Seal a Concrete Counter Top
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- In this video I’m going to show you 5 different products you can use to seal a concrete countertop and how to use them. The Cheng Concrete Countertop Sealer is specially made for sealing concrete countertops and is special order. The other 4 products are sealer that may not be meant for sealing concrete countertops but are great alternatives that you can get right off the shelf!
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Mike. I kid you not, I must have watched over a thousand videos on how to make concrete countertops! Yours are hands down the absolute best! Very informative, straight forward, and to the point. Also, this is the first time I have EVER felt the need to leave a comment on ANY video. Keep up the great work!
James.... THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how much that means to me!
Nailed it!
I don't think I've ever watched one video and liked, commented and subscribed instantly. Watched the how to make a concrete counter top and did just that. Oh, and shared it as well. And my buddies shared it.
Keep up the great work!!!
James Catelotti i totally agree!!!
I completely agree. I have watched tons and fail pretty miserably on doing my own countertop. Now I feel encouraged to try again.
You know your old when you get a beavis and butthead reference.
Lmao 😂🤣😂🤣 true story! Lol
lol i get a amos and andy reference .. abbott and costello ...pretty soon the smithsonian is going to want me to sign a release for my body lol
Marie Miller lol
Who doesn't go to Vegas to play the sluts
I am cornholio!
Dude... UA-cam has been around for years. Where the heck have you been? Refreshing. Good job!
was saying the same thing
SUGGESTION: How about a video showing how to stain the concrete or mixing a color in with the concrete mixture. Keep up the great work, love the videos!
Thank you Chris
I agree. Those wood look concrete tops were amazing.
I second this. Please and THANK YOU.
I agree! I’ve been wanting to do concrete countertops but have been intimidated by it, but you’re convincing me I can do it! Add some color! I need more!
YES..i vote for this too! ;-)
Mike, I watched your "1-Hour Countertop" video, a couple times, followed all your instructions, and poured my first ever concrete countertop today. It was a great reward to see it release from the mold nearly without a flaw. (Hence me needing to watch the concrete sealer video.) I appreciate your precision with measuring the water/mortar mix, and how well you demonstrate all required techniques of each step. Other videos I have seen are needlessly complicated, especially for a small countertop project, but your video makes the process so approachable. I had a sneaking suspicion it would not actually be as hard as some of these videos make it seem to fab my own countertops, but your video was the catalyst in motivating me to attempt this. I credit you for my success with this, and also wanted to say thanks for a lot of things. Your sense of humor belies the amount of information and expertise needed to be doing what you are doing, and your humility and sincerity are most admirable. Thank you for your generosity in sharing all of that with all of us.
I wish you would have sprayed water on all the different sealed parts so we could see how it beaded or behaved. I also wished you would have done a slower overhead shot of all the sealers for comparison. Great video though.
Oh my god that’s a great idea! And what really sucks about that is it would have only taken me a few seconds to get that shot too! Grrrrr! Lol
I have a tip for a glaze coat or any two-part mix. Just Mark your mixing stick with 2 even measurements and poor one bottle to the first line and the second bottle to the second line you save 2 mixing cups by doing it this way.
That’s a great tip!!!
I have another idea. Assuming the two parts have about the same specific gravity (it’ll probably be close enough), use an inexpensive electronic kitchen gram scale. Tare. Pour the first one. Tare. Pour the second one to the same mass.
@@texstan100 that's a good idea too, I myself would end up waisting time looking all over for my scale when a mixing stick will do the trick.
@@texstan100 exactly what i was thinking too...
@Jennifer Ng oooh there are some very accurate food scales out there! ;-)
I don't subscribe to many channels but I like your style. Info is great and to the point. You earned it. Just bought a house, want to pour a coffee table. Will do a few practice ones with diff. sealers to see what I want.
Clay, I CAN NOT begin to tell you how much I love comments like this! It’s already super cool to get people to subscribe to my channel to begin with... but when someone tells me that they don’t usually subscribe to channels in general and they decided to become one of MY subscribers... that feels so good on my heart man! Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! 👍🏻😊
This is golden. I've been looking to diy countertops and no one talked about great sealers. I've been researching diy concrete tops for a week now and I just found you. Thank goodness
Michael, you are the best no nonsense get straight to the point video presenter. Top job mate 😀. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Thank you so much Michael!!! I love hearing from my Australian 🇦🇺 and UK 🇬🇧 viewers! You guys rock!
this guy is charming. Damn i wish he tested those sealers in detail. :)
Finally! Someone who gets to the point, doesn't cram products or self services down your throat. I must say, I have watched SEVERAL counter top vids and these are hands down the best on you tube. You sir, are an awesome dude! Video is edited very, very well. Humor is actually funny. -FIRE!- Didn't take 45 minutes to explain a 13 minute process. I can't wait to put together my outdoor kitchen based on these videos! A freakin' +
What's next, hurry... I am hooked. Shouting out others work and techniques... WELL DONE!! Just a tip, using a heat gun can also assist in removing bubbles from epoxy. Lovin this Channel. Thank you for sharing your talents and your Charisma.
Calling it right now, this dude is going to have a cable show within 5 years. You're so fun to watch and give such practical tips. Please never change this channel its so perfect. Subbed!
Oh my god! That you so much for this comment! You seriously rocked my day with that! And welcome to the channel!
I agree this guy rocks, and maybe he will get a cable show. But some people would be happier staying with UA-cam and maybe Patreon. At least people who may not want some of the drawbacks that a more "showbiz" life would bring.
I'm NOTknocking anyone that does go the cable show route, just pointing out that he may be a 100% success even without a cable show.
congrats on rising so quickly man, when i watched your first video i thought you had been making videos for years, ive NEVER seen such quality on a first vid, your content is amusing, detailed and easy to comprehend, your definitely doing it right. youve inspired me to start a pour, ive been needing a good desk for a LONG time, ill be sure to send pictures when i get the design worked out(im a graphic designer and a blacksmith, im nitpicky what can i say)
Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much that means to me!
Why Tears Of Death...just curious
Pouring my kitchen today. Everything done, just the poor left. I have been struggling to find info on sealants for it. I'm in Australia but this helped a lot thank you.
Thank you so much Daniel!
Turned out well, I'm happy with it for a first try. Im going to epoxy coat.
I really hope you're going to show how to hang a slab for a back splash or shower wall so that it's fixed to the wall.
I was also thinking of shower walls.
How thin can it be for a shower wall standing upright on end? Shower is a mere 32x32.
Back splash:
1. Simply make a 4" tall piece, 3/4"-1" thick, same way as countertops.
2. Bead of Onyx collection clear silicone 1/4" from back wall on entire length of counter top, stop 1/2" from each end of countertop.
3. Place backsplash flat, upside down, apply same silicone beads in @ 3-1/2" circles, staying 1/4" minimum from all edges, across back of entire back splash. The circles of silicone will form a suction as you install the backsplash.
4. Line up backsplash with ends, set on top 1/8" from back wall and push backsplash into place evenly.
Warning: If you get silicone too close to edges of backslash it will push out onto the wall during installation and you will NEVER be able to caulk or paint wall where wall and backsplash meet.
Dude. i have watched so many concrete countertop videos since i first saw your first one.. and you blow away them all!. all i wanted to know was how to do these basics. and you just tell it how it is. without skipping steps. i love it!! Thanks!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for showing the different sealing options. I also really liked that you showed what others have done with your technique. Please keep doing this.
Thank you so much for appreciating the video!
So to your work, I like each sealer, but the epoxy at the end wins for me. To those who submitted their videos, great job fellas!
Solid video! I was curious to know more about what each product feels like afterwards. Also, I wanted to know what each if these sealers would be best used for
Never did concrete counters befor, watched you video went out and did 15 plus feet with separate back splash and a blank for a double stainless sink and NAILED it.
Well the sink section did break during transfer of the form (an engineering on my part), but all and all pretty cool.
Came back searching for sealer ideas and BANG! There you are again!
Love your work man, keep it up.
Cheers form Mid Coast Maine.
That’s what I’m talkin about!!! Thank you so much Jon!
I pressed "Like" BEFORE I started watching. I'm expecting another great demo.
Using your technique, I am about to pour my first kitchen counter tops for either side of our kitchen range. I was waiting for you to show ways to seal the surface. Thanks!
I love the way you share what other guys and gals are doing. Keep up the great work
i was stunned by you jumping up onto the counter you had just made a few hours ago and i am loving these no bullshit videos. All of these different sealing products look great choosing the right one for the right job is everything. Thanks for the creative spark and thoughtful knowledge.
I love the look of epoxy as a finisher on just about anything. I've done a few counter tops this way and made a 60's worn out counter look like shiny new granite. Another great video - keep them coming! In one of your upcoming videos it would be great to hear how you acquired your skills.
I would love to do that soon! I didn’t think anyone would care this early in the channels age. So thank you so much for suggesting it!
Have you used the epoxy on a fire table top? I'm curious if heat or flames will be a factor?
@@douglassebold213 Hi Doug. No I haven’t tried that
Glad that you mentioned FOOD GRADE sealers. If you are going to be preparing food or eating off the counter top seal it with a FOOD GRADE sealer.
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Another AWESOME video sir! I Probably should go get some sealer now... You keep making me put in work man.. please don't start doing video about mowing lawns or raking leaves you could probably make that look cool and fun... I'd never get any rest lol. Thanks for making these videos brother and thanks for making them so well...
Lol 😂 thank you so much James!
Michael why can’t all of the diy folks make it as easy and informative as you do. I’m have a great sycamore tree that some incredible pieces of bark and I am trying to make epoxy tiles with them for my dining room floor. You can’t imagine all the info I’ve had to read to be able to make this happen! They need take lessons from you about how to make diy videos!!!
I loved the work viewers submitted at the end....could you please do a whole video on submissions??
I am very picky as a fellow builder myself. Most of these videos people make drive me crazy. Yours however are very enjoyable and bro ....you're straight up a nice dude. Keep it up.
Thank you so very very very much for this comment! You have no idea how much that means to me! Can’t wait to share some big news with you guys!
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We love you too. Great video I'm a New one from Panamá Central América. Gracias Bro
Glow in the DARK! Sweet idea...
I know right?! Now I’ve got to do one too!
You're such an inspiration. Once again, thanks for the up load. I did wonder about the differences in each coating.
Thank you so much Jewel!
Inspired. This spring I plan on practicing on my outdoor grilling area before I attempt an indoor countertop.
Brother Mike😎
You're a top-notch craftsman & instructor📐
Love ur tutorials🔨
Thank you so much Timothy!
you are excellent at this,,,,, making the tops, and the video attitude and talent. Normally I just watch and learn but thought you deserved the notes. :-)
Thank you so much again Calvin!
I have worked with epoxy and to me it gives the best finish.
Mighty fine mighty fine I think I'm going to have a lot of concrete countertops in my place real quick. Looking good!
Love your clips. I'm super inspired.
And your a cool dude.
Cheers for sharing your skills & love. Your the Bob Ross of building.
From NZ 👍
Thank you so much! I can’t believe I’m getting love from NZ! You All Rock!
Wow..... easy and honest descriptions and lessons.
Which sealer is best? Really good question. The biggest impact was definitely the 2 part stuff.
Thanks for sharing all those amazing Viewers' projects. I am really impressed with how they each took the basics and added a new flair. I especially LOVED that shower project - great job!
As always, I can't wait for your next video.
Thank you so much Eva! That shower fella sent me even more amazing pics yesterday that I wish I could have plugged into the video!
Wow!! I am do impressed with everyone's creativity and skills!!
I'm SO glad I found your channel!! Thank you for sharing great content! I loved how you shared other people's project inspired by your video at the end, very cool! Humans are awesome. Keep posting bro♡
Thank you so much Lena!!! I make it a channel... you all make it a community 👍🏻😉
favorite was the shower base caps.... well done.
Epoxy has a great shine
This is definitely the most informative sealer video of all time. It really shows the different types off well.
Really like your videos . The epoxy coat was what I was looking for . I'm going to do a kitchen counter top , but I want it to have a marble look and be food grade . Can't wait to try it .
M D I'm looking to do a kitchen countertop as well, and based on this video I think the epoxy is what I want. I'm half way done installing the cabinets, won't get to the countertop for a few weeks, could you reply here after you finish yours and let us know how you like the epoxy?
John Early , I'm not sure when I'll be getting to it . Its on the to do list but there are quite a few things ahead of it . You'll probably get to yours before I get to mine .
M D fair enough. I will do my best to remember to come back here and follow up after I finish my countertops. Good luck with your projects!
Sticking to your channel! I'm planning on demolishing our kitchen countertop and will see... i will send updates. I can't stop smiling watching your videos....
Just found your videos, and I can't wait to implement your techniques. Truly changes perspective on the ease of starting to work with concrete. Keep up the great work, you'll be at 100k soon!
100K BABY!!!! I haven’t been able to stop looking at my UA-cam app to see where my sub count is at lol 😂 thank you so much for the kind words Bart and welcome to the channel!!! 😉👍🏻
Dude, your skill set Rocks. I plan on sharing these videos with my wife so that we can come up with a nice table top for our paver patio. Thank You for sharing!
Thank you so much Mike!
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So like some others have mentioned, can this be dyed? Our paver patio has a black border and I would like to carry that over into the counter top.
Good work Michael 👍👏
Thank you so much Temo!
Very informative, all details and to the point.
The best part: I ❤️ my subscribers!
I❤️ your videos 😉.
Good luck
AWWWWWWWW! Thank you so much Jeny!
You should do a video about dying/staining Concrete as you touched on in your first video.
I definitely will for sure! 😉👍🏻
WOW, on this video and I absolutely love your surprise at the end. Thank you Michael for your great videos. I've gotten to where I'm watching them even if I'm not doing that project yet; BUT I've been talking about them. Yes, telling other people about the great projects you've done. Your bird baths, fire pit, bench w/the river running through it and it looking like real water over the rocks. I can't choose my favorite. I love the counter tops. At first I was like, I don't want a concrete counter top but after seeing what you can do with them, I so want mine to look like that. Thanks again. We love you too. I love what you did there. Hugs
You make such great videos! Love watching these!
Thank you so much Rae!!!
Make this is my favorite DIY channel! And thank you for sharing project pictures from you receive from your other digital media channels. Not all of us have time or want to be on other types of media. Congrats to all those who shared their projects/work with you.
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Great videos bud! I've been wanting to do some concrete molds and your videos are giving me motivation and courage to go for it, gonna incorporate them into a BBQ grilling area! New Subscriber here!
And I don't hit the bell button very often but I did on yours
Thank you so much man! I really appreciate comments like this one!
And welcome to the channel! 😉👍🏻
Love your videos! Not too long, but they get to the point!
Who has time to watch hour long videos, only to find out you still don't feel confident to start the project!?
Nice job!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!
Great video! I've been looking for a video like this for awhile now. Keep the videos coming please.
Your videos have saved my first-time home buyer renovating experience lol!
Can you do a video next on different types of stains for concrete?
Absolutely! It’s definitely on the list!
Brother you are the master jedi of the concrete counters keep it real
Loving your channel so far. Definitely going to be attempting my own build here shortly.
You have inspired me to build my outside kitchen countertops will start soon
I think I like the first sealer the best overall, especially if I was making a table top or outdoor bar like in your other videos. If I was making like actual countertops for my kitchen or bathroom I think I would go with the epoxy though.
Another spectacular video btw, you really need to quit your day job and move where the weather is nice year around so we can get a couple videos a week lol.
Lol 😂 thank you so much David!
Great countertop submissions. Very creative.
Thank you so much Stacie!
Love the Beavis and Butthead reference!
Lol 😂
I just learned about Stonewalled Penetrating Sealer, which has nano technology. Your videos are great and I'd like to see how this other sealer works on granite, quartzite, concrete, etc.
I’ll have to check that out!
How about something on coloring the slab
You got it!
@@MichaelBuilds I have no skills but, watching your videos makes me think I might be able to tackle a concrete counter top. Going along with the above comment, how would/could you make a purple and white (Minnesota Vikings purple - not a fan, High school colors) glossy food safe marbled countertop?
I wish you would have shown the difference for a little longer. Thank you so much for sharing. I just poured a very complex shape countertop, and I used your videos for info. I have never poured before. It is curing now. We shall see. Thank you.
AWESOME VIDEO KEEP IT UP! Always excited to see your video notifications show up!
Thank you so much! You have no idea how much that means to me!
SNAG ALIEN: Me too... ;)
You’re my favorite Laurie P!!! 🥰
U gave us new perspective for cement application......Hi from Jakarta - Indonesia.
Thank you so much Royke! Hello Jakarta Indonesia 🇮🇩! ☺️
Great vid bro!!! Thanx for the shout out. Was so cool to see my lil home project on here.
No no no, THANK YOU! I was so happy to see you message pop up because you were the last fella I needed permission from and I was so scared that I was going to have to take you out of the vid lol ! I’m just sad that I didn’t have time to add your latest pictures into the video😢 The new pics you sent me were beyond awesome! Thank you so much for being apart of this whole thing man! 😉👍🏻👊🏻
Wish I would have got you the other ones quicker. Super cool. Alaska winter honey-do list has one less thing on it. Lol
Lol
@@bonahisme Awesome job, Jonah. I've been trying to figure out how to dye the Rapid Set like you did and thought I'd ask how you achieved it? I was thinking something like Cheng Concreter Countertop Pro-Formula Mix might work as an additive, but I'm also hesitant to mix products from different manufacturers as they might not play nice in the long run. Would appreciate the tip! Cheers
tastybarrels9 no problem 👍🏻
Cheng pro formula is a stand alone product line. Super good, but very high-end. This is a much more affordable alternative. As far as the dyes or coloring goes, I used concrete dry pigment. Very cheap for a small one pound bag. I went to my local concrete company and bought it from them. They had a book with many colors to choose from. I tried to get it at Home Depot, but they don’t carry any dyes.
I hope this is helpful. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.
Hey Mike. Just love your vids! I really appreciate how you cut to the chase and show us the stuff we need to know. So many other videos are people who surely love to hear themselves talk. Thank you for teaching me new skills and keeping in real!!
Thank you so much Gary!
Awsome job! I hope to take some inspiration you given me and make some outdoor furniture...but I need to read do the patio first. Thank Mike!
Loving the glass look on the epoxy. You can add acrylic paints to the epoxy for a tint, you can add dye to the concrete for a tint...there are so many options. Awesome job Michael. Keep the videos coming! More vids = more subs and views...which equals sponsors!!!
Thank you so much!
All of your videos are amazing, thank you so much.
No, thank YOU so much Ralph !
Seriously dude you have inspired me....I'm going to do my whole kitchen in concrete countertops!!! Home Depot better step up and sponsor you before they lose out!!!!
That what I’m sayin! Lol 😂
I was hoping you would make this video. It is perfect timing. I am planning on making kitchen countertops and a breakfast bar but will need to do them in sections to make installation more manageable. Would you recommend sealing before installation or after? I'm mostly concerned if the joint seals will be affected one way or another. And I second the request for a vid regarding stains and such
I would seal before installing but that’s just me. In the end I don’t think it matter. Thank you so much Leslie!
Mike,
Great video! I really wish you would have shown the block with the different seals more closely to help folks choose though.
1 + 2 I like the most of all
I'm getting ready to use the glaze coat on an indoor concrete slab. This video killed it on what different brands there are, how to use them, and the results. Best sealing video out there!👍 You now have a new subscriber.
I just found you!! Love your stuff!! And you made me laugh! Thank you! :)
Thank you so much Catherine!
How long should I wait after the countertop dries before I can seal it? A friend of mine who is a general contractor researched all the techniques for concrete countertops two years ago, and told me to ignore everyone else on UA-cam except you. His countertops turned out beautifully, and I am currently pouring mine. My wife loves them! Thanks for all the great info. My kids loved watching you swinging on the rope in the caulk video.
Another great video Michael, glad to see you got those Amazon affiliate links.
I think it might be time to order some sealer for my project. ;)
Thank you so much! Yeah this is my first video playing with amazon affiliates. I hope it works out!
Second application is the best!
Excellent video! As for which finish is the best? They all are, it depends on what it's being used for. Nice heads up on the food safe products also.
Thank you so much Jeff!
I have many projects I want to do. Many. After seeing a couple vids on this channel (and immediately subscribing) I now have a new project to add to the list. It might even get prioritized to the top!
Love all your videos! I can't wait to get started on making a counter top! And, I know this is weird but I'm going to try and use this method on making head stones for family members. 😀 so thanks and your right, I don't need to watch any other videos.
Thank so much John! Believe it or not You’re actually not the first one to tell me that your making a head stone haha. Thank so much for being a subscriber!
Working on my kitchen countertops now!!!
Awesome! 😉👍🏻
I have no interest in how to seal a countertop, I just like watching your videos. I'll never be sealing a countertop, at least I don't think I will, but I liked the second and the last seals best. :) Love it when you keep popping in and out of cupboards. lol. :)
I love seeing your profile pic pop up Laurie! 😉
@@MichaelBuilds Awwww; thank you! :)
I'm thinking now it's time to do my grill side tables out of concrete. This is so inspiring. Thank you so much for the knowledge!
Love ALL your videos, thank you very much❤️
Thank you so much Lela!
The first and the last seals were the best
I like those too 😉👍🏻
Great job.....yet again!
We bought a house with pretty beat up concrete counter tops. Don’t think they ever sealed them. There are rough edges, chunks missing on edges(especially around the sink), and they cut right on them so there are scratches and cut lines. QUESTION is, do I or should I sand or do anything else before sealing them? Also, thank you so much for this easy to follow and informative video!!
What do you do if you want to color your concrete counter? Can you add color to the mix that you use and create a granite look or gemstone look?
You absolutely can do all of those things 😉👍🏻. There will eventually be videos on all of it 😊
This video was a great continuation of the other videos. And all of you, submitters too, are very talented. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much JoAnne! 👍🏻😉