DIY Concrete Table
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- Опубліковано 14 лют 2019
- Make your own concrete table at home!
Learn from my mistakes so that you can save time!
UPDATE: More of an information, epoxy could be a good option for the surface - think about it, instead of the beeswax that I used. I also did a table where I did epoxy finish - skip to 0914 in that video to see it. I found this much easier. There are also a lot of other people out there that are way better than me doing epoxy, think about watching them.
UPDATE: There are so many great improvements to what I did, from all of you in the comments, take a minute to read them if you are planning on actually doing something like this :)
Tips: Use Plasticizer! can be bought here: amzn.to/2GUhevk
And vibrate more, that saves you from a lot of work. Use a different kind of sealer, if you wanna save time. (But then it might not be possible to get the structure that I got)
Cast some wood in it! It makes it much easier to fasten the legs.
UPDATE: I have been using the table for a month now, and it is no longer shiny. I could polish it again to get it back, but I will just leave it matt.
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UPDATE: link to steel legs: • Steel legs for concret... - Навчання та стиль
This vid had everything. IMO very entertaining, super funny content, truly could not believe the choices made in the whole process. Wax melts into a pourable liquid in a saucepan or crockpot. Melted wax can be mixed with turpentine to make an easy to apply, penetrating top coat. Pre-portioned baggies of admixtures are sold right next to the premixed concrete brands. The major brands each sell an admixture that increases slump (wetter, more flowable mix) without compromising strength. Mortar is a product like concrete but without the chunky rocks. It can be used to fill pinholes in concrete. Polyurea is a heat resistant, scratch proof, food safe, waterproof, penetrating, shiny sealer for concrete that is stronger and more sound than epoxy. Before use the concrete must be fully cured first (that’s about 30 days)
Thank you for the comment and input Panda🙂
I did try and make wax in a pan combined with linseed oil, for another project, it worked out great.
I also used plasticizer on another project, it made a huge difference.
Have a nice day :)
Saludos y bendiciones! ✌️👍🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥
@@DIYSupply Very informative. I will make a couple of test pieces for practice.
I LOVE that you showed things that didn’t work so well!!! That’s TRUE DIY!!!!!!!!!!! We are DIY-ers and this is one of the most realistic how-to videos I’ve ever watched!! Thank you. I’m subscribing! Keep ‘em coming!!
Thank you Sandra! You are absolutely right - not all things go as planned😊 More videos to come of different projects!
@@DIYSupply thank u for being honest and sticking w it
Exactly what I was thinking! I want to make a top for my leaving room table, can you guys help me ? What type of cement I have to use? To I need to add sand on the mix? Thank you so much
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
Use flow control plasitcier next time. Turns your cement into pancake batter consistency without losing strength like you would by adding additional water. It will help a lot with bubbles.
I commend this guy for sticking with the project and problem solving on his own. I am sure he learned a lot.
Thank you Davey! You are right, we learn as we go :)
Beautiful! I really appreciate you documenting the trials, errors, and successes.
This is the best looking concrete countertop out of all of them, thank you!
As someone who does this professionally, one of my first recommendations would be to a lot higher slump (wetter) of concrete/cement. That will help a lot with the bubbles.
I think a water reducing add mixture would have really helped a lot here.
As someone who does this professionally, you should know water excess will make the finak product of way lesser mechanical resistance
Looks great! I love the trial and error and your perseverance to get it looking nice.
Wow. I’m impressed at how shiny that surface looks like. Nice work.
wow never seen so much work for such a small table. that is perseverance!
Love the way you learned and kept at it. The result is very, very nice!!!
Love the video, all of it, and the inspiration you instilled! Absolutely wonderful, thank you. And thank you to all the commenters who provided additional insights!
Thanks for the comment Jon, it means a lot. :)
Thx for including imperfect results at first. So often the weird shit that happens with a project is excluded. Beautiful result!
Really nice job man!!! in my case, I really like the holes on it! It gives it kind of an organic / rustic look.
Never Give Up, Never Give Up as the Late Jimmy quoted. Nice organic peace and the bubbles gives the table character.
Some painful moments to watch , but this how we learn thanks for the inspiration! End result is awesome 👏
Was really fun. "How to spend a life to made good table, making all possible mistakes". But you did it, awesome result!)
I really liked the way the colors turned out. It's way more interesting than one solid color. I am at the point on my tops where I need to start filling in the holes. Watching a lot videos to see what everyone else is doing. Thank you for your ideas and tips. Looks great!!!👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊. Awesome job!!!
The finish ended up being one of my favourites that I’ve seen! So nice.
Wow, I’m making one of these soon, you really lessened my anxiety about it. Also the commenters have so many good tips. Thank you all!
Very detailed explanation. And i like it when you are experimenting new technique and medium on behalf of us. The charred wax for darker tone is an accidental good idea. Overall, very well done!
Hey Nick!
Thank you for your comment.
I hope you got some inspiration :)
i came here for the wax at the end...made this table awesome.
Well done! You ended up with a beautiful surface that tells a story of every step in the process. One of a kind👏
por fin!! un video decente, thanks for existing.
Thank you Luis!
Madre mía... qué faenón... You toiled over this, but I love how it came out... This is artistry. Pure artistry... Thanks for the master class!!!
I think that has to be the beautiful and shiny concrete table of all UA-cam, congratulation men!!!
I enjoyed watching it. The table is so beautiful , the holes makes it unique.
Wow I love this table- looks like the surface of the moon. Nice job!
So cool man, I'm gonna try making one with rounded corners, thanks for sharing.
This table is amazing! Super neat.... great job on this project. 👍
this looks amazing!!! wonderful work. love it!
IMO - the finish you ended up with is the epitome of what a "concrete" countertop finish should look like!! Appreciate you sharing what did and didn't work as well - Great job!
Dude ! I was with you all the way ! You did not give up 😀👍
Great job !
Dude! Thank you :)
Nice table. One suggestion though, use unsanded grout for filling air bubbles and gaps. Sometimes you need multiple passes, but it works like a charm and is easy to remove once set and cured.
Straight Portland cement works great to fill voids. But the trick is to mist the surface with water and rub the dry Portland into the pin holes and use your finger to work it in. Mist a little more water if needed...
Good tip. Thanks!
respect! thanks for all your effort, I know you have saved many man hours globally.
When you are using a levelling compound you will get a perfekt surface. I made countertops for my kitchen and it is just perfect.
Cheap concrete is not good because you have a relatively dry material and when you add water you will get bubbles.
Saludos y bendiciones!! ✌️👍🙏🔥🔥
A perfect surface with no air bubbles is boring… what isn’t boring? Mixing epoxy with glow in the dark powder and colored powder so you have small spots all over the table that turn into stars in the night’s sky when the lights are off….
I commend you on your perseverance. Just like life, nothing goes as planned. I have been there many times, finding solutions to new problems.
Thank you - And you are right :) Just keep on going!
What of waisted time this dumb ass should go back to you tube and watch more videos😂😂😂😂😂
Reckon I'll be giving this ago, it looks so straightforward
It came out really nice. Looking at this video makes me wanna make a concrete project. You got a new subscriber
Looks great, Like the surface of the Moon!
Haha, thank you Falcon!
I actually like the 'crater' marks too.
Ficou muito legal. Get's really beatiful. greatings from brazil!
Thank you! 🇧🇷
Your honesty touched me.
God bless u.
I love the way it turned out. Nice job with the polishing. The surface pattern is really unique as well. Great job.
To get rid of the holes, you should try a reactive form release agent. The reaction forms a kind of soap that decreases the surface tension and allows even small bubbles to escape. You may also want to try a water reducer or superplasticiser to give it more fluidity and this also helps in eliminating bubbles and diminishing any potential shrinkage cracking. I have used Nox-Crete brand for several decades.
WD40 works wonders
It looks great. well done
imperfections are far better than beauty.
Sealing this reminds me of waxing skis or a snowboard. It may have been easier to get a waxing iron or just cover a regular iron with tin foil and turn it on - place the sealing block on the tin foil covered iron. Eventually the wax drips down and you can cover the table with the drops in a snaking pattern. You can then smooth it out by going over the surface of the table with the iron - then buffing it - then scraping it. I’m not familiar with the exact sealant so it might not work the same but its just a thought!
Very beautiful indeed! keep em' comming.
Very nice table! magnific job and a great fully explication and very detailed images! Thanks for share.
Thank you Danilo!
thanks for your honest video and sharing your valuable experience
This actually came out very beautiful... Nice work👍
For future reference to till the bubble holes you'll want to use a slurry mix using pure cement but make it pretty thin, like thinner than pancake mix and just rub it down on the table.
"Sometimes you just gotta try something instead of watching all these UA-cam videos" - So true, you got me here, you made some mistakes, but you did try...and I am just sitting here watching the video! LOL :)
Thanks for stopping by :)
I watched more than 20 videos how to finish & polish the concrete surface haha
The result is astonishing, a lot of work but I guess it was worth it based on the result
I can’t believe I’m commenting again and watching it for the third time. I just cast my concrete table top and thought I’d look at finishing options. Laughing and sniggering AGAIN. Great video mate. Nice job.
Thanks mate!
But there are so many great options for finsishing it off, oils, epoxy and what not - they might be a lot easier than what I did here :)
I can see the ground of the moon :D Love your DIY
end result looks really good, actually surprised me.
Good job, beautiful table !
thank you for showing us what works - and what doesn't
You made my day. The blowtorch was just... Chef's kiss 😘
Thank you for showing the good and bad. It looks very very heavy, Ideal as countertop for an island but not for a dining table.
I appreciate the errors included helps me learn!
It’s great that you show your mistakes too. Because you got there in the end, and looked fun too. I think your table looks great 👍
Nice! I'd like to do the same trying to incorporate aircrete to lighten the table up. Good job!
OMG!!! I am in love with your videos! You are amazing on your work! Congrats👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Nice work, man! I like it! 👍🏽
You are right! Sometimes its better to try instead of watching tons of useless videos :D
Btw awesome result!
Sometimes concrete with imperfections can still be authentic and beautiful
This^ - Guy that does concrete polishing for a living.
Man, YOU ARE PATIENT AND PERSISTENT!!! Looks beautiful! Thanks for xharing!!....cynthiaArt
Thank you!
I love your video! Thanks for sharing, it was vert useful for what i do. Greetings from Buenos Aires
Me encanto, hiciste un trabajo increíble.
It's amazing, the concrete its shining a lot!!! wow man
I like the bubble holes, especially when they are filled with resin
clear epoxy was the solution, regards! good job
This is a work of love!
that's one very nice table, respect!
That results is awesome.
You have a new subscriber 😊
Hard and nice work indeed!
Well explain ever..
I've seen alot of videos related but this one is...👌👌👌
Great-work....thankz a lot sir for teaching us : )
The Napalm torch was a nice touch.
Love the surface. Looks like the moon.
I think if you tampered, float and troweled the concrete after screed you can avoid the air bubbles. It helps bring up the “cream” from the concrete also so maybe will help with less sanding.
Thank you for the input! I may try that in another project!
Quedó hermosa, muy buen trabajo!
I love it when perople are persistent and curious. The result looks awesome. Question: would this be suitable for constructing some benches in the garden in combination with wood as stands for the benches! And how are these metal grids called you put in to stabilize it? Thanks for answering! I really love it!
Ha! Forget about those holes! The table is awesome!
Amazing!!!! :O , greetings from Argentina
great idea there.I will definitely try this
You used fire to solve your problem. That's an instant like from me! Good job!
Haha, thanks man!
¡ oh qué perfección me encanta sus trabajos! Ay bárbaros quedó preciosa saludos desde México
Looks beautiful !
thanks for metric system! That is what everyone needs :)
I could get in trouble here - but to me it makes more sense yes :) Maybe because that's just what i'm used to.
This is too difficult for the Americans, they have already tried in the 70s and have failed miserably.
The Americans has decided to move over to the metric system but gradually, inch by inch!
to me looks perfect great job
Amazing, looks like a picture of moon's surface
i've seen shiny smooth concrete surface before but i can't remember where. anyway , i'll never look at them the same after this. good job.
Hey could you let me know how u fastened the table onto the leg structure?
I built my island top the exact same way. BUT, I filled the form very close to being full, i vibrated the heck out of it, then I placed the wire mesh in, then just top coated it to cover the wire. Adding the wire mesh while vibrating will only drop the mesh down to far that it will be exposed
Nice dude. I bet that was way more work than u anticipated lol
that is awesome, i like that you dont do a lot of talking and the music is low key. What type of base did put this on, my son broke the glass in his patio table thought we could use the metal frame as form and do concrete
Hi! From Argentina!
You are magnificent!! I love the table🥰
It was amazing. From Chile