How to DIY a FEATHER FINISH CONCRETE COUNTERTOP | Bathroom Makeover on a TINY BUDGET

[@jplieurance]

Nice job. Well done, and easily explained.

[@2thesunnyside]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jamiewarby3986]

So happy I found your tutorial! I am so excited to try this in our kids bathroom.

[@2thesunnyside]

Awe thanks Jamie! Be sure to subscribe so you always know what we're working on. Sounds like that will be awesome in your kids bathroom. Good luck, let us know how it turns out!

[@hera6341]

i am so glad i found your video! I have watched numerous ones and found your technique with the small and large trowels to be the better option for a smoother finish. Yours is the only one with the cement grout and it makes a crisp look that is gorgeous! Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@2thesunnyside]

You are so sweet Hera! Thanks so much for your comment and for watching our channel! We're glad that this tutorial was helpful!

[@manuwindsurfing]

Hi there, thanks for sharing your project. What's the long term update with bath products spills, high humidity, temp variations and such?

[@2thesunnyside]

It's still holding up well! There have been no issues with water and humidity. We just wish we would've used the Cheng sealer we originally wanted to use. The one we used did waterproof it, but it really doesn't work for oily substances like hair oil, lotion etc. But we don't mind the color variation from that.

[@manuwindsurfing]

@@2thesunnyside Could always sand, re-do one layer and re-seal. Now you have the experience!

[@triciabasil7802]

That is so cool! It looks beautiful! I’m gonna do this for sure! Thanks!

[@2thesunnyside]

That's awesome! You'll have to let us know how it goes 🙌🏻

[@DIYYALL]

I am going to redo my dining room table today with this product. I bought the Cheng’s sealer to seal it when I’m done. I was a little nervous to try this, but your tutorial has given me enough confidence to tackle this project. Thanks for posting.

[@2thesunnyside]

We're so happy this helped you! Please let us know how your table turned out! I bet it looks amazing!

[@DIYYALL]

@@2thesunnyside I finished it this weekend. It is beautiful. I think I might post a video on it to show how it turned out. It was a process, but I love the final result. Thanks again.

[@2thesunnyside]

Sorry we’re slow at seeing this! We’d love to see your video. Do you have a link for it?

[@pamcrisel6626]

Amazing! Just what I was looking for.

[@2thesunnyside]

Thanks so much for watching! We're glad it's what you've been looking for!

[@bunnywhite6513]

Fantastic! Just what I'm looking to do in our skoolie kitchen and bath. Thanks for the great tutorial, your space looks beautiful!

[@2thesunnyside]

Thanks so much Bunny White! We're glad this tutorial was helpful! Best of luck on your project!

[@rachellipton8678]

Thanks for the great tutorial and inspiration!

[@2thesunnyside]

Thanks so much Rachel! We're glad you've found our channel, thanks for watching!

[@yolaisacksen5784]

Your bathroom looks beautiful. Great job. Can you please tell me where you got those beautiful Mares

[@2thesunnyside]

Thank you so much Yola! We purchased the mirrors at Hobby Lobby. They were in the Spring collection.

[@jplieurance]

quick question: the Henry 549 directions say 2 pts material to 1 pt water. Looks like you had a bit more water. Do you recall the ratio? thx

[@2thesunnyside]

To prepare the Feather Finish Concrete, place 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water in a disposable container. I used a yogurt container. Gradually add the feather finish concrete stirring until it is about the consistency of drywall mud or a thick frosting. If it gets too thick you can always add more water. It needs to be spreadable, but not too thin that it will not adhere to the edge of the countertop. I used a paint stick to stir mine.

[@marzbarz1849]

FYI - 511 impregnator will be fine for a concrete countertop in the kitchen because once it is fully cured, there aren't any issues with food safety. Although 511 Impregnator is a solvent, it is only a 1 on the toxicity level (0 - 4). that is equal to laundry detergent.

[@2thesunnyside]

Thanks for chiming in! That's great to know!

[@nachitoaldaco4404]

Can you use it for floor? Like bathrooms

[@2thesunnyside]

We haven't used it on floors ourselves however, this product is meant to be used for leveling concrete floors prior to tiling etc. Maybe read up a little more on the specific brand you'd like to use before giving it a go. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@westonmohney1293]

What kind of caulk did you use and did it match? Thank you!

[@2thesunnyside]

Great question Weston! You can buy grout caulk at your local hardware store. It's super easy to use. It does come in a few different shades and it matches pretty well. Home Depot: rstyle.me/+9tuOfrosTmFKm84eWyaYMw Amazon: amzn.to/3CcDU5r

[@triciabasil7802]

What brand and color of caulk did you use? Thank you!

[@2thesunnyside]

Great question, thanks for asking Tricia! We used Sanded Ceramic Tile Grout (185 New Taupe) by 3 Grout. rstyle.me/+_TUA8lharbY6Ra8lytY7QA There are a ton of different color options available.

[@MA-vm6jl]

Was that done over plywood?

[@2thesunnyside]

You're right it won't ever roll there, but I suppose it gives the whole rail a unified look

[@devonk2724]

Hello! How long did you wait between each coat and sanding for it to dry?

[@2thesunnyside]

Once the concrete lightens up it should be dry enough to sand. I sanded the first layer the same day as application.

[@GrandCanyonRVResort]

Looks great! Is gray the only color available in this product? I’d like to do the same...but with a beige color (if possible).

[@2thesunnyside]

Thanks for watching JJ Jackson. The actual concrete material is grey itself, however you could get colored powders to mix into it to create a custom color. Hope that helps.

[@kandaschurr7034]

@@2thesunnyside If you hunt around, you can also find feather finish in white.

[@2thesunnyside]

What? That sounds awesome! We’ll have to get our hands on some! Thanks for letting us know!

[@nickl2217]

What is the dry time between the coats

[@2thesunnyside]

Great question Nick. Dry time will vary depending on temperature and humidity in your workspace. But the concrete will change in appearance from a dark grey to a light grey. We let ours dry overnight. Hope that helps.

[@monicarugel827]

What grit sandpaper did you use for this?

[@2thesunnyside]

Great question Monica! We used medium and fine for the finished sanding

[@chrismp2194]

you should definitely wear a dust mask when sanding

[@2thesunnyside]

Yes! Thanks Chris. We tend to get busy working on things before realizing we should put one on. Covid has gotten us into that habit now. 😉

[@bpdmoses]

How has this held up over time?

[@2thesunnyside]

The feather weight finish has held up really well, there are no chips, cracks etc. However, we wish we would've used a better sealer, that keeps more oily substances out. There are a few spots where lotion marks are visible etc. The sealer we used is more for water protection. But the concrete itself is still looking awesome!

[@popgems]

Once the 511 impregnator has dried and cured, it should be safe for food handling situations

[@2thesunnyside]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing

[@marionnichols6009]

Wouldn't the counter crack under weight?

[@2thesunnyside]

Great question Marion. It's surprisingly durable. Here's a link to a video we made a year after the countertop was completed to show how it is holding up. Thanks for watching and let us know if you have any more questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbGo32idpaVgNU

[@davidblancaneaux1069]

What sand paper grit?

[@2thesunnyside]

You'll want to use a light grit like 220.