Concrete Countertops Start to Finish | Quikrete Mix, Stone Polish, Metal Trim #46 DIY Off-Grid Build

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Building the forms, pouring, sanding, and sealing our concrete countertops.
Price per linear foot: $24.41 $415 ÷ 17 feet
This was a several week process. Red made the forms out of 1/2 inch plywood, and trimmed the edge with 2 inch aluminum angle. We use Quickrete countertop mix, wet sanded with regular 120 grit sand paper, and then stone ground and sealed the countertop with tung oil. We still need to add a coat of wax which will add more water protection and shine.
We are Red and April, on this channel we are sharing our DIY off-grid home build and other projects. April does the filming, editing and everything related to channel. Red does most of the building, design, and narration.
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  • @SunSun-hk8eg
    @SunSun-hk8eg14 күн бұрын

    April 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 Excellent work. They look great.

  • @ramblingrosie3762
    @ramblingrosie3762 Жыл бұрын

    How clever and innovative you both are. You have the confidence to try something new and out of your comfort zone, and isn't it a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when the outcome exceeds expectations. Your home will be testimony to your hard work, tenacity and diligence. Looking forward to more Red and April's techniques. Sit back now with a beer and stare at your lovely counter tops.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks! We are glad it worked out! Yes we are definitely going to enjoy using and looking at these countertops! I touch and stare at them every time I go in the house. Excited for them to fully dry, so we can shine them up with some wax! 😊🏜️

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, it's beautiful. I was holding my breath the whole way through! You must be so proud of yourselves 👍👩‍🌾👍

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We aren't too picky, so we figured we could make it work however it turned out. It's definitely nice when things turn out better than expected! 😊🏜️

  • @markbrown2296

    @markbrown2296

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a long time to hold your breath!

  • @basilwise8193
    @basilwise8193 Жыл бұрын

    Never seen anyone do a stone grind like that or use aluminum edging, looks incredible! Such a low cost and beautiful countertop!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We we're sure how well it would work, but are very happy with the results! 😊

  • @Rickswars
    @Rickswars Жыл бұрын

    4 or 5 cycles with paitence and time is the only way to trowel your concrete right and make it flat and smooth. Always keep a bucket of clean water and clean the tools after every use. You did it right!! I bought cement molds online and making concrete benches, flower pots, and tables.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Sounds like some fun projects!

  • @laurieweideman9607
    @laurieweideman9607 Жыл бұрын

    You are very patient and careful to get the results you want. Well done!

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms Жыл бұрын

    It turned out stunning. You must be so happy Thank you for sharing

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, glad it's done, and it looks great! 😊

  • @waynekomprood7093
    @waynekomprood7093 Жыл бұрын

    You guys still amaze me. Everything you take on turns out great.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks! It's always a learning experience, and some projects just end up with a little extra character. 😊

  • @badad0166
    @badad0166 Жыл бұрын

    Cement is the glue that binds the aggregate. Concrete is cement plus aggregate (stones, sand). Your counter-top is concrete, not just cement. I'm being picky because I used to get it wrong before KZread. The front sink edge needs to be extra supported for cracking as it is a thinner strip and will snap under weight. Maybe not with concrete but definitely with a marble sink (ask me how I know!!). Great job, guys. Looks amazing.

  • @RegularJohntv
    @RegularJohntv Жыл бұрын

    Wow that turned out awesome! I really like the exposed metal. Great job👍

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 🙂

  • @michiganjfrog5714
    @michiganjfrog5714 Жыл бұрын

    The countertops look amazing. I liked the trail Cam pics of the bobcat.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It turned out much better than we expected! Yes, love catching footage of the bobcat.

  • @ewidmer1
    @ewidmer1 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, I have always wanted concrete countertop

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, they can be really beautiful! Excited to actually use them. 😊🏜️

  • @rgarizonahomestead2729
    @rgarizonahomestead2729 Жыл бұрын

    it turned out nice thanks for sharing and have a great weekend

  • @MynameisBrian
    @MynameisBrian9 ай бұрын

    I’m planning to do the same in my kitchen. He just convinced me, and inspired me to port in place. You’re both very talented I really appreciate your video.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    9 ай бұрын

    Hope it goes well! We love our concrete countertops and they still look great! Thanks! 😊

  • @MJ-wz6jo
    @MJ-wz6jo Жыл бұрын

    Love the look.

  • @diyfferent
    @diyfferent Жыл бұрын

    Wow, they came out great. I love the permanent aluminum edges that also acted as forms. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that. On that one side where you had to do plywood, maybe it would have been better to to that aluminum and the opposite side be the plywood, against the wall. We've thought of doing concrete countertops before, but in the end went with butcherblock. Tung oil yellows over time, so make sure to clean the aluminum really well, then possibly clear coat it with poly so it stays nice.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It all worked out well! 😊 We ran out of the aluminum angle, so the little countertop in the closet just has aluminum across the front, and plywood on the side. Red glued a thin piece of plywood to the walls to create a lip for leveling. We wouldn't have considered that tung oil could yellow aluminum. Good to know! I guess it also gives the countertops the brown tones. Thanks! 😊🏜️

  • @HaroldReece
    @HaroldReece Жыл бұрын

    That counter-top looks nice. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it, thanks for watching! 😊

  • @gabrielestrada4803
    @gabrielestrada4803 Жыл бұрын

    Counter tops look awesome! Really good job guys

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊

  • @gillyb333
    @gillyb333 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your kitchen and how it turned out it’s beautiful ❤ xxx

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊🧡🏜️

  • @russelljenkins69
    @russelljenkins69 Жыл бұрын

    That's a nice see-ment counter top. Good job!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😄

  • @dickdavidson3616
    @dickdavidson3616 Жыл бұрын

    I was holding my breath as well. Well done it looks great! Like the aluminium edging and the rivets, it adds another layer of detail and unique use of materials.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We weren't sure what to expect , but glad it all went well! Yes, the aluminum sides worked out great and made the pour less stressful because we didn't have to worry about air pockets on the sides. 😊

  • @laruedouglas1064
    @laruedouglas1064 Жыл бұрын

    It looks beautiful 😍.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We love how it turned out! 😊

  • @pierre-rose7783
    @pierre-rose7783 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know much about concrete counter tops till now ! Thanks !

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We did it a bit different, but love how it turned out. Thanks for watching!

  • @billystewart927
    @billystewart9272 ай бұрын

    i'm in the middle of renovating my place, working on the kitchen now. i really want to try concrete, but was also a bit intimidated by the idea. definitely going to give a shot.

  • @KrissBartlett
    @KrissBartlett Жыл бұрын

    Wow that came out really good thanks for sharing

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We love how it turned out, and it has a nice easy to clean surface.

  • @markharmon4963
    @markharmon4963Ай бұрын

    Good job checking the template.

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz Жыл бұрын

    Looks great! I really love the flowers you have! They are really beautiful. Last night we got hit by a big thunderstorm. Lots of crazy wind a heavy rain for about 30 minutes. I’m so done with the rain. Lol. I guess we need it though. ❤

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Wow, interesting! Hope everything faired okay! We got .3 inches of rain a few days ago. We haven't had any intense storms this year, which has been nice! The flowers have done great and the grasshoppers have left them alone. We have had a lot of grasshoppers lately! Take care, and hope y'all do an update on your place soon! ❤️🏜️

  • @jasonkaminski6230
    @jasonkaminski6230 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed all the details you mentioned in this process. So many videos leave out these important details! I need one of those sanding pads

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it's helpful! The countertops are working out great for us.

  • @OTKP
    @OTKP Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a long hard process but well worth it, looks amazing

  • @dilldowschwagginz2674
    @dilldowschwagginz26742 ай бұрын

    I dry sand it... Not an aggressive sanding, just basically polishing with 400 grit 3M. Wet sanding at that stage of the cure is guaranteed to leave noticeable streaking and swirling in the surface. That may be desirable depending on the look you're going for

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Ай бұрын

    The concrete was set up enough that we didn't get any streaking or swirling.

  • @walkingwater893
    @walkingwater893 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great. Nice work!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊

  • @BEEFBRSKT
    @BEEFBRSKT Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful design the tone of the concrete goes perfectly with the mint/sage green

  • @PHuongman416
    @PHuongman4165 ай бұрын

    Hello I hope the counters are holding up, I’m a concrete inspector and one thing not allowed in concrete is aluminum, it releases gas and overtime can crack the concrete. Just want to comment in case a DIYer is going to copy this method

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    5 ай бұрын

    The aluminum was sealed. Our most recent video shows an update on how the countertop looks now.

  • @pgogel8974

    @pgogel8974

    5 ай бұрын

    Don’t talk so stupid.

  • @chasvonplatten1298

    @chasvonplatten1298

    5 ай бұрын

    Interesting. I was thinking stainless might be a good option.

  • @markharmon4963

    @markharmon4963

    Ай бұрын

    He does mention it as he is sealing the interior of the form.

  • @FKNDBSTP

    @FKNDBSTP

    11 сағат бұрын

    Can I jump in here to offer a Materials Engineer's insight?.. the reason why concrete and aluminum don't work well is because raw aluminum is never found in nature, it's an oxygen scavenger so much so that when you cut it, it will cause an immediate reaction with water to produce hydrogen gas to form an invisible oxide layer of aluminum oxide on the surface.. which, in layman's terms is why aluminum looks like raw metal (This is the same thing that happens to Stainless steel, except it's a Chromium oxide layer) hence, the application of using recycled aluminum cans as fuel for a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle.. 🫠👀😇 Anyways, the concrete curing reaction off gasses Carbon dioxide which is then consumed by the aluminum, but by coating not only the plywood, but also the aluminum edges when you when first building the forms.. you might have just kept this reaction from happening so I'm not surprised they don't have an issue with it yet on the short term.. looking back, you would have been better off using a polyamide tape on the inside of the aluminum to ensure long term it's not pitting out places you might have lightly coated with the brush.. but either way, I'm going to give this a shot! Five Franklin's is nothing compared to what I was budgeting for countertops! If anything, I'll be able to provide data to the DIY community on what not to do! 😂

  • @sandracimonetti5307
    @sandracimonetti5307 Жыл бұрын

    Your counter tops are so beautiful. Good job!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Excited to put them to use! 😊

  • @truckingwithtobee
    @truckingwithtobee Жыл бұрын

    I just subscribe to your channel thanks to Ashley and family! I’ve been watching them remodel their home and their previous one and they mentioned you in their video today.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    That was really nice of them! Thanks for joining us! 😊🏜️

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 Жыл бұрын

    Wax on! Wax off! Daniel-san more focus. LOL Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😄

  • @micmike
    @micmike Жыл бұрын

    Very nice work, I've seen a few attempts at this and they all fell short. Yours did not, I think because you worked it hard and had some idea what you wanted to accomplish. So thanks for sharing your fine project.

  • @thiggs383
    @thiggs383 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great project! And it looks great 👍

  • @luo6963
    @luo696310 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks! It has worked out great in our kitchen! 🙂

  • @AbidAli-bv2gl
    @AbidAli-bv2gl Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Lot to learn, Both are hard working and the best professional

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @susanneschauf7417
    @susanneschauf741711 ай бұрын

    Beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @harrylynn6917
    @harrylynn69173 ай бұрын

    One thing to remember on the "heat of battle" mix the concrete really well. If you don't it may start to set before you can float it properly. Also will ensure that any added color is homogeneous thru out.

  • @Real_PK
    @Real_PK Жыл бұрын

    Looks great. To achieve a smooth surface when tooling concrete switch to trowels after the first pass. I only saw you using a float. Trowels have flexible blades that allow firm even pressure on the surface without digging in like a float.

  • @raybudau9920

    @raybudau9920

    Жыл бұрын

    I was going to say same done with float go to a trowel would have saved you alot of extra work.

  • @dk.650
    @dk.6502 ай бұрын

    Looks cool, consider using SS button head bolts and nuts instead of pop rivets(looks cheap) for the edging corner joints.

  • @madesugriwe
    @madesugriwe4 ай бұрын

    cool work!

  • @MynameisBrian
    @MynameisBrian9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful job!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙂

  • @danjenkins5704
    @danjenkins5704 Жыл бұрын

    Love the counter top. Never thought of cement top, enjoy

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! They seem to be gaining in popularity. Definitely a much lower cost option, and really beautiful! 🙂🏜️

  • @bloodnwine
    @bloodnwine Жыл бұрын

    Well done :)

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 🙂

  • @tworebelsoffgrid
    @tworebelsoffgrid Жыл бұрын

    These are absolutely gorgeous! Well done you two!!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We were really nervous about doing concrete countertops, but glad we did.

  • @maximusmeridius6610
    @maximusmeridius66107 ай бұрын

    Its a good idea to clean your mixer when the mortor is still wet,lol. And yes your first batch of the day is a little different because stuff sticks to the sides. The second batch is a little better.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, 😄 this mixer has been used hard, and for many different projects.

  • @danijelabozicevic1079
    @danijelabozicevic1079 Жыл бұрын

    Great job.👏👍🏠☘🙋‍♀️

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊🏠🏜️

  • @ryanb6658
    @ryanb6658 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, they are working out great!

  • @sophylucymahlangu2471
    @sophylucymahlangu2471 Жыл бұрын

    Yooo so beautiful.smooth I lv that

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 🧡

  • @alibobo2009
    @alibobo2009 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! They are working out well!

  • @dirt-yurt
    @dirt-yurt Жыл бұрын

    Like the idea of the metal on the edge. We had concrete counters in out last house and tiled the edge. Like your idea better.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We are glad it turned out well.

  • @markbrown2296
    @markbrown2296 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, I need to decide to do with my land in Arizona.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we love living in Arizona! 😊🏜️

  • @MrWackozacko
    @MrWackozacko10 ай бұрын

    Aewesome idea

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it has worked out well.

  • @johnmcnichol8330
    @johnmcnichol8330 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @copperlinerattlerranch81
    @copperlinerattlerranch81 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! You two are amazing!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww, thanks! We are glad it turned out well. 😊🏜️

  • @joshuapolaris9515
    @joshuapolaris9515 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @BallBusta
    @BallBusta10 ай бұрын

    The really nice thing about that counter top is it will never rot away like your standard laminate particle board countertops and if you ever get tired of how it looks you can tile over it. My only critique is, I'd do rounded edges instead of those sharp 90 degree metal edge, but that's personal preference. I know I'd end up smacking against it and getting a nasty gash.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    10 ай бұрын

    It has worked out great, the square edge hasn't been an issue at all.

  • @peterdement
    @peterdement Жыл бұрын

    Consider straight relief cuts at each of the inside corners created by the sink cut out to direct future crack development.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙂 We don't mind cracks. They can be sealed and will add some more interest.

  • @maximusmeridius6610
    @maximusmeridius66107 ай бұрын

    Quik-crete pre-mixed concrete and mortors are the second best. The first best is spec-mix. Any of that Master-crap brand from menards is total garbage. Ive been a brick layer since 1985 so ive mixed a-lot of mud. Great job, i like it and it looks great. I dont think it wiuld have turned out though if it wasnt for april and your cool ass blue hat.😅

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    7 ай бұрын

    Quikcrete is all they had available locally, so we were glad to see it was rated pretty well. We love how the countertops turned out and they still look great one year later. Thanks 😄

  • @ksnax
    @ksnax Жыл бұрын

    Great project and result! I was concerned as to your use of so much tung oil given the extremely slow cure time of it, but clearly you were allowing for that.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the house wasn't done anyway, so we had plenty of time to let it dry. The tung oil sealed the countertop well, and we like the color.

  • @JanewayEPC
    @JanewayEPC21 күн бұрын

    I have been looking into doing this to replace my 1970s formica counters. Thanks so much for this nicely done video! I've learned a lot from it. What was the actual color at the end, after using the tung oil? It's hard to tell from the video.

  • @hollywoodwear123
    @hollywoodwear12323 күн бұрын

    Wow!! Amazing!! I have been searching for the best countertop mix and have been undecided between the Quikrete mix and another brand sold on the web. After watching your video I decided to go with the Quikrete as it is more accessible and a little less expensive. Do you mind sharing how many bags did it take? Thanks again for the very informative video.

  • @REVerbtalk
    @REVerbtalk Жыл бұрын

    $415 that are now $2,200 countertops. Great job!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    It was definitely worth doing them ourselves! Thanks!

  • @yakenman1
    @yakenman1 Жыл бұрын

    I've been pouring and finishing concrete for thirty years your countertops look good! I just found out the hard way a couple of weeks ago that aluminum reacts with the alkalis found in portland cement and makes hydrogen gas. "Serious consequences can arise in situations of long-term contact. First, a significant corrosion of aluminum embedded in concrete can occur. The corrosion can cause expansion of the concrete and subsequent cracking of hardened concrete." I wonder if there is a coating on your aluminum you should have seen bubbles forming where they contact. I cut off an old aluminum threshold that turned down into my wet cement with a side grinder and finished all the flecks of aluminum into the slab only to have it start bubbling on me. Your aluminum is not embedded so I don't think it will crack anything. Hope it doesn't give you problems just thought I would warn you. Hopefully your oil seeping into that space may keep the two from reacting with one another. Maybe put enough outward pressure on the top of the aluminum when waxing to get a good layer of wax between the two.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That's interesting that there is such an immediate reaction. He painted the aluminum and plywood with polyurethane, and that seemed to do the trick. We didn't see any bubbling or issues with the concrete.

  • @offgridrooster
    @offgridrooster Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Cost effective, conquered your fear and did a beautiful job. What else can you ask for? ☮️🙏☯️

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We are glad it turned out well, thanks! 😊🏜️

  • @compactinfinity
    @compactinfinity Жыл бұрын

    I'd start calling that a moonrock countertop

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    🌝 🌕😎

  • @robertking8633
    @robertking8633 Жыл бұрын

    Another channel mentioned your channel as one they watch and like in their recent video. They are DIYfferent in Florida. I am in Az. I have added you to my view list.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out our channel! 🧡🏜️

  • @insertphrasehere15
    @insertphrasehere159 ай бұрын

    One thing I would do to save on cost is to throw a bunch of gravel in your forms down the bottom. You don't even have to worry about these showing through on the edge since you are using the metal edging. Not sure about those long aluminium edges with no adherence to the concrete (worried that down the road something heavy will knock the edge and it will dent, which will lead to separation of the concrete and aluminium and a small gap that can catch water. I'd probably throw a bunch of evenly spaced rivets along the long edges of the aluminium that stick out into the concrete to act as anchors to fix it in place. I noticed some bubbles coming to the surface that you had to keep dealing with on the big pour, if you had used a pice of rebar or somthing, and just stuck it down into the concrete, you could repeatedly tap it, (or use a hammer drill), vibrating the form and helping the bubbles riase to the surface (this would be even more important if you used space displacing gravel). I really like this concept!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    9 ай бұрын

    It's been about a year and it is looking great so far. The aluminum is pretty thick, it would take a lot of force to bend or dent it. I used a rubber mallet and hit the underside of the countertop to help work out the bubbles. Thanks! 😎

  • @426superbee4
    @426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

    I'am really glade i went to porcelain floor title over concert counter tops. Or even EPOXY Counter tops. looks and fells better! More durable to heat and cold> I can set a very hot skillet on it, Cut on it, Bang on it. If it freezes inside it want CRACK. My counter top with the title 👀looks like ITALIAN MARBLE~ Every one love it. I DO TO! 😉👍

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We love the concrete countertop as it is, but sounds nice. 🙂

  • @426superbee4

    @426superbee4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RedandAprilOff-Grid I'am sure you do. 👍👍

  • @placefor16
    @placefor16 Жыл бұрын

    Your concrete countertop looks amazing! Are you sure you guys never done before 😃?

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We hand poured 600 square feet of concrete for our floor, so that experience probably helped some. 😄 Thanks!

  • @maximusmeridius6610
    @maximusmeridius66107 ай бұрын

    When useing a drum mixer like you have, when you add the bag its easier to shut off the mixer for a few seconds.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    7 ай бұрын

    🙂

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown Жыл бұрын

    I have just been quoted 750 euros for a piece of white quartz 90x70 cms with a cut out for the burner. No way. So I am here learning how to make one in white concrete, if I mess it up no big deal I can start over, that's how you learn. Thank you

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We are happy with how ours turned out! White is a nice option, and it should be a huge savings. Best wishes! 🌞

  • @markharmon4963
    @markharmon4963Ай бұрын

    I would like to see it after the final waxing.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Ай бұрын

    Here's our more recent update video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laaC3M9vgqu4h7Q.html

  • @elainaphillip1790
    @elainaphillip1790 Жыл бұрын

    Coming over from DIYfferent . He mentioned your channel in a video.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    That was sure nice of him! Thanks for checking out our channel! 😊🏜️

  • @stevenstadterman9725
    @stevenstadterman9725 Жыл бұрын

    i like the metal angle edge & 3/8"plywood @ walls-now I can do mine..those were the missing links to sucess.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    We really love how it turned out. Just make sure coat it with something, so the wet concrete doesn't react with the aluminum. Best wishes!

  • @maximusmeridius6610
    @maximusmeridius66107 ай бұрын

    The forms you are removing make a tad bit smaller and screw them for easier removal. That narrow area was a tough spot though because concrete always shrinks. Water drys up, ya know. The standard concrete guarantee is: guaranteed to crack and guaranteed that no one will steal it.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    7 ай бұрын

    👍 😄

  • @ajducey1868
    @ajducey1868 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I would have thought aluminum would dent really easy...You'll have to keep us posted on how well this holds up.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    It's tight against the concrete, and isn't going to dent without some serious impact. It all looks great so far.

  • @STEVEID1946

    @STEVEID1946

    11 ай бұрын

    In my opinion. The aluminum is rediculous. Especially seeing the rivets It should have been done with a removal form.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    11 ай бұрын

    @@STEVEID1946 It looks amazing in the finished kitchen, and we haven't had any issues with it. Maybe it's not for everyone, but we love how it all turned out.

  • @joshpeterson5592
    @joshpeterson55928 ай бұрын

    I love the Color of your cabinets could you share the Color with me please. Great tutorial single Mom wanting to do this myself my countertops are in rough shape. ❤ thank you

  • @BEvans7
    @BEvans710 ай бұрын

    Maybe try a finishing trowel next time instead of that mag float. Way easier to get it smooth once it reaches the set point that it can be worked. You only need to hit it at the right time once.

  • @MrKbwright2009
    @MrKbwright2009 Жыл бұрын

    Switching to a steel trowel would give you a smoother surface, only use the mag floats for first pass

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @targabill
    @targabill6 ай бұрын

    Very Nice!!! Can you stain the concrete to different colors before sealing it?

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'm pretty sure you can. They also sell a quckrete mix that is white.

  • @pweb4941
    @pweb4941 Жыл бұрын

    If you add a plastifier to the concrete mix like a carboxylate, then the same or even less water in the mix would give you concrete that would run and self consolidate.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @richardmcgregor5652
    @richardmcgregor5652Ай бұрын

    Screed, not screet but good work!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, thanks!

  • @xgm-rx6xc
    @xgm-rx6xc Жыл бұрын

    The kitchen floor always has water, I think a non-slip mat can be placed to avoid accidents

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't get much water, but we did put some padded mats by the sink, stove and refrigerator.

  • @SamDiscovers
    @SamDiscovers2 ай бұрын

    Very curious what exact tongue oil you were using, what wax, and what polishing stone grit? (I have to redo mine, the concrete countertop solutions products I used are not holding up). Thank you!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    2 ай бұрын

    The stoning was done before the concrete was fully cured, and again when applying the first coat of tung oil. For the stoning, he used a basic knife sharpening stone from Harbor Freight. He used "Real Milk Paint" Pure Tung Oil mixed with 1/4 citrus solvent. The wax we used is Howard food grade wax with beeswax, carnauba wax, and mineral oil. It's a soft wax that doesn't harden. The first 4 minutes of our most recent video shows some maintenance to the countertop. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laaC3M9vgqu4h7Q.htmlsi=MlrqwKPb42Fo3Tgd Best wishes! 🙂

  • @phillipbakic6439
    @phillipbakic643910 ай бұрын

    Why would you use aluminum vs stainless steel for a kitchen? Very impressive.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    10 ай бұрын

    Cost and availability were the main reasons. We could have ordered it, but it wasn't available locally. Thanks!

  • @howardescoffery4950
    @howardescoffery49503 ай бұрын

    Interesting, question though, had you thought of tiling it rather than oiling it before hand?

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    2 ай бұрын

    I don't like tile countertops. I prefer a smooth surface because it's easier to clean.

  • @nicc8230
    @nicc82306 ай бұрын

    ❤ this idea! I want to replicate this for a counter....1. did u make the corner angles by cutting and bending the aluminum or did u buy a thicker metal corner bracket? And what type of screws did u use on the underside? Thanks

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    6 ай бұрын

    He put a chamfer on the corners and then used cutoff pieces of the aluminum to make the brackets for the inside corners and used rivets to hold it together. The edge was glued on with construction adhesive and while it was wet he pre-drilled and screwed in round washer headed screws. He screwed into the plywood from underneath. Make sure to seal the aluminum (we used polyurethane) to keep the concrete from reacting with the aluminum. Best wishes! We really like our countertops, and plan to do an update video on them soon.

  • @nicc8230

    @nicc8230

    6 ай бұрын

    @@RedandAprilOff-Grid thanks 😊

  • @WesleyMukubesa
    @WesleyMukubesa3 ай бұрын

    Good morning how much is cost of 2.7mts_High and3.6mts size

  • @ettyhill1280
    @ettyhill1280 Жыл бұрын

    They make kits specifically for this now. Comes in different colors as well.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @silenthill5794
    @silenthill5794 Жыл бұрын

    Dry pour is all the rage now with regards to small patio slabs etc, has anyone ever done a dry pour concrete counter top ?

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds a bit risky, but it would be interesting to see someone try it. 😄

  • @insertphrasehere15

    @insertphrasehere15

    9 ай бұрын

    NO... don't do dry pour for a countertop (or for anything really). Dry pour is very porous and flakey, constantly producing dust and without a hard surface. Exactly all the things you don't want in a countertop. Without being outside for continuous water ingress, it will never set up property either. The only dry pour technique I would use is for concrete stabilised soil, but even that is really just a different kind of mixing. For small patio slabs, I would just do soil-cement (for any kind of soil except heavy clay). Looks better and is cheaper.

  • @SamuelLarsonAdventures
    @SamuelLarsonAdventures3 ай бұрын

    how is the tung oil and wax finish holding up after a couple years of use?

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    3 ай бұрын

    It's still looking good. Here's a video we put out showing an update and maintenance kzread.info/dash/bejne/laaC3M9vgqu4h7Q.html

  • @VirginiaThor
    @VirginiaThor7 күн бұрын

    It's way easier to just trowel finish... I can make a mirror finish when wet....

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    3 күн бұрын

    😎

  • @ScottWalkerScEdD
    @ScottWalkerScEdD3 ай бұрын

    Does Quikrete Countertop Mix require sand to be mixed in? I think not, but I'm not certain.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    3 ай бұрын

    No, only water needs to be added. Best wishes!

  • @underestimatedllc802
    @underestimatedllc8029 ай бұрын

    can anyone share a link with me the concrete reinforcement they used? I'd like to get the roll out type in the video. Thanks you in advance!

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    9 ай бұрын

    We used steel wire mesh sheets. It comes in sheets and can be cut to size. We bought it at our local Lowe's.

  • @geniferteal4178
    @geniferteal4178 Жыл бұрын

    I love your calm voice. surprise by the color variation in the concrete. I don't like that. any way to prevent it? maybe sealer instead of the oil.

  • @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    @RedandAprilOff-Grid

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The linseed oil made it a lot darker and it also enhanced the color variations, which we like. The wet sanding brought out some of the color from the sand and gravel. The unsanded slightly low spots were the lighter colored areas. If you don't sand it, or maybe dry sand the color should be more even.

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