My wife is going to be so mad because I'm now putting cement countertops on everything. The couch, her 4-runner, the kids, etc... Awesome video.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 that’s hilarious 😆

@keithcarney5421

5 жыл бұрын

I agree because of this video and all the others I'm doing my whole kitchen..

@1Greydad

5 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about it after 31 years of marriage and the kids move out she will probably dump you anyway!

@napd6681

5 жыл бұрын

1Greydad I can’t afford any more wives.

@1Greydad

5 жыл бұрын

@@napd6681 One was enough for me! LOL!

I've seen people who have been doing KZread for years and their videos aren't as entertaining, informative, and to the point as yours are! Hard to believe you've only made 2 videos! 👌👍

@1happy17th

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@1Greydad

5 жыл бұрын

Well Said!

@robertosalazarjr1205

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Basque hahahahaha I’m definitely not showing this to me wife

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@rona39741

5 жыл бұрын

I agree... You have that special skill in being able to teach and explain while adding humor. Keep up the great work my man!

Thank You Michael. My husband always promised to show me how to build and use tools. I loved watching your first video. I won't ever have the experience of buildings he passed away 2 weeks ago of cancer. He wasn't as kind or patient as you but I love him. You made me feel better. Thanks Mike I needed that. I will be your biggest fan

This guy is completely amazing. I don't chuckle nor do I smile much watching KZread. But this guy made my day. Full of energy. I will be looking forward for more videos.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god Darin! Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much that means to me!

Just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for your videos. I recently purchased a house (short sale) with water damage that had been abandoned for 3 years prior. Yes took care of the mold issue because of it. I have to completely redue the kitchen. I do not want to spend BIG DOLLAR prices on counter tops and many years ago I saw a person who made a cement counter top that when finished was friggen beautiful. Not your method of course but I want to do the same. Now I can with your videos and what I have experienced years back. You give me great incentives to build my own for my new first home. Oh and btw, put die in the mortar mix for different color counter tops. I liked and subscribed and please keep up the AWESOME work. I am 200% sure you have helped many other people as well. Just look at your sub growth.... My thought, because of the expense of counter tops to date, the industry rapes the consumer. This is why I was so thrilled to come across your videos... Cannot thank you enough...

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David! I can’t tell you how much your comments mean to me! That’s what this video is all about! I can’t wait to put out more content!

@joejones2847

5 жыл бұрын

Hey David I don’t know if you’re aware but the Dyes are very limited in color BUT. IN the paint department at Home Depot they have concrete stain in lots of colors blacks reds browns , it goes on dry concrete like paint but it dries like oil or varnish would in a clear thin manner and it looks amazing. I got a gallon to match my tile and it’s super affordable. There’s brochures on it there as well. You can even use a pump sprayer or spray bottle to apply it

5 Stars without a doubt!!!!! My wife even saw this video standing behind me & now she's pushing me to do this! :)

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I love this comment! Thank you so much Karl and Karl’s wife!

Dude .... I'm in tears !!! Easy to understand AND easy to do !!! Your videos have high entertainment value. You have no idea how much good Karma you are getting from the knowledge you are giving others. ....Thank You !!! Peace from Dallas Texas.

Dude...watching a video on a concrete countertop tutorial should be entertaing and informative. You nailed it.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my go thank you so much!

cheers my friend. because of you i'll be doing my kitchen counters, a grill and coffee table. please keep up the good work and keep inspiring others.

@snowpaw360

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man a grill sounds like a great idea.

@ChfBgTlk

5 жыл бұрын

Careful with the grill...any moisture in the concrete will cause it to crack or explode.

@snowpaw360

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChfBgTlk Do you mean let the concrete fully cure, and/or the concrete probably needs to be sealed? (or i guess keep rain out of it)

@ChfBgTlk

5 жыл бұрын

snowpaw360 to be honest, I'm not really sure. I know you cant use regular bricks or stone to make a fireplace because of risk of explosion. I imagine moisture will be in the mortar or concrete even after it is cured. But if you are putting a heat barrier between the grill and the concrete and the concrete does not reach 212 degrees, you'll be fine.

@allannielsen4901

5 жыл бұрын

Some sort of thermal barrier/break will solve the issue. Steel or firebrick. There’s a solution to almost everything.

Your editing skills and use of transitions are awesome. I will be using this video as a "how to" guide in my Video Production class. The thought, planning, effort, and concern for detail in the production of this video is appreciated. Keep up the great work.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god Brian! Thank you so much!!! I can’t tell you how much that means to me! I’m so glad your not using me as a “how-not too” lol 😂

@F-J.

5 жыл бұрын

I noticed the professional editing. Its AWESOME.

Yes! You've shown me what I was doing wrong before, and now I've got it right. Also, you obviously have fun doing the work and making the videos. No macho posturing to distract from the solid construction and artistry. Thank you!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve!!!

I am in precast concrete and cast stone bussiness for last twenty years and I have done it all but still I learned from your detail explanation. thank you, you'r the best.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Shawn! What an awesome comment!

If Home Depot was smart, they’d sponsor you in a heartbeat. You’ve got the it factor, Mr Builds 👍

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much! I keep tellin them lol

@crickettmoon7082

5 жыл бұрын

I work at THD... LOVE the shoutouts, perhaps they would Monetize?

Keep them coming Michael! The most informative and entertaining DIY blog I've seen so far.

In love with your videos!! I NEVER EVER leave comments to any channels, but I just accidentally landed on yours looking on how to make cement counters and you were right! I'll never watch another "how to". Your energy, to the point videos. AMAZING! Thanks! Looking forward to more videos!

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god thank you so much! You have no idea how much I appreciate comments like this! You totally made my day!

I’m a beginner. This is just perfect. Thanks

Excellent! Just bought my 5th house and I'm gonna redo the kitchen counters borrowing many of these techniques. A+!

DUDE!!!...You’ve done it again !👍🏽😃 You are two for two...for knocking it out the ballpark ☄️Keep up the great job you are doing...🤙🏽

I'm crying 😆 the concrete bowl 😁 i can only imagine the inside of his house has concrete countertops and pallet legs everywhere! Lol 😆 great job as always

What kinda of person would give these videos a thumb down? They must really hate they’re lives. Another great video.

Just found you 2 days ago, and I'm psyched to see what you make from now on. I'm a granite countertop guy who has long thought of doing concrete, and your method makes it so much easier,

Dude! just a few videos and it's like you've been on these KZread streets a long minute! A natural!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I'm planning a G-gauge garden railway and I need to cast a viaduct with arches. This video has been very helpful, thanks.

Brother. you are officially the King ... I'm 100% using these technique in my outdoor kitchen build

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m talkin about John!

Can't wait for the next videos. You've given me so many ideas in just two videos. My wife might be annoyed with all the concrete projects to come from this lol.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 sorry wife! Hahaha

I literally know nothing about building with anything but you're fun to watch👍 makes me want to learn how to do stuff like this or fun little projects.

Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming so I can make my wife think I'm a genius.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

Dude. I watched one video for a table and now im seeing a curved Decepticon bench? BADASS!

You can't go wrong by opening a stout. Nice job.

This man is Ryan’s toy reviews but for adults!! He is great!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much!

@Airwolfy2

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha as a father of two I thought the same exact thing. Agreed!!!

I really like the fact that you use non special order items. I think I will use this technique to make a fire pit. Of course using fire bricks within the concrete base to handle the heat. Thank you for the design idea!

Come on dude, bring back your videos! You are great to watch

Thank you for being so skilled and sharing that with us and you are fun to watch. Keep the videos coming. And we will use these techniques for our new home in a few months. Stay warm!!

I literally lol'd when I heard the sound effect when you popped out the plastic tubes. Great vids dude!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

See.... you get me lol 😂😉👍🏻

Once again, you are a BEAST... You are outstanding.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much again!

Just what I needed! Putting in a patio & want a concrete top for a fire pit...Now I know how! Keep em coming !.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

LOL, I got a kick out of this: 14:57 where you're so proud of your work. Well, I agree... you rock!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much!

Good job! I'd like to see you do a polished concrete top with a glass like finish..maybe a kitchen island or similar..

@22JL

5 жыл бұрын

That'd be awesome!!

@ladyofdistinction22

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Please add this to the list, Michael

The sink idea is prime !

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jordan!

Good video im form 🇱🇰 srilankan

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Well HELLO to Srilankan!!!

Glad you made another video. You explanation is awesome

Told you brother..you earned those 34k subs..your content is awesome! Keep em" coming Michael, And the subs will follow....

Be sure to remind everyone to use a facemask and safety glasses when mixing Concrete... ESPECIALLY when you add the Flow Control. It's very fine powder. Better in the concrete than in your nose, mouth and Lungs! FANTASTIC video!

KBS... nice choice! Beer points! Always remember beer has food value, but food doesn't have beer value!

Another hit!!!! Loved it. Except your your supposed to say..."You know what time it is, DEPOT RUN!!!" Before u head to the depot. LOL

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@daalisia

5 жыл бұрын

I missed that in this video too, was kind of looking forward to it, lol! But, then again, they should sponsor you for that kind of publicity...

@boyandhisdragon3751

5 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree, it should be his catchphrase! And if he keeps getting as much publicity as he already has, they might offer a sponsorship.

another awesome video Michael

awesome. you fixed the little imperfections in the first video. Amazing second video

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Frank!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Frank!

I think this man could be the greatest countertop maker in the world..! Period.... Its my opinion.

Someone has probably already said this, but please do a video on how you do the smaller concrete stuff, such as that bowl. thanks

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

You got it!👍🏻😉

@dawnc5797

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I want to know how to make a few of them. I totally look forward to seeing your tutorial on that.

@fredflinstone3173

5 жыл бұрын

The bowl looked cool. Maybe a planter/pot too.

Thank you. You are a professional person and your ideas are valuable and beautiful..... انت شخص محترف و افكارك قيمة و جميلة شكرا لك

I just have to say thank you for drinking a high quality beer and not some mass produced shelf turd. I watched the first video but the beer got you the sub. Nice work man.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much Corey! Welcome to the channel man!

One of the best how to vids on here. In process of making table top for my deck. Now I know how to do it right. Thanks.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rick!

So, here's an idea: have plexiglass strips in place of the cement gravel as your designs and have a block behind them in the mold like what you did for the sink. Then when it's all finished you'll have space for a battery and LED's for a back lit design. Also, thanks for these video's! I'm definitely gonna make a table when it's not frozen out

@tvc380

5 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@armusx

5 жыл бұрын

@@tvc380 Huh to the frozen or huh to the back illumination?

@postalape5500

5 жыл бұрын

So you mean make a sink knockout and glue the plexiglass design to the part that will be on the top of the concrete table and then when u turn it over keep the plexiglass in with additional lights under the table? Cool

@armusx

5 жыл бұрын

@@postalape5500 That's worded way better, yeah. I was just wanting to see some back lit designs

Wow you make it seem possible. Now want to do my bathroom and kitchen

@7780971123

5 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome great project I'll try to do it for my backyard

You are the fooken king of concrete counter tops. That molding for the edge. Brilliant.

I just found your videos today and WOW. I have had ideas for DIY projects here at my house. I could never come up with a way to do any of it in a timely, or cost effective way. The 2 big items on my list was: 1) Extending kitchen counter top space, and maybe even upgrade what was there. 2) build a coffee table that I like. I guess I don't have to tell you what I will be doing in the near future. THANKS and like other followers I will take pictures. Once again THANKS

Love it.. only going to assume the 132 dislikes are from contractors who just lost thousands by your DIY..lol..

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I hope your right Kelly 😉👍🏻 Thank you so much for watching my video!

@corbelius6

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a contractor and I just expanded my repertoire.

@kellywilliams5112

5 жыл бұрын

C M..thanks for your honesty.. Retired contractor here! . Now I just spend time working on my early 1800's farmhouse resto, in the middle of 200 gloriously quiet, forested acres.. I was just making reference to the 132 dislikes.. just move on people, if you don't like, why hit the dislike button? negative nancy's! lol .. BTW using this video to put concrete counters in the old greenhouse and potting shed on my property.. thanks for the video ideas Michael Builds..

@Chau083

5 жыл бұрын

@@kellywilliams5112 the dislike button is for feedback. It's there for a reason. to be honest, most of the dislike is probably from people who find his editing style obnoxious. Every cut doesn't need to be some reach for the camera or something moving toward the lens so close that it blacks it out. I'm not saying he can't do these things I just feel like he may be overdoing it.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely Kelly. The dislike button is there for a reason 😊

Dude these are awesome, I’m building a new patio and now I want to put outdoor cabinets with Batman themed countertops. Thanks for sharing

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

I approve! 👍🏻😉

Excellent! I can't wait for more!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to give you guys more!

Excellent! Bravo. Love your cheeky style of presentation. Great tutorial. From UK with respect.

You're videos are amazing! Keep up the good work...

Your videos are awesome...i find myself watching all the way through because they are done so well and are entertaining I would like to build a concrete side table with wooden legs or metal hair pin legs....please do a video on that!

kept an add carpenter entertained. Well done. will try this tomorrow.

Ok im gonna admit this is the best counter top video using concrete, was actually gonna give up on the idea. Im a welder by trade but like to build with my own hands or rip things apart and fix it appliances, lawn mowers, whatever i can get my hands on. Things are slow at work because of covid which is a weak flu at best what a crock of well enough on that my point was im gonna take a layoff and take a break from building tanks, and get some work done on my house, i bought a 1912 character house appox. 1900 sq. feet about 5 or 6 years ago and started my renos but other then a new roof, havent finished anything else im ready for my scratch coat stucco now needs to be finished, put some french doors in the dining room where a window was and havent touched it since or started the deck, both of other smaller things started but not finished. In my kitchen was wanting to use concrete for my counter tops which is how i found your video and im glad i did it just totally inspired me to get back at it and not give up on the concrete, not only that but take some time off work maybe permanently and just do my own thing im 43 now i think kids are grown and gone been separated happily for years im sure i can manage if things get to tight i can always go back. But just wanted to say for some reason your video just inspired me in a positive way even found a shed on buy and sell 11 by 22 be perfect for wood working since my garage is mainly welding and mechanical things it would be perfect and only couple hundred bucks and bit of elbow greese. Definitely got my sub great content keep up the good work.

Are you an engineer? Right hand little finger ring is common among engineers in the norther US and Canada. Phenomenal video and editing. You clearly have the knack for it. Keep up the good work!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brad! You’re very observant. I am not an engineer but the ring belong to my uncle that passed away several years ago and he was an engineer 😉👍🏻

Informative, creative, entertaining and hilarious. A lot of promises!

Dude is a total stud.......excellent videos......

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nick!

Super cool!! Love the autobots n decepticons logos. I want that in my kitchen

I get so pumped up watching your vids. Can't wait to start my project this summer. Thanks for the video, so clean, helpful, creative and entertaining. HGTV should get you a job :)

Cheers... And thank you for your hard work and dedication to the video. Great work.🤘🤙👍

Great job. Thanks for sharing. For the people that gave thumbs down, COME ON!!!!! Michael shared one of his projects I am sure many will do with adding their own little touch. Isn’t that why most people go on you tube. THANKS MICHAEL

You're my spirit animal. I can watch you all day. You make it seem so easy

Good morning, Michael. I'm from Brazil. I'm renovating my house. I've seen your video and I want to make the kitchen benches inspired by your video. Thank you.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good morning Brazil!

Found your channel and I'm hooked! Need more videos....time to quit your day job and get to it.....hahaha. Thanks for posting

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I’m actually sitting next to my boss right now... I’m totally going to show him this comment 😂

I’m in the middle of renovating my kitchen. I watched your first video and was trying to figure out how to mount a sink, now I know.

Another awesome video! Detroit & Founders too! You ROCK!

I love your videos!!! I can’t stop watching this videos

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂. Thank you so much!

I've watched almost all of your videos over the last couple days and absolutely love them. I really want to make a bar similar to this for my deck, since I have a few pallets laying around that I've been trying to figure out some sort of project to use them with.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s all about brother!

OMG, I'd love to make a bar for Hubs for Father's Day. Brilliant! You are hysterical!

I've NEVER subscribed to anyone. So Michael Builds....DAMN YOU!!!! You Cherry Popper!!! Keep making them & all the best!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂 thank you so much Carlos! And welcome to the channel!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂 thank you so much Carlos! And welcome to the channel!

CAD Cardboard Aided Design Love it!

Bro. I am addicted to KZread and this is the first time I have ever commented on the video. Well done, brother. Well done.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

Michael - the reason why your videos are good is because of your personality. Fun, but you speak with confidence and authority. The technical side of things (lighting, sound, editing) are all good, but without your presentation they mean very little. You started your KZread presence STRONG. Off topic - love your workshed and considering something similar for myself. Any tips?

So it appears I am not the only one running to the depot for materials after watching your videos. Dude you are awesome and you make it look so easy and fun. I'm straight up making one of these because of you. Thank you!

Just moved into a new house and it seems that something was missing. After watching this video I now know. Thanks a million. Great work

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Todd!

Zip ties work as well to not drill too deep. Maybe slightly better since it will actually stop it unlike the tape.

You have inspired me Michael! Great video!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Michael, Michael, Michael God has bless you and you are sharing that blessing with others, I am blessed with your videos and so are many. Keep on going brother and thank you so much.

I'm going to be all in the cement dept now..love this.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

I have never turned on notifications for any videos; however, I’m hooked on your videos and can’t wait to see more! You have what it takes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god thank you so much! Thank you fir the incredibly awesome comment!

with just two videos I'm subscribed! absolutely love how you pour the concrete. your inspiring me to take the leap with my kitchen sink counter top. thank you for the techniques and God bless you with more ideas and videos. I'm and older lady and I think this could be the way I can finally have a solid pretty counter top that I can afford.

Awesome!!! Wonderful. You're really artist.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 👍🏻😊

This is like my 3rd time watching this video! It never gets old, keep up the great work M!

You do a great job on the editing and explaining the process

Inspiring informative, best production quality, funny. Thank you

Good god man.. you're giving me so many projects now. Great job man...

Great production value and editing. And of course the content is explained very nicely. No wonder the subs are piling on. Nice work. It isn't luck!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that so much!

You're off to a running start with this YT thing! And well deserved, great videos. It would be great if you could do one on finishing and sealing a concrete countertop.

cool, I could watch this all day. Reuse of old materials is great. You have given me motivation to create some projects around the outside of my house.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John!

Love your videos! Please keep them coming!

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

I’m tryin hahaha 👍🏻