Concrete Countertops for DIY Outdoor BBQ and Fireplace

[@tandibyrne5481]

This is very thorough! Your decision making process in choosing cement was insightful!

[@BruBuilds]

Went full circle on that one.

[@tandibyrne5481]

Impressive!

[@BruBuilds]

Thanks

[@seamustheterrible3978]

Looks great. Thanks for the video.

[@BruBuilds]

It was a lot of work, but worth it. Thanks

[@AztecTim]

Thanks. Great video. Are you producing an upcoming video for the stucco?

[@BruBuilds]

Yes, I finished the stucco, in the process of editing it together.

[@93gmctruck18]

Looks good, next time add more water to your cement you don’t have too follow the rules on the bag.

[@BruBuilds]

Hmmmm, maybe a little, but if you add too much it can cause small cracks.

[@joeaguirre3069]

The counter tops came out awesome. You did a fantastic job. Quick question: what type of plastic strips did you add to the sides (opposite the edge forms)? Also, did you leave those on there, or did you removed them when you removed the forms?

[@BruBuilds]

Thanks, I just ordered a 1/8” sheet of black plastic from Amazon. I think it was 4’ x 1’. No way to remove them after pouring the concrete, now they are covered by the stucco. Since they were black couldn’t really see them anyway.

[@joeaguirre3069]

@@BruBuilds Thanks so much. One last question for you... From the cement board height, how much did the actual height go up after adding the counter top?

[@BruBuilds]

@@joeaguirre3069 The side profile of the upper one is about 2" and the lower one about 3". The actual thickness is about 1/2" less, because it does overhang on the sides.

[@tandibyrne5481]

How did you cut the cement bag in half without it spilling all over?

[@BruBuilds]

With a utility knife. I thought I had a shot of me doing that but couldn’t find it.