absolutely gorgeous and no granite top.Wow you guys are so creative.
Thanks!
Brilliant video! wouldn't be a huge fan of concrete counter tops, but that is just my opinion. Fits the decor of the kitchen perfectly and looks perfect around the fire!
Thanks a lot! I know it’s not everyone’s taste, but atleast you put it nicely lol. Thanks for watching!
What a fun and interesting video I am a contractor I mainly do stone countertops gives me many ideas the system you used really makes it easy makes me want to experiment again thank you for the fun video good luck
Awesome!! Thanks for watching👍🏽
I would've never even considered making counter tops with concrete of all things before this video, but with the various tools and forms you guys were using, the finished product came out VERY impressive. These counters rival those that typically cost thousands, and I'm betting the final cost was only a fraction of that.
Thanks for watching! 👍🏽
Dude! Thanks for the video! Excellently narrated and presented. We definitely owe you and Dad a beer!
Haha thanks man! 👍🏽
Those counter tops look absolutely awesome...very elegant, never worry about acknowledging the couch critics or the picky eaters.....if they dont like it....better move fast to the next video...great job guys!!
haha no kidding! The amount of people that think concrete is a brittle product amazes me, never mind the fact this is one of the premier, strongest mixes you can buy! I appreciate it!
BRILLIANT!
Thanks!
I've been looking at doing this for a few years and this seems to be the way to go. I'll probably get creative and add flakes of copper so it sorta goes with the rest of the accents in my kitchen. Just need to find flakes now.
Nice!! Thanks for watching! 👍🏽
copper pipe and a wire brush/50 grit sand paper for the flakes?
Been obsessed with different cements and liquid silacates lately. No doubt there is good money in building stuff like this
Thanks for watching!
Great job! If I end up going with this product I'll let them know you sent my business their way.
Thanks for watching!! 👍🏽
Got all the forms at home. Hoping to start this weekend. Hope they turn out this good.
Nice!! Have fun!
How did it turn out? We are thinking of this for a very long bathroom countertop.
@@Weaton777 It was a lot more work than it looks like in the video, but I love the way it turned out. Definitely very messy, so have lots of plastic covering the floor. And really tap the edges A LOT. We thought we did, but didn't, and we have air holes, but I actually think it gives a marbled look which looks cool. All in all, definitely a lot cheaper than granite or other stone. I'm just going to be super careful with the edges because I could see myself hitting it with a pan and cracking it.
@@taishairons3524 Thanks so much!! The extra tips are so helpful! Pretty sure we're gonna go for it soon.
Now we know how to make a concrete counter top, we just need a kitchen now 😀
awweeeeesome video !!! you make it look so easy and great editing
Thanks for watching!!
Looks Amazing! Well Done!
Thank you!
Wow! Beautiful work! 😻
Thank you!
That's cool decause that countertop can de changeb if ever wanteb decause of that first layer of the countertop, nice!
That is fantastic work, congrats!
Your results have inspired me to seriously consider this product and process as I begin planning my kitchen counters replacement. Thank you for sharing, I'm sure your parents love it! :)
Thanks for watching!!
Love the look! Have not seen it the process before. Very cool! Great job!
i think this is amazing in my opinion
Thanks, me too! 👍🏽
I’ve watched a lot of similar videos and this one was very well edited, clear and concise, good camera work and perfect for DIYers. Nice work.
Thanks a lot I appreciate that!!
Definitely the most informative video about this. Thanks.
Great video! Love the look of the concrete. Superb classy and special kitchen.
Thank you! 🙌🏼
John, You and Dad nailed it! Well done! I think Concrete Counter-top Solutions just got a high end instructional video to boot! I cant express the importance of prepping the site (cover everything in plastic) and getting the mix just like you show. That is SO critical! And Kudos for you doing this with your Dad - I cherish working on projects with my oldest son. And, great job too Dad! :)
Thanks man! It’s been just the 2 of us building the house this summer/fall. I knew quite a bit, but it’s been awesome learning everything else, and having a ton of fun too!
That turned out PRO!
Thanks! 👊🏼
Great video. Definitely worth a sub. Gonna have to do an outdoor island. Only worry is the -30 winters
That deerhead not being in the middle grinds my gears.
A second one goes lower on the right lol
Dude, those turned out crisp. Good work!
Thanks a lot! 👍🏽
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Sounds like in the flintstones movie. “All the things you can do with concrete”
Nice job. Great work with your dad.
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Looks great. I've used surecrete countertops mix in past. This made me want to try the Z forms.
They make it so easy man!
Jaw dropping! Looks amazing, excellent work, great video!!
Thank you!!
Great job guys
Thank you! 👍🏽
Looks great.
Should always tap the edge before you screed though.
Good video.
I did, and showed it! Haha. Thanks for watching👍🏽
Nice buck!
was this a mother's day present ... cuz I would be a very very happy mom if you boys did that for me.
Haha we’ve built the whole house for her!! Pretty spoiled huh!
@@JohnBuildsIt Lucky Mom! haha! If any other moms knew what you did, those moms would be very envious of your mom.
Looks excellent!! Great video too, thanks for sharing. I’ve watched all your videos and love the work you do. Your skills are incredible, a true craftsman. Definitely looking forward to what you put out in the future :)
Thanks so fun!!
That is beautiful!!
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very good! excellent video! Thank you.
Thank you! 👍🏽
Absolutely gorgeous ! Great job !
Thank you!!
Great work and explaining the steps.
Thanks!!
Very curious how it has held up to heat ... hot pans and such?
Looks GREAT!!!
Not sure haha they use pot holders or leave the hot pans on the stove, thanks for watching!
Turned out great John, followed on Instagram and couldn't wait for the video.
Thank you!!
very well made good job
Thanks!
Excellent job! Looks amazing!
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Beautiful
Looks awesome!
Thank you!
Well done!!! Very pro looking finish!!!
Thanks man!!
That turned out really nice!
Thank you!!
brilliant mate 100/100
Thank you! 👍🏽
Awesome Job!!!
Thanks!! 👊🏼
Turned out pretty good. I might have to give it a try!
It’s fun stuff man! 👍🏽
Good work ,looks good.
Thanks! 👍🏽
Nice work! I imagine we'll be doing this at some point.
Thank you!
superb job ! I always rush jobs as I'm impatient to see the finished article. I would go for a smooth worktop though, I think the textured surface would annoy me when preparing food or even if I had to write something down on a bit of paper sort of thing. I think you can polish up concrete to a high gloss like Granite, that would be my choice. I do like the textured edges though !
That is beautiful great job 👍
Thank you!
That looks great
Thanks!!
Sweet nice job!!!!
Thank you!
Your welcome.. cant wait to watch more of your videos..
Beautiful kitchen
Thank you!!
Looks great! The buck looked like it was mounted really high on the fireplace. Maybe that's because you have a bunch more to add? 👍
Yep! We put little threaded inserts in the mortar when we did the rock, so just testing them out with that highest one haha
Awesome!
Probably not my favorite style but it does match the house!! Great results
Thanks!
Those turned out beautiful!!
Thank you!
Well done fella's!
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Oh man did you lie! I just got mine poured today. I did the Z form and slate texture too. I did almost everything the same because I really like how yours looked. But your video is misleading. THAT CRAP IS HEAVY! lol You made it look easy. That was a work out but it actually feels good. I can't thank you enough for the good explanations that you gave. Now to let it cure. I can't wait to get the form off.
Hahaha wasn’t sure where this comment was going at first. Man snapping the forms off is the best part, enjoy!
Great job
Thanks for watching!
It looks wonderful. Great job. Are you going to make a video with concrete bathroom sink. I’ll love to see it. In the future I want to do it in my bathroom.
Thank you! They just bought bathroom sinks. I’ll definitely be doing more concrete projects though, cool stuff!!
This is by far my favorite on concrete countertops. I love the rustic look. How about the backsplash? Where is that from?
Lowe’s I believe!
It is beautiful
Thanks!!
that looks amazing. would try that on my kitchen too
Thanks!! 👍🏽
Great job! I never knew that someone made a kit to do this (or even special cement for that matter) i'm going to look into the Z countertop system
I never saw it until recently either, but another commenter said he used it like 20 years ago! Awesome stuff for sure!
@@JohnBuildsIt - Interesting. Either way, your video surely was worth it for Z Countertop systems donations. They will be getting my business and with over 10 million views, i'm sure others felt the same.
beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Outstanding! Looks really great! Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you!!
very nice job
Thank you!
man that looks nice!, good work you guys!
Thank you!
great idea
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Wow, nice job, it looks better than my $15,000.00 granite counter-tops!
Haha thanks!! 👍🏽
Damn that's so awesome
Thank you!
John, Thanks for sharing. Turned out great!
Thanks a lot!! 👍🏽
Nice job
Thanks!!
Wow turned out awesome
Thanks man!!
Brilliant thanks, very much appreciated 👍😊👍
Thank you!!