Love how easy you make concrete work look. After watching a video I always think I can repeat the process easily, I know better now. We do a lot of concrete work and to watch the little tricks you use and don't keep to yourself. These are so important for people trying to get into different types of concrete work. Thanks so much for the little tips and showing us with the pinholes there are other ways to fix little issues.

i like that you pay extra for white cement…then buy the dye and mix it to a regular concrete color

My new favorite channel. I want to start my own business in making countertops out of concrete. Glad I found you guys!

Love it, first job out of the military was working in a precast yard. Fell in love with making architectural concrete. Used experiment with polishing concrete, to putting glass, sand blasting and acid etching. Concrete is so durable . Nice job!

Dreamy, looks sturdy.

Fantastic!

Truly brilliant.

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How did you join the L slab for the sink to the other one? Were you able to hide the seam?

Good video!

What is the "slurry" mix to fill in pin holes? Was it water and z from only? Or did it also have the sand topping also?

Wow, they arte beautiful

Great work! What machine are you using for polishing the tops?

Awesome. I wonder why you don't flip the finished countertop top side up before removing the form.

25 years ago we built stair treads this same way. How can I go about removing the stain to update the color?

What is the longest length no seam that can be made and can you do a waterfall edge?

EXcelent!

Did you guys use a form release? If not, did you get bug holes?

Good work. A couple of questions -about your procedures: the video didn't show whether you were using masks or not when mixing the cement powder. Do you use them routinely? Also - didn't see anywhere that the mix had been vibrated after it was poured. Do you do normally vibrate the panels?

Good afternoon, the concrete does not have gravel or sand, is it just concrete?

Hey Tim, awesome work as usual! I truly appreciate your willingness to share. I actually had a question about your faux slate overlay (non-spray) video. I live in the northeast and am refinishing my 50 yr old patio. Do you have any product recommendations for the different layers (colored grouts) that are available to consumers? I can’t seem to find Westcoat products for purchase. Thanks in advance for any help!

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

Westcoat is sold through concrete stores/resellers. You should be able to call westcoat & they can point you in the right direction in your area. H&C grout is sold through Sherwin Williams which also works pretty well.

@dadfixdit

Жыл бұрын

@@TimDCVA Fantastic! Thank you so much!! I’ll send you a picture when I’m done. I wish your course was live before I attempt this but I’ve already committed to the work 😂

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

Yes please do send photos. @timdcva on IG or just email me. 👍🏻👍🏻 Hope it goes well.

@edwardhereford6941

10 ай бұрын

How much does something like this cost

What kind of substrate used 4:40 .its cement concrete sealer?

Is the sealer Food Safe?

Nice job Where I can get the countertop mix.

If the finished surface is on the bottom and the melami sheets only go up to 8ft and your countertop is 11ft, what is the best approach to buttoning up the melami so you don’t see a line/joint where the two pieces meet.

@TimDCVA

10 ай бұрын

Most cabinet shops can order melamine that is longer than 8’. It’s hard to hide the seam if you can’t find a sheet that runs the entire length… unless you are going to grind them after you pour them.

Can the forms be reused?

Do you vibrate at all?

Are these sealers safe for using consumable products on the counter ??

@TimDCVA

Ай бұрын

Yes

What is the cost of this?

I would be curious how it lasts. I'm sure there cons to it. but nobody lists them. I can make countertop from cedar but after a week of use it would be ugly.

@jelikat9343

2 ай бұрын

I made my own 15+ years ago and they still look great. I p periodically oil them(mineral oil) and then wax them with a pure carnuba wax. Down side don’t drop anything fragile on them, broken many a glass.

Bag of mortar mix?

If you want easy, Westcoat TC-0 over mdf or plywood!

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’ll have to look into that. What kind of prep do you do?

@ronpeck1488

Жыл бұрын

Macoat system except TC2 base coat followed by TC0 top coats. I've done it both with the WP90 and WP81 for base coat, both worked! (Interesting TCO not shown on specs anymore)

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

Cool. Good to know. 👍🏻

Great video but should look into better lighting

a gloveless pinch point nightmare.

you could use some lessons in applying caulk. but other than that, you did a great job. don't worry, not everyone can apply caulk like a pro.

@willd2156

Ай бұрын

The caulking made me Ill too haha 🙈

It's a shame the mix is so expensive to ship.

Ict better sealer

Thats not concrete. Concrete has aggregate in it. That does not. You didnt even vibrate the forms to get the bubbles out either.

Use a trowel, people might think all tradesmen are this stupid, spreading it out like kids in the mud.

Concrete is too thin.

@mattmobley9671

8 ай бұрын

I agree with this comment. Soupy concrete will work and its easy to work with, but its not as strong. A drier mix, properly vibrated, is better.

@sosalty701

4 ай бұрын

I looked at the details for this mix and it had a high psi, I think 9000 if I remember correctly.

@Jeff-qo1ql

3 ай бұрын

​@sosalty701 I did mine with 10000 psi 8 years ago still looks great

@mryomantoo

3 ай бұрын

What are you building a foundation or a table top, Looks good to me

@tireballastserviceofflorid7771

2 ай бұрын

This is not driveway mix. This is highly a engendered cement based product. Not exactly concrete in the sense your thinking. And yes if this were regular stuff going into a driveway it would be worthless.

Donot Waste Your Money With Countertop Concrete Mix, Just Buy Any One, Any Cheap At Your Local Store And Add Plasticizer And It Will Be Double Stronger With Not Bubbles. Amén.

Hy from Ukraine guys! Please, tell me what is the name of your three-head grinding thing?

A pourable concrete mix is nice! We used Quickrete, it was real thick, but very workable. 😎🏜️