So incredibly sorry about volume of the music! Im still learning the ins and outs of iMovies and I promise you it’ll get better in the next videos.

@leadfeet6236

5 жыл бұрын

This is great. You're hilarious.

@bennieknape4857

5 жыл бұрын

Since you're open to suggestions on your on your videos one piece of advice that I've got and I'm not anybody to be weak giving advice but one and it's University a good idea less is more lower the volume on the background noise lower your volume try to emulate our buddy Bob Ross talk with a quiet voice very little background music if any at all nice and easy nice and slow clear clean hell yeah that's not a mistake it's a happy little Bush that dude was so awesome and if you have any questions about how to make a video go back and watch his videos I know you have I have they're awesome emulate that guy nice and calm nice and quiet and you know you're not mistakes your happy little accidents so keep doing what you're doing less-is-more and hell yeah Bob Ross was badass

@liamoboyle2065

5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff even better for us know it all old buggers my bit is to say that there be very little need for to screed it at all fsuch a small area

@bennieknape4857

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah,one thing never say sorry again! (I appolige !) Never sorry got it ! It's all on you!

@mrchaucer

5 жыл бұрын

I was about to say something. Great comment but hard to hear over the music.

I did this for the top on my outdoor kitchen I build for my patio today, and it could not have worked better. I got quoted $2,400 for a company to do them, I did them myself and it ended up only costing me $180 and a few hours of my time. Can’t thank you enough, keep the videos coming!

@thooper4380

8 ай бұрын

I was in the same boat for a 30ft concrete walkway. More time and money on my end compared to countertops, but saved thousands in a single day of work and couldn't be happier with the results. DIY!

@SlapHappy

Ай бұрын

How is it holding up? What did you use to seal it, and is it protecting it from stains while cooking? Just bought a house and need to redo my counter tops was thinking going concrete.

Great vid. A couple of pointers for those who are not as used to working with fast setting mortar as Michael is. Rapid Set Mortar sets (sets = maintains shape, but without a lot of strength) in 15 minutes at 70 deg F (20 C). That means at 70 you've got about 10-12 minutes to work with it. At 80 that becomes about 7 minutes and at 90 you're fighting to get it out of the bucket right after you mix it. So mix and get it out of the bucket as fast as you can. It's not like a regular mortar that gives you a lot of time to play. M's method of putting in the Flow Control after mixing the mortar works well, but a way to gain a little bit of speed is to add the Flow Control to the water first and then add the Mortar. That gives you quicker and easier mixing with less stress on your drill.

@enelson0405

5 жыл бұрын

infraprods +1 I just did a one bag piece that was setting as it hit the mold. I would estimate mix temp in the high 80s.

@kmc2428

5 жыл бұрын

I am going to try adding the flow control to water as you suggest. My 1st bucket went nicely but my 2nd hardened before I could get it out of the bucket and the 1st pour was already hard by then also. I am going to have 2 buckets set up with water and flow control, bags opened and ready to pour, fully charged batteries and work in the shade in the AM before it gets hot. It was about 80 today and just didn't get it done as easily as he made it look in his video.

@ryantracy5569

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you posted this, even though it's 5 months old. I'm in Houston, in the summer, trying to follow this method. By the time the concrete was mixing well it was getting hard. I even lost an auger in the concrete because it hardened too fast!!! I was ready to give up after 2 or 3 ruined buckets, but maybe our climate calls for a non fast setting mortar I guess. Thanks!!!

@alexhaynes7483

4 жыл бұрын

97 degrees here in the southeast. Guess I don't stand a chance at this until late Fall.

@THEJET52

3 жыл бұрын

The Fast mortar sounds stressful: needs controlled climate maybe? However the tutelage on making the frame and beveling etc is great . I would stick with longer setting concrete, if you aren’t in hurry to get it done in 2 hours.

I decided to try this for four countertops in my house. They turned out pretty good, but I have some tips as I ended up with some cracks. 1. Don't try anything fancy. I tried molding a sink opening and some cutouts, but the mortar broke. Which leads me to... 2. If you add reinforcement, i would try smaller steel than rebar. I added rebar, but the mortar cracked around it. 3. I found 4 qts of water made a better mixture than 5. 4. If you add designs, careful on the amount of mortar, I ended up with some big voids. 5. Be careful on the type of silicone and make sure it gets a good layer of wd40. The stuff I used bonded to the concrete in many places, and I spent a lot of time trying to get it off. 6. Let them dry longer than an hour, the ones I let dry for 24 hours worked better. Make sure to keep them wet as long as possible. The 1 hour strength is good, but why not let it get stronger? 7. Make sure to have a really good 1/2 inch drive drill with a paddle mixer, or a backup. I burned through (literally burned through) a cheap drill and had to borrow one, so I lost a batch of concrete and a bucket. I mixed 10 bags total. 8. Unscrew one side of the mold to make taking the mold off easier. Good job on the video, and keep 'em coming. I am happy with the project, just had some tips for any first timers.

@pauls.nobert3141

4 жыл бұрын

I have done my counter tops using Suregrip Lite Weigth mix with polymore (not water) poored directly on surface with 3 in melamine sides. It allowed me to poor a thin layer of 1/2 in. The reinforcement was done by some Teflon T shape tip (about 3/8in high and a 1/4in wide - like the one that holds the price tag on a new shirt) mixed with the cement and color powder . I used a 12 in Metal trowel to level the top. SInce some Teflon tip were showing up like hair on your arm , i used some fondue liquid gas and burned them !

@PowerScissor

4 жыл бұрын

Did you use Mortar or concrete? You said concrete in a few places, so wondering if you did both? Also, did you use the flow control? I have forms ready to go, RapidSet mortar, but the stores have been out of flow control...so not sure if i should try a batch without the flow control or wait until I can source some.

@pauls.nobert3141

4 жыл бұрын

@@PowerScissor ​ "Light Weight" was written on the bag, and mixed to polemere liquid (1/2 gallon per bag of concrete ). Then, teflon tips for reinforcement and charcoal color concrete powder were added to the mix. The density of the mix itself is more a "Dump and push into place" then "Pooring and leveling liquid". You end up with a concrete 4 times stronger, no pores, very dense surface even after many years. It's been 5 years and at that time I had an expert contact given me expertise , how to's and selling me the right stuff. It was not cheap though. I did not use Flow Control (never heard of that until I read this article a week ago). Maybe we added a little bit of water to the mix , i just don t remember. Sorry. You have 30 to 45 min to poor and push and vibrate the mix on your surface before polymere sets in. 3/8" was the thiness surface. If you use a melamine cast and want to do some ocher veins, you would make a full hand patty that you push firmly into place on the melamine and drop ocher color concrete powder on th edge of that patty before putting the next patty. I would go with 5/8 of an inch and more when doing a cast. Here is a def of polymere concrete: Polymer concrete is an ideal material for constructions outdoors. It fulfills the highest requirements in terms of durability and low wear. The production of the material differs from that of cement concrete through the use of reactive resins instead of cement paste. This results in higher strength, which allows components to be manufactured with thinner walls - and therefore less weight. The decisive advantage, though, is the perfectly smooth and pore-free surface, which remains unchanged over many decades. This is an enormous quality advantage over cement concrete, which tends to become washed out due to weathering and flake in winter due to frost. Hope this helps. nobertps@hotmail.com

@PowerScissor

4 жыл бұрын

@@pauls.nobert3141 Thanks, I'm about to make my 2st attempt today.

@RUC5

4 жыл бұрын

@@PowerScissor i should clarify, I did use the same mortar and flow control as in the video.

Hey everyone. I just wanted to drop a thank you to Michael. This guy has been super helpful. I watched all his videos and he gives great advice. He has given me the confidence to take on remodeling my floors and doing concrete slabs for a pergola. Mike had been kind enough to answer my emails even when he has been super busy. I have very much appreciated it. Thank you Michael.

OMG!! I'm doing it ! This was THE BEST ever! I'm a 66 y/o grandmother and I AM going to be making my countertops now.. You rock!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Show’em how it’s done Grama! 👍🏻😉

Well made and edited video. A few suggestions for those following these tips: - Make sure your mould is level in all directions before pouring and on strongly supported. - Add steel mesh or even glass fibres after you have the mix already poured on the mould surface. You may not need the added strength but it should not add much to the cost and you avoid the risk of the slab breaking while being moved. - Bring concrete/mortar mixture to the top of the form before screening it smooth. This way you have a smooth straight finish which will be easier to fit. - I would use less water as the finished product will be much stronger. Vibrate form for longer to reduce the number of air bubbles on the surface. - I made a sample mould and poured a 400mm square concrete slab so as to learn how this process works before pouring for a large Kitchen worktop. Enjoy

I have been wanting to do this for quite sometime, and as you stated, I've seen about a thousand of these videos. This, by far, is the best DIY video series on KZread. You were made for this, and I wish you all the best in your continued support of helping train all of us DIYers out here on the interwebs. I look forward to your next videos.

First of all great video man! So I just recently built on outdoor bar top using all the steps in your video. Here are some things I learned after building mine (since i now know what to do i will rebuild this in the fall) My measurements were 96in long, 30in wide and 2.25in deep. #1 do not attempt to mix this rapid set mortar mix in hot weather (above 85 degrees) because it will harden almost instantly. I went through 3 bags of mortar/flow control/ home depot buckets before I got so mad I almost gave up. Waited until later in the day (about 65 degrees) and then it mixed just like the video. And yes I used 55lb bags and 5 qts of water just like in the video. #2 get more bags of mortar mix and flow control than you think you need (you can always take them back) I used 4 bags for my measurements and it wasn't quite even with the sides. So I smoothed it out, let it sit and ran back to home depot for more mortar. It was already hardened when I returned so I just mixed the other bag and poured it on top to level it out all the way to the top. BIG MISTAKE! The second layer never bonded properly to the first layer and it just flakes off very easily (probably because it's so thin) #3 when you are making the live edge USE A BOARD UNDERNEATH WHERE YOU ARE HITTING! Some big pieces broke off and I had to glue them back with construction adhesive. #4 the sanded tile grout works great for the stencil but it will leave the mortar porous in those places so definitely seal the counter top. (Which he has another great video on how to do!) Sorry for the super long comment but I wanted to share what I experienced so it might help others. All in all this video is awesome and yes the cast really does just come right off of the mortar if you do it just like the video shows (I was really worried about that lol)

@gina994

5 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! Thank you so much🙂

@sarahpadilla877

5 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to have seen a video on your process, that way we can all learn on what can go wrong. Thanks for sharing!

@rancedodd

5 жыл бұрын

Never seen any concrete product set up as fast . Do this project in cool weather and get a helper . Did mine on a 90 degree day on July 4th in Texas .

@rancedodd

5 жыл бұрын

After it was all done I was very pleased how the table turned out .

@charlottejarvis4735

5 жыл бұрын

We all learn by trial and error and your’s were so helpful! Definitely will be aware of temperature and hammering live edge as you suggest. Thanks,

Dude, you need your own tv show. Great humor and edit, including info presented in a non boring way. Your first video? Great job.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me !

@lifebeginsat190

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed....his first video?...killed it...entertaining and informative...great job

@apexvadeor3670

4 жыл бұрын

This is his own tv show that’s the beauty of it

@kristiwilliams4816

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely need your own show on diy or HGTV!!

Hi Michael- I saw your videos and got hooked on the idea of concrete countertop for my new house. Had my contactor made the forms ( I don't have a tablesaw) and poured the most beautiful counter tops myself ... I love looking at them! Also made a bench & used rebar for the legs . Thank you for showing me how to be a concrete superstar!!

Thank you so much. You literally added every single element to this table top that I want for the surprise outdoor kitchen I’m planning on building my husband. The countertop has been the piece that has scared me as I thought I would have to perfectly pour a smooth top directly on top of the grilling station. I feel so much more confident and I get the live edge I want without feeling like I need to buy expensive silicone molds.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Awwwwww! Thank you so much Jennifer! That’s what this channel is all about! 👍🏻😊

Dude, I'm a contractor and laugh at a lot of DIY projects... Your project, your video, your commentary, on point. Nice job man!

@stephenfresh1754

4 жыл бұрын

well Mark, what school and certifications do you have that makes you a contractor? You just DiY for money lol, all the same

@jasonhernandez2078

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephenfresh1754 It's called a Contractor's License issued by the State Contractors License Board.

@trojanhorse9459

4 жыл бұрын

Oh lord Stephen don’t be like that.

@edgarjimenez1392

3 жыл бұрын

Im licenced by the lord!

@matthewmeyers1350

3 жыл бұрын

Mark a question since you are a contractor. Using mortar for a countertop: Is it going to be as durable as cement? Is it going to scratch easier that cement?

For your first video, you NAILED IT! Good editing, no "yammering on" and was actually entertaining. Keep up the good work.

Thank you! After lots of debating back-and-forth my wife and I decided to go with concrete countertops. So like all good home DIY people, I go to KZread and I find this entertaining, funny, very knowledgeable guy who tells me I Will not have to watch another video. He was right! I just did my first countertop of 7 foot long and it turned out amazing! Thank you again!!!

This was awesome!!! I would have loved to see your cousin's reaction when you gave him such a cool and thoughtful gift!

Of all the comments, I can't believe that no one who has followed your tutorial and made a counter top has responded. Allow me to be the first. I wanted a small counter top, about 10" x 60" with an arced front for my outdoor bar. I followed your instructions from this video and the one concerning curved counter tops. I added some buff pigment for a brown color. Wow. The results were incredible. I was thrilled at how smooth the top was as well as the rounded edges created by the silicone caulk. It absolutely exceeded my expectations. My custom made counter top took me about a day and a half and cost me around $75 bucks. I couldn't be more pleased. If I ever make another one, the only thing I would do differently is take a little more care in applying and smoothing the caulk because any globs or imperfections will definitely show up on the edges. Thanks for the awesome video. You just made me look like a genius...

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I want to see pictures! @michaelbuilds313 instagram!

@bennieknape4857

5 жыл бұрын

You got to love it when a plan comes together!

@bennieknape4857

5 жыл бұрын

Bob was bad ass !

I’ve done a lot of renovations over the years. Never done poured concrete anything let alone a counter. I watch tons of videos on KZread to either learn something new or laugh at what people try. Gotta say, you have a real gift for doing these videos and seem to have some real talent in what you make. Excellent work my friend. Now I’m going to see what other vids you have.

This is the greatest DIY video ever made. This guy has ascended to rock star status.

@MichaelBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Awwwwwwww! Thank you so much Andrew! Welcome to the channel man!

Just built my first concrete table top because of this video! Thanks for the easy to follow methods.

Excellent does not cover your video-producing skills. I've not seen a flare for this before in my KZread viewing experience. Also, I was the guy at Buckeye Steel Castings in Columbus, Ohio who made the molds from two-part epoxy plastics. I would like to have had you as my Master for the jobs I did. Your incite and your tips and advice are worth untold savings in hours and frustration. When we were all laid off, the Super came and told me face-to-face that I had saved the company a lot of money and, believe me, he did not say that to the other journeymen who had fought him every step of the way! Well done, man! I've given you all the support I can....and you deserve it! John J Webb.

You are a natural, not only in producing the video but in explaining the process and showmanship! Please, please make more stuff, and show technique and helpful hints. OMGosh, you keep your audience’s attention, you are not full of yourself, and you have an incredible talent. I love it!!!

Created a bathroom concrete countertop and backsplash following your instructions. After many learning lessons i.e. never mix quick set mortar in the hot sun, I finished. I love it. I layered sea glass and poured mortar on top for the backsplash. It looks like a mosaic. Thanks

I watched/saved this video about a year ago and I had wanted to have a project to create a concrete countertop. The opportunity finally came up and the results were perfect. The steps you provided were very simple to follow and my new countertop turned out excellent. I have already received several compliments and people can’t believe I made it. Thanks for your video!

@MichaelBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

THATS WHAT IM TAKIN’ ABOUT!!! That’s what it’s all about man!!! 👍🏻😉☺️🤩👍🏻

Loved the simplicity. So many want to complicate things, with intent of promoting outside business profits. Nice that see straight forward, with simple instructions. Same kind of things I try to do in instructing about electrical work. Nothing is hard in life when we know how & have an instructor who actually teaches rather than continually showing those learning that they are smarter. Thank you!

DIY, Build talent AND Camera, Editing, Story Telling skills? You are my hero!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you so much Pete!!!

Loved this video, watched it over and over, typed up instructions and list of supplies, trying it this week with one of my sons. DEPOT RUN! Boom!!!! What better way is there to spend time with your kids, we both have 1 week vacation time to do this project and others! Hanging out in his workshop all week. Thanks Michael, you are a talented and funny guy.

@MichaelBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I love it! Good luck! These kind of comments are my favorite because that’s what it’s all about!

I'm hooked! I made my first concrete bathroom vanity. My first bag of mortar never got out of the bucket and I burned up my drill motor. The second attempt, I was a bag short of mortar and ended up with a 1" counter with thousands of tiny pin holes (I guess I didn't vibrate it enough :) It did give me a practice piece to try my hand at the natural edge. Finally, poured it right on the third attempt. I used a plastic mixing trough, a bag of Set (because I'm slow) and a bag of Flow. I vibrated the bottom with the metal edge of my oscillating sander until my hand went numb and wah-lah, a finished counter with no bubbles and a perfect edge that I took my mason hammer to. Thank you for all the hard work making great videos. HGTV should offer you a DIY show. Matt Bashaw goes to my church and like you, he is an encourager. Keep up the great work!

You have just changed my life! I hope you make all sorts of videos to improve the DIY experience! I am the DIYer but my husband hates my grand ideas and hates having to come help! I could get this all done before he even knows we have new counter tops! I was looking for video on a live edge table with concrete inlay rather than epoxy, so happy I found this because I think it’ll be much easier!

Well, you're right! I watched a thousand of these videos and they all scared me off of this project. After watching your video I will now be trying this on the smallest of my kitchen cabinets. If it works well I will, most likely, be doing the entire kitchen. EXCELLENT video. Truly well done!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! Let me know if you have any questions and I want to see pictures!

Just did this project with my son 5 days ago, and it turned out great. I only added 4 quarts of water, 1 bag each of Flow and Set control. I also am going to put my brand on the project after the fact with dye and a stencil. Thanks for the encouragement to do this project.

Fantastic! Thanks for the stress free confidence build. Beautiful project, great job!

DUDE!!! DUDE!!! awesome!! you have so much talent, and to share it with the world is cool.your way of being is appealing and genuine. i hope you become a you tube monster!!! great job! now on my way to depot run!!!

Have read all the comments. I love Monday Morning Quarterbacks. I am a disabled vet and your video made me believe I can do this with the small assistance while not bothering my friends to help in an over the top project. I love your stencil and ribbon work. would love to find a way to transfer pics onto the cement. I have an idea of creating a table for the backyard where i plan to makw a remembrance garden for my best friend..my dog who passed while I was disabled and almost sent me over the dark edge. I'm sure others have suggested or your own creativity has thought of some other crazy and or fun way to accent the cement . Thank you for the inspiration.

@raulsanchez4493

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Lazarcheff thank you for your service brother. I have all the respect in the world for you

@marklazarcheff4614

5 жыл бұрын

Raul Sanchez serving was my honor.

@brucea550

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few KZread videos on transferring photos to stone, guessing it would work on cement too.

@barbarajohnson79

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service Mark, it is because of men like you my grandchildren have a great future to look forward to. Never consider the dark edge.

Best DIY I've seen in a long time Bud. Your very thorough

This has to be one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you for this!

Killed it bro. Beautiful work and one of the most entertaining engaging DIY videos.

Plans, supply procurement, site readiness, mold assembly and preparation, mix preparation with accents, pour, cure, live edge detail, seal, install................totally just ONE HOUR! Still had time to dye my hair, wash my car, do three loads of laundry, paint 300' of wood fence, chop down the Sequoia in my front yard, take a round trip to the moon and smoke a brisket for lunch.......ALL BEFORE BREAKFAST!!!! That said...nice job for your first vid!!...from someone who is light years from doing one himself ;) Many happy returns!

You are the best , simple , low stress , and humor to add. Thanks

After watching this video I felt confident building a 21’ outdoor kitchen and I needed 7 pieces of different sizes countertops so in order to be able to reuse the Melamine I spray painted the ends of the Melamine so i can reuse to complete my counter tops that I needed. And very nervous at first but luckily everything turned out just fine thank god. The wife is happy and I drink a beer and admire my work. Thank you Michael for making this video and making me look good with the family. Have a great summer because thanks to you my summer is going to be great. Oh and I also made a cap for my fire pit using your method and my fire pit looks awesome thanks again. 👏

First video? WTF? Dude this was awesome. You have what it takes. Great project as well. Love your style. Hope you explode here on the Tube.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I want to be a KZread star when I grow up! Lol. The first video was so fun to make and I’m having even more fun making this second one! I’m really nervous tho. I hope you all will like it.

@dakodaspencershmacked5089

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Builds Bro, this was honestly a great video and completely agree with the statement above. Looking forward to additional videos. I’m subscribed fo shizzle

@shaneryan5304

5 жыл бұрын

Second this, I had to check your page to be sure I read that comment right. You must have been making videos for a long time and this was your first on KZread, because honestly, shit this was killer man...

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

So serious! Never picked up a camera until 6 months ago! I started watching Peter McKinnon’s vlog about 5 or 6 months ago and got hooked! I’ve been wanting to make this video for about 2 years but had NO IDEA where or how to start. When I started filming it just turned into a living breathing thing lol

@johnkolinoff8591

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Builds. we'll you out did yourself... I've seen thousands; of VIDEOS.. and this one was awesome! especially for you're first one.. keep killing it!!!!!!

#1 assemble the table upside down so you're not smearing construction adhesive everywhere, wait for it to cure before trying to flip it back unless you can get a helper. #2 to help the new wood cuts to look similar to the rest (silver barnwoody type), you can age it by letting a bit of steel wool rust in 1/4 cup vinegar overnight, then dilute it 1:1 with water and put it on like a wood stain. It won't be a perfect match but it'll be a lot less noticeable than fresh wood cuts. #3 the flow control mixing in shot was awesome, good job.

@MojoCorey

5 жыл бұрын

Re: #1, He had shims on the base when he placed the top, which were removed when it was in place. Re: #2, Good tip, thanks!

Literally one of the best DIY channels I’ve seen. Your videography is great and you make it seem so easy. Love the channel. My pocket book won’t. Lol. Thanks for the videos

I can NOT believe this was your first video!! Dude! Your future is bright. I loved it! I am so inspired to start a project now. Great job!😊

Very easy to follow. Thanks for making this. I enjoy watching a lot of these videos but I don't always understand what some of these guys are taking about. I feel pretty confident I could make this now after watching this. I appreciated the step by step without all the technicalities. 👍 I'm excited now. Great job! Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Regina! That means a lot to me because I really want to empower woman with this channel! I want to empower anyone that finds projects like these intimidating

to keep your art in place, lightly apply several coats of hairspray over them before you pour the concrete. it will lock the sand in place and will not discolor the concrete.

@ritah.6752

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@melindadawn5

5 жыл бұрын

👍🏼I do that with my chalk art I do on my pavers and wooden front porch and deck .. Helps keep the art around much longer. even when it rains (and I live in Oregon where it rains all the time.) As much as I love mod podge, and as much time as I spend on each piece of art, I want to enjoy it longer than a day or two but don't want it to be a permanent addition. Hairspray works wonders... As well as keeping my gel pen ink in place on plastics, rocks, and other random, non paper items, so I can then use spray mod podge to lock the art in place. I would have spaced it for something like this project. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼

Oh I truly enjoyed your tutorial. The easiest DIY by far. Thank you.

Wow dude you have been a life saver for my outdoor kitchen grill project! This has been by far the best and easiest counter top I’ve seen out of all.. many thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

This was one of the best DIY videos that I've seen! Bravo amigo!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.

production and editing was top shelf for a newby

@escapefromny2012

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I beg men to please lower the volume on the music. I had to turn up the volume really loud to hear his voice and that made in damn near painful when the music was playing. :(

@Mike-im2xd

5 жыл бұрын

He could use some audio compression . Take a look at kzread.info/dash/bejne/do2D16WlcbrVm8o.html on how to.

@margr8218

5 жыл бұрын

A newby? What a preschooler??? Newby=annoying!

@shandelebroyles1099

5 жыл бұрын

@@margr8218 just shut up. You are annoying=Margaret Rauch

Great Video Michael! It was all the info I was looking for and a couple of extra tips that I hadn't considered but will be incorporating. Thanks much!

OMG, YOU'RE AWESOME!!! I had completely given up on the idea of having concrete countertops for exactly the reasons you describe. I'm newly inspired for my kitchen remodel. You're also a natural on video. Informative, clever, and fun! And btw, I built my bathroom cabinet exactly like your coffee table a couple years ago--rustic and cool... Unfortunately didn't think about having the concrete on top. Thank you!

@MichaelBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you so much Judy! I’m so glad you liked my video! And I’m so glad you liked me haha 😆

This was the best concrete countertop video I’ve seen. I loved that you showed how to make a design in the concrete. The video was well-paced, and I would guess you scripted it beforehand, which is an excellent choice. You kept us in the action, showed just enough of each step to explicate the techniques, and you did the necessary explaining but didn’t go overboard describing every minutia. Please keep making videos! I saw in your video description that you are aware of the loudness of the music. I’ll just mention that it was not only overly loud when you weren’t talking, but also loud enough to obscure your voice at times. I’m sure you’ll sort that out with trial and error, as you wrote.

That was one of the best videos I've seen. I have wanted to make concrete counters for my kitchen, but other videos make it sound difficult. I can so pull that off. Thanks. Look forward to more great videos.

Great project. Nice pace on the video, really makes this project look very easy for the typical diy homeowner!

This technique worked awesome for our BBQ counter top. 67" x 35" X 2" thick, with a cut out for the 30" BBQ head. Used 4 bag's , I also used the "set control" packs for added working time. It came out way better than expected. Awesome! I had a quote for $600 for a granite top. This cost about $130. Awesome!

My wife, son and I did our kitchen island. We mixed and poured 4 bags in 20 minutes. It went smooth because of your video 🍻cheers to you Sir! We are starting the the rest of the countertops next week.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I love that you got the family involved too! That’s what it’s all about!

@ellenmassey9410

5 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how big it was? We are needing a 8' x 5' for our island!

Your video was a lot of fun and your delivery is easy going and friendly, perfect for any project! Nice job.

Super work. I never tire of watching. Thank you

Had no idea it was your first video until you said it. Loved it! You sparked my creativity. Can't wait to try it.

Future home show TV Star right here folks. I’ll say it first. I’m very impressed. Entertaining and well done. Thank you for this.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rich!

This is the best concrete tabletop video i've seen 👍

When you said this was your first video, I was shocked. Nice job! Keep them up, I'll be watching. I'm actually supper stoked to give it a try.

My man, just did this for an outdoor bar top... Worked like a charm... The worker at Home Depot was saying I needed PSI 6000 because the mortar mix is too weak... Wish I could send him the pictures... Thanks my man, the step by step was amazingly easy to follow... 👍🏼

Amazing vid, best I’ve seen on the topic by far (and of course I’ve watched many many far too many) with unique tips and tricks. Phenomenal. Please make more videos!

Came across this kind of accidentally, and went from having never, once, ever, even thought about concrete counter tops, to..."I'm doing this immediately!!" Great presentation and tons of info. Subscribed.

@matthewmeyers1350

3 жыл бұрын

we did it and it worked great. So smooth. A lot of work though for a whole kitchen

i like shortcuts and I usually try and add shortcuts to shortcuts, but I didn't this time and it paid off. This is hands down the best how too video I've seen. I read the reviews on the rapid set mortar mix and almost didn't use the product due to the short work time, but I trusted and followed Mike's instructions. The Flow Control is incredible. Plenty of time to work with it and countertops are looking great. I used some old quarter inch trim moulding I had with Gorilla tape and bypassed the silicone part (impatient and needed to find a shortcut) and and the corners look great. I did a test run with different trims and it's $20 well spent. My wife picked the edge she liked best and I became familiar with process. Used Canola oil spray instead of wd 40 and released easily. Thank you Mike!

DUDE !!! Well done video !!! Your subject matter could be ANYTHING and I would watch. Great Job !!!

I am a brick and block mason and been one since the 70s and consider myself knowledgable but even I learned something. Great Video.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Robert I cannot tell how much that means to me! Thank you so much!

Great video! By far the easiest concrete table instructional I’ve seen yet. You are a natural for showing how things are done. Subscribed.

That was great! I’m building a bbq shack and now I know how the counters are going in. Thanks.

Wow! That was really cool. Very genuine.

Thank you for taking the time to put very good information out there. Ive been a carpenter/mason/tile/yeah for about 28 years. One of the best finds I have had in the past decade is the Rapid-Set product line. I use both the Mortar Mix and Cement All very often and havent had any call backs, or unhappy customers. The Flow Control and Set Control are great additives depending on each application. You should submit your video to Rapid-Set :) For those who dont know, when it sets, it sets, lol Mike said it right "It's Gooooo time" Thanks again :

@jeffmuehlfelder7468

5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking of doing this for kitchen countertops but noticed he did not seal them...also noticed that rapid set cement all said it is for casting and the mortar mix dos not list that on the bag. Wondering if theres a reason to use the mortar mix over the cement all for a project like this and if there is a recommended sealer for use ina kitchen

i'm sure your cousin is going to be ecstatic when you deliver that bad boy, and what a great gift, also if this is your first video i do believe you are on to a new career.

Really enjoyed this video! You rock Dude!

glad to see you're having fun while instructing!

First video, 2 months ago, already 30K+ subscribers!!! You deserve it! This video has it all. Great information presented in a fun and easy way. No useless chatter. Opportunities to keep as is or take things steps further. Thought I might skip through parts.....nope. Got me hooked and watched every second! Keep it up!!! I like how you represented your Tigers too. A subtle way for you to rep Detroit. Very good job!!!

@dmples2012

5 жыл бұрын

kidphillyorg People love simplicity. The easier, the better😀. Got me thinking of doing one of these tables myself!

Love it! Thanks for the "it dosen't have to be perfect" it's all about the thought and effort.

Michael you are a natural at this, very entertaining and informative.

You made an amazing first video. Love your approach.

I had a company install concrete countertops. They used the ”build in place” method with fiberglass reinforced concrete. If I had only known this method, I'd made them myself. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much Kevin! Sort I’m late lol

This is the BEST DIY vid on concrete countertops EVER!! Thank you for posting!!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you so much!

I couldn’t believe at the end you said this was your first video. Amazing job, bro! Really well produced and edited for a first vid, or even a 100th vid! 🤘😜👍👏👏 I was going to redo the BBQ counter with tile, but wife wants concrete now. 👊

You proved to be practical!!! GREAT JOB

Keep making videos Mike! Great stuff and you are hysterical!

Instant fan!! Great information with humor, best way to keep it entertaining and keep your viewer interested. I see some cool projects in my future.

I love your videos! This will be a late winter - early spring project to do with my grandchildren. We need seats and tables for our fire pit, up at the cottage. I can't wait! Thank you.

@MichaelBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

No, thank you! 🙏😊👍🏻

Wow! I am trying this myself! Thank you for the step by step process!

Brother this is a cool video, so informative in every aspect, the table came out amazingly, this has inspired me to give it a try, I love doing home projects. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 👍🏼👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Wow, this has to be the most entertaining how to video ever. Great job man. Can't wait to watch more.

@MichaelBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gregory!

Building an outdoor fireplace w/seating area. I was going to buy granite tops for the sitting area ends, but saw your video and decided to do the concrete instead. You saved me hundreds of dollars... Thanks! The video was AWESOME!

That was the best presentation I have seen yet, fun and informative!

Ok, not only do you seem like an incredibly talented and amazing guy you’re videos are fantastic!

Excellent...loved the table and your presentation skills are great . Thanks

Amazing video .. I think I saw the video like a thousand times .. followed all the steps and I made one for my bar ..just amazing..

Thank you for this video. I’m building an outdoor kitchen and I will be doing this for the countertops with the silicon in your other video for the live edge. I did the dry pour for the patio and it turned out amazing. Your the man.

Wow!!!! Amazing video!!! From the editing to very clear and direct instructions. Well done!!! You earned a sub!!

@MichaelBuilds

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Welcome to the channel! 😉👍🏻

Awesome video! By far the easiest way to pour a countertop, that is something I'm going to do! Thanks!

Hey Michael, lady luck smiled on me today. I've been apprehensive in making concrete countertops alone. Watched countless hours of videos and after seeing your video, I believe I can do it and if I mess up, it won't be as bad as if I followed one of the other approaches. Thanks man. Oh, and awesome video. Great personality and well thought out tutorial for us newbys. 👍🏼 👍🏼

This guy is fantastic! Talented and entertaining! I shared this video with so many friends. I actually think we can make this concrete slab! I’m excited!!!