Concrete Countertops! How to Pour In Place | Outdoor Kitchen Part 6

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2021
  • Big thank you to Simplisafe for sponsoring this video: Visit simplisafe.com/April to check out SimpliSafe’s award-winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock! It’s really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts.
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    In this video I'm showing you how to easily pour-in-place gorgeous concrete countertops, as well as how to install outdoor cabinets for my Outdoor Kitchen build. Stay tuned as next week I'll show you how to install rain water collection!
    Find Part 1 (building the deck) here: • How to Build A Floatin...
    Find Part 2 (framing the roof) here: • How To Frame A Roof Ov...
    Find Part 3 (adding roofing) here: • How To Roof A Deck | O...
    Find Part 4 (building an outdoor fireplace) here: • How To Build An Outdoo...
    Find Part 5 (wiring tips and tricks) here: • DIY Electrical Wiring ...
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  • @AprilWilkerson
    @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +37

    Visit simplisafe.com/April to check out SimpliSafe’s award-winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock! It’s really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts.

    • @stuartmorris4932
      @stuartmorris4932 3 роки тому +3

      April you should lite sand the top edge of the concrete so it's not crisp edge make it a rounded edge but looks fantastic and you are the best I love watching your videos.

    • @mr.robinson1982
      @mr.robinson1982 3 роки тому +2

      Your spice rack is absolutely brilliant. I am so going to use it.

    • @abm2617
      @abm2617 2 роки тому

      NICE WORK!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @gtk5341
      @gtk5341 Рік тому

      Nice, i am a retired architect. I liked your reasoning and explaining of why and how.

  • @tonythomas951
    @tonythomas951 2 роки тому +4

    That sawzall vibrator idea is just fantastic. Thats one of the best hacks Ive seen

  • @bertoche
    @bertoche 3 роки тому +35

    I really like that she always shows the final results in the beginning of the video

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +10

      Thanks! I like giving the end visual as inspiration. :)

  • @jimserhant7741
    @jimserhant7741 3 роки тому +27

    That looks AMAZING!!!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and your team taking the time to share the journey with us. I just have one note I would’ve done different on the concrete counters. IF you ever need to replace the sink, it won’t be fun. You used a drop in sink, but it looks like you poured the concrete over the entire lip sandwiching the sink between the concrete counters and the concrete underlayment, basically making it appear as if it is an under mount sink. I would’ve poured the counters first, then dropped in the sink.

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 3 роки тому +3

    This is going to be one outrageous outdoor kitchen. It is truly "Texas Sized", and I love it.

  • @vegasmainiac7745
    @vegasmainiac7745 3 роки тому

    I seriously thought I was the craziest female diyer ever until I saw your videos. Ive been wanting to do a concrete countertop for years but keep reminding myself how much work it would be without help and that Im not as young quick and agile as I once was. Kudos to you on every level! It helps to be a little bit nuts doesnt it

  • @santaclaus1448
    @santaclaus1448 2 роки тому +2

    I can't thank you enough for how informative you make your video's I've been searching forever on this subject for an outdoor seating area around our fire pit, and happened to come across your video. Never have I ever seen such attention to detail. you answered all my questions and even showed the names of the products you used. Keep doing what you do, you help guys like me look better when we do work around the house. And yes my name is really Santa Claus

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @davidmack7018
    @davidmack7018 3 роки тому

    Really beautiful work April, how sweet it is when a plan comes together so nicely !

  • @HARMARSCH2
    @HARMARSCH2 3 роки тому +10

    April, The Cement Countertops look great.

  • @deltafour
    @deltafour 3 роки тому

    I’ve been watching your journey off and on over numerous years and you always impress. You’re a rockstar, keep it up! 👍

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate853 3 роки тому +4

    April everything looks great. Take care and have a blessed week and see you on your next video.

  • @guybowers9094
    @guybowers9094 3 роки тому

    I'm going to build an outdoor kitchen on the back of my new shop addition and have been pondering the idea of cement counters. Yours turned out looking really good

  • @cromba1
    @cromba1 3 роки тому +1

    Great job April. I’m friends with your mom. She is so very proud of you! And with good reason. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your projects!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! Yes, she certainly is! I'm glad you are enjoying my Channel. :)

  • @ellieboa
    @ellieboa 3 роки тому

    loving this project! looks great so far!

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 3 роки тому

    This video was such a God send to me. I’m a subscriber but I’ve not watched this series. The series will be a huge education. My wife and I just retired and are planning a move to our forever dream home. After a 45 year career in welding fabrication, heavy equipment operating & repair and building construction, my outdoor kitchen & living space as well as huge multi-craft/trade shop are ultra important to me. The inside of the whole house is my wifey’s domain. Your channel is a huge help for me. Thank you April!

    • @hgsmasterclass3452
      @hgsmasterclass3452 4 місяці тому

      The reinforcement bit in this video is completely wrong.

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 3 роки тому

    The counter tops are beautiful😍! Great job April!

  • @wjim5510
    @wjim5510 3 роки тому

    So impressive. Looks beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial

  • @MrKevins39
    @MrKevins39 3 роки тому +4

    On June 16th I'll be working with concrete for 22 years. You all did a great job 👏 👍

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the Video.

  • @talladegadude4852
    @talladegadude4852 3 роки тому

    What a great video! I will never pour concrete countertops but learned so much watching this video. Great job!

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 3 роки тому

    Counter tops turned out great. Good work from the whole crew

  • @whatsupwithsteve
    @whatsupwithsteve 2 роки тому +1

    Great timing for me stumbling across your terrific and informative video!!! I build custom cabinets but am NOT a concrete countertop pro. I need to put caps on some pergola posts and this video is the perfect instruction manual for how to do it! Thanks and great video, even leaving in dropping your hole bit into your brand new sink.....:)

  • @lynjermey6423
    @lynjermey6423 3 роки тому

    It's just all looking so beautiful.

  • @MichaelCoolidge
    @MichaelCoolidge 3 роки тому

    Once again, you knocked it out of the park. Well done. It is refreshing to see someone willing to tackle ALL aspects of a build. Although you may not have much experience at that part, you and your team are doing fantastic work. Keep it up.

  • @luns486
    @luns486 3 роки тому

    It's looking incredible. You're a rock star.

  • @KCLewis1956
    @KCLewis1956 3 роки тому

    Inspiring! This beats the heck out of building slabs in the garage and carrying them out to the jobsite!
    By the way! I want your backyard! Thank you for this video.

  • @mortshare7037
    @mortshare7037 3 роки тому

    Nice cabinets under the concrete countertops. We are building out-of-pocket and are using tool cabinets for most of our base cabinets as we find it’s much denser storage and deep drawers beat swing-open under cabinet storage for us.

  • @kevindoyle4521
    @kevindoyle4521 3 роки тому

    You are a brave girl. One piece concrete counters before cabinets, that is courage. So glad it worked just as you planned it. Awesome 👏

  • @davidgabrielsen2139
    @davidgabrielsen2139 2 місяці тому

    Great video! I'm glad I did granite. I started my outdoor kitchen in October of 2022 and finished in June of 2023. Had to work around winter here in Ohio. Such a wonderful challenge and such a rewarding result. Stainless drawers, granite tops and cultured stone infields. I basically started it to give my Big Green Egg , wood and charcoal and BGE accessories a home I cannot overstate how much storage you need for all that stuff and how much planning that takes. One 12' unit for storage, a 6' unit for the BGE and beer refrigerator and pop and a 5 for unit for a wine refrigerator. In the end, my planning tool was what do you need out there so that you don't have to repeatedly go in the house. A rack for utensils, sink (water), dish soap, garbage bin, a bing for fire starter cubes, a long lighter and a hair dryer to fan the fire in the beginning, a rack for wine glasses, in drawer paper towels, pam. Don't forget the music and speakers. Downlights, electrical outlets? Switches to turn the refrigerators off in the winter? The most challenging, but one of the most rewarding projects I have ever done. I think including the granite, the stainless uinits and the refrigerators included I did it all for under $19,000.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 місяці тому

      Sounds amazing! Thank you for Sharing and for watching.

  • @TheDWZemke
    @TheDWZemke 2 роки тому

    Nice video. I use a two wheel dolly to move material. As a young man 6' 4" (many years ago) and over an eighth of a ton (250 lbs +) I did not use a dolly just two buckets one in each hand. Keep up the great work.

  • @kevinhale4921
    @kevinhale4921 2 роки тому

    As a safety instructor for a large mining company, it is refreshing to see a skilled craftsman using proper PPE. Including the respirator. Thank you, for being a great example.

  • @arielpalacios8576
    @arielpalacios8576 3 роки тому

    It was incredible, congratulations!!👏👏👏👏 Now to use it a lot !!

  • @RestyConcepcionJr
    @RestyConcepcionJr 2 роки тому

    Very inspiring work April. Clever design too. Love the kitchen cabinet idea.

  • @carlwhite8225
    @carlwhite8225 3 роки тому

    April, We will be doing this soon and the tips are very helpful, Love the job that yall have done, Thanks for sharing.

  • @iamepimethus
    @iamepimethus 3 роки тому

    Looks SOOO NICE!

  • @TheNinja4
    @TheNinja4 3 роки тому

    LOVE THE VIDEO!!! thank you for all the tips and tricks. Doing some little projects myself! Keep up the awesome work!!!

  • @davidcotney7585
    @davidcotney7585 2 роки тому

    I love the tip for using the sawzall for vibrating. Great video. Thanks

  • @jessperez1251
    @jessperez1251 2 роки тому +1

    What a great project! You convinced me to go with their aggregate bags as opposed to quickrete or sakrete. I used the same system on an outdoor firepit and planning to use for my outdoor kitchen. Looks like you installed the cabinets before the countertops were totally cured. Curious if you got cracking as a result. A little "patina" adds character. well done!!

  • @manuelcalvillo4660
    @manuelcalvillo4660 3 роки тому

    Great project! Loved the concrete countertops.

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie1694 3 роки тому

    A new Wilkerdo video and my coffee … my perfect Sunday :)

  • @dwaynevarnell9157
    @dwaynevarnell9157 3 роки тому +1

    I love the outdoor living area.. This is my goal at our recreation property in the mountains of Utah.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 3 роки тому

    Beautiful job turned out very nice. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work April. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Keep Making. God Bless.

  • @chrish2666
    @chrish2666 3 роки тому

    Great work as usual and a wonderful tutorial. When you started without the cabinets I said to my wife, April is out of her mind! But, it turned out just as you planned, perfectly! Looking forward to what you have planned next.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks! It definitely would have been easier if the Cabinets were already in but love a challenge and we just worked around problem. Glad you enjoyed the Video. :)

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 3 роки тому

    I must admit it's looking pretty great this outdoor kitchen area is larger than the footprint of my home 🏡.
    I also find myself listening to make sure that you pronounce the word "HEARTH" Correctly each time you say it , your first video on the outdoor kitchen made me chuckle so much and only because of how you thought the word "HEARTH" Was spoken until your friend Correctly told you!!! As always April 💯%... 👍 🇬🇧.

  • @sonialegault8673
    @sonialegault8673 3 роки тому

    Wow you go girl. Looks fantastic 👏

  • @coltonkruse2313
    @coltonkruse2313 Рік тому

    Doing these exact same ones in my kitchen. Sticking with the white. Thanks for the video.

  • @daniellevos5743
    @daniellevos5743 3 роки тому

    Such fun to look at your videos, you are an inspiration to me. Thanks

  • @rickfehrenback3851
    @rickfehrenback3851 3 роки тому

    Looks great April

  • @T_157-40
    @T_157-40 3 роки тому

    Your biggest challenge: Improving on Perfection! Great work!

  • @c2oddsends120
    @c2oddsends120 3 роки тому

    Amazing work as always

  • @honestcomments6060
    @honestcomments6060 3 роки тому

    You are insane (said with the utmost respect). The quality work and attention to detail are amazing. IGTV should watch your videos to learn what it means good product.

  • @francis8145
    @francis8145 3 роки тому

    Am getting a good training........i feel like i could start making things too Thanks April ☺️

  • @MoondyneJoe
    @MoondyneJoe 3 роки тому +3

    April, those cabinets and your counter tops especially look fantastic a huge well done, being a long time subscriber watching for many years, this outdoor kitchen surpasses anything else you have built to date,
    The Evolution of April is coming along very nicely!
    Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

  • @joshuaellison829
    @joshuaellison829 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video, thank you! I especially loved the use of the reciprocating saw to vibrate the edges. Nicely done!

  • @699hazard
    @699hazard 3 роки тому +13

    They look amazing! You outdoor party area is coming along nicely!

  • @shelbydog1100
    @shelbydog1100 3 роки тому

    Looks amazing

  • @ShadwTrooper
    @ShadwTrooper 3 роки тому

    Looking really nice!

  • @gglendon
    @gglendon 3 роки тому

    Looks great.

  • @kallenyc
    @kallenyc 3 роки тому

    Omg. If you have kids, they're going to have the life!!! I can't wait to see what you do next!

  • @joexg50
    @joexg50 3 роки тому

    Great work by A GREAT LADY !!!

  • @BrittCHelmsSr
    @BrittCHelmsSr 3 роки тому

    Wow! What a project those countertops were, in and of themselves!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому

      Yes, it was quite the job but so rewarding afterwards!

  • @dddube12
    @dddube12 2 роки тому

    Wooooo wee lots and lots of hard work and great tips !!!!! Glad it’s all going well for ya!!!!

  • @georgeeads8689
    @georgeeads8689 3 роки тому

    Very very nice April. Great video.

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 3 роки тому

    Looking good great job. Concrete is always hard work. Thanks 😊!!

  • @stowaway475
    @stowaway475 Рік тому

    Yup I used them 6 years ago they make the best products I'm gonna use them again in the future hopefully I can get them to let me do a trial

  • @MagicGiblet
    @MagicGiblet 3 роки тому +1

    Mostly a lurker on youtube, but I must say, I continue to be amazed with your (and this channel's) journey. Each video and project just gets better and better as I watch from year to year.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying my Channel.

  • @MrLazcos
    @MrLazcos Рік тому

    thank you for share your work for us you are amazing

  • @williammcgowan6687
    @williammcgowan6687 3 роки тому

    the out door kitchen looks amazing can,t to see the finish .

  • @fshalor738
    @fshalor738 Рік тому

    I've only done one concrete countertop for an inside space using the melanine frame, outdoor cure and then flip method, and it was .. like you said, a LOT of work, but in the end worth it.
    I'm currently debating between doing a plywood + hardiboard + tile and seal method for a surface which will see some rain.
    I feel like doing a full concrete counter experience is really depending on the capabilities of the forms, and those plastic bits you showed seemed to work better than I had expected. We also ran our reicpricoating saw with no blade on the edges while facing to good impact.
    This build of yours needs some "Reacts" videos from contractors.. I'd imaging this was a $120k build. in most environments.

  • @daviddavis703
    @daviddavis703 3 роки тому +6

    Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks! Good afternoon from Central Texas!

    • @unclejack123
      @unclejack123 3 роки тому

      @@AprilWilkerson Howdy from the San Francisco Bay area .... been watching you from the start ... you've come a far piece young Lady ..... just sayin' ...... ;-p

  • @henrysboy2
    @henrysboy2 3 роки тому

    Really outdoing yourself with this project. The countertops are amazing.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the Series.

  • @williamsfamilycrafts5227
    @williamsfamilycrafts5227 3 роки тому +1

    You took a lot of fear out for me.
    I have been hesitating... But I feel like this is something I can take on now.
    Thank you for such a great demonstration!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome. It was a lot of hard work but so rewarding at the end.

  • @Salty99
    @Salty99 Рік тому

    Wow 😮! Looks great

  • @billparrish4385
    @billparrish4385 3 роки тому

    Loving the outdoor kitchen series, and hoping to see its various features highlighted in a big cookout/get-together video with friends and family! Been watching your YT videos for years, and very much enjoyed seeing you on _Assembly Required_ -- I search every so often to see whether you've been picked up for a season 2 (fingers crossed!). Question on the sink install: With the concrete running in past the sink's lip, preventing its ever being lifted out, what if it had to be replaced or pulled for some reason? Cut the cement board from underneath around the lip and drop the sink? Not a criticism of your build, but just one of the issues I've thought about that's so far prevented my trying concrete countertops. Anyway, great content, as always!

  • @chipgoostree2959
    @chipgoostree2959 3 роки тому

    April, this is the best, most informative video I have ever seen for concrete counters tops I have seen. Great system! Great job!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @CJBouhlal
    @CJBouhlal 3 роки тому

    April, the Concrete Warrior !!!

  • @borisvileta1767
    @borisvileta1767 3 роки тому

    Perfect, thorough and you are beautiful too. Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷😉

  • @zdenkomilin757
    @zdenkomilin757 3 роки тому

    Of all your videos this one makes me the most envious. I would love an outdoor space like this.
    If you ever have a fan event I would gladly supply the cigars for a cookout :)

  • @RONNIEJNZN
    @RONNIEJNZN 2 роки тому

    great job as always

  • @gunningopher
    @gunningopher Рік тому

    That sawzall tip is gold.

  • @gerards9263
    @gerards9263 2 роки тому

    I love this project!!!

  • @ron827
    @ron827 3 роки тому

    Love your concrete vibrator idea.

  • @MrGmoney48
    @MrGmoney48 3 роки тому

    SPECTACULAR

  • @frogger2513
    @frogger2513 2 роки тому

    One of the absolute best tutorials on UA-cam. Thank you!

  • @mikeparker3865
    @mikeparker3865 3 роки тому

    Looks great April. I'm coming to your house for vacation!

  • @brianschneider5292
    @brianschneider5292 Рік тому

    This video is pretty darn cool. You made it look easy due to your preparation work.

  • @rollsroyce7325
    @rollsroyce7325 3 роки тому

    That's a huge and good Job April 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👸❤

  • @nicolasmahdavian1793
    @nicolasmahdavian1793 3 роки тому

    Awesome work. Can't wait to see it finished

  • @davidkenworthy2403
    @davidkenworthy2403 3 роки тому

    Gr8 tip on using the Sawzall as a vibrator!

  • @KellenWanasek
    @KellenWanasek 2 роки тому

    Excellent! Great video. Wish I had room for an epic shop like that!

  • @yolandamercado6721
    @yolandamercado6721 3 роки тому

    Excellent job.

  • @Raygilley10
    @Raygilley10 3 роки тому

    Thank you very informative and well your a hard worker also!

  • @gtuttle4
    @gtuttle4 3 роки тому

    That's going to be a really fun place when completed, looks nice!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I'm loving how it's turning out. Thanks for watching.

  • @Alphasig336
    @Alphasig336 2 роки тому

    Dull smooth oscillating tool blades cut dura rock like butter with nearly no dust. It’s crazy awesome and I use my old blades.

  • @maxematic3279
    @maxematic3279 3 роки тому

    I love concrete countertops and yours look great. I used the Z-Forms last year on my BBQ station. They are fantastic to use. So much easier than the Melamine form. Another great project you've shared with us. Thanks so much.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 3 роки тому

    Fantastic job April, looks great around there. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your continued encouragement and support Fred. :)

  • @robertjosephmurphyii4947
    @robertjosephmurphyii4947 3 роки тому

    So beautiful April.. I love your work and maybe one day when I'm in Texas I can check it out. Now we need April's BNB, so we can pay and stay the night. LOL Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what is next.

  • @jacoboalamea717
    @jacoboalamea717 3 роки тому

    Good Job April!

  • @envylures5770
    @envylures5770 13 днів тому

    Hands down the best video Iv found on how to DIY concrete countertops. Just want to say thank you 🙏 for all the hard work and effort into make this video for us all to learn from. Outstanding work and finish on everything and the end product speaks for itself. Bravo 🙌

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  13 днів тому

      You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @lynguy8824
    @lynguy8824 2 роки тому

    Im impressed!

  • @haroldpaul977
    @haroldpaul977 Місяць тому

    You look good doing it!!