How To Make Custom Concrete Countertops using GFRC

[@ti_doo]

Hi, smooth on crew. I love your work and videos. I have a question if you don't mind answering: how do you calculate the shrinkage of gfrc table top? I have cast a dfrc table top and it shrunk 2mm from total of 1612mm length. I have a project were I am about to cast kitchen island tabletop with legs and thickness is about 40mm, and length- 2000mm. How woould you estimate? Thank you

[@smoothon]

Hello, Thank you for your interest in our products and videos. However, as a customer support agent, I'm unable to provide specific advice on calculating shrinkage for a GFRC tabletop. I would recommend reaching out to our technical support team for more detailed assistance. They can be contacted through the Smooth-On Technical Service Department page: www.smooth-on.com/support/. Best regards, Smooth-On Customer Support

[@gonzalopmolina]

Hi, from Argentina! I do love al your job and techniques. What I really want to know, is the correct combination between air pressure, air flow and air nozzle size (I have three, 4, 6 and 8 milimeters, in order to obtain the finest concrete face coat finish. Here in Argentina we don’t have enough information about almost anything. Thank you in advance from a big fan of you in Argentina! Gonzalo Molina

[@smoothon]

Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@getinsidelife]

what that weight stress test proof with this pallete distributing forces at the edges. lol

[@teferigebeyehu5824]

I like your work. Can you please make a video on how to produce concrete table top with brightly colored face coat?

[@smoothon]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@teferigebeyehu5824]

I don't think that durability is not only related to strength as you showed on the last part of the video! Mainly resistance to freeze and thaw, abrasion, carbonation, staining etc ... constitutes durability. Anything related to aging of the concrete!

[@Chris-gk4oh]

Hi there. Please advise how to make slurry mix? Ie is it just water,pigment,vf & cement? Thank you!

[@smoothon]

Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

[@ikatz001]

What glue is used to install the panels? Is it just cold silicone?

[@smoothon]

Silicone adhesive sealant is used.

[@MatthewVieck]

What is the nozzle size for the mist coat? Trying to get a starting point for mine. Thanks

[@smoothon]

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[@Chris-gk4oh]

Amazing work and content guys! With regards to pouring a cast on a hot day how much ice per total water amount is needed to help keep the mix cool and pliable?

[@smoothon]

This depends on a lot of different environmental factors. Can you give us a call at 1-800-381-1733?

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Nice, you mix fiber 3% of cement or 3% of total weight concrete? tks

[@tommylee85]

Great video! I'm about to build my own concrete kitchen top, but I'd like it to be thin. What's the minimum thickness I could use? 3/4 inch could be ok? It would lay on all the cabinets, so I guess It won't get much stressed. Or maybe could I reinforce it with steel, or even lay the slab on plywood? Thanks for helping!

[@smoothon]

Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

[@dsmasynergy]

Great vid. How will you repair or change the air lines and electrical if you need to? Shelves are glued on, might be hard to service.

[@smoothon]

The top shelf has access points which can be removed. Thank you for watching!

[@ДмитрийБ-щ9н]

Hello please tell me you usually use Smooth melamine or a little rough. Thanks

[@miloradmedunic6202]

great video!

[@bmw0883]

Is the measurement of "Parts" done by volume or weight? For example 100 parts cement, 85 parts sane Silica sand, is it weight or volume that determines the measurement?

[@limawhisky]

"parts" refers to proportions so it doesn't matter if it's by weight or volume. Works both ways.

[@adrianwemple7077]

Hope you have tables by now

[@szp87]

what is diameter/size of spray ?

[@peterbeyer5755]

Can this be done on a strong table or does it have to be done on a floor?

[@smoothon]

If the table can hold the weight of the mold and casting, yes.

[@هونهركوردستان]

شكرا جزيلا / ابدعت

[@zubin75]

What adhesive did you use?

[@smoothon]

A silicone construction adhesive was used.

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Great video, when muted.

[@dalethomasdewitt]

Chips & no flame.

[@systemdone]

чот херня

[@YN3_]

А по-моему сделали быстро, много и качественно.