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Seal a Concrete Counter Top

In this video I’m going to show you 5 different products you can use to seal a concrete countertop and how to use them. The Cheng Concrete Countertop Sealer is specially made for sealing concrete countertops and is special order. The other 4 products are sealer that may not be meant for sealing concrete countertops but are great alternatives that you can get right off the shelf!
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  • @jamescatelotti508
    @jamescatelotti5085 жыл бұрын

    Mike. I kid you not, I must have watched over a thousand videos on how to make concrete countertops! Yours are hands down the absolute best! Very informative, straight forward, and to the point. Also, this is the first time I have EVER felt the need to leave a comment on ANY video. Keep up the great work!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    James.... THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how much that means to me!

  • @woodywoodman2319

    @woodywoodman2319

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nailed it!

  • @grgoss1

    @grgoss1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I've ever watched one video and liked, commented and subscribed instantly. Watched the how to make a concrete counter top and did just that. Oh, and shared it as well. And my buddies shared it. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @bdm7687

    @bdm7687

    5 жыл бұрын

    James Catelotti i totally agree!!!

  • @mattdango

    @mattdango

    5 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree. I have watched tons and fail pretty miserably on doing my own countertop. Now I feel encouraged to try again.

  • @chrisgoad5226
    @chrisgoad52265 жыл бұрын

    SUGGESTION: How about a video showing how to stain the concrete or mixing a color in with the concrete mixture. Keep up the great work, love the videos!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris

  • @bobbybaucom4489

    @bobbybaucom4489

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Those wood look concrete tops were amazing.

  • @drealsidewinder9159

    @drealsidewinder9159

    5 жыл бұрын

    I second this. Please and THANK YOU.

  • @paulaboudreaux5598

    @paulaboudreaux5598

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree! I’ve been wanting to do concrete countertops but have been intimidated by it, but you’re convincing me I can do it! Add some color! I need more!

  • @kayleeguy5471

    @kayleeguy5471

    5 жыл бұрын

    YES..i vote for this too! ;-)

  • @jeffnewcomb601
    @jeffnewcomb6015 жыл бұрын

    Dude... KZread has been around for years. Where the heck have you been? Refreshing. Good job!

  • @losmax2k7

    @losmax2k7

    5 жыл бұрын

    was saying the same thing

  • @johnmarkealli400
    @johnmarkealli4004 жыл бұрын

    Mike, I watched your "1-Hour Countertop" video, a couple times, followed all your instructions, and poured my first ever concrete countertop today. It was a great reward to see it release from the mold nearly without a flaw. (Hence me needing to watch the concrete sealer video.) I appreciate your precision with measuring the water/mortar mix, and how well you demonstrate all required techniques of each step. Other videos I have seen are needlessly complicated, especially for a small countertop project, but your video makes the process so approachable. I had a sneaking suspicion it would not actually be as hard as some of these videos make it seem to fab my own countertops, but your video was the catalyst in motivating me to attempt this. I credit you for my success with this, and also wanted to say thanks for a lot of things. Your sense of humor belies the amount of information and expertise needed to be doing what you are doing, and your humility and sincerity are most admirable. Thank you for your generosity in sharing all of that with all of us.

  • @TheTexan83
    @TheTexan835 жыл бұрын

    You know your old when you get a beavis and butthead reference.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂🤣😂🤣 true story! Lol

  • @perfectfan2006

    @perfectfan2006

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol i get a amos and andy reference .. abbott and costello ...pretty soon the smithsonian is going to want me to sign a release for my body lol

  • @lechatbotte.

    @lechatbotte.

    5 жыл бұрын

    Marie Miller lol

  • @L.And.J.For.All.

    @L.And.J.For.All.

    5 жыл бұрын

    Who doesn't go to Vegas to play the sluts

  • @subzero907

    @subzero907

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am cornholio!

  • @DannoTull
    @DannoTull5 жыл бұрын

    I have a tip for a glaze coat or any two-part mix. Just Mark your mixing stick with 2 even measurements and poor one bottle to the first line and the second bottle to the second line you save 2 mixing cups by doing it this way.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great tip!!!

  • @texstan100

    @texstan100

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have another idea. Assuming the two parts have about the same specific gravity (it’ll probably be close enough), use an inexpensive electronic kitchen gram scale. Tare. Pour the first one. Tare. Pour the second one to the same mass.

  • @DannoTull

    @DannoTull

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@texstan100 that's a good idea too, I myself would end up waisting time looking all over for my scale when a mixing stick will do the trick.

  • @kayleeguy5471

    @kayleeguy5471

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@texstan100 exactly what i was thinking too...

  • @kayleeguy5471

    @kayleeguy5471

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Jennifer Ng oooh there are some very accurate food scales out there! ;-)

  • @thedavidfield1
    @thedavidfield14 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would have sprayed water on all the different sealed parts so we could see how it beaded or behaved. I also wished you would have done a slower overhead shot of all the sealers for comparison. Great video though.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god that’s a great idea! And what really sucks about that is it would have only taken me a few seconds to get that shot too! Grrrrr! Lol

  • @THLauren
    @THLauren4 жыл бұрын

    This is golden. I've been looking to diy countertops and no one talked about great sealers. I've been researching diy concrete tops for a week now and I just found you. Thank goodness

  • @sirblacksmith2297
    @sirblacksmith22975 жыл бұрын

    congrats on rising so quickly man, when i watched your first video i thought you had been making videos for years, ive NEVER seen such quality on a first vid, your content is amusing, detailed and easy to comprehend, your definitely doing it right. youve inspired me to start a pour, ive been needing a good desk for a LONG time, ill be sure to send pictures when i get the design worked out(im a graphic designer and a blacksmith, im nitpicky what can i say)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much that means to me!

  • @lindagay2179

    @lindagay2179

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why Tears Of Death...just curious

  • @sergejean1686
    @sergejean16865 жыл бұрын

    this guy is charming. Damn i wish he tested those sealers in detail. :)

  • @mijodo2008
    @mijodo20085 жыл бұрын

    Michael, you are the best no nonsense get straight to the point video presenter. Top job mate 😀. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Michael!!! I love hearing from my Australian 🇦🇺 and UK 🇬🇧 viewers! You guys rock!

  • @compfreak530
    @compfreak5305 жыл бұрын

    Dude. i have watched so many concrete countertop videos since i first saw your first one.. and you blow away them all!. all i wanted to know was how to do these basics. and you just tell it how it is. without skipping steps. i love it!! Thanks!!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @H3xx99
    @H3xx995 жыл бұрын

    I really hope you're going to show how to hang a slab for a back splash or shower wall so that it's fixed to the wall.

  • @Metaphyve

    @Metaphyve

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was also thinking of shower walls.

  • @donlambert527

    @donlambert527

    5 жыл бұрын

    How thin can it be for a shower wall standing upright on end? Shower is a mere 32x32.

  • @randalgibbons8822

    @randalgibbons8822

    4 жыл бұрын

    Back splash: 1. Simply make a 4" tall piece, 3/4"-1" thick, same way as countertops. 2. Bead of Onyx collection clear silicone 1/4" from back wall on entire length of counter top, stop 1/2" from each end of countertop. 3. Place backsplash flat, upside down, apply same silicone beads in @ 3-1/2" circles, staying 1/4" minimum from all edges, across back of entire back splash. The circles of silicone will form a suction as you install the backsplash. 4. Line up backsplash with ends, set on top 1/8" from back wall and push backsplash into place evenly. Warning: If you get silicone too close to edges of backslash it will push out onto the wall during installation and you will NEVER be able to caulk or paint wall where wall and backsplash meet.

  • @Mitchell17381
    @Mitchell173815 жыл бұрын

    Solid video! I was curious to know more about what each product feels like afterwards. Also, I wanted to know what each if these sealers would be best used for

  • @jamespagdon2998
    @jamespagdon29985 жыл бұрын

    i was stunned by you jumping up onto the counter you had just made a few hours ago and i am loving these no bullshit videos. All of these different sealing products look great choosing the right one for the right job is everything. Thanks for the creative spark and thoughtful knowledge.

  • @friendlyoldbum9182
    @friendlyoldbum91824 жыл бұрын

    Pouring my kitchen today. Everything done, just the poor left. I have been struggling to find info on sealants for it. I'm in Australia but this helped a lot thank you.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Daniel!

  • @friendlyoldbum9182

    @friendlyoldbum9182

    4 жыл бұрын

    Turned out well, I'm happy with it for a first try. Im going to epoxy coat.

  • @maryjomccallister9102
    @maryjomccallister91025 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Congrats on the 91,000+ subscribers in 4 months! That's gotta be some kind of record. Keep 'em comin'.

  • @crickettmoon7082
    @crickettmoon70825 жыл бұрын

    What's next, hurry... I am hooked. Shouting out others work and techniques... WELL DONE!! Just a tip, using a heat gun can also assist in removing bubbles from epoxy. Lovin this Channel. Thank you for sharing your talents and your Charisma.

  • @joeolejar
    @joeolejar5 жыл бұрын

    Using your technique, I am about to pour my first kitchen counter tops for either side of our kitchen range. I was waiting for you to show ways to seal the surface. Thanks!

  • @davidspence3021
    @davidspence30215 жыл бұрын

    Finally! Someone who gets to the point, doesn't cram products or self services down your throat. I must say, I have watched SEVERAL counter top vids and these are hands down the best on you tube. You sir, are an awesome dude! Video is edited very, very well. Humor is actually funny. -FIRE!- Didn't take 45 minutes to explain a 13 minute process. I can't wait to put together my outdoor kitchen based on these videos! A freakin' +

  • @heathroush5343
    @heathroush53435 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing the different sealing options. I also really liked that you showed what others have done with your technique. Please keep doing this.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for appreciating the video!

  • @ryanaupps6155
    @ryanaupps61555 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you share what other guys and gals are doing. Keep up the great work

  • @LarryTait1
    @LarryTait15 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely the most informative sealer video of all time. It really shows the different types off well.

  • @heywasshatnin
    @heywasshatnin4 жыл бұрын

    Calling it right now, this dude is going to have a cable show within 5 years. You're so fun to watch and give such practical tips. Please never change this channel its so perfect. Subbed!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god! That you so much for this comment! You seriously rocked my day with that! And welcome to the channel!

  • @AndrewCalhoun

    @AndrewCalhoun

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree this guy rocks, and maybe he will get a cable show. But some people would be happier staying with KZread and maybe Patreon. At least people who may not want some of the drawbacks that a more "showbiz" life would bring. I'm NOTknocking anyone that does go the cable show route, just pointing out that he may be a 100% success even without a cable show.

  • @MrKostitsyn746
    @MrKostitsyn7465 жыл бұрын

    I love the look of epoxy as a finisher on just about anything. I've done a few counter tops this way and made a 60's worn out counter look like shiny new granite. Another great video - keep them coming! In one of your upcoming videos it would be great to hear how you acquired your skills.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would love to do that soon! I didn’t think anyone would care this early in the channels age. So thank you so much for suggesting it!

  • @douglassebold213

    @douglassebold213

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you used the epoxy on a fire table top? I'm curious if heat or flames will be a factor?

  • @MrKostitsyn746

    @MrKostitsyn746

    Жыл бұрын

    @@douglassebold213 Hi Doug. No I haven’t tried that

  • @jewelwheeler1
    @jewelwheeler15 жыл бұрын

    You're such an inspiration. Once again, thanks for the up load. I did wonder about the differences in each coating.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jewel!

  • @jonfountaine8855
    @jonfountaine88554 жыл бұрын

    Never did concrete counters befor, watched you video went out and did 15 plus feet with separate back splash and a blank for a double stainless sink and NAILED it. Well the sink section did break during transfer of the form (an engineering on my part), but all and all pretty cool. Came back searching for sealer ideas and BANG! There you are again! Love your work man, keep it up. Cheers form Mid Coast Maine.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I’m talkin about!!! Thank you so much Jon!

  • @claykc
    @claykc4 жыл бұрын

    I don't subscribe to many channels but I like your style. Info is great and to the point. You earned it. Just bought a house, want to pour a coffee table. Will do a few practice ones with diff. sealers to see what I want.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Clay, I CAN NOT begin to tell you how much I love comments like this! It’s already super cool to get people to subscribe to my channel to begin with... but when someone tells me that they don’t usually subscribe to channels in general and they decided to become one of MY subscribers... that feels so good on my heart man! Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! 👍🏻😊

  • @F-J.
    @F-J.5 жыл бұрын

    I pressed "Like" BEFORE I started watching. I'm expecting another great demo.

  • @brinnonvallere
    @brinnonvallere5 жыл бұрын

    I loved the work viewers submitted at the end....could you please do a whole video on submissions??

  • @mikeheck3050
    @mikeheck30505 жыл бұрын

    Dude, your skill set Rocks. I plan on sharing these videos with my wife so that we can come up with a nice table top for our paver patio. Thank You for sharing!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Mike!

  • @mikeheck3050

    @mikeheck3050

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelBuilds So like some others have mentioned, can this be dyed? Our paver patio has a black border and I would like to carry that over into the counter top.

  • @zenithdelima6292
    @zenithdelima62925 жыл бұрын

    Sticking to your channel! I'm planning on demolishing our kitchen countertop and will see... i will send updates. I can't stop smiling watching your videos....

  • @johnny_apple_
    @johnny_apple_5 жыл бұрын

    Another AWESOME video sir! I Probably should go get some sealer now... You keep making me put in work man.. please don't start doing video about mowing lawns or raking leaves you could probably make that look cool and fun... I'd never get any rest lol. Thanks for making these videos brother and thanks for making them so well...

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂 thank you so much James!

  • @migian1423
    @migian14235 жыл бұрын

    Te amamos también We love you too. Great video I'm a New one from Panamá Central América. Gracias Bro

  • @summere1609
    @summere16094 жыл бұрын

    Omg. I for real love you! I am totally going to do this for a kitchen island for my son's first house! He's 20 and buying a home! Love love love your vids. They are actually enjoyable to watch!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god Summer! Thank you so much! You really brightened my day today with that comment! 👍🏻😉

  • @stevesirois5824
    @stevesirois58243 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Thank you for taking the confusion out of sealing concrete counter tops. I own a brewery and instead of paying someone over $10,000 to do this project, I am doing it myself for under $1,500. I will show the progress.

  • @glenclarke6866
    @glenclarke68665 жыл бұрын

    I can't say enough about how wonderful your content is. I am dying to make my first project, a table for the cottage deck. If it turns out 1/4 as good as the stuff you have shown, I will try to get you a picture

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh thank you so much Glen!

  • @lenacolette3850
    @lenacolette38505 жыл бұрын

    I'm SO glad I found your channel!! Thank you for sharing great content! I loved how you shared other people's project inspired by your video at the end, very cool! Humans are awesome. Keep posting bro♡

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lena!!! I make it a channel... you all make it a community 👍🏻😉

  • @ChfBgTlk
    @ChfBgTlk5 жыл бұрын

    Loving the glass look on the epoxy. You can add acrylic paints to the epoxy for a tint, you can add dye to the concrete for a tint...there are so many options. Awesome job Michael. Keep the videos coming! More vids = more subs and views...which equals sponsors!!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @joebalabuszko8863
    @joebalabuszko88635 жыл бұрын

    See the trouble you started, inspiring the flippin world. We need more people like you.Flippin hell mate, please keep it up, and THANK YOU.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    No no no, THANK YOU! 😉👍🏻

  • @bartstrickland3401
    @bartstrickland34015 жыл бұрын

    Just found your videos, and I can't wait to implement your techniques. Truly changes perspective on the ease of starting to work with concrete. Keep up the great work, you'll be at 100k soon!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    100K BABY!!!! I haven’t been able to stop looking at my KZread app to see where my sub count is at lol 😂 thank you so much for the kind words Bart and welcome to the channel!!! 😉👍🏻

  • @MD-zd5so
    @MD-zd5so5 жыл бұрын

    Really like your videos . The epoxy coat was what I was looking for . I'm going to do a kitchen counter top , but I want it to have a marble look and be food grade . Can't wait to try it .

  • @jpe1

    @jpe1

    5 жыл бұрын

    M D I'm looking to do a kitchen countertop as well, and based on this video I think the epoxy is what I want. I'm half way done installing the cabinets, won't get to the countertop for a few weeks, could you reply here after you finish yours and let us know how you like the epoxy?

  • @MD-zd5so

    @MD-zd5so

    5 жыл бұрын

    John Early , I'm not sure when I'll be getting to it . Its on the to do list but there are quite a few things ahead of it . You'll probably get to yours before I get to mine .

  • @jpe1

    @jpe1

    5 жыл бұрын

    M D fair enough. I will do my best to remember to come back here and follow up after I finish my countertops. Good luck with your projects!

  • @garyshearer500
    @garyshearer5004 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike. Just love your vids! I really appreciate how you cut to the chase and show us the stuff we need to know. So many other videos are people who surely love to hear themselves talk. Thank you for teaching me new skills and keeping in real!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Gary!

  • @gstylesoshay4359
    @gstylesoshay43595 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Not too long, but they get to the point! Who has time to watch hour long videos, only to find out you still don't feel confident to start the project!? Nice job!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @autowhisperer2511
    @autowhisperer25115 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I've been looking for a video like this for awhile now. Keep the videos coming please.

  • @OO7ROCKCHICK
    @OO7ROCKCHICK5 жыл бұрын

    Love your clips. I'm super inspired. And your a cool dude. Cheers for sharing your skills & love. Your the Bob Ross of building. From NZ 👍

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I can’t believe I’m getting love from NZ! You All Rock!

  • @shawnr771
    @shawnr7715 жыл бұрын

    Glad that you mentioned FOOD GRADE sealers. If you are going to be preparing food or eating off the counter top seal it with a FOOD GRADE sealer.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    😉👍🏻

  • @Debbyiamme
    @Debbyiamme2 жыл бұрын

    WOW, on this video and I absolutely love your surprise at the end. Thank you Michael for your great videos. I've gotten to where I'm watching them even if I'm not doing that project yet; BUT I've been talking about them. Yes, telling other people about the great projects you've done. Your bird baths, fire pit, bench w/the river running through it and it looking like real water over the rocks. I can't choose my favorite. I love the counter tops. At first I was like, I don't want a concrete counter top but after seeing what you can do with them, I so want mine to look like that. Thanks again. We love you too. I love what you did there. Hugs

  • @evarogers8775
    @evarogers87755 жыл бұрын

    Which sealer is best? Really good question. The biggest impact was definitely the 2 part stuff. Thanks for sharing all those amazing Viewers' projects. I am really impressed with how they each took the basics and added a new flair. I especially LOVED that shower project - great job! As always, I can't wait for your next video.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Eva! That shower fella sent me even more amazing pics yesterday that I wish I could have plugged into the video!

  • @mikeczerniak3331
    @mikeczerniak33315 жыл бұрын

    Loving your channel so far. Definitely going to be attempting my own build here shortly.

  • @ronh9384
    @ronh93845 жыл бұрын

    Make this is my favorite DIY channel! And thank you for sharing project pictures from you receive from your other digital media channels. Not all of us have time or want to be on other types of media. Congrats to all those who shared their projects/work with you. Ron

  • @timothyhyde
    @timothyhyde5 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking now it's time to do my grill side tables out of concrete. This is so inspiring. Thank you so much for the knowledge!

  • @timothymurphy7049
    @timothymurphy70495 жыл бұрын

    Brother Mike😎 You're a top-notch craftsman & instructor📐 Love ur tutorials🔨

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Timothy!

  • @budonline2012
    @budonline20125 жыл бұрын

    I have worked with epoxy and to me it gives the best finish.

  • @snipderdon
    @snipderdon2 жыл бұрын

    So to your work, I like each sealer, but the epoxy at the end wins for me. To those who submitted their videos, great job fellas!

  • @jenysanta7718
    @jenysanta77183 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, all details and to the point. The best part: I ❤️ my subscribers! I❤️ your videos 😉. Good luck

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    3 жыл бұрын

    AWWWWWWWW! Thank you so much Jeny!

  • @CBENewsOfficial
    @CBENewsOfficial5 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME VIDEO KEEP IT UP! Always excited to see your video notifications show up!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! You have no idea how much that means to me!

  • @laurenpiantino8312

    @laurenpiantino8312

    5 жыл бұрын

    SNAG ALIEN: Me too... ;)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re my favorite Laurie P!!! 🥰

  • @Bulbassador
    @Bulbassador5 жыл бұрын

    You make such great videos! Love watching these!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rae!!!

  • @davido.newell4566
    @davido.newell4566 Жыл бұрын

    Mighty fine mighty fine I think I'm going to have a lot of concrete countertops in my place real quick. Looking good!

  • @happysunshine9476
    @happysunshine94765 жыл бұрын

    Michael why can’t all of the diy folks make it as easy and informative as you do. I’m have a great sycamore tree that some incredible pieces of bark and I am trying to make epoxy tiles with them for my dining room floor. You can’t imagine all the info I’ve had to read to be able to make this happen! They need take lessons from you about how to make diy videos!!!

  • @temosamny8576
    @temosamny85765 жыл бұрын

    Good work Michael 👍👏

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Temo!

  • @Catherineslove
    @Catherineslove5 жыл бұрын

    I just found you!! Love your stuff!! And you made me laugh! Thank you! :)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Catherine!

  • @joannes1945
    @joannes19455 жыл бұрын

    This video was a great continuation of the other videos. And all of you, submitters too, are very talented. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much JoAnne! 👍🏻😉

  • @MichaelJohnson-ov3wf
    @MichaelJohnson-ov3wf3 жыл бұрын

    I am very picky as a fellow builder myself. Most of these videos people make drive me crazy. Yours however are very enjoyable and bro ....you're straight up a nice dude. Keep it up.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very very very much for this comment! You have no idea how much that means to me! Can’t wait to share some big news with you guys!

  • @GreenhornBBQbeer
    @GreenhornBBQbeer5 жыл бұрын

    Great videos bud! I've been wanting to do some concrete molds and your videos are giving me motivation and courage to go for it, gonna incorporate them into a BBQ grilling area! New Subscriber here!

  • @GreenhornBBQbeer

    @GreenhornBBQbeer

    5 жыл бұрын

    And I don't hit the bell button very often but I did on yours

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much man! I really appreciate comments like this one!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    And welcome to the channel! 😉👍🏻

  • @ralphlongo1975
    @ralphlongo19755 жыл бұрын

    All of your videos are amazing, thank you so much.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, thank YOU so much Ralph !

  • @GunsCoffeeCigars
    @GunsCoffeeCigars5 жыл бұрын

    Brother you are the master jedi of the concrete counters keep it real

  • @lisamclean8229
    @lisamclean82295 жыл бұрын

    Seriously dude you have inspired me....I'm going to do my whole kitchen in concrete countertops!!! Home Depot better step up and sponsor you before they lose out!!!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    That what I’m sayin! Lol 😂

  • @bluetaxi100
    @bluetaxi1005 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video next on different types of stains for concrete?

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! It’s definitely on the list!

  • @fngonzo
    @fngonzo5 жыл бұрын

    Awsome job! I hope to take some inspiration you given me and make some outdoor furniture...but I need to read do the patio first. Thank Mike!

  • @alberth1925
    @alberth19255 жыл бұрын

    You're all killin' it!! These videos make me miss my old shop in my garage. Great stuff man!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    We just don’t get to spend enough time in our sheds! Lol

  • @lifehunter6426
    @lifehunter642610 ай бұрын

    I'm getting ready to use the glaze coat on an indoor concrete slab. This video killed it on what different brands there are, how to use them, and the results. Best sealing video out there!👍 You now have a new subscriber.

  • @aquaescape411
    @aquaescape4115 жыл бұрын

    Love the Beavis and Butthead reference!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂

  • @leslieclem7006
    @leslieclem70065 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping you would make this video. It is perfect timing. I am planning on making kitchen countertops and a breakfast bar but will need to do them in sections to make installation more manageable. Would you recommend sealing before installation or after? I'm mostly concerned if the joint seals will be affected one way or another. And I second the request for a vid regarding stains and such

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would seal before installing but that’s just me. In the end I don’t think it matter. Thank you so much Leslie!

  • @robg7896
    @robg78965 жыл бұрын

    Found you for the first-time and I'm already 4 videos in!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching my videos Rob!

  • @lyleak212
    @lyleak2127 ай бұрын

    Inspired. This spring I plan on practicing on my outdoor grilling area before I attempt an indoor countertop.

  • @rick_3.50
    @rick_3.505 жыл бұрын

    Epoxy has a great shine

  • @alylewis3435
    @alylewis34355 жыл бұрын

    awesome video! perfect timing - getting ready to seal my first ever GFRC tabletop. going with option 1, Cheng! Already ordered it off of amazon. Thanks a million, love you style and approach to the videos. Your concrete countertop video was an awesome alternative to gfrc, as it is quite expensive. The best part about building and making is there's never just one way to approach it. Thanks again!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is so true! I can’t tell you how impressed I am that you tackled GFRC!!! You are a total rock star ⭐️ I would love to see pics! Instagram @michaelbuilds313 😉👍🏻

  • @calvinhenshaw2147
    @calvinhenshaw21475 жыл бұрын

    you are excellent at this,,,,, making the tops, and the video attitude and talent. Normally I just watch and learn but thought you deserved the notes. :-)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much again Calvin!

  • @angelaa4141
    @angelaa41415 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the ripping of the tape between seals..thank you for doing these videos, they are so enjoyable:)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh thank you so much! 😉👍🏻

  • @scuba3164
    @scuba31645 жыл бұрын

    How about something on coloring the slab

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @ericd3348

    @ericd3348

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelBuilds I have no skills but, watching your videos makes me think I might be able to tackle a concrete counter top. Going along with the above comment, how would/could you make a purple and white (Minnesota Vikings purple - not a fan, High school colors) glossy food safe marbled countertop?

  • @myates4652
    @myates46525 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Michael, glad to see you got those Amazon affiliate links. I think it might be time to order some sealer for my project. ;)

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Yeah this is my first video playing with amazon affiliates. I hope it works out!

  • @kimcastle4081
    @kimcastle40813 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for, before I strip & refinish our charcoal gray concrete kitchen counter- cannot thank you enough! I’ll try & send before & after pics.

  • @donalddeboe7630
    @donalddeboe76304 жыл бұрын

    By far the easiest, quickest and best option for concrete countertops!! I couldn't be happier! well done on the video besides the Detroit Tigers bucket go tribe!

  • @davidmckean955
    @davidmckean9555 жыл бұрын

    I think I like the first sealer the best overall, especially if I was making a table top or outdoor bar like in your other videos. If I was making like actual countertops for my kitchen or bathroom I think I would go with the epoxy though. Another spectacular video btw, you really need to quit your day job and move where the weather is nice year around so we can get a couple videos a week lol.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂 thank you so much David!

  • @bonahisme
    @bonahisme5 жыл бұрын

    Great vid bro!!! Thanx for the shout out. Was so cool to see my lil home project on here.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    No no no, THANK YOU! I was so happy to see you message pop up because you were the last fella I needed permission from and I was so scared that I was going to have to take you out of the vid lol ! I’m just sad that I didn’t have time to add your latest pictures into the video😢 The new pics you sent me were beyond awesome! Thank you so much for being apart of this whole thing man! 😉👍🏻👊🏻

  • @bonahisme

    @bonahisme

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wish I would have got you the other ones quicker. Super cool. Alaska winter honey-do list has one less thing on it. Lol

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @tastybarrels9205

    @tastybarrels9205

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bonahisme Awesome job, Jonah. I've been trying to figure out how to dye the Rapid Set like you did and thought I'd ask how you achieved it? I was thinking something like Cheng Concreter Countertop Pro-Formula Mix might work as an additive, but I'm also hesitant to mix products from different manufacturers as they might not play nice in the long run. Would appreciate the tip! Cheers

  • @bonahisme

    @bonahisme

    5 жыл бұрын

    tastybarrels9 no problem 👍🏻 Cheng pro formula is a stand alone product line. Super good, but very high-end. This is a much more affordable alternative. As far as the dyes or coloring goes, I used concrete dry pigment. Very cheap for a small one pound bag. I went to my local concrete company and bought it from them. They had a book with many colors to choose from. I tried to get it at Home Depot, but they don’t carry any dyes. I hope this is helpful. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

  • @rainbow-brownhomeservices8605
    @rainbow-brownhomeservices86055 жыл бұрын

    Hey Michael, I stumbled upon your first video a few weeks ago on accident. But I'm very glad I did. I haven't re-watched anyones concrete counter tops videos again, I did along time ago. But I like your mortar idea, I'm going that route. I can tell you've been doing carpentry/building, etc for an extended time. Probably all your life, kinda like me. But Anyway, did I say your a pretty cool MFer... So your not Only knowledgeable, but fun to watch. You really do have a great personality for the videos. I'm doing a reno on a hs of my own, between clients jobs. But I think I'm gonna go w kitchen counters this way & maybe bathroom here too. Atleast the preexisting bath. I'm also adding a MB. I'm ditching the tub in the first bath & putting in a shower only, in tiles.. Take it easy Michael, your the man. I'm in the Cin area, by the way. What's next video ? Eugene Brown.

  • @dereckgrolle5108
    @dereckgrolle51085 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. I'm in process in designing and building an outdoor table (for dominoes cocktails and whatever) and will use your ideas and products

  • @KishaMiles1
    @KishaMiles15 жыл бұрын

    What do you do if you want to color your concrete counter? Can you add color to the mix that you use and create a granite look or gemstone look?

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    You absolutely can do all of those things 😉👍🏻. There will eventually be videos on all of it 😊

  • @vonbyorn9098
    @vonbyorn90985 жыл бұрын

    You should do a video about dying/staining Concrete as you touched on in your first video.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    I definitely will for sure! 😉👍🏻

  • @22NJG
    @22NJG4 жыл бұрын

    I just learned about Stonewalled Penetrating Sealer, which has nano technology. Your videos are great and I'd like to see how this other sealer works on granite, quartzite, concrete, etc.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to check that out!

  • @rosecuriel4101
    @rosecuriel41015 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome informative video! I'm definitely going to try this in the kitchen remodel I'm working on. I love how positive you are, such warmth and kindness. Keep up the good work Mike!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rose! What a great comment! Made my day!

  • @rosecuriel4101

    @rosecuriel4101

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad Mike! I'll be sure to send you pics when I make my countertops.

  • @johnaaulick3360
    @johnaaulick33605 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos! I can't wait to get started on making a counter top! And, I know this is weird but I'm going to try and use this method on making head stones for family members. 😀 so thanks and your right, I don't need to watch any other videos.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank so much John! Believe it or not You’re actually not the first one to tell me that your making a head stone haha. Thank so much for being a subscriber!

  • @smallsg5213
    @smallsg52135 жыл бұрын

    Another great video!!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re killing me Smalls!!! Thank you so much! 👍🏻😉

  • @bljonesx
    @bljonesx5 жыл бұрын

    You're a cool dude...super positive and fun to watch. Now that the weathers nice here in Oregon, I'll be doing my first concrete projects using your vids. Thanks for your hard work, i can tell you put alot of effort and care into this.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ritorevolto8309
    @ritorevolto83094 жыл бұрын

    Your videos have saved my first-time home buyer renovating experience lol!

  • @jeffhesse8415
    @jeffhesse84155 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! As for which finish is the best? They all are, it depends on what it's being used for. Nice heads up on the food safe products also.

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jeff!

  • @warwicklambertcom
    @warwicklambertcom5 жыл бұрын

    Great job.....yet again!

  • @jamesberryhill5079
    @jamesberryhill50792 жыл бұрын

    Mike, Great video! I really wish you would have shown the block with the different seals more closely to help folks choose though.

  • @klausAZ
    @klausAZ5 жыл бұрын

    Michael, would love to see some best practices on doing a waterfall style countertop! My wife and I are remodeling our first house together and want to do a waterfall style over our laundry machines (among probably about 8 other countertops we'll need to do!). Your videos have given me the confidence to tackle the other ones, but the waterfall eludes me!

  • @MichaelBuilds

    @MichaelBuilds

    5 жыл бұрын

    The waterfall eludes me too lol 😂. But I will figure it out and we’ll totally do a waterfall countertop video

  • @klausAZ

    @klausAZ

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelBuilds Awesome! Seems like a lot of variables in getting it just right, saw a couple videos where they pulled it off but looked tough!