Make any Surface look like Stone (Microcement)

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2022
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  • @johnfifita6718
    @johnfifita6718 Рік тому +5

    I just came here to comment about your organization boxes. I saw another video of someone who did an open source grid box system but I didn’t know how I felt about it. After comparing the widths I decided to buy your stackable assortment STL file bundle. The $15 for all the files is super low for how much I like them. I after buying your files, I sliced both yours and the free open source version from the other UA-camr & here’s what I like about yours: 1) They are a lot bigger 2)They use less filament while still being plenty strong 3) They are faster to print because it’s all walls & no infill. The other UA-camr did a great job creating a similar system as you. Yours just seems to fit my needs better, & I like your build style more lol.

  • @Mushroom_Muncher
    @Mushroom_Muncher Рік тому +115

    I was wondering why there had been a larger gap between videos. I fully understand now… All that work looks like a HUGE pain. Great job though!

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +10

      haha sure was, and thanks!

    • @wh0tube
      @wh0tube Рік тому +3

      Looks great 👍 could you not use micro cement in the shower area?

    • @anthonytiramani-ct3tt
      @anthonytiramani-ct3tt 6 місяців тому

      @@wh0tubeget best sealer.. make it 2 layers and reapply 1-2 layers of sealer every year.
      You should be good…
      But get sealer/ciment friendly chemicals when you clean your shower.

  • @BLBlackDragon
    @BLBlackDragon Рік тому +36

    Starting to look like a finished space. I like the color. Can't wait to see the tile go in.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +7

      yay :) doing tiles right now, very big and quite tricky, looking forward to sharing the results.

  • @fredthedude2
    @fredthedude2 Рік тому +2

    Everything is beige? Congratulations, you are now a true and proper Norwegian 🥳😂

  • @skwisgaarskwigelf331
    @skwisgaarskwigelf331 Рік тому +2

    Look at that subtle off-beige coloring... The tasteful thickness of the putty... Oh my god, it even has water-proofing.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins Рік тому +4

    Tiling will be a breeze after all that work. That was intense!

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      haha I sure hope so, but I'm afraid it's going to be an even bigger challenge :P

  • @timcity
    @timcity Рік тому +13

    Alex... so much love to your channel. Your videos are so precise and in-depth. You have such a positive attitude and your work is always awe-inspiring. Big love from Texas! ❤

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the videos :)

  • @dmonteroh
    @dmonteroh Рік тому +1

    Can't wait for more videos! Had a great time seeing this one, we can definitively tell how much work and time you put into it!

  • @_marcioeric
    @_marcioeric Рік тому +9

    Where is the button to like twice?

  • @bullpaxton2001
    @bullpaxton2001 Рік тому +10

    I absolutely love the organic finish of the micro cement! I know all of those layers were a lot more work than appears on cam. Sanding full walls no fun haha.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      such a pain to sand :P hyaha

  • @FilamentStories
    @FilamentStories Рік тому +29

    I love this series! Thanks for taking us along with your renovation journey.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @raymitchell9736
    @raymitchell9736 Рік тому +7

    Wow... A lot of hard work goes into your project... and the results are awesome!

  • @hsjawanda
    @hsjawanda Рік тому

    The flat seems to be coming along nicely! Congratulations!

  • @Stoney_Eagle
    @Stoney_Eagle Рік тому

    Totally agree on that warmer color, much better!

  • @andycropley5486
    @andycropley5486 Рік тому +4

    Wow! So much work! Your effort and determination is very admirable

  • @lauraharley4368
    @lauraharley4368 Місяць тому

    Great job - looks beautiful. I am about to start a project in Canada. Can't wait to try this!

  • @victorespada_
    @victorespada_ Рік тому +4

    your videos always give me ideas for future projects. Thanks for sharing your work, can´t wait to see that with tiles

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +2

      I love hearing that! Working on tiles right now!

  • @artursmihelsons415
    @artursmihelsons415 Рік тому

    Nice progress and another excellent video! 👍
    It's always great to see new materials being used..

  • @tts7786
    @tts7786 Рік тому

    Always look forward to your videos. So much effort for such a small room. Keep up the good work

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +3

    Pretty impressive work, Alexandre! It's looking fantastic! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +1

      thank you so much :) you too!

  • @kolamaash2736
    @kolamaash2736 Рік тому

    5:12 that bucket lift was SUPER SMOOOOOV

  • @debraroth4724
    @debraroth4724 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your skills! Enjoying watching the process..

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching :)

  • @chucksanchez3377
    @chucksanchez3377 Рік тому

    Amazing work. You make it look so easy

  • @celalc
    @celalc Рік тому

    So nice product introduction. It is worth it to watch half of the summary and half of the advertisement. Great work Alex.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      I'm glad you liked it :)

  • @InSyncDrums
    @InSyncDrums Рік тому

    Love this journey bro

  • @ERey55
    @ERey55 Рік тому

    What an insane amount of work you did there! That turned out amazing!! 🙌🏻

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad you like it :)

  • @rickszevery6559
    @rickszevery6559 Рік тому +1

    Nice ideas! Best wishes!

  • @yuriyb8176
    @yuriyb8176 Рік тому +3

    Love your videos

  • @NguyenTastic
    @NguyenTastic Рік тому +1

    Wow! that looked like alot of work. Great video!

  • @tinker2561
    @tinker2561 Рік тому

    Great effort and fantastic finish too Alex.

  • @mjdthemaker7574
    @mjdthemaker7574 Рік тому

    Really cool. Reminds me of working with plaster.

  • @gabrielharus5450
    @gabrielharus5450 Рік тому

    I really missed your vlogs. I can't wait 2 or 3 weeks to see the next one haha

  • @kleckerklotz9620
    @kleckerklotz9620 Рік тому +11

    Concerning the colour of the walls: Did you only use the construction spotlights or did you test the appearence with a final light setup? By my experience it's not only the colour of the surface. It's also the colour of the light, which makes the mood.
    Anyways. Nice work so far. 👍

  • @P1-Engineering
    @P1-Engineering Рік тому +3

    Ahhh that brings back memories when I decided to finish the entire bathroom with Beal Mortex (pretty similar to micro cement) because I wasn't looking forward to do tiles. Butttt wasn't ready for the hours and hours of sanding for the mortex and learning as you go, haha. But in the end it's totally worth it. Also later in the cleaning department, just wash it down with some water.
    For the Beal they have a special wax you apply once a year so nothing sticks to it, maybe this also exists for the Microcement?. And keep up the great work Alex!

  • @bagsfoto
    @bagsfoto Рік тому +1

    Fantastic wall

  • @soulcmmc
    @soulcmmc Рік тому

    Great series, I hope you can post more frequently. Although of course very tired, your energy is awesome. Keep pushing 💪 🇧🇷

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      I'll do my best, the next video isn't too far away.

  • @Erfolgreich-IT
    @Erfolgreich-IT Рік тому

    Hey Alex!. love your work! - keep it up, enjoying every video of that series ^^

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      Thanks! and thanks for watching :)

  • @ProjectAnubisUSA
    @ProjectAnubisUSA Рік тому +6

    Seems expensive (layers) and time consuming (additional layers with sanding). Much easier and more efficient options available like Sheetrock, cement board and tile where needed, paint (which is my current Reno im tackling). So far my material cost and everything for a complete shower and walls is $1k USD, prebuilt cheaper options also available. I believe I could do the entire bathroom (toilet, sink, , walls, cabinets, shower, etc.) for under $2k USD with nice things.

  • @guinhill
    @guinhill Рік тому

    Pro tip, with all the lights / Buy replacements now.
    I just finished a complete bathroom overhaul, and the lights I used are rated for 6 to 8 years of life depending on daily use.
    In that time specialty products like your lights might not be available. So why not push out that "I have to find a compatible replacement" moment out to 12 to 16 years from now.
    ( drive the LED's less hard with lower voltages / amperages ( BigClive has excelent explenations ) and they last longer to )

  • @yououtuber4176
    @yououtuber4176 Рік тому

    Looks great 👍

  • @weaselfever
    @weaselfever Рік тому

    oh hell yeah you go dude!

  • @TheUnitAirsoft
    @TheUnitAirsoft Рік тому

    Bra tempo i dina videos! Intressant att se processen. Keep it up!!

  • @tamimaloraij5920
    @tamimaloraij5920 Рік тому +1

    I like your ideas

  • @woolfel
    @woolfel Рік тому

    that is a lot of work!

  • @derchesten
    @derchesten Рік тому

    Darn Alexandre, for someone without experience with doing walls like that you sure did an outstanding job there! Congrats!

  • @AmosAmerica
    @AmosAmerica 11 місяців тому

    Loving this series! You have a new subscriber. I do hope that the additional wood for the lighting niches won't be affected by moisture. It wasn't done the same way as the rest of the project (membranes, etc), just micro cement.

  • @johnfifita6718
    @johnfifita6718 Рік тому

    It’s so cool to see how your building codes differ from our building codes in the USA.

  • @andrewsandberg8770
    @andrewsandberg8770 Рік тому

    amazing!!

  • @CN345456
    @CN345456 Рік тому

    So cool

  • @negotiableaffections
    @negotiableaffections Рік тому +1

    Now. . . are you sure that bathroom is waterproof enough? It looks amazing (esp knowing what that corner looked like before you started). I congratulate you [both] on all that work AND video production. You truly deserve the wonderful home you're gonna end up with. cheers.

  • @AZuluTango
    @AZuluTango Рік тому

    Veldig flink. Blir dritbra til slutt detta :)

  • @AlanPieroway
    @AlanPieroway Рік тому

    I wish some of the products you used were available in Canada. Love that plywood 2x4s. It’s not here that I know of. Great work and series on the Reno!

  • @tiffanysandmeier4753
    @tiffanysandmeier4753 Рік тому

    The bathroom walls turned out so nice

  • @thatnotsoprotyty
    @thatnotsoprotyty Рік тому

    yaaaaaaaayyyyy another video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LisaHarsh
    @LisaHarsh Рік тому +1

    That apartment is going to be beautiful when you are done.

  • @susanlarmoyeux5889
    @susanlarmoyeux5889 9 місяців тому

    Hello from Tennessee! Love the ideal of using microcement for residential applications. I am finding sourcing material in the US difficult.

  • @ruichris9564
    @ruichris9564 Рік тому

    good job!

  • @Hakerishka
    @Hakerishka Рік тому

    interesting as always! how long did it take for this stage (this series), 3 weeks?

  • @redheadsg1
    @redheadsg1 Рік тому +2

    IMO probably would be easier to use bathroom tiles than just buckets of specialized cement and then hours and hours of sanding.

  • @tomtomom
    @tomtomom Рік тому

    I love your enthousiams and professional work! I was wondering, using a concrete/brick base would you think the microcement would work for an outdoor kitchen set-up?

  • @user-pw3vj4gm1n
    @user-pw3vj4gm1n Рік тому

    Super!

  • @reboxy
    @reboxy Рік тому +1

    cool

  • @fredericapanon207
    @fredericapanon207 Рік тому +1

    For a flat surface, I would prefer the lower time investment of gyprock and several coats of paint and paint effects.
    I wonder what the Texture capabilities of microcement are? I am recalling some astonishing YT videos of Malaysian(?) Artisans creating some amazing bas-reliefs on walls with mortar.

  • @kennypuckett2677
    @kennypuckett2677 Рік тому +4

    I'm surprised you did not have anything 3D printed to help you. JK. Love your videos, keep up the good.

  • @yegi3634
    @yegi3634 Рік тому

    nice

  • @Biru_to
    @Biru_to Рік тому

    I understand you need nice and bright unidirectional lighting for recording videos like this, but setting up grazing lights is the perfect way to make it easy to see how smooth your application is on the wall actually is.

  • @OlaSkytteren
    @OlaSkytteren Рік тому +8

    Very nice! Im also wondering about using microcement on the bathroom over the existing tiles. Would love to visit your workshop. Always nice to meet other makers. I work in Oslo close to Bisslett stadium 😉

  • @EnsignLovell
    @EnsignLovell Рік тому +2

    It's looking great! Probably one of my favourite series' on UA-cam right now.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the series :)

  • @siazare6142
    @siazare6142 Рік тому

    Hi
    Thanks for your videos
    I’ve got a question,I want to render in bathroom but the walls are covered with waterproof do you know Which materials is ideal for over waterproof , for bass coat?
    Thanks

  • @simoncd
    @simoncd Рік тому

    What was the name of the new colour? I liked it😄

  • @ChristianN-
    @ChristianN- Рік тому +1

    This is getting great! Love this series 👍🏻

  • @zacharymuscavitch5070
    @zacharymuscavitch5070 Рік тому +1

    Why install plywood after waterproofing, wouldn't it be better to use cement board for the light channel? That way there's no risk of delamination with humidity down the line.

  • @wjsbruwer8206
    @wjsbruwer8206 Рік тому +2

    Good job, I was wondering shouldn't you also waterproof the ceiling?

    • @HorizonFarming
      @HorizonFarming Рік тому +1

      No need to do that

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +1

      Jeah for some reason there is no code for that at all

    • @wjsbruwer8206
      @wjsbruwer8206 Рік тому +2

      @@achappel Yea I know but I live in a very old house and before we refurbed it every time if there were a little too much steam in the bathroom the ceiling started to mould, but we fixed everything now. I know a lot people does not waterproof their ceilings but I think it is a must.

  • @claudiocurcio7167
    @claudiocurcio7167 Рік тому

    Hi, you could use a medium size roller for applying microcemnt for obtainig a smooth surface otherwise it willbe a very hard process.

    • @sparksmcgee6641
      @sparksmcgee6641 3 місяці тому

      And get a straight edge trowel to help you as a beginner.
      You have to put it on thinner than you think with finish
      H plasters.

  • @prospect2664
    @prospect2664 Рік тому

    After all the renovation, could u also make a video of how much it all costed (with and without sponsors)

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 Рік тому +1

    Many a plasterer has told me that the secret to a smooth coat is to apply each layer, have a cup of tea and wait to almost dry, go over the surface with a wet clean tool and then leave to dry. the repeat the process for the next layer. The reason for the cup of tea is that the time it takes to make an drink the tea is about the correct amount of drying time between resmoothing with a clean wet tool.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      Tea it is! Thanks for the tip :)

  • @lanfearbth
    @lanfearbth Рік тому

    Dope

  • @JohnMiceli-lt3dg
    @JohnMiceli-lt3dg 2 місяці тому

    Hello Alexandre! What product and what color are you using?

  • @iSirPS
    @iSirPS Рік тому +1

    50 shades of white )))
    a) did you compare cost of this and large good tiles?
    b) $ difference in labor?

  • @lonewolf4663
    @lonewolf4663 Рік тому

    is this enough to waterproof the bathroom walls?

  • @ilyalanrickman
    @ilyalanrickman Рік тому

    What level of grit sandpaper do you use on the micro cement? It looks like a polishing pad to me on the video

  • @aahwandith
    @aahwandith Рік тому

    FINALLY

  • @rottenmeat5934
    @rottenmeat5934 Рік тому

    It should be possible to smooth out the cement just after it's set and reduce your sanding.

  • @itumelengphofu3502
    @itumelengphofu3502 10 місяців тому +1

    Can i make the microcement any color?

  • @TheMaxwellee
    @TheMaxwellee Рік тому

    I love the video, I want more. But please don't stress bro, feel free to relax a little more, it's ok if you look sad or sound tired, that's normal. Take a break, I won't forget you. :)

  • @joarnordli
    @joarnordli Рік тому +1

    looks nice! How long do you have to wait between layers and when is it dry enough for showering and such? Concidering doing this to my bath but its the only bath in my apartment and i cant go tooo long without showering and doing my "deeds"... 😅💀 Currently renovating an apartment in Oslo as well so its nice to see someone going through the same struggles as me 😂

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      you can pretty much do 2 layers in one day, so corse and medium on the first day, 2 layers of micro cement on day 2, and then the 2 clear coat layers on the 3rd. (best case) I spent way more time than that and had way more layers:P

  • @victor-charlesscafati
    @victor-charlesscafati Рік тому +7

    Are you worried about its cleanability, or do you think the clearcoat solves that?

    • @oslogutt80
      @oslogutt80 Рік тому +1

      Cleanability Is not a problem, so stop worrying.

  • @SammyBattle
    @SammyBattle Рік тому

    Looks great. Can I ask why you’re wearing a mask whilst applying the liquids? Thanks

  • @Dvaleays
    @Dvaleays Рік тому

    what if you used a paint roller for the microcement? it looks same consistency like paint.

  • @tsviper
    @tsviper Рік тому +1

    Ser utrulig bra ut, som ein som berre bur i eit hus frå 70tallet, så er det ein del ting eg ikkje har tenkt på som dykk må gjer i eit 130år gammal leilighet.

  • @dragade101
    @dragade101 Рік тому

    Good luck with that LED strip. Hopefully you can replace the strip without having to rip out the wall. Cause it will fail before the wall needs to be rebuilt.
    Honestly though, wouldnt it be easier to paint the bathroom?

  • @crocosnz3322
    @crocosnz3322 Рік тому

    Came to the comments expecting pedants banging on about coarse vs course, and was pleasantly surprised to see them absent.

  • @jbrito2699
    @jbrito2699 Рік тому

    Man, nice videos, I advise for the next time to first glue a 6mm plasterboard, that way you can have a smoother surface to work with the Micrcement.

  • @Sharp_Stone
    @Sharp_Stone Рік тому

    Euhm is that plywood bord what sits in the top water proofed?

  • @victorhofmeijer318
    @victorhofmeijer318 Рік тому

    Hi, as the apartment was not leveled when you started, something has been moving. What are the indications that the movement is done? A friend of mine leveled his floor in his old house and 3 years later it was out of level again....

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому

      Good point! It's foe sure going to keep moving yes! But it's taken 130 years to get to this point so our thinking is that it's going to take a good long time before it gets noticeable again :)

  • @CrinosAD
    @CrinosAD Рік тому

    I know you're done with the niches already, but I think that ModustrialMaker had a pro tip with calking micro cement.
    Love how the micro cement turned out, unfortunately... 😆Now I want to treat the walls in our staircase with micro cement :D (Mayhaps I should contact Duri, though I live in Kristiansand and I don't think they have a store here).

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +1

      go for it :) I think Duri also ships ;)

  • @M13x13M
    @M13x13M 2 місяці тому

    So you end up with plastic coated walls?

  • @Jogify
    @Jogify Рік тому

    I think the LED part will crack one day, I would guess sooner than later. Different Materials and normaly that material was not ment to fill gaps and handle the tension. So i think there will be a crack between the wood panel and the wall . You could have used a fabric tape. Maybe i'll be wrong. But love the passion you have for your work

  • @bradleyhewitt9999
    @bradleyhewitt9999 2 місяці тому

    Put on multiple coats before sanding. It makes for less sanding. Not more

    • @bradleyhewitt9999
      @bradleyhewitt9999 2 місяці тому

      But always hit it with the dry trowel between coats

  • @JWbrasser
    @JWbrasser Рік тому

    i dont know what the meme is here but the punchline is "bondo's your whole house"