How To Make a Concrete Coffee Table and How to Embed a Metal Design in Concrete
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- In this project DIY Pete will teach you how to Make a Concrete Coffee Table and how to embed a metal logo in concrete. You'll learn how to make a concrete mold, how to mix concrete, how to polish concrete counters, and how to seal a concrete counter or table top. Check out my concrete dining table video to learn how to finish a concrete top using an orbital sander: • How to Make a Concrete... .
At 2 inches thick this table is going to be around 260 pounds. Concrete weighs about 17 lbs/ sq foot at 1 1/2 inches and 22.5 lbs / sq foot at 2 inches thick. The weight does hold it in place, but I like to use some 100% silicon to prevent it from shifting.
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Pete, nice job as always on this vid. You explain the steps clearly so that average DIYers like me understand what you're saying. I have used your vids to tackle several projects, such as the acid-stained patio, and the results were outstanding. Thanks again!
Most lucid DIY lesson I've watched so far! Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
Right on, another great video. I've made a few concrete tables now, your first how-to was what got me started.
Hey Matthew! That is awesome you've built some concrete tables. Keep it up man!
So I started watching your videos like a two weeks ago. In result of this, I built a coffee! It came out AMAZING! I owe it to you, I bought that tool you use, a Kreg Jig, that thing was amazing! Because of it, my table is sturdy and built like a pro. Thanks for for all your videos!
That is so awesome Mike!! Congrats on building a coffee table too, that is fantastic. Thank you so much for taking action on the projects and keep up the great work bud!
Great video, very informative and well produced. I have watched a lot of your videos and you have always impressed... thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Roy! I really appreciate everything and hope all your projects are going well!
Great job man!
Thanks!
Great job DIY PETE, glad you were able to enjoy some sunshine.
Hey, that looks great! Great job! My heart stopped for a second each time you turned that over by yourself. Could always break as you said.
Thanks Franklin!
Nice job from here in Ireland very well put together video
I hope all is well over in Ireland! That is beautiful country, thanks for watching!
that table is awesome. I have spent a good part of my life working at a concrete plant. ever try just using mortar instead of concrete? it will help a little with the air pockets, and allow you to polish deeper without the worry of hitting the stone aggregate. Rock and sand are typically added to bulk up the cement to cut down on cost, also full strength cement is way more than anyone would need for the average house etc. also if you make the mix yourself, you can soak the aggregate in water, this will cut down on the water needed to hydrate the mix. less water equals more strength. this will also help eliminate shrinkage and cracking. also for the extra mile, you can soak the slab in water after the first couple hours of curing, the longer you keep the cement hydrated, the better it will cure.
Thanks for sharing!
All that info is gold man. Thank you for your wisdom!
@@Jessica-to8um I've done a few concrete counters and tung oil works well. Also darkens the concrete with each coat.
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyycyyyyyyygyygy Gf did it xyoucuyxf
@@Jessica-to8um standard thompsons water seal is a good start believe it or not. some lithium silicate harderners for post curing also have a silicone waterproofing additive as well.
I love these videos from DIY Pete. I'm new to this and I'm confined to only being able to work on my off days. It gets frustrating when you're learning on the fly from vids but these vids help keep my head in it. Woodworking has given me some stress relief from my job as a LEO and gives me something to look forward to after retirement. Please keep the vids coming and the plans are greatly appreciated!
Hey Jarryd, thanks so much. Projects are a great stress reliever for me as well, and something so many folks can enjoy. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that you added the step where you clean up your workspace and tools. That's as important as any other step in the build! Cool video as well.
Definitely important steps! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, say hi, and for the feedback. Cheers!
This Video and i instantly subscribed, amazing work and craftsmanship i would say. As an Architect, such inspirations are really necessary to think outside the conventional material options and come up with new ideas and designs. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much! That means a lot. I hope all is well and thank you for taking the time to comment and say hi. Cheers!
DIY PETE
Superb! Greetings from the uk!
instantly subscribed also, 45 year builder and artist, well done
Thanks for publishing this - it's awesome inspiration to do my own project! Now I need to learn how to use a plasma cutter... ;)
Heck yeah! And using a plasma cutter is not too hard. I bought mine about 7 years ago and taught myself. Basically it requires a steady hand. And make sure to wear a good respirator. Cheers!
One of my favorite videos so far , thanks for a professional effort !!
Wow, thanks!
This is such a wonderful video. Very instructive and clear. I'm procrastinating at the moment from studying (concrete tables vs. 2:15 am kidney pathology... Your video won) but doing a project like this is definitely on my to do list in the future! And I will certainly be consulting your videos step by step when I do! Thank you for providing such an easy tutorial! I cannot wait to look at your other videos.
Cheers! Thanks for the support! Glad that the videos have been inspiring you!
Hi, this was my fiirst time watching your video. great work man.
Thanks Cesar!
Nice work. I've completed a few concrete tops and this video gave me a few new tips on a recent project. I made the first pour a little wet so it would flow better and vigorously shook the form after each addition. The following pours were dryer to compensate. No voids. For a good finish without a polisher, spray the surface with a diluted vinegar mixture and scrub by hand with a blue Scotch-Brite sponge. Rinse thoroughly. The blue sponge also works great as a sealer applicator.
Nice work!
enjoyed seeing this project be done think im going to try it out myself and love the idea of the metal piece being incorporated in the concrete
Thank you!
That looks really awesome, and great job of explaining the process
Thank you!
Love the concrete vibrate table,
Thanks!
This is awesome. I’m from Bozeman so I kinda wanna build something similar
Hey Lane! Great to hear from a fellow Bozemanite. Hope all is well and let me know if ya build a similar style table!
Another great project, Pete!!
This is one I definitely want to attempt soon.
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Thanks Bill Have fun with the project!
This is really well done, I love it. I am going to make some counter tops out of concrete in the coming months and this has helped a lot.
thanks!
Cheers from Texas! Terrific project! I’ll use the technique when making my outdoor kitchen/BBQ. A Texas shaped insert will look awesome.
I'm near Dallas. Good luck with your project.
THANKS FOR TWO BOTH IDEAS.. lo intentare.
did you even grammar?
@@AJRestoration Why? English is obviously not his native language. He's just complimenting the guy. Lighten up, Francis!
Love your videos bro. I've never done any kind of work with concrete. Watched your countertop video and my wife loves them. Thanks for putting your videos out.
You bet Corey, thanks for the kind words and for watching the videos!
Awesome work on this. You are very talented!
we can put inserts like half inch nut while the concrete is wet, so that bolt it from below to the wooden table.
Thanks for sharing!
thank for that incite ,, I was wondering how to secure the concrete top to the wooden frame.. tks
I love how proud he is of his state. Cheers to that. May Montana be prosperous forever.
So glad I found your channel. Thanks for all the vids!
Thanks so much for subscribing and watching the videos Vermi! Cheers! - Pete
Working with concrete has always scared me. This last winter I did tile for the first time, and I think I might give something like this a try. Great work!
Great job! Really good tutorial! Given me the confidence to attempt my kitchen bench tops. Just subscribed.
Great to hear!
Wow the plasma cutting tool looks pretty sweet!
Hi! Yeah it is a really fun tool to use. It's easy to get the hang of too. Thanks for saying hi!
Hi
Excellent work mate !
just found your channel, and going thru the builds/videos.
Cheers !
Thanks a bunch for subscribing and for saying hi Mike! Cheers!
Good Job Pete! Thanks for sharing.
excelente trabajo!!!
Gracias Alfred!
ME GUSTA! [spits and dances]
DIY PETE You are a true craftsman.
Looks great. Good editing. I wish I had the time to edit videos like this.
Thanks so much!
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Desde España, ¡gracias por compartir tan soberbio trabajo Pete! (y por las sugerencias que das en el vídeo, que siempre son importantes. Aunque algunos las conozcan, a otros nos servirán)
¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!
I have found when driving pocket hole screws clamping the pieces gives a better result. Cool coffee table. Love the state symbol idea.
Love the videos, Pete! What are some ways you'd recommend securing concrete tabletops to wooden bases? For this project it looks like you just set the concrete on the base (which seems fine since it's probably so heavy it can't move anywhere) but curious what methods you like for fastening.
Great work! Could you have imbedded bolts to the bottom of the cement slab so you could later affix it to the wood base?
That was my thought. The side you pour the cement from will be the bottom (unseen) so you could run metal wires across to suspend the bolts in the cement. I'd just a J-shaped bolt where the curved part is inside the concrete. I was thinking of doing something similar for a small table (18" wide, 12" deed and maybe 24 inches tall) but have the legs made of cement as well. I had a few ideas of either embedding rebar to do a second pour for the legs in their own mold. If you're saving money, but not time, you could reuse leg molds. Another idea if you're embedding is to imbed wet rated Romex, put in an electrical box with external power cord. Now your small concrete end table has a charging outlet you can plug into a wall outlet. In my locale, I can have 40-60mph wind gusts unexpectedly, so these are all ideas for outdoor tables that won't blow away.
Great video Pete! Thanks for making it. One thing I do that may help is I take the blade out of my saws-all and use it as a vibrator around the perimeter and on the bottom to further get out the air bubbles.
Awesome, thanks!
First time watching your video and I liked how you explained everything. Subscribed
Thanks so much for subscribing! I really appreciate it!
nice project. thumbs up for me.
Thank you!
2 legit 2 quit is safety your number one priority?
Regina hahahha... got'em.
2 legit 2 quit
No profit is!
I guess it would benefit from placing four bolts in the fresh cement so the concrete top could be firmly attached to the wooden part, but nicely done and, moreover, explained.
Thanks!
Thank you! :-)
Always enjoy watching your videos Pete. That table is a thing of beauty!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Red!
I absolutely love Montana and your craftsmanship!
Thanks so much for watching!
I didn't catch how the top is attached to the wooden table - is it just resting on it?
Larry Raney it appears so, I'm thinking of using liquid nails between the plywood and top but I'm apprehensive to do so as this will make it extremely difficult to move in the future.
Keegan Mcmanus one option would be to set some anchors in the wet concrete bottom side for screw attachment, then it could be secured, yet removable if needed.
Adam Gall awesome thinking. Do you recommend any specialty fastener, or would a carriage bolt suffice?
Keegan Mcmanus E-Z Lol makes some anchors that should work, it's really not going to be doing much work. I'd just check around the fasteners aisle and see what you think would be easiest.
that big of a concrete block would weigh over 200 pounds maybe a little less or a little more lol and if its siting on a flat surface it shouldnt move unless your tackling your tables in your house and going on ufc or wwe on them its fine lol
You guys, up there, do realize that the letter "A" also has a short vowel sound? Right?
These how-to videos have a great style and flow! And are really informative!! Really good job!!
Glad you like them!
That table with the inlay is a great piece. Your instructions are clear and easy to watch. Always had wonder how concrete counters were done. Thank you
Thanks so much!
12:19 who else heard "crack pipe"?
lambrettasofia “correct height”
I guess only crack heads would here that. Cant wait till that next hit huh?
It's yani or crack pipe now huh
Did you notice this guy can't pronounce "bag, rag or slag"
That would be a Wisconsin accent.
@@answerguru ohhh, don't ya know? Eh?
Sounded fine to me.
Great work, looks amazing. I'm going to attempt to make a dinning room table tonight so thanks for your advice!
You bet Keegan! Have fun!
DIY PETE Do you know if wood veneer can substitute for melamine board as a form if I use olive oil as a release? I'm a maintenance man and have access to cabinet grade veneer.
Enjoyable video to watch......thanks for posting.
Thanks Big Mike!
X2 on taking a lot of time on the vibration! I made a grill table and mine came out with a lot of air bubbles. Nice build and video!
Thanks!
Thank you. It looks pretty cool. All I need is a friend like Justin to help me move that solid heavy top. Greetings from Mexico.
That’s a perfectly sweet work 😬 Enjoyed watching it 🥳
Thanx for sharing your knowledge, buddy. great work.
Thanks!
I've been a subscriber for a while and it's been fun to see the quality of your videos and craftsmanship improve over time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Phil! It has been a lot of fun to get to learn and challenge each other to do better. Thanks a bunch for subscribing and I hope all is well!
looks beautiful and matches the space perfectly!
Thanks!
Excellent video..direct and to-the-point! I don't need "background" info, which so many folks want to add. These instructions have inspired me to give it a try!
Awesome! Great to hear!
great job I love your diy videos Pete keep up the good work it's been helpful in my projects
Thanks Alexander, I really appreciate man. Have a great rest of the weekend and thanks for subscribing!
You take great pride in your work. I really enjoyed the video! Dude! You rock! Well done! 😊
Thanks so much Wanda!
The sightings from Montana in your videos make me want to visit your state.
Nice project Pete, keep it up!
Thanks so much and I hope all is well!
Thank you for sharing this. Well done project, well presented.
Cheers! Thank you!
This is totally cool Pete! Just wanted to drop by to say hi and to appreciate your video. Keep making more! (subscribed)
Thank so much Han! I appreciate you!
Yet another great project, Pete. Interesting to watch you work outside during the winter...I live within a couple miles from your neighborhood, and I can appreciate your efforts.
Hey Roger, thanks so much for saying hi! Yeah the water is such a mess I don't dare to do it inside :) Always awesome to hear from fellow Bozemanites! Cheers
Wow!! This is wonderful, you have to have talent, tools and physical training.
Thanks!
Dude, how has it taken me this long to find your projects! Great instructions, great project, and I like your style. Very nice. Subscribed and am psyched to see what you have coming up.
Hey! Dude, thanks a bunch for taking the time to say hi and for the kind words man! Thanks for subscribing and I hope all your projects are going well. Cheers from Montana! - Pete
Thanks for this very informative project. I hope to try this very soon.
Thanks!
Video was VERY well made and very informative ...great job
Thanks!
Nice job Pete, I like the polished look you ended up with. Thank you for the video
Thanks J!
Really well done video. You struck the perfect balance. And the content was helpful and inspiring. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Pete this is albert, love your Concrete work,and all the rest thank you.
Thank you Albert!
Excellent work. The process to seal the concrete is very simple, you can brighten the concrete with wax or just leave it matte, depending on how you like it most. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Paul!
I love your state even though I've never been there. That snow looks great!!!
Montana is a great state! Cheers!
Great video Pete! You do amazing work.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Marlous! Cheers man and have a good weekend!
Great video - thanks for the excellent presentation, layout and motivation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi pete, I use a palm nailer at work for unsticking varnished pieces of wood from each other and thought about all of your amazing concrete projects and how it might be a great little tool to vibrate your concrete. I use a rubber end on mine to prevent damaging the wood but man does it ever vibrate a stack of drawer sides.
Very cool! That is a really good idea. Never thought of a palm nailer!
hey Pete, Another Beautiful project in the books. you inspire me to get out in the garage when spring comes. I live in Wisconsin it's still a bit cold here.
Hey Vinnie! Good hearing from you man. Yup, can't wait to hear what you make!
Good job dude🤙🤙🤙Greeting from Canada 🍁
Nice.
I might make a patio table like this with redwood.
Thanks for the good idea and great video.
Awesome!
Awesome... looks like a fun and enjoyable build.
Excellent, thank you. Nice to see someone doing something to the point with no infuriating bullshit dialogue. I wish I has space to do this stuff. Going to get a plasma cutter though, just so I can use it unnecessarily...👍
Really awesome!!! My old man is so hard to buy for around Christmas, this would be perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Have fun with the build!
Nice work. Love the steel inlay!
Thanks!
Excellent project and a very well made video... Thanks !!
Thank you!
Awesome. This is so creative!
Fun project. nice job! maybe I'll give it a try.
Concrete finishing. Top notch. Wood joinery.....utilitarian.
Like a perfectionist. Subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing!
you are born to teach!👍👏👌👏👍👏👌thank you for sharing and reigniting my hobby to create😊
Thanks so much Toshiyuki! I really appreciate your kind words and hope all is well!
looks fantastic + lots of hardworking :) btw ur narration is so good n instructive
Thank you Young!
great job Pete!!!
thanks, Hayden!
really enjoy watching this videos, good job😀
Thank you!
Great Job Man I look forward to trying this myself....Props to you all the way from California!!!!!
Hey Edward! Thanks man, and I hope all is well in CA!!
Brilliant Pete, another classic.
Thanks Dave! You the man!
awesome project. going to make my first project from your workbench plans this weekend.
That's great!! Have fun with the workbench build!!!