Concrete Countertop? No Way! Where Does It End?!

Steven shows in depth what goes into making these beautiful countertops!
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[@bowesman1000]

12:30 am why am i watching this? can't wait to see what the finished product will be.

[@tedbarr1551]

I'm 80 but still like to learn new things....wow do they look great!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Guessin you don't require much sleep! Sheesh!! Good stuff, great artistic work!

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Haha I can sleep after I retire hahaha thanks for watching!

[@kenpool8507]

Very interesting, thank you for sharing

[@Paul_n_Texas]

Ooozage. If it's not a word it should be.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I find that if I put “age” on the end of a word, it makes it sound good and a little scientific hahaha thanks for watching!

[@philipmorehouse1069]

WOW!!! Love this aspect of your channel. BEAUTIFUL.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheJvonc]

Thanks for sharing Steve. Great job!

[@davidtroupe4833]

Absolutely Amazing what you have done with Concrete slabs! Sign of a True Artist!! Keep on polishing!!!!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Looking good. Can't wait fir the next one.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Excellent video. Your voice sounds so much like your Dad.

[@treggliebler6237]

Nicest concrete counters I've ever seen! Can't wait to see the install!

[@dmorgan28]

Cool video. Wow that’s pretty neat seeing the transformation. Some good looking countertops. 👍👍👍❤️

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@jackhume4532]

Oh WOW 🤩 I can’t wait to see part TWO of this very interesting 🤔 video and anyway wet sanding is always better than dry as you don’t have to breath in any of that HORRIBLE dust and so preventing any health problems in the future for whoever is doing the work.

[@mikemcguire8351]

Nice work. Looking forward to see the finish product tomorrow/today. 👍

[@patrickhathaway6178]

Loving concrete thanks to your videos.

[@robertchampion2032]

Outstanding job.

[@larrytremarki9458]

Nice job Steve, they look awesome Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

[@kevinhenry7273]

Beautiful! How do they standup to stains, food grease, vegtable oil, and wine?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Not sure if Steve shows but He will put a wax on it to protect

[@dennismahonchak3228]

Awesome, can't wait for the next video.

[@greggb1416]

Wow...! Very nice...!

[@mikeelwood8626]

Great work & result

[@Trade_and_Shoot]

It’s pretty late for a video. Well, I got the time.

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

I gotta give this a try. Never done counter tops. Great video!

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

They are really fun to do! Thanks for watching!

[@bhepner1]

Wow! Nice job!

[@jimshoe6828]

Very nice 👍👍

[@Rick_W_]

Amazing 😊👍

[@jimclark7917]

Great work!

[@allanulen3809]

very cool. concrete not just for floors.HAHAHAHAHAHA.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Bingo! Thanks for watching!

[@buckeyedoorsales4353]

Wow!

[@timbyers8356]

You use regular concrete or a countertop mix?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

It is regular cement, sand, and a couple additives

[@rosegarchow8642]

Your little son was wanting to help you put that color on. I know that is how I learned from my daddy. Hands on. I really like the videos your sister is very talented.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

That’s actually my nephew haha he’s my brothers middle son. But he is always wanting to drive the machines and come to work with us tho! Thanks for watching!

[@rosegarchow8642]

Thanks for the info. I enjoy all the videos your family does. My daddy was a Brick-Mason. Blessings

[@johnelliott6738]

Do your kitchen countertops also have the little nooks & crannies? Seems traditional to have a smooth surface but maybe not?

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Nope! That’s why I cream coat them, to make sure there aren’t any little cavities that will hold food or liquids. Thanks for watching!

[@FJB2020]

You can also do reverse casting. That leaves a silky smooth surface or leathery if you finish with 400/600 grit and don't polish.

[@markg.2501]

Jees, Do These Hauses Ever Sleep?

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Ya, I think I got a solid 15 minutes last night haha thanks for watching!

[@markg.2501]

@@GunpowderandFreedom Much respect for your work ethic Steve. You and your Dads Videos Have become a part of my morning routine. Thanks For The Effort....I know it must not be easy sometimes.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@markg.2501 it’s not always easy, but it’s normally always fun! Thanks again for watching!

[@robertsimmons1264]

Love this! I'm 66 and still learning new stuff to try. Presently working on making natural looking pavers.

[@rogertallentire2961]

Man they look great. 👍

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@guyfuller1369]

Those are absolutely beautiful!

[@cato9tales141]

Have you tried the rock salt concrete finish on the countertops? It would leave more pits for the cream coat .

[@johnbowen2963]

whats the bloody scraping sound all the time, gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@DKanon]

Very interesting to watch an artist at work. Can't wait for the finished product video.

[@davidbishop4015]

Steve you've worked your magic on those concrete tops. They look amazing. Like everyone else, can't wait to see the installation. Keep up the good work.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thank you very much! I really enjoy making those because they always turn out different haha thanks for watching!

[@jefferyholland]

Pretty cool. Can't wait to see it done and installed.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Check back tomorrow for part 2! Thanks for watching!

[@mking3219]

Those are sweet

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@GerryPeckham]

Pure talent!

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffgriffin7772]

you need a back pack leave blower to dry the concrete counter tops

[@mikestahl2657]

Do you use a special blend of concrete for countertops?

[@kevinmaxam2414]

I am truly amazed. Well done. Be safe and be careful.

[@rickbyo8643]

Great video ! Talented family !

[@ivang97997]

wow, late video... thank you!

[@jeffhagen2042]

Hello Hause’s, do you use a food safe seal on the counter top ?

[@bhaskarparam9711]

Do you also make a kitchen sink

[@rolandpinette9946]

This is much more labor intensive than I knew. It makes me wonder how it compares with the cost of other tops. One advantage that is immediately apparent is that a concrete top is highly customizable in dimension. I can't image the cost of doing that job with granite. Another thing I learned is that it is not necessary to use a bonding agent when mixing/applying the cream coat. I would have guessed some sort of acrylic latex additive to be used. Thanks for the education, Steven and Tom! (Edited to correct spelling.)

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

So as long as you’re comparing apples to apples, concrete is anywhere from $30 to $50 per squarefoot less expensive. These are 100% customizable with an unlimited amount of colors to pick from. I really enjoy making them! Thanks for watching!

[@FJB2020]

I built some reverse cast countertops (a lot less labor intensive) that were 32" deep and 14' long and my all in cost was $300 (most of that was in the forms as the concrete to do it was $50 total). They turned out amazing and we will do it again for our new house.

[@rolandpinette9946]

@@GunpowderandFreedom Thanks for your reply, Steven. I didn't recognize you at first, but then remembered the video where your dad said you had started a range-related channel. I just subscribed to that channel and will begin catching up on your videos. Keep your powder dry!

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@rolandpinette9946 thank you very much!!

[@prestonmiller9552]

I recently made a new headstone for my Great great Grandmother's grave using 5,000 lb. Concrete mix. Her original stone marker had been broken off by vandals. It turned out rather nice and looks great. I used letters made with a 3D printers and inset them into the concrete.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Those 3D printers are pretty cool! I’m glad the final product came out nice for you! Thanks for watching!

[@DarrellWellsDifferentStuff]

Awesome work. Love it.

[@rafflisharon2956]

Great video...

[@koaea]

Do you put much pressure down on your polisher, or mostly just using the weight of the polisher?

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I just use the weight of the polisher, that way it doesn’t destroy the pads or leave the top of the countertop wavey. Thanks for watching!

[@cato9tales141]

What do you use for reinforcement ? Mesh , rebar or fibers? Thanks.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

We use fiber mesh as well as durawal wire. Thanks for watching!

[@scottashwv8350]

AWSOME!

[@kerrybowden9097]

Wow..

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

A gas or electric leaf blower would cut down on the dry time and pooling of water in porous spots.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Haha yes, we have an air compressor that I could have used, but in full disclosure, I wanted to get home and get some dinner haha thanks for watching!

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Very nice 👍 enjoyable content. 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

[@davidmerkel1874]

Irrigating tonight, pretty cool sidelineTom , still 90 degrees at midnight

[@robertcoppola7654]

looks great!!! hey i was wondering where you guys bought those big rollers to stamp the concrete with the stone finish!!

[@siriusgremlin5998]

Took me back 50 years to the days of the old Terrazzo hands at Sacket Tile & Marble grinding floors and wall panels with German sandstone pads on the machines.. You have lighter and faster grinding equipment. A similar product created all the fake marble bathrooms that went into the precast concrete Marriott Motels that left East Rochester by truck and train. 1 bathroom a day cast from a single batch of concrete by an ancient Italian who figured out how to do it. Very minimal grinding on the bathrooms.

[@woodchrisfinest3113]

Can’t wait to see the final results 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺

[@Viscous_Dampers_For_Houses]

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[@lhr1701]

Very nice the ideas are endless . This would look great with bits of broken glass mixed it too . I will say you need a dedicated area to polish the tops . So you can filter and recycle the water . Plus it would make clean up of the shop a lot easier . Do you embed attach point into the slab so install is easier ?

[@chucksmith155]

Absolutely beautiful Steve this is going to be real nice to any outdoor kitchen when all set and done

[@jaynic7116]

You need to put drainage sunshine.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

We didn’t want to put a drain inside because that would mean we would have to slope the floor. If we sloped the floor then our countertops wouldn’t be flat. Thanks for watching!

[@terrythomas790]

Day and night concrete! You have to get tired of looking at it all day long. lol . Just like any other trade.

[@joeynoname7023]

Now That looks so good. You did a great job. it also looks like a lot of work. if you read this how many hours did it talk. Thank you for the Great video.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

In total between the prepping, pouring, polishing, and install, I’d be willing to bet about 25 hours

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Also, thanks for watching!

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

Resin coat it

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

The sealing is on tomorrow’s part 2 video! Thanks for watching!

[@smarternu]

Nice work. The title made me remember the ENTIRE poured concrete homes that, if memory serves were done by Thomas Edison in NJ including a flower pot on the stair case. Take a look at the history, kinda interesting.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I’ll definitely check that out! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewanderson7766]

It would make me so nervous to mess with those slabs they probably can break really easily looks cool though

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

They actually test at an average of 10,000 psi haha they are very strong. Thanks for watching!

[@casycasy5199]

great looking job.why not use compressed air to blow off the tops to dry faster

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I do that sometimes but I’m full disclosure, I was really hungry and wanted to go home and eat some dinner hahaha thanks for watching!

[@FJB2020]

@@GunpowderandFreedom Can't have Freedom without a little Gunpowder!!! Sweet name lol

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@FJB2020 haha thanks man! I started my channel a couple weeks ago and thought it was an appropriate name hahaha

[@FJB2020]

@@GunpowderandFreedom It is a killer name! I'll have to check out your channel.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@FJB2020 thank you!

[@smarternu]

I stained my outdoor concrete counters in two brown tones in So. Cal. I would like to see some brown colors using your method.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

Did you use acid stain? Or what kind of stain?

[@smarternu]

@@GunpowderandFreedom Yes, acid stain on a no color added pour. I used flexible 4" drain hose cut in half to make a round edge. (I was just making things up.) It faded after a few years, so I did "another round."

[@78jog89]

Super craftlike, professional, perfectionist and artisan. A joy to watch.

[@jimbuterbaugh104]

This is the second time I've ever seen this done. You did a beautiful job.