How to make a Modern DIY Gas Firepit Table with Concrete Top and Stone

[@kennethgrossman289]

Great video it looks great. Just one thing. at 5:31 in the video you put thread tape on the flared part of the fitting, it is not needed there as the flare is what does the sealing and not the tape.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. That makes sense about not needing the thread tape. I will keep this in mind for the future.

[@geoffiida3315]

Nice job! And thank you for editing your video so tightly; I normally find myself fast-forwarding unnecessarily long tutorials, but you did it all for us in the editing

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. I am still learning every time I make one of these videos and your feedback is very much appreciated.

[@matthewkeethe406]

@@MakingHomeBetter Question, Did you spray paint the bottom base black? I noticed you didn't tile that.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@matthewkeethe406 yes, the very bottom, I painted black as it was intended to be left open/seen. It's partially a design decision. Makes it easier and gives it a separation from the ground.

[@missdee212]

Beautiful

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@azcojpg]

Well done video, thanks for sharing.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@relevant.c5411]

now thats a fire pit. really really nice and sleek looking. u did a wonderful job Sir.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@sierraanders4214]

That looks Amazing!! You done a Great Job on the Fire pit. Your Wife is Very Lucky to Have Someone Like You Who is So Talented.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you so much

[@armengregorian2038]

Well done. And very informative and detailed. Thank you for sharing.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you.

[@abelgonzalez8002]

Hello from Santa Ana California 👍🏼

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Hello and hope you enjoyed the video

[@southswellsd]

Looks Great, Dude !

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you very much

[@davidjones702]

Awesome build brother.... absolutely love it❤

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you.

[@toddhatten354]

Well done video.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@jdesj067]

Nice build and thanks for the video. Super helpful

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Glad to hear that!!! Good luck with yours

[@matthewkeethe406]

@@MakingHomeBetter Did you still use the LP air mixer for the natural gas?

[@folms110]

Just finished this build. Awesome instructions! I’d love to send you the pics to show you what you taught me! Parts I struggled with: 1. Finding all the gas fittings to hook up to the home natural gas. 2. Mixing the cement-all was brutal. 3. Table saw is a must. 4. Removing the silicon from the edge of the cement corners was a struggle.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Very happy to hear that the video helped with your build. Would love to see your final product. [e-mail]

[@frankmartinez5307]

Great job through design, build and finish. Specifying all the detailed aspects is particularly useful. You’re at talented, craftsman, and an excellent teacher. Of course, I subscribed after all of that.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@ogsan1296]

Outstanding Job PAPA !!!!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@fwend555]

Great Job 👍👌

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thankyou so much.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Love this!! Well done. Thank you for posting.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you very much. More coming to this backyard...video coming out in a week or so.

[@southswellsd]

Great work ! Thank You

[@MakingHomeBetter]

You are welcome.

[@ruckus724]

GREAT video man

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@JLThisisMe]

This came out great! Really well done.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you for your kind words

[@ianwilsongardendesign2236]

Great job. I much do think you saved in the end. You ended up with something very custom built. I have seen some of these fire features about 2K. Just subscribed.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. I don't remember the exact numbers any more. But I would guess that it was roughly $400-$500. Yes a comparable one would be several thousand. More than that savings, the satisfaction that we made it makes it special, each time we use it.

[@TheAzimthedream]

Nice 👍

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@zetnompainting]

Wow, awesome brother just gave me some ideas, keep up the great work! New subscriber here! Thanks

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Awesome, thank you

[@robertpierce9973]

Amazing!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@ElPasoTom]

Very nice. I may want to build one myself

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup, it is getting good use.

[@dustinsherman7022]

Thoughts on indoor fireplace with obvious, correct ventilation.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I suppose anything is possible...but certainly have to be extra careful in how it's executed and maybe consult with some experts on the code.

[@dpmcelroy76]

Nice Job!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you very much. As my Son called it..."Wow Dad, this might be your best project"

[@AZWildk4t]

Unsure how long it took to build the frame but i will be using BBQ Tubes for the frame. They pieces fit like Legos and speeds up the build precess. I built my BBQ Kitchen with them and it was very easy to assemble

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@AZWildk4t excellent

[@gatmguru1]

That is a great looking fire pit, I went over the material list and I coudn't find what tile you used for the sides of the box. Also, what happened to the rebar in the video? It was there while you were marking it off to cut it and then it wasn't in the frame when you started pouring the concrete in the mold.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You. The tiles are stone tiles I picked up at a local store. The rbar is embedded in the concrete. It was placed at about three quarters of the way up. Just didn't make it on the video.

[@coastalcruiser4317]

When sitting around it, does it provide heat for warmth or is the flames it more decorative?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

There is absolutely warmth...some days a little too much

[@benturner7224]

What do you mean when you say “level the mold”? Just make sure the mold is sitting level when you pour the concrete?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@benturner7224 yup, that's exactly what I meant.

[@CCVikings]

Very nice. where did you get the ledger/stack stone?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Just a local tile store. The store was actually going out of business so picked up enough for this project and the outdoor kitchen (video posted a few weeks back)

[@hpalexander26]

Good video but what about vents? Did you forget to add vents to th sides?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

The whole fire pit has about a 1 inch plus gap around the bottom. Therefore didn't add any additional.

[@haunthunterify]

@@MakingHomeBetterfor natural gas, your vents need to be at top. Propane gas sinks so vents at bottom and natural gas rises so you need vents at top

[@vasiliossahinidis5989]

How many hours did this take? Thanks!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Couple of weekends for me.

[@chupapi1283]

Very good video, I have a question,I am going to do a fire pit and a BBQ grill on my backyard and my question is, can the gas and electricity lines go together so as not to dig another ditch? And I will need two gas lines if I am going to make a fire pit and a BBQ grill or just need one gas pipe ? the fire fit and the BBQ will be separated from each other 25 feet

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I am by no means an expert on either topics. I had the gas line put in by a licensed contractor and did not run power at all. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. That being said, do subscribe as I also have a outdoor bbq in the works that I will do a video on.

[@joshuafox1574]

Where did you get the stone to go on the side of the firepit?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

From a local tile store. The store was actually going out of business and got it on clearance.

[@billyturangan3085]

Hello, Are you not using an air mixer? Please explain so that everyone knows your reasons.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@billyturangan3085 to be perfectly honest, I am not sure (or remember). The kit that I purchased had all the necessary parts to get the fire pit functional.

[@billyturangan3085]

@@MakingHomeBetter Ok, thanks for y'r respon

[@NAK100100]

Did you seal the underside of the cement?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

No I did not....(not sure if that's the right thing to do though)

[@epicstays8281]

Nice firepit. Wondering where you got that cool tile? Any tips on sourcing those tiles? Do they need to be specially for outdoor use, or "fire-rated"? I like the many little "over-engineering" touches in your build. How many layers of rebar inside the concrete table top? I'm wondering if there needs to be some heat-rated felt lining the sides of the opening, between the firepit box and the concrete rectangular hole insides? Probably not.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

The tiles are ones I got on close out at a local store. They are not fire rated, but stone tiles, so ok for outside. Rebar, I just did one layer. And the felt, I guess it can't hurt.

[@epicstays8281]

@@MakingHomeBetter About to start this build based mostly on your video. It looks like your counter size needed TWO bags of the CementAll, and so also TWO bags each of the Set Control and Flow Control? Did you have any left over, or was it close? Hard to tell in your video. Would the liquid cement color additives work ok with CementAll? About how heavy was the concrete firepit top? About how heavy was the base and box, when finished? The melamine frame was put together with, #6 or #8 x 1-1/4" screws? Thanks again for the great video content.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@epicstays8281 Glad to know you are starting the project soon. For the size that I built, I believe I used almost all the cementall I mixed up. I have seen videos where color is added into the mix. I have not done it myself, but I suspect this will work fine. I don't have an exact weight on the fire pit, but it's certainly very heavy and won't be easy to move.

[@epicstays8281]

@@MakingHomeBetter I'm wondering if I could use 1/4" Durock cement board, instead of the 1/2"... that should cut down the weight. One the thinset mortar and tile and top is on, I think it should still be pretty thick and sturdy? Don't know how much flex the Durock board is at the 1/4" vs 1/2" thickness. Thanks again.

[@haunthunterify]

@@MakingHomeBetteryou could have added wheels at the bottom

[@pnwdiy2073]

Really nicely done. Always wondering how it is in the real world? Do you love it, is it under or over powered? Would you do anything different?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

It is great. Certainly not as powerful/hot as like a solo .. But the convenience makes up for it in my opinion. We get good use outb if it because of it.

[@smknotts]

Did you put tile around the bottom base? I really like the design.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Nope. Left that free, just the black spray paint.

[@jairoalonso5191]

Product is great only proud my head is small chip on Paint otherwise works great heats up Myspace quickly

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Excellent

[@Silverbackra]

how could I substitue with propane? Natural Gas is not an option for me

[@MakingHomeBetter]

When you buy the kit, you would need to purchase a propane version. Rest of it should be nearly the same.

[@hcervantes]

Will the thin set withstand the weather?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

My assumption/expectation is that it will. We shall see.

[@rmerrell2009]

Do you remember your water ratio amount you added to the concrete?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I followed the instructions on the bag 100%

[@janqs2459]

What did you use for reinforce concrete coutertop? Any metal pieces dipped in?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yes, there is a metal mesh I added....it's in the video. This may not really be needed, but wanted to over engineer rather than the alternative.

[@jayyewm.d.2853]

@@MakingHomeBetter what metal mesh is embedded in? I don't see it on your list of supplies. Great video!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@jayyewm.d.2853 sorry for not including it. It's the metal mesh rebar available at HD.

[@scottpolenske9224]

So, I made one of these tables. Mine cracked in 2 places while using it. I'm assuming it was from the heat of the fire. How would one go about keeping the table from getting hot and cracking?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Interesting. I have never found the concrete to get hot to the touch. I do have two small (hairline) cracks on either side as well.

[@scottpolenske9224]

@@MakingHomeBetter I think the next top I'll make the opening slightly bigger and put some of that heat rated felt on it to insulate where the pan is close to the edge. Not where the lip sits on the table top, well maybe there also..

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@scottpolenske9224 good plan... nothing wrong with over engineering...that's one of my favorite things to do in my builds.

[@johnmatallana8106]

You did not add any vents, was it not necessary?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I don't believe so. However, because the whole thing is sitting on a few composite decking boards, there should be air flow on the bottom.

[@elainevitug2021]

How is the heat output from the burner kit you got of Amazon?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

It's good... Especially on a chilly day... Certainly not as much as a roaring wood burning fire though.

[@heretowellness]

Is it cool enough on the bottom to put on a composition deck?

[@danielzamora3769]

Where did you get the fireplace kit

[@MakingHomeBetter]

It was from Amazon. There is a link in the description.

[@DynamicJon]

Why did you decide to go with metal studs instead of wooden studs?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

extra cautious being so close to fire was one of the main reasons.

[@bobbob2790]

If I may what was the total cost to build?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

The various materials will play a big part. This particular one ended up being just about $500.

[@bobbob2790]

@@MakingHomeBetter excellent job my friend you just got a new subscriber can’t wait to see what you have got going next

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you for the support

[@chazmanager]

Nice work - any idea on the final weight?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Not exactly... but it's very heavy... so much so that I didn't actually attach the concrete top to the base...so that it would be somewhat easier to move it around.

[@delhodgson2616]

Can you post a better picture of the demensions please

[@acree42]

You don’t use tape on compression fittings. The threads are not what seals. Your asking for a leak.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thanks for that feedback.

[@davidjones702]

Or tin snips....lol

[@haunthunterify]

For anyone making firepits, you need vents. This is an explosion waiting to happen if there is a gas leak. So many KZbinrs making these firepits and no vents at all. Propane needs vents as low as possible and cross wind placement and natural gas needs at top. Vents!!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

The entire fire pit is raised an inch off the ground to account for venting.

[@haunthunterify]

@@MakingHomeBetter you have a natural gas connection so in your case, your vents should be near the top, not the bottom. For Propane, since Propane is heavier than air, it will sink to the bottom so vents should be at bottom.

[@MichaelWilson-kp9hw]

Sounds good. Better clear it with your home owners insurance.

[@leonolivier3859]

I would not recommend this video without a disclaimer! We are talking about gas and fire here. I know some idiots that are not mechanically inclined or carpentry inclined that would really DO IT THEMSELVES in a negligent way! I can see some fools causing a fire hazard with this.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yes, it's absolutely critical that caution is used and not execute such a project unless you are comfortable. That being said, if approached with the right attitude, most diyers should be able to accomplish such a project. (I myself had the gas lines put in by professionals)