Concrete Counter Tops

[joeu235]

No tractor used in the project but there is an old Ford 3000 in the background in one of the shots. Hope you enjoy. Video of building concrete counter tops for our barndominium.

 

[ovrszd]

Couldn't make video play.

 

[joeu235]

Couldn't make video play.

does it work now?

 

[ovrszd]

Not for me.

 

[Alan W.]

Me neither

 

[Deere Dude]

Works for me. Interesting video

 

[dieselscout80]

I watched it and I liked how you did it also, it turned out great. :thumbsup:

Can you provide any good links that you used to learn the process?

Is there a way to avoid the seam?

 

[hawkeye08]

Nice job.. thanks for sharing.. I have been unable to convince my wife to let me try to put them in our kitchen.. I noticed what appeared to be a stainless steel section next to stove??

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Very nice job.

 

[joeu235]

I watched it and I liked how you did it also, it turned out great. :thumbsup:

Can you provide any good links that you used to learn the process?

Is there a way to avoid the seam?

This video is pretty good at explaining.
How to Build Custom Concrete Countertops | Ask This Old House - YouTube

 

[joeu235]

Nice job.. thanks for sharing.. I have been unable to convince my wife to let me try to put them in our kitchen.. I noticed what appeared to be a stainless steel section next to stove??

I included a stainless section so that hot pots can be set down directly on the counter top.

 

[ovrszd]

Got the video to play. Nice work.

Can you discuss the advantages/disadvantages for us novices? Thanks!!

 

[Kingsqueak]

Good video and just to note, his attention to detail in the form work is very important for a pro result. It’s everything. The material cost is relatively low but you must make the time investment or you wind up with something that looks like a jagged sidewalk.

 

[joeu235]

Got the video to play. Nice work.

Can you discuss the advantages/disadvantages for us novices? Thanks!!

Advantages: 1) inexpensive ($30 concrete, $80 melamine, $150 colorant & additive), 2) if you screw up see advantage #1 3) not having to design around a granite slab 4) almost unlimited colors
Disadvantages: 1) concrete is more likely to stain than granite 2) sometimes just writing a check for something is better so you can go fishing 3) if you don't have lifting equipment, not a one person job

 

[ovrszd]

Good stuff Joe. No surprises in your list.

Friend of mine has them in his new house. He was also warned about setting something hot on the counter. But that would apply to any type.

Thanks again for the video. I really enjoyed watching it. You are a Craftsman!!!

 

[EddieWalker]

Very well done. I found that all the stains that I tried didn't give me the black color I wanted, so I rubbed black ink into the counter. That worked great and I went from hating how it looked to really liking it, but the amount of frustration that went into getting the color right wasn't something that I would want to do again.

 

[Kingsqueak]

That sink is awesome

 

[GeneV]

Very nice!

 

[the old grind]

Nice work. Great video, Joe!

 

[oosik]

Great video. Is there some product or procedure that can make the counter top more stain resistant. Eddie - did the black ink help making it stain resistant? I REALLY DO like the look!!!