Thanks for all you videos it helped a wife drag her old man into doing something he never thought he could do, and when he did, has done four counter tops now and loves it, thanks for making it look as easy as it really is
Just discovered your site! Also impressed with Cajun country dry pour technique. LOVE you did a test of water penetration! 40 year Gen Contractor here, recently widowed💔💔now doing everything by myself - so your site is truly an inspiration! Thank you a bunch - been wanting to do concrete countertops in our barndominium in very rural Colorado. Eager to try this!
That looks like it would go great in the kitchen as a butcher block or set against the wall as the coffee station. I have used rubber strips like that for making my concrete garden benches. I wish I could get rapid set here where I live but the nearest home depot or lowe;s is over 100 miles away. Thank you again for the ideas I still have to get a polisher and pads.
Thank you so much brother!!! And please don’t think that I owe you a shout out for sure. I promise that I have one planned. I’m doing my own version of your smokeless fire pit this summer and I want to let my viewers know that your video inspired me. I wanted to do it last summer but time got away from me as usual lol.
That is gorgeous! No, I do not want to build my project in 19degree weather and I don't have a beautiful shop like yours but, come spring, I am inspired to build a gorgeous table like yours. Thanks!
Thanks for these video's, you've inspired me! I'd like to add one note of caution when using the silicone form - if you need an exact size top, make sure you add the width of the form to the dimensions of your box. I made tops for a brick BBQ and wanted a 1/2" over-hang. luckily I realized my mistake while mounting the form and was able to rebuild the boxes to compensate for the form. Thanks again!
These are the kinds of videos that got you the most views glad to see its back again. Can you try doing some ones where its acid stained. That would be interesting to see. thanks
I switched jobs and been training for the last 3 months so I'm late to the party, but awesome videos and can't wait to see Zac builds and start building stuff again myself
Excellent video! My wife and I plan to make concrete window sills for our new home, dyed some sort of charcoal gray-black. This video shows it won't be so difficult after all. By the way, that Marshalltown bucket scraper is awesome! I want one! Cheers from British Columbia, Canada.
Lololol, I laughed so hard when he jumped up on the table and yelled. "# old guy noises." I was rolling when he said that during his sealer video. We learn and get to laugh. Love this channel!
Hi! I love the concrete table from another video! And just couldn’t stop to watch your videos! I’m from Brazil, and absolutely loved your channel! PS.:English under construction! Haha
Wow - that is exactly what I want for my outdoor kitchen countertop/bar. Just don't know if I have the nad's to pull it off. Never really worked with concrete before - let alone a countertop!
Thanks mike for the awesome video. Yet again you never cease to amaze me. This video did answer one of my lurking questions but was wondering if you can advise on the following questions: 1. Rapid set is a Product generally located at Home Depot. As an alternative, could you also use Quikrete concrete mix at HD? 2. What other alternative product instead of Rapid Set Mortar mix at HD could one use? 3. In the event Home Depot is not available or convenient, what concrete Mix and mortar mix could you recommend at Lowe’s? 4. Finally, can the Rapid Set FlowControl and SetControl be used with other products other that Rapid Set, such as Quikrete?
have you ever tried the concrete mix less than 2"? or maybe mixing the mortar mix with the concrete mix? is that a total rule braker? maybe a cool experiment. love your content, keep up the good work.
This is so awesome Michael, I love it and how easy to get a live edge look. :) Your new shed is already seeing things come a live....🤣🤣🤣 I want to use this on my kitchen counter tops, the best part, I can do it in my cold garage, instead of waiting for warm weather. Question, can I do the river rock look through it by using less water and doing the same procedure you did with the mortar mix on the river rock bench.
Michael, for a larger size...say the size of a outdoor picnic table, would suggest adding a wire mesh? Also look forward to information on how you sealed it.
Can’t tell you how much I’ve learned about concrete from your videos. Thank you so much for these informative gems! A question: can you color mortar mix? Trying to plan for a “mosaic” project using terrazzo glass on a previously laid concrete (Quikcrete) base. Also, do you use acrylic fortifier when you embed the glass or overlay on older concrete?
What you called a “star pattern” is very important when you’re forming the inside of a block-out and are pouring concrete on the outside of it. If you don’t form it in that “star pattern”, the two longer sides won’t hardly come out. (ESPECIALLY IF IT IS 2X LUMBER.) We used to call it “pig penning”.
Nice video as always. Have you tried Stain-Proof Color Enhancing Sealer by DryTreat. They boast a 5 year protection. It is a penetrating sealer and does darken the concrete a bit. It is not a coating and does not really add shine. I was disappointed at the outdoor concrete countertops I had poured. You inspired me to polish them and it turned out great (with a little trial and error). I used this sealer and am exteremly happy with the final result. Thanks for the inspiration! and tutoring!!
Great Job again. your videos are fun to watch and very informative.. thinking of trying the process for my outdoor kitchen counters. Don't think i want the natural color of the rapidset mortar. What color additive product do you suggest to get a very dark grey / Black???
As a Milwaukee tool guy, I have no doubt that it will mix up a bucket of mortar. But why not use a corded drill? I don't needlessly run them that hard unless I have to. Also a palm sander works wonders for getting the air bubbles out if the mix once poured. And concrete will freeze even though it's set up in the cold. The water is still in the mix and will continue to get stronger over time. When it's that cold it will eventually cool down and freeze. It needs to be at least covered and not placed over frozen ground, heated if possible even.
Cool stuff. What if you are building a counter too large to mold and carry? I assume pour in place and trowel finish the top? Likely answered my own question!
Michael, thanks for the video, love the countertop and the explaination of the rapid set differences. Thanks to you i also have that bucket scraper and the mixer for the drill. (I used to use a hoe and a wheelbarrow.) Have you, and if not, could you make a coutertop for a kitchen, made in place, with an undermount sink and a faucet hole... i want to do that! Thabks a ton.
Hi, I have 3 porch columns that I'm looking to make concrete caps poured around them with a edge like in this video. How would I build the form with a 6x6 post already in place?
I absolutely love your videos and have been following you for a long time. I'm getting ready to make counter tops for my kitchen but would like to make the concrete as light towards whit as possible, is there a way to put pigment in Rapid Set to do this? Hint: can you please do a light colored counter top? 😊 Also should I go 1-1/2" thick or 2". I plan on using the live edge mold.
Great job on all of your counters! I plan on making a concrete hearth pad for a new wood stove project . What pigment brands do you use? Also curious if you feel that the rapid set mortar mix will hold up to the weight of the stove and some abuse from dropping wood splits on it . Thanks again for the videos great work !
Michael I did 16ft of kitchen countertop with rapid set concrete mix and in one section at the end I was a little short and am trying to find what slurry to make that matches without having to screen the aggregate do you know which bag is same color without the aggregate.
I’ve watched a few of your videos trying to determine the mesh you put in the countertops. Is that just a metal chicken wire type mesh? I only see plastic mesh available for purchase for concrete counters.
if i make an "L" shape countertop using the live edge rubbermold any suggestions on how to make that inside corner look good, thanks for the info eddie rodgers
Michael, I am in the process of doing an outdoor bar and kitchen. Can I use the cement all instead of the mortar or concrete mix? I saw your bird bath and it seems it would work just as well. My wife is not a fan of the exposed aggregate and she agreed to the kegerator, so you have to pick your battles.
Michael, I came across your first video not long after you posted it. Since then, my wife and I have poured vanity and table tops with great success. Question--do you think you could lay your reinforcement mesh before you add your second bucket of concrete? Just wondering if putting it in last leaves a half inch or so without any aggregate? As always--fabulous job! !
Dude thank you so much for the shout out! I really appreciate it. Also, GREAT video, I learned a ton watching this one. Cheers man!
OMG! 🎉💪🏻👏🏻🎊 ZAC BUILDS COMMENTED ON MY CHANNEL!!! You got it brother! It the very least I can do. I thank you so much for those kind words
@@MichaelBuilds Thanks for the referral!!! Really enjoying both of your channels! Go Buckeyes!
Your videos are top notch. You really get to the point and make it entertaining. Not often you see a craftsman and videographer/editor in one.
Where has this channel been my whole life !! Love it .
I’ve been right here the whole time! Lol
You’ve really become the authority on cementitious countertops.
Is that a real word, I feel like you made it up, however if you did, cementitious is my new word of the week
Thanks for all you videos it helped a wife drag her old man into doing something he never thought he could do, and when he did, has done four counter tops now and loves it, thanks for making it look as easy as it really is
Great job kid, another masterpiece!! Just got asked this question today and pulled out the phone and watched the video.
YES! I still got it! Lol 😆
Thank you so much Joe!
Just discovered your site! Also impressed with Cajun country dry pour technique. LOVE you did a test of water penetration! 40 year Gen Contractor here, recently widowed💔💔now doing everything by myself - so your site is truly an inspiration! Thank you a bunch - been wanting to do concrete countertops in our barndominium in very rural Colorado. Eager to try this!
Thank you so much! And WELCOME TO THE CHANNEL! ☺️👍🏻💪🏻
That looks like it would go great in the kitchen as a butcher block or set against the wall as the coffee station. I have used rubber strips like that for making my concrete garden benches. I wish I could get rapid set here where I live but the nearest home depot or lowe;s is over 100 miles away. Thank you again for the ideas I still have to get a polisher and pads.
I agree! You just gave me another great idea again you idea machine!
That came out great Michael
Thank you so much brother!!! And please don’t think that I owe you a shout out for sure. I promise that I have one planned. I’m doing my own version of your smokeless fire pit this summer and I want to let my viewers know that your video inspired me. I wanted to do it last summer but time got away from me as usual lol.
@@MichaelBuilds Awesome! Thanks! Good luck with the build.
That is gorgeous! No, I do not want to build my project in 19degree weather and I don't have a beautiful shop like yours but, come spring, I am inspired to build a gorgeous table like yours. Thanks!
Nice work on the shed.
Thanks for these video's, you've inspired me!
I'd like to add one note of caution when using the silicone form - if you need an exact size top, make sure you add the width of the form to the dimensions of your box. I made tops for a brick BBQ and wanted a 1/2" over-hang. luckily I realized my mistake while mounting the form and was able to rebuild the boxes to compensate for the form. Thanks again!
I would say your videos have come a long way but your very first video was just as good.
These are the kinds of videos that got you the most views glad to see its back again. Can you try doing some ones where its acid stained. That would be interesting to see. thanks
I needed you when I did my counters. My last one needs help. Thank you. You make it look easier than it is, but you've been at it longer 🤭
Glad to see you're back
Beautiful top, really enjoy your videos, thanks for the ideas and inspiration!!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Scott!
I switched jobs and been training for the last 3 months so I'm late to the party, but awesome videos and can't wait to see Zac builds and start building stuff again myself
Man i love your channel. Great energy and inspiration.
Thank you so much Mike!
Awesome table!!! I waiting till Spring to try that. You know, when its warm. 😁
Awesome Job Michael!
Thank you so much Brock!
Excellent video! My wife and I plan to make concrete window sills for our new home, dyed some sort of charcoal gray-black. This video shows it won't be so difficult after all. By the way, that Marshalltown bucket scraper is awesome! I want one! Cheers from British Columbia, Canada.
Great video Mike! That concrete top turned out great! Loved the ending "Screw It"! 😂😂👍👍👏👏
Lol 😂 thank you so much for watching the video that long lol
As always brother impressed glad to see you .
We built a awesome countertop thank you for the videos
Great job Michael! Skip McCain
Funny I was just saying to my wife "l gotta get one of those bucket scrapers" about a second before you said that you love your bucket scraper.
Lol 😂 it’s so true tho hahaha. If there was ever a tool worth spending a couple bucks on, THATS THE ONE!
@@MichaelBuilds a margin trowel works in my opinion even better as it not only get the sides of the bucket but also the bottom. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!😎👍
That’s really really nice good job 👍 😊
Can't wait for the next video!
Beautiful looking top.
Another great video, project and beer choice! Love this channel. Soo many ideas in my head. Thank you sir.
Awesome keep up the great work
Thank you so much! 😊
Great method to make stone wall caps
Great build, Michael!
Amazing video as always! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍
Thank you so much Colleen!
Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.
Very good video, nice and clear.
I knew you'd be popping the top on that cold one hehe
Great project! Looking forward to the plans!
Looks great, nice job!
Slainte,
DC
Thank you so much Dan!
Videos are fantastic, looking forward to trying out some of your projects
Great video! Very well done and informative.
Love your videos, very informative.
Hell yeah I need to make one
Nice job!!! Gotta try it!
Love it Michael.
Lololol, I laughed so hard when he jumped up on the table and yelled. "# old guy noises." I was rolling when he said that during his sealer video. We learn and get to laugh. Love this channel!
Mike...you are da man...Will be checking out Zac too. Thanks and cheers!
Thank you so much Aaron!
Hi! I love the concrete table from another video! And just couldn’t stop to watch your videos! I’m from Brazil, and absolutely loved your channel! PS.:English under construction! Haha
I love your English! ☺️ Hahaha.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for watching my videos Suelen!!!
I would have been disappointed without that ending :)
Lol 😂
I like the way you say “caancrete” like a true mid-westerner!😃
Lol! The ending was great🐝🤗❤️
Lol 😂 thank you so much for watching the video that long hahaha
@@MichaelBuilds 🤗
Thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏
Love it!
Thank you!
nice project too
Great video
That is so cool!
Wow - that is exactly what I want for my outdoor kitchen countertop/bar. Just don't know if I have the nad's to pull it off. Never really worked with concrete before - let alone a countertop!
go buy 2 bags and give it a try, at least that is my thought LOL
Superb
Thanks mike for the awesome video. Yet again you never cease to amaze me.
This video did answer one of my lurking questions but was wondering if you can advise on the following questions:
1. Rapid set is a Product generally located at Home Depot. As an alternative, could you also use Quikrete concrete mix at HD?
2. What other alternative product instead of Rapid Set Mortar mix at HD could one use?
3. In the event Home Depot is not available or convenient, what concrete Mix and mortar mix could you recommend at Lowe’s?
4. Finally, can the Rapid Set FlowControl and SetControl be used with other products other that Rapid Set, such as Quikrete?
GREAT JOB 👍🇲🇽
Hey that’s a great video
have you ever tried the concrete mix less than 2"? or maybe mixing the mortar mix with the concrete mix? is that a total rule braker? maybe a cool experiment. love your content, keep up the good work.
I have not because I’m too scared but you’re right… I need to experiment with that one!
That would be cool to see.
This is so awesome Michael, I love it and how easy to get a live edge look. :)
Your new shed is already seeing things come a live....🤣🤣🤣
I want to use this on my kitchen counter tops, the best part, I can do it in my cold garage, instead of waiting for warm weather.
Question, can I do the river rock look through it by using less water and doing the same procedure you did with the mortar mix on the river rock bench.
I don’t see why not… but I’ve never tried it. But I don’t see why not haha
Michael, for a larger size...say the size of a outdoor picnic table, would suggest adding a wire mesh?
Also look forward to information on how you sealed it.
You’re awesome 😎
Dude, Guinness is diet beer 🍺
Lol 😂 you’re probably right
Great video.thx
Another great video! How do you attach the top to the wood base, also on kitchen counter tops?
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 BRAVO
Thank you so much Michelle! 😊
Well done brother. Thank you for the inspiration. Btw, Guinness only has 95 calories, so drink up.
Micheal!!! Hi!👋 💕
Thank you so much Marie Lynn!!! 🥰
Can’t tell you how much I’ve learned about concrete from your videos. Thank you so much for these informative gems! A question: can you color mortar mix? Trying to plan for a “mosaic” project using terrazzo glass on a previously laid concrete (Quikcrete) base. Also, do you use acrylic fortifier when you embed the glass or overlay on older concrete?
What you called a “star pattern” is very important when you’re forming the inside of a block-out and are pouring concrete on the outside of it.
If you don’t form it in that “star pattern”, the two longer sides won’t hardly come out. (ESPECIALLY IF IT IS 2X LUMBER.)
We used to call it “pig penning”.
Nice video as always. Have you tried Stain-Proof Color Enhancing Sealer by DryTreat. They boast a 5 year protection. It is a penetrating sealer and does darken the concrete a bit. It is not a coating and does not really add shine. I was disappointed at the outdoor concrete countertops I had poured. You inspired me to polish them and it turned out great (with a little trial and error). I used this sealer and am exteremly happy with the final result. Thanks for the inspiration! and tutoring!!
Great Job again. your videos are fun to watch and very informative.. thinking of trying the process for my outdoor kitchen counters. Don't think i want the natural color of the rapidset mortar. What color additive product do you suggest to get a very dark grey / Black???
Nice
I have an idea. Perhaps you can make a mock silicon raw edge using a (carved) pool noodle....whole heck of a lot cheaper then the silicon moulding.
Can you post the link to the live edge, and the concrete polishing. Love it!! TY
As a Milwaukee tool guy, I have no doubt that it will mix up a bucket of mortar. But why not use a corded drill? I don't needlessly run them that hard unless I have to.
Also a palm sander works wonders for getting the air bubbles out if the mix once poured.
And concrete will freeze even though it's set up in the cold. The water is still in the mix and will continue to get stronger over time. When it's that cold it will eventually cool down and freeze. It needs to be at least covered and not placed over frozen ground, heated if possible even.
Great Video.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
Cool stuff. What if you are building a counter too large to mold and carry? I assume pour in place and trowel finish the top? Likely answered my own question!
Michael, thanks for the video, love the countertop and the explaination of the rapid set differences. Thanks to you i also have that bucket scraper and the mixer for the drill. (I used to use a hoe and a wheelbarrow.)
Have you, and if not, could you make a coutertop for a kitchen, made in place, with an undermount sink and a faucet hole... i want to do that!
Thabks a ton.
I've done 2 kitchen countertops with this edging. Only struggle was bubbles stuck in the edging nooks.
Would polishing concrete paver slabs like the countertop make them to slick in rain?
Hi, I have 3 porch columns that I'm looking to make concrete caps poured around them with a edge like in this video. How would I build the form with a 6x6 post already in place?
I absolutely love your videos and have been following you for a long time. I'm getting ready to make counter tops for my kitchen but would like to make the concrete as light towards whit as possible, is there a way to put pigment in Rapid Set to do this? Hint: can you please do a light colored counter top? 😊 Also should I go 1-1/2" thick or 2". I plan on using the live edge mold.
Great job on all of your counters! I plan on making a concrete hearth pad for a new wood stove project . What pigment brands do you use? Also curious if you feel that the rapid set mortar mix will hold up to the weight of the stove and some abuse from dropping wood splits on it . Thanks again for the videos great work !
super chingon
Checked out Zac Builds you recommended totally awesome tables.
Thank you so much for checkin Zac’s channel out! He actually reached out to me today already and it was awesome!
Have you done a pour in place with cement mix?
Michael I did 16ft of kitchen countertop with rapid set concrete mix and in one section at the end I was a little short and am trying to find what slurry to make that matches without having to screen the aggregate do you know which bag is same color without the aggregate.
I do concrete for a living.did you use the wd40 on the edge for a release agent.
That is sweet! I plan on making this. Btw, is your barn a custom build of the Craftsman?
I’ve watched a few of your videos trying to determine the mesh you put in the countertops. Is that just a metal chicken wire type mesh? I only see plastic mesh available for purchase for concrete counters.
if i make an "L" shape countertop using the live edge rubbermold any suggestions on how to make that inside corner look good, thanks for the info eddie rodgers
Is there anything we can put to make the top surface have a flamed look (rough)?
Not fair. Please make a video on the making of the table frame.
Michael, I am in the process of doing an outdoor bar and kitchen. Can I use the cement all instead of the mortar or concrete mix? I saw your bird bath and it seems it would work just as well. My wife is not a fan of the exposed aggregate and she agreed to the kegerator, so you have to pick your battles.
Michael, I came across your first video not long after you posted it. Since then, my wife and I have poured vanity and table tops with great success. Question--do you think you could lay your reinforcement mesh before you add your second bucket of concrete? Just wondering if putting it in last leaves a half inch or so without any aggregate? As always--fabulous job!
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