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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April 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 Excellent work. They look great.
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
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! 😊🏜️
Oh my goodness, it's beautiful. I was holding my breath the whole way through! You must be so proud of yourselves 👍👩🌾👍
@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
Жыл бұрын
That's a long time to hold your breath!
Never seen anyone do a stone grind like that or use aluminum edging, looks incredible! Such a low cost and beautiful countertop!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We we're sure how well it would work, but are very happy with the results! 😊
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sounds like some fun projects!
You are very patient and careful to get the results you want. Well done!
It turned out stunning. You must be so happy Thank you for sharing
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, glad it's done, and it looks great! 😊
You guys still amaze me. Everything you take on turns out great.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks! It's always a learning experience, and some projects just end up with a little extra character. 😊
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.
Wow that turned out awesome! I really like the exposed metal. Great job👍
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
The countertops look amazing. I liked the trail Cam pics of the bobcat.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It turned out much better than we expected! Yes, love catching footage of the bobcat.
Amazing, I have always wanted concrete countertop
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, they can be really beautiful! Excited to actually use them. 😊🏜️
it turned out nice thanks for sharing and have a great weekend
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
9 ай бұрын
Hope it goes well! We love our concrete countertops and they still look great! Thanks! 😊
Love the look.
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
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! 😊🏜️
That counter-top looks nice. Thanks for sharing it.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, thanks for watching! 😊
Counter tops look awesome! Really good job guys
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
I absolutely love your kitchen and how it turned out it’s beautiful ❤ xxx
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊🧡🏜️
That's a nice see-ment counter top. Good job!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😄
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
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. 😊
It looks beautiful 😍.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We love how it turned out! 😊
I didn't know much about concrete counter tops till now ! Thanks !
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
We did it a bit different, but love how it turned out. Thanks for watching!
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.
Wow that came out really good thanks for sharing
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We love how it turned out, and it has a nice easy to clean surface.
Good job checking the template.
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
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! ❤️🏜️
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
Жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful! The countertops are working out great for us.
Looks like a long hard process but well worth it, looks amazing
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
Ай бұрын
The concrete was set up enough that we didn't get any streaking or swirling.
Looks great. Nice work!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
Beautiful design the tone of the concrete goes perfectly with the mint/sage green
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
5 ай бұрын
The aluminum was sealed. Our most recent video shows an update on how the countertop looks now.
@pgogel8974
5 ай бұрын
Don’t talk so stupid.
@chasvonplatten1298
5 ай бұрын
Interesting. I was thinking stainless might be a good option.
@markharmon4963
Ай бұрын
He does mention it as he is sealing the interior of the form.
@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! 😂
Your counter tops are so beautiful. Good job!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Excited to put them to use! 😊
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
Жыл бұрын
That was really nice of them! Thanks for joining us! 😊🏜️
Wax on! Wax off! Daniel-san more focus. LOL Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😄
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.
Wow, what a great project! And it looks great 👍
This is beautiful!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It has worked out great in our kitchen! 🙂
Excellent video. Lot to learn, Both are hard working and the best professional
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say same done with float go to a trowel would have saved you alot of extra work.
Looks cool, consider using SS button head bolts and nuts instead of pop rivets(looks cheap) for the edging corner joints.
cool work!
Beautiful job!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Love the counter top. Never thought of cement top, enjoy
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They seem to be gaining in popularity. Definitely a much lower cost option, and really beautiful! 🙂🏜️
Well done :)
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
These are absolutely gorgeous! Well done you two!!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We were really nervous about doing concrete countertops, but glad we did.
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
7 ай бұрын
Yeah, 😄 this mixer has been used hard, and for many different projects.
Great job.👏👍🏠☘🙋♀️
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊🏠🏜️
Pretty cool
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, they are working out great!
Yooo so beautiful.smooth I lv that
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🧡
Awesome!!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are working out well!
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We are glad it turned out well.
Wonderful video, I need to decide to do with my land in Arizona.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, we love living in Arizona! 😊🏜️
Aewesome idea
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, it has worked out well.
Looks great!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Beautiful work! You two are amazing!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks! We are glad it turned out well. 😊🏜️
Nice job!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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
10 ай бұрын
It has worked out great, the square edge hasn't been an issue at all.
Consider straight relief cuts at each of the inside corners created by the sink cut out to direct future crack development.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂 We don't mind cracks. They can be sealed and will add some more interest.
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
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 😄
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
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.
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.
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.
$415 that are now $2,200 countertops. Great job!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
It was definitely worth doing them ourselves! Thanks!
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
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.
Fantastic! Cost effective, conquered your fear and did a beautiful job. What else can you ask for? ☮️🙏☯️
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
We are glad it turned out well, thanks! 😊🏜️
I'd start calling that a moonrock countertop
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out our channel! 🧡🏜️
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
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! 😎
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
Жыл бұрын
We love the concrete countertop as it is, but sounds nice. 🙂
@426superbee4
Жыл бұрын
@@RedandAprilOff-Grid I'am sure you do. 👍👍
Your concrete countertop looks amazing! Are you sure you guys never done before 😃?
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
We hand poured 600 square feet of concrete for our floor, so that experience probably helped some. 😄 Thanks!
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
7 ай 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
Жыл бұрын
We are happy with how ours turned out! White is a nice option, and it should be a huge savings. Best wishes! 🌞
I would like to see it after the final waxing.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Ай бұрын
Here's our more recent update video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laaC3M9vgqu4h7Q.html
Coming over from DIYfferent . He mentioned your channel in a video.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
That was sure nice of him! Thanks for checking out our channel! 😊🏜️
i like the metal angle edge & 3/8"plywood @ walls-now I can do mine..those were the missing links to sucess.
@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!
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
7 ай 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Switching to a steel trowel would give you a smoother surface, only use the mag floats for first pass
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
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Very Nice!!! Can you stain the concrete to different colors before sealing it?
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm pretty sure you can. They also sell a quckrete mix that is white.
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
Жыл бұрын
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Screed, not screet but good work!
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Ай бұрын
Yes, thanks!
The kitchen floor always has water, I think a non-slip mat can be placed to avoid accidents
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't get much water, but we did put some padded mats by the sink, stove and refrigerator.
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
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! 🙂
Why would you use aluminum vs stainless steel for a kitchen? Very impressive.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
10 ай бұрын
Cost and availability were the main reasons. We could have ordered it, but it wasn't available locally. Thanks!
Interesting, question though, had you thought of tiling it rather than oiling it before hand?
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
2 ай бұрын
I don't like tile countertops. I prefer a smooth surface because it's easier to clean.
❤ 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
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
6 ай бұрын
@@RedandAprilOff-Grid thanks 😊
Good morning how much is cost of 2.7mts_High and3.6mts size
They make kits specifically for this now. Comes in different colors as well.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
Жыл бұрын
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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
Жыл бұрын
Sounds a bit risky, but it would be interesting to see someone try it. 😄
@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.
how is the tung oil and wax finish holding up after a couple years of use?
@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
It's way easier to just trowel finish... I can make a mirror finish when wet....
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
3 күн бұрын
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Does Quikrete Countertop Mix require sand to be mixed in? I think not, but I'm not certain.
@RedandAprilOff-Grid
3 ай бұрын
No, only water needs to be added. Best wishes!
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
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.
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
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.