DIY Concrete Sink & Countertop ll Small Bathroom Renovation

[@steamynoodle2010]

This video was so long I had a birthday and went to a relatives funeral before the paid sponsor even came on the screen

[@modustrial]

Sorry for your loss, my condolences.

[@barlow2976]

Do you have a very short attention span?

[@sharedremedy]

barlow2976 your comment was so long I got to “have” and gave up reading, learned to play the viola, took a cooking class, and had diarrhea.

[@The-bo3hh]

No "adblock plus"...noooooobbb XD

[@impactajuvenile]

The sink was very work extensive ... not for everyone.

[@godofentity]

As a professional glass cleaner. I can also attest that Sprayway is the best glass cleaner there is.

[@MrBthatch]

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[@AimeeAimee444]

I created the same sink for a client in 2002. The faucet coming off the wall was a mirror. If they have issues with faucet, they can access the plumbing from other side of wall. I must say, I’m pretty darn happy with myself creating a modern design that sustained time.

[@mathiasbak7971]

Just a quick tip. When you have a situation like that demolding again, with a hole in the bottom, blow compressed air into the hole, and the form will demold easier

[@modustrial]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@mathiasbak7971]

@@modustrial Your'e welcome. Love your videos

[@doubledarefan]

For those of you who do not own an air compressor, use a vacuum hose connected to the vac's exhaust port.

[@dylanm3519]

I see you beat me to it.

[@i-will-trigger-you]

NO! That was supposed to be a secret only illuminati members should know. We are tracking your location right now for the leaked trade secrets.

[@Ellie46706]

One thing I’m most impressed is both of you wearing mask outside while working. Showing safety first is probably the most important thing you can teach while showing and describing your technique on creating something. Cheers! 🤙

[@ohelyse]

The best DIY videos are those that start off making me think I could do something myself and save a little money... then 11 minutes in have me thoroughly impressed and ready to hand over whatever it costs to concrete professionals. Bravo!

[@GreyElement]

Hey Mike, you fixed the sink perfectly. I expected nothing less. I am looking forward to our sink project. Best regards Frank

[@modustrial]

Thank you Frank!

[@winkystreegan6244]

If you make 5000 pcs of these concrete sink...and sell it at $200..you can again be a Millionaire.. you are so talented.. everything you touch turns to gold. you are destined for greatness!

[@ACSAcchiever]

who knew that concrete could look so beautiful. this sink is stunning.

[@thedude2820]

Perfect video! It gave me answers to a couple of my "wonder how I'm gonna do that" questions and puts me in a different direction from pouring to hand packing. You're all ACES as far as I'm concerned!! I'm still shaking my head thinking "why didn't I think of that" about the mold made of shaped/shaved foam.....really, its weird how one can get so stuck on stupid that they don't see the forest for the trees. Lol, I feel born again from such a narrow minded mindset on inner sink mold. TY!

[@betacross3675]

Wow you're really best in this concrete thing. Those white concrete are pristine and they look really sharp.

[@modustrial]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jessiehawkins77]

Quite outstanding. I was confident in my ability to make concrete molds for polymer countertops before, but I couldn't think of a great inexpensive way to make a sink that didn't involve hard edges or risk ruining the finished product when delaminating the melamine. Very insightful video, and awesome innovation!

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@shakejones]

Great video+explanation+presentation! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge! Well done mate - NEW SUB 🙏🏻

[@seanjseal8363]

Stunning finish, you are becoming a pro with that concrete! That sink is schmik!! Cheers, Sean

[@KomarProject]

Dude that turned out soo good!! Love the white square modern look. Great job.

[@modustrial]

Thanks brother!

[@thien8artdesign]

The idea is very innovative but definitely costs a lot of money compared to industrial products marketed. It takes a lot of DIY time. Thanks for your ideas .

[@modustrial]

Thanks! Yes, takes some time, but I don't think there are off the shelf products that look the same.

[@AmarilioSongWriter]

Hi friend, I'm typing from Brazil... Could you say me the price of this work installed on client house?

[@benhaley9811]

That black sink is bloody gorgeous 😍😍😍😍👌👌👌👌😮 you are a flipping talented man my friend.

[@karlasaliba6939]

.... Hats down. Best concrete, designers and renovator I've seen. Deff white is better than grey. (I do like marble though..) U have great taste and insights. Loved the black themed bathroom.. Amazing.

[@modustrial]

Thanks again Karla!

[@aarondavid2292]

Can you point me in the direction of mold kits for standard 5 foot kitchen countertops with a sink cutout? Do they exist? Love the channel and your work.

[@modustrial]

Thanks! Not that I know of....but they are very easy to make from melamine. all you need is a circular saw, jigsaw for the sink (the sink will come with a template), and drill/driver.

[@aarondavid2292]

Thanks so much i’ll give it a go

[@juanplus3324]

Absolutely beautiful projects. I love that you can custom design all your fixtures and not limited from what the stores have!

[@modustrial]

Thanks Juan!!

[@simongroning5280]

Cool, all the fine plastic dust in the garden, nice job!

[@sween187]

Very nice, I'd also stick in an over flow (for just in case).

[@Mr-P1]

Is it weird that I like this guy enough to watch the commercials? He seems like a trust worthy dude.

[@modustrial]

Thank you! I do my best to only work with brands that I trust....I used Sprayway for 6 months at my house before agreeing to do my first sponsored video with them 😀

[@Mr-P1]

@@modustrial no need to reply to this one but I thank you for your acknowledgment and just turn on notifications dude. keep up the good vids. Looking forward to the finished product of the renovation of the house/office.

[@nsummy]

I like how his friend's friend was "willing" to let him come in and make him a sink. Haha

[@KgongoraM]

Lol I feel you!! I ll let him come in and make me 2 of those, no problem!

[@MartinBoukes]

Nice one. Good job Mike.

[@modustrial]

Thanks Martin!

[@suryaadipraja9131]

keren banget, bisa juga dipakai buat counter top kitchen set, penjelasannya detail... gak pelit bagi2 ilmunya. trus kl emang ada salah pasti ngaku, jadi kitanya gak ikutan salah. NICEEEEEE

[@analuciagj5490]

As an architect, this is sooo satisfying. Awesome work 10/10

[@modustrial]

Thanks Ana!

[@rhandel13]

Nice video. I’m going to make a sink soon. I’m nervous about sink drain and faucet holes

[@annieangelich9389]

I think you just became my new favorite channel! I wonder what the approximate cost was to DIY. I am trying to figure out if this is the cheapest route to go or if a big box store will be cheaper for my specific needs. I am willing to put in the work to create a custom piece, but also am on a tight budget. I know that inflation has changed things, but what goes up must come down... and I wont be ready for this piece for a little longer...

[@Milaandlukeliketodostuff]

Love it! The only thing I would say is I’m not into the white pigment with the concrete sink because it just looks like porcelain which seems contradictory to why you’re using concrete in the first place

[@practicalguy973]

Nice job. For the puck marks and holes, slurry did the trick but I wonder if you could experiment with vibrating that first sprayed layer or putting it in a vacuum bag to remove any air bubbles. Maybe a simple solution like an SDS hammer drill and go around the form vibrating. Even if some concrete sags on the vertical surfaces during vibrating, it might mean you need to spray twice but then the first layer will be smoother maybe and any layers to follow bubbles will be not visible. I'm no expert on this but common air removal techniques might take the finish to the next level!

[@modustrial]

Thanks! If you vibrate it, you'll vibrate it right off the walls, completely. The problem wasn't bubbles in the face coat. The problem came on the second layer, when it pulled the first layer away from the walls, and vibrating can't help that. But, I always appreciate ideas so keep em coming 😀

[@Humanity0101]

Very nice indeed. I would however want an overflow outlet built in to prevent flooding.

[@dylanm3519]

If you have compressed air and want to deal with that vacuum differently in the next go around. Try using an air nozzle and shooting air under the melamine.

[@TheMyEighties]

Beautiful job

[@ErinSpainDIY]

I love how it turned out! Looks awesome.

[@modustrial]

Thanks Erin!

[@jetah50]

that would have been a pretty epic farm sink!! how much weight would that counter/sink hold? say if someone (average 150-180lb) were to get on it and jump? how long does the finish last? I see you put wax on it and i assume it fades with the moisture.

[@modustrial]

The brackets supporting it would break before the sink does. It could easily hold a couple ppl....but I gotta ask, what kind of crazy parties are you having in your bathroom that you need a sink to hold a jumping person?! 😁🎉

[@jetah50]

@@modustrial I deal with apartments near a college.... i would hate to see a video where 'a mouse caused someone to jump on my counter and it cracked' video..

[@tomascj.0053]

Your video has given me the courage to consider tackling it in our newly acquired loft. Thanks a lot, MM!

[@paulaalto3034]

Making your own washtop, you can make it deeper, so one can soak things like pullovers or stuff like that in it. The most sinks aren deep anymore and personly I dont like that. And sometimes I want to do something with the hair and dont wont to do it in the shower, than again a deeper sink and a higher faucet is very nice. Only maybe to think about, because you can have it customiced. 👍🏻🦁

[@alexanderbalchin558]

I love the technique. Is there another way to apply the face coat evenly, if you don't have a hopper gun?

[@modustrial]

Thanks! If your form only has horizontal surfaces with small verticals (like a simple table or countertop) you can pour and brush in the face coat. For large vertical surfaces, however, spraying is really the way to go. The hopper gun is fairly inexpensive... The one I use is only $100, and others have had success using a cheap Harbor freight Hopper with a 45 degree connector mod (about $35 total).

[@therealnikajae]

sprayway glass cleaner SLAPS!

[@monsterbarbell8306]

Mike...keep the water in the mist coat and the backer the same. Otherwise one will draw moisture from the other and effect colour and may cause spider cracking. Use a product called slump buster to stiffen it up. Handpack from bottom to top and let the side sit up a little longer before adding on more concrete to the vertical and you wont get the crack at the top which is slump from packing too much at once and going top to bottom.

[@modustrial]

Thanks! Good tips for sure!

[@monsterbarbell8306]

@@modustrial I sort of know what I'm doing with this material 😅👍

[@awesomedave8484]

Stuck from a vacuum seal not because you forgot some type of releasing agent haha. Thanks for the upload, everything was DIY except that gun, I can't find one to rent at a reasonable price.

[@abrahamnevarez5956]

Nice job! Can you mix it with foamcrete?

[@12MSCLover]

one small detail that is helpful in my view, which is adding a hole connected to the drain pipe that helps to drain the water faster the hole should be in the top connected to the drain pipe

[@edritter5375]

I don't have a spray gun. Would there be another way to do the first coat, or could I just start in with a thicker hand packed mix?

[@nahpoli]

very very nice and yes! Sprayway is the best, ive been using them since the late 70's!

[@modustrial]

Thank you! And yup, I've been carrying the all purpose cleaner around with my religiously any time I leave home the last 2 months 🤣

[@deborah1russell.russell745]

I love your bathroom.

[@kewl201]

your content is just getting better and better with each video!

[@modustrial]

Thank you! 🙏 I'm always trying to improve!

[@TheNinja691]

Great work! No over flow though?

[@officialtheomegawolfster2081]

Loving this type of do it yourself building! Its the type of stuff I wanna do!

[@modustrial]

Thanks! I say go for it!

[@noobFab]

This turned out better than I expected for the freehand shaping method. If you didn't have a concrete sprayer available for the surface coat, what other methods could you use to get a decent finish?

[@modustrial]

You could pour a huge solid block ;) for vertical surfaces like the walls on this, you really need to spray... However, in the grand scheme, the hopper gun i use is only $100 , and some folks have even had success modding a $30 harbor freight hopper gun with a 45 degree angle connector (about $5), and spraying with that.

[@wanri5393]

Would love to try similar project but problem finding those building materials here in India. Could you suggest alternatives.

[@Wintersandman]

Alright, I had posted an earlier comment about where you source your concrete and glass fibers but after I posted I remembered you saying everything is in the comments. It appears I am unable to get the GFRC in my location. Can you make your own mix and if so how would you go about doing that? I have been wanting to do several concrete projects in my house and your videos have given me great ideas on how to keep it light and do it effectively. Your channel is awesome and I am working my way through.

[@modustrial]

Thanks much! Where are you located? The products I use (Fishstone) are available in US, Canada, and UK/Europe. You can definitely make your own GFRC mix buying sand and cement locally, but you'll still need to order at least the polymer, plasticizer, and AR fibers.

[@modustrial]

PS I've got a thorough write-up of all the mix options for gfrc in this Instructable. Its a good place to start in order to figure out what's best for you. www.instructables.com/id/GFRC-Floating-Concrete-Hearth-for-Concrete-Wood-Fi/

[@Wintersandman]

Modustrial Maker I looked up where to buy their products and it would be $460+ to ship two bags directly to me. I checked Amazon and it isn’t available to ship to my zipcode. I could buy a pallet from Fishstone and it would be $14.00 to ship but I don’t need that much. It’s the downside of living in Alaska :(.

[@Wintersandman]

Modustrial Maker I forgot to mention thank you for the reply :).

[@Madbash67]

Wow, one of the coolest thing I saw... The black one, what do you use for making it black... ?

[@modustrial]

Thanks! Charcoal cement pigment

[@babybri1743]

Love, love the bathroom at the end with the black sink. Totally you.....

[@mattpresley3773]

Love your videos but you lost me at Sheetrock mud decided it was to much work. I perked back up once the pills got involved..what kind? any leftover?

[@BEAdventurePartners]

This is AWESOMEEEE! You have a lot of fancy tools, but I think we could round up some similar tools, and then McGyver the rest. We really want to do a lightweight concrete sink in our bus conversion. Thanks so much for being so thorough with this video! We appreciate it. - B + E

[@stephenholloway4166]

love the concept and your production... Have you considered doing a lightweight large farmhouse sink?...

[@tonyktuan]

You have a CNC machine. Couldn't you precut most of the foam form? Also, why does the finished install have 2 faucets? Are you planning to have 2 people use the sink at the same time? One faucet centred makes a lot more sense, and is more aesthetically pleasing.

[@modustrial]

You've never heard of a double vanity? In the US, they are very popular in master bathrooms

[@animes4ever]

how does it sit without shifting. would be interesting to see fixing/installation

[@modustrial]

I showed this quickly at the end but we had to buy 2 x 10s attached to studs . Joel had built this out before I made the sink, so I don't have any footage of it. But, I'll be doing two or three more bathroom renovations soon, and showing more details of install in those videos.

[@patg555]

Looks incredible. Well done

[@swa111]

With the sink being in the bathroom and under constant use. How often would have to reseal the sink, or does the acrylic finish you put on take care of having to refinish?

[@modustrial]

Every 6-12 months, depending on use

[@33asmr]

Hey how do you clean this type of sink which cleaning product would you use ??

[@CowDogCraftWorks]

Hell yeah Mike. This is inspiring me to do a kitchen sink/countertop combo.

[@modustrial]

Thanks Chris! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@nicolamacchitella6383]

Hi man, that's amazing! Quick question on the concrete gun part: do you have any reference video/link on how to do that technique? Can you actually achieve the same result without the gun?

[@nancyfinch9402]

Would it be possible to fabricate an outdoor bathtub using the same process? I am looking for a 7 foot bathtub, and they are hard to come by.

[@andypowell141]

Can this same method be used to make kitchen counter tops? How susceptible is this to staining and are they sensitive to heat?

[@modustrial]

Yes, about to do just that for my new kitchen

[@cactus4518]

Hi ! is it only cement with sand? thank you

[@Dendro2001]

What sealer did you use? I've used many, and it seems the hot/cold water from the sink does a number on the sealers. I've used RockTop and Amperseal.

[@dillee9988]

I enjoyed that, very nice job, I like a little less lip on the front of basin, maybe about 60mm wide.

[@tevinabeysekera6038]

I would like to make one of these but I have no foam . Quick question. Is it possible to use a CNC to cut on the concrete. Perhaps to make a hole to fill with resin. Great video and thanks for explaining all the steps.

[@LuisInPalmdale]

would coating the mold with an oil help?

[@ed_halley]

In your black sink, I would like to see more about the wooden insets. They resemble a Japanese style of hinoki bathroom pieces, like stools and shelves. They seem to be separate pieces you can slide up and down the sink as needed for laying out objects near the basin.

[@modustrial]

Stay tuned ;). I'm planning to incorporate this in one of my bathroom remodels later this year

[@mxmxjrjr]

That sink look so good.

[@danylo45]

If you don't have a spray like yours any recommendations on the base layer? Low slump and trowel?

[@anthonycaldi7056]

You have mad talent! Well Done!

[@ginasoegito7697]

Loved it. Tha k you.. but can i have the material list?

[@gary24752]

You need to look at using a hotwire to form the styrafoam

[@hazonku]

I'm no plumber but I saw that drain and was like, "That's gonna be a problem." Love your fix. I would have puttied the whole bottom. I wouldn't have even thought to use resin. Which is honestly embarrassing to say since resin art is my thing.

[@modustrial]

Ha, yea, what can I say, I've got epoxy on my brain 🤣

[@rockland2]

Where do you get your resin from? Here on You Tube there are several people doing all these resin projects, I went to Home Depot and a tiny little box of resin was $22.00!! I figure that there must be a more reasonable supplier out there.

[@modustrial]

I use total boat. You can get 15% off if you use my code in the video description. For this type of mold, you want table top epoxy.... The type of epoxy you'll need depends on what you want to make, so feel free to ask questions if you aren't sure

[@thadcampbell3563]

What about the sink vent? (or overflow as some people say it.)

[@terrymcnickle332]

I'm sure his friend will let him know when the sink overflows onto the floor

[@xyzcreate]

The sink came out really cool and I can't wait for an entire bathroom remodel video from you Mike!

[@modustrial]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Dynamitethedrummer]

Quick question, how much it cost material wise?

[@SyddlesFuzz]

Would acetone dissolve foam inserts, in concrete forms, without ruining the concrete? Random question, I I know

[@modustrial]

Yes, in my experience it works... Just rinse off the concrete right after

[@reikiriyama977]

The only Channel I have youtube notification bell turned on👍🏻

[@modustrial]

Thanks, that is a huge compliment!

[@reikiriyama977]

@@modustrial Such discipline and character in ur work 👏

[@natashacocks9806]

Don't know if they were big in US but have you considered making a vintage classic twin tub concrete laundry trough, I'm Aussie(Ozzy) if it helps

[@modustrial]

I'll look it up....a concrete bathtub is being planned at the new place :)

[@jameshoverson7686]

Excellent craftsmanship!

[@modustrial]

Thanks James!

[@isokon9967]

Hi Mike, you said the foam caused air pockets due to the epoxy on the foam...if you was to do this again what would you do different?

[@modustrial]

I'll probably do some testing to see how it looks if I sand the epoxy to 400 grit

[@isokon9967]

@@modustrial Cheers for the response, Mike!

[@YM-vu7zd]

WOW! you are amazing! that's a really beautiful sink!

[@modustrial]

Thank you! 🙏

[@kunal7827]

Instead of covering everything with plastic before spraying concrete everytime, may be you can build something like a mosquito net around the bed hanging from the top, but don'tt forget to replace the net with plastic and bed with the work table/place. LOL. Amazing videos and creations btw.

[@jmmichael188]

I used to work at a window and door shop for a few years and all we ever used to clean the glass was Sprayway. Great video!

[@modustrial]

Thanks! It really is great stuff...I've been using it for almost a year now, and couldn't go back!

[@brigetteww]

What foam material was used for the sink mold? Could you drop a link?

[@wardhellemans]

would also like to know

[@joebloggs430]

Hi can you leave a link to the 'Caulk Talk video' ? I'm planning two projects : Making large concrete barbell weights as a test run for all the techniques ( but I want them to look pro ) and then making an old-school shaped concrete trough outdoors as a birdbath / garden feature for a friend of mine who's a painter / artist. Great video, thanks so much for all the instruction.

[@modustrial]

There's a bunch where I show the technique.....if you go back to some of the very first ones, like the white concrete table with live edge inlay, I show it in more detail

[@paulharvey4403]

Great project well done. How environmentally friendly is the foam material, does it degrade? Your process creates loads of foam dust the is released to the environment. We have some amazing materials these days but sometimes there is no consideration of the impact they have on the planet.

[@dutchcruise]

Great video. Im definitely picking up some Sprayway Products. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[@ianmurdoch6315]

Do you remember what stain you used for the black double vanity sink? Also how heavy is it?

[@syedhasan6548]

Very Nice 👍

[@savasavchenko7248]

have you sweeped foam dust from the ground after yourself?

[@nomi34]

It sure looks very nice