Concrete Countertops with Rock Edge, Slate Stamped Top | Easiest DIY System! | How to

[@krisashford]

IF only all DIY videos was filmed and edited like this one was.......Clear and to the point while capturing everything we needed to know.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@Deltadawg]

I never comment on videos but this was very simple explanation, to the point, no crazy music. Great job. Thank you.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot! 👍🏽

[@vincem366]

I’ve been doing concrete for 17 years now. Never done countertops before. But it looks to me that you did a great job bro🤙🏼

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks man! 👊🏼

[@baggahammers2]

I’ve watched a lot of similar videos and this one was very well edited, clear and concise, good camera work and perfect for DIYers. Nice work.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot I appreciate that!!

[@bretts3688]

Definitely the most informative video about this. Thanks.

[@tofuscramblegames5165]

First video I’ve seen where someone poured it right on top of the cabinets rather than on the floor, then lifting it on to the cabinets. This looks like a far better process. Thanks for the video!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@chippullin]

I did a bar top for a client and went that route. This looks so much easier.

[@abnmedic2281]

I did this almost 20 yrs ago in my kitchen. My wife loves the countertops and we’re about to build a new house and I’m going to do it again I’m glad to see that z form countertops Has improved their system and are offering more products. Thanks for the update!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

That’s awesome! Can’t believe this stuff has been around that long and I’ve never seen it! That’s awesome they’ve improved and expanded too👍🏽

[@jbb5470]

Never considered cement counters but I really like how your turned out. You took a lot of mystery out of the process. Thanks for posting!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Cortlandt_Cash]

Totally agree with this comment. I watched for pure appreciation of the craftsmanship and came away considering it for my own kitchen reno.

[@jacquelinealbornoz6702]

I can't believe that was your first time doing this!! I thought you were doing this for years, you're very TALENTED and what I noticed is that you guys are the perfect team. Well done!! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot I really appreciate that!!

[@SofaMuncher]

Beautiful! I am only 20 and have started working as a concrete flooring man and it really opened my eyes to all the great things you can do with concrete! I've made tables and wall art and the such. The countertop is a brilliant idea and looks amazing, especially since the cost was probably quite low!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

For sure! Awesome stuff to work with!!

[@twedge5397]

Awesome man! Get yourself a really good respirator if you work with concrete a lot. Silica dust is incredibly bad for you, and depending on what you're working with, on a molecular level the dust is basically barbed. Once you breathe it in, it sticks to the inside of your lungs and can create scar tissue over time leading to irreparable breathing issues later on in life. Buck up on a good respirator. I'm an electrician and drill into concrete every now and then, it's worth the money. Normal dust masks are shit and always fog the hell out of my safety glasses anyways.

[@SofaMuncher]

@@twedge5397 Absolutely, I'm covered in that department! I work with lots of different sealers and chemicals as well as silicas so I have made sure I don't give myself problems later on!

[@nameremoved4010]

@@twedge5397 I'd think the minimum would be a full face mask respirator with a HEPA filter and the ideal would have not a filter but a outside air supply hose. Also, some brands of masks have lens covers to extend the life of the unit.

[@DjoleBravo]

Preparation is 50% of the job, and the most important part of the job itself is the concrete mass you made. Rest is easy. Very informative and fun video, please keep it up!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!! 👍🏽

[@patrick-patb]

Wow, best concrete countertop I've ever seen! Realy nice edges! Perfect work!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot! 👍🏽

[@23Kerber]

Stumbled into this channel on my recommendations. I am very happy it happened that way. My husband and I are finally in a spot where we can start upgrading various parts of the house, and I have wanted concrete counters for quite some time. You guys made it look so easy, I feel much more confident tackling it on my own.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome thanks!! Check out Z Counterforms channel if you’re interested in this system, they have a lot better videos than mine! Lol

[@NaztyNate]

This is sick!!! I'm going to save this video for my first house I plan on purchasing this year! Thank you!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!! 👍🏽

[@dianyadira]

This is fantastic. Just bought an old farmhouse and we need to redo our kitchen. This is what we are leaning toward and your video made it seem easy enough for my husband and I to do!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome! It’s an easy system to use

[@JeffK1962]

I know its been said before but the process and step by step explanation was straight to the point. Not messy as can be as i have seen previously. Obviously using the correct products to form and finish the project out was extremely easy to do if a person wanted to do this in the future. I truly loved how it turned out. Great job!!! Thanks for sharing. I have subbed your channel. I love your straight forward delivery of what you are doing and process you go through to get there. Going back and watching your whole library of videos to get the complete picture of how you got where you are. 😊😊😊

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks man I really appreciate it!!

[@SanaAlsbey]

This is beautiful! 👏🏻 I never knew how beautiful concrete could look in the kitchen

[@JW-kt5ls]

This is BY FAR the best video I've seen on concrete countertops. Excellent job on the top and excellent job explaining everything!!!

[@markrobles4267]

I'm wanting to do my counter tops and I've looked into different brands, but watching your video sold me on the zcounter system. I like the whole set up you did. Good job and thanks for the info.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It’s such an easy system man! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@57z]

This is one of the better videos on this subject available, period! To the point and great info! Well done! I watched your vanity build video as well, also a dense amount of information put into a super useful video. Keep up this style of video! Subscribed

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot I appreciate that!! 👍🏽

[@Locane256]

That looks great! Great job! Thanks for the video, I love the honest and thorough approach.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@stacykelly9962]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️. Concrete! It’s not just for foundations and driveways. Your video is the best tutorial for concrete countertops in my opinion. I may not understand all the applications/products, but my husband’s construction background is going to make this an easy sell for updating our countertops. Thanks so much

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@desviz]

Yes! I too think John did a great tutorial!

[@taishairons3524]

Got all the forms at home. Hoping to start this weekend. Hope they turn out this good.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Nice!! Have fun!

[@Weaton777]

How did it turn out? We are thinking of this for a very long bathroom countertop.

[@taishairons3524]

@@Weaton777 It was a lot more work than it looks like in the video, but I love the way it turned out. Definitely very messy, so have lots of plastic covering the floor. And really tap the edges A LOT. We thought we did, but didn't, and we have air holes, but I actually think it gives a marbled look which looks cool. All in all, definitely a lot cheaper than granite or other stone. I'm just going to be super careful with the edges because I could see myself hitting it with a pan and cracking it.

[@Weaton777]

@@taishairons3524 Thanks so much!! The extra tips are so helpful! Pretty sure we're gonna go for it soon.

[@christophermays8998]

Think you for making this video that makes me want to do concrete countertops even more in my new house 😊😊😊😊

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Highly recommend! 👍🏽

[@ScreamingReelsTV]

YT recommended this video, love that fireplace. I have similar plans for mine in the future!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!! 👍🏽

[@taraaliyeva1813]

BRILLIANT!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!

[@allenlazu5036]

infinite blessings and you can continue educating in this discipline that I like so much, the jobs are really beautiful ... success

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@richgoyke9335]

Wow! This buy far is the best video on KZbin on DIY concrete counter tops! Subscribed!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot! 👍🏽

[@CT-xz3pu]

good job guys.. family work is the best

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@demonnet]

Wow, that looks great! Hey, as long as you like it, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks...

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! My thinking exactly!

[@bostonirishbear1346]

Love it! I love the back splash too

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Me too! Took forever to find one we liked haha. Thanks for watching!

[@woshihsheiniguantmd1054]

never let me down, really good job you did.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@drleo2641]

Nice job! I'm a contractor and it made me feel more comfortable about giving it a try.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It’s easy man! Do one and I bet the jobs will keep coming haha we’re getting a lot of requests

[@tmhartung1922]

Everything is gorgeous!!!! Love colors, textures, design! Wish I could bring you guys in to do my kitchen!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Haha thank you!! 🙌🏼

[@SherlockGT]

A lot more work went in to this than I was expecting, You did a great job.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!! It’s really not much work, less than 6 hours of work time I’d say!

[@carllans7204]

What a fun and interesting video I am a contractor I mainly do stone countertops gives me many ideas the system you used really makes it easy makes me want to experiment again thank you for the fun video good luck

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching👍🏽

[@mach51]

Looks great, I want to do an outdoor island this summer like that

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Me too now!! Haha

[@thatsmalltowngirl4]

This is so cool!! Glad I found this video, you make it look so easy. I really want white concrete counter tops in my kitchen. And now I feel better about doing it myself! Thank you so much.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏽

[@samlsd9711]

Absolutely gorgeous and no granite top.Wow you guys are so creative.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!

[@inupstate]

Great job! If I end up going with this product I'll let them know you sent my business their way.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!! 👍🏽

[@Myoldaccount-mu7of]

I've been looking at doing this for a few years and this seems to be the way to go. I'll probably get creative and add flakes of copper so it sorta goes with the rest of the accents in my kitchen. Just need to find flakes now.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Nice!! Thanks for watching! 👍🏽

[@kingofallworlds]

copper pipe and a wire brush/50 grit sand paper for the flakes?

[@TheBetty314]

I wondered how difficult concrete countertops were to make. Thank you for showing me. You did a splendid job.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@jrehr90]

Wow that hearth looks like like bluestone!! Great work!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@PacoOtis]

Dude! Thanks for the video! Excellently narrated and presented. We definitely owe you and Dad a beer!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Haha thanks man! 👍🏽

[@thomastommy1192]

A great new look. I had my doughts at first, lol. Thanks for sharing your video. Good thing your parents liked it. You have to spend the rest of your life with your parents. Not like a customer you will never see again, lol. But you really did a great job. Thumbs up to your job and video.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Haha thanks man! Really the video doesn’t even do it justice, looks so awesome in person👍🏽

[@jonw6376]

Very cool, thank you. They look great!

[@kcha479]

Nice nice. Love the rough edges

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks! Me too!!

[@MsCellobass]

Obviously you guys are pros!

[@K4katwc]

Love the look! Have not seen it the process before. Very cool! Great job!

[@cdcdcd6777]

Great work and explaining the steps.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!!

[@BMags1]

That is fantastic work, congrats! Your results have inspired me to seriously consider this product and process as I begin planning my kitchen counters replacement. Thank you for sharing, I'm sure your parents love it! :)

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@joshcosta423]

That turned out PRO!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks! 👊🏼

[@KM-gh3ob]

Awesome work guys ...keep sending them through👍

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 👊🏼

[@pedalman4595]

Beautiful Work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Great Job. Looks really nice. I stamp concrete also, I prefer that look.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Makes it unique! 👍🏽

[@dingopuppytoo]

Great video! Love the look of the concrete. Superb classy and special kitchen.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Looks Amazing! Well Done!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@jorgegutierrez8012]

Those counter tops look absolutely awesome...very elegant, never worry about acknowledging the couch critics or the picky eaters.....if they dont like it....better move fast to the next video...great job guys!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

haha no kidding! The amount of people that think concrete is a brittle product amazes me, never mind the fact this is one of the premier, strongest mixes you can buy! I appreciate it!

[@marksexton9827]

Thanks John all your vids are very good and detailed. Subscribed, look forward to seeing more.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@texasbella576]

Wow! Beautiful work! 😻

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@bryanmeza9974]

Beautiful!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@senioraces]

Jaw dropping! Looks amazing, excellent work, great video!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@chups987]

Thanks for sharing the process - really great to see how you did it and the very nice results!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

thank you!!

[@andrewbilodeau4417]

Building an outdoor bar this spring on my patio and have been tossing around different ideas for what I want the top to be and you guys just made my decision for me. Definitely doing a concrete top. Thanks for the video and the list of tools/supplies! Keep up the hard work!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! We’re planning an outdoor bar now too haha love this stuff

[@CiaranMakesMusic]

Brilliant video! wouldn't be a huge fan of concrete counter tops, but that is just my opinion. Fits the decor of the kitchen perfectly and looks perfect around the fire!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot! I know it’s not everyone’s taste, but atleast you put it nicely lol. Thanks for watching!

[@a.mary90]

awweeeeesome video !!! you make it look so easy and great editing

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@denaboersma6983]

That turned out incredible. Well done John.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot!! 👍🏽

[@BPMoments]

For concrete, looks awesome. Nice job 👌

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!

[@DavidrKun]

I would love to see a Bathroom like this

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Check out their site! I recall seeing some bathroom pics on there

[@2Skinny]

Dude, those turned out crisp. Good work!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot! 👍🏽

[@jeffstanley4593]

Superb presentation and result.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@JoshuaMoreno]

Love the muted + wood look

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!! 👍🏽

[@ErK1oneZ]

i think this is amazing in my opinion

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks, me too! 👍🏽

[@chris71mach1]

I would've never even considered making counter tops with concrete of all things before this video, but with the various tools and forms you guys were using, the finished product came out VERY impressive. These counters rival those that typically cost thousands, and I'm betting the final cost was only a fraction of that.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏽

[@sydthegoat88]

Been obsessed with different cements and liquid silacates lately. No doubt there is good money in building stuff like this

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching!

[@mannyfran8024]

Great video. Definitely worth a sub. Gonna have to do an outdoor island. Only worry is the -30 winters

[@azaleaacres]

Red Poppy Ranch just used this system for his kitchen. Turn out great. Hoping I can talk my husband into using too

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It’s an awesome system! 👍🏽

[@wgreen330]

One word.... Wow!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@S8ANC]

Looks great

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!!

[@tallyman15]

Nice job. Great work with your dad.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Looks awesome!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@ScorpFOZ]

That turned out really nice!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@DenAndMug]

Now we know how to make a concrete counter top, we just need a kitchen now 😀

[@DeyonSingh]

First time and it came out so good! Awesome video, instructions and camera angles. Makes me confident enough to give it a try.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Awesome!! Thank you!

[@sptldman]

Wow! Beautiful work, thanks for sharing you work.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@joeyleerobbins]

amazing job that looks beautiful!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@desviz]

John, You and Dad nailed it! Well done! I think Concrete Counter-top Solutions just got a high end instructional video to boot! I cant express the importance of prepping the site (cover everything in plastic) and getting the mix just like you show. That is SO critical! And Kudos for you doing this with your Dad - I cherish working on projects with my oldest son. And, great job too Dad! :)

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks man! It’s been just the 2 of us building the house this summer/fall. I knew quite a bit, but it’s been awesome learning everything else, and having a ton of fun too!

[@sharlisatellis4703]

That's cool decause that countertop can de changeb if ever wanteb decause of that first layer of the countertop, nice!

[@angelar.5652]

Looks excellent!! Great video too, thanks for sharing. I’ve watched all your videos and love the work you do. Your skills are incredible, a true craftsman. Definitely looking forward to what you put out in the future :)

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks so fun!!

[@acjitsu]

Absolutely gorgeous ! Great job !

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@mmanut]

Seen many concrete countertops, this system and that finish is by far the best result. I think the backsplash this great, FANTASTIC JOB‼️👍👍. NEW SUBSCRIBER,. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@vicO1323]

Awesome job. I like the look of the slate stamp and edge.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Me too! Thanks for watching!!

[@williamcarter6374]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! I'd love to do an outdoor grill/kitchen area with these tops.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I’m wanting to do one outside now too! 👍🏽

[@williamcarter6374]

@@JohnBuildsIt if you do, please post another video. I just watched the video again, and I'm stoked brother! We built a custom home last year, but ran out of budget to do the outdoor kitchen because of other more essential upgrades. I plan to build one outside this summer.

[@icspawn]

Great work. Well done.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!! 👍🏽

[@lrmodranoel]

Beautiful video. Thanks.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@unogazzy84]

Looks f*****g awesome! I would love countertops like that but not as rough.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!!

[@jaypage8998]

Great job guys

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@kevinm.5504]

very good! excellent video! Thank you.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@mistilucieer65]

Great job!

[@jjadefernans7492]

Great JOB!! to you both.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks!! 👍🏽

[@chewar7537]

That is beautiful!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

🙌🏼🙌🏼