Make Your Own Concrete Countertops (From a Kit!)

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[@jsoliman85]

I would love to see a follow-up video to this (maybe on the second channel?) that shows the touch up work Anthony did on the island. So many other concrete countertop videos either come out "perfect" or skip over the touch up steps. As someone who wants to tackle this project at some point in my own house, I feel like that would be super helpful to see.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Anthony says that the company has a lot of great resources to help with the finishing and fixing tiny mistakes.

[@rama3njoy]

mine using ceramic tiles for finishing, for durability and waterproofing

[@dobetterwithchristian4472]

We recently poured our own counters and still have a bit of unevenness that I would love to level out. Very curious about the "flooding" process

[@MumrikDK]

@@Iliketomakestuff show them used in this practical example?

[@swivvy3037]

Didn't even know there was a second channel till I seen this comment

[@samulliner]

Genuinely making me so happy to see projects at the homes of the team recently... Brings the whole channel to (even more) life! Brilliant job as always ILTMS!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@samulliner]

@@Iliketomakestuff I always do! every week its the highlight of my Thursday night, here in Shanghai China!

[@coreylynch7070]

We put in a gigantic concrete slab bar in our brewery using this system. Its an "L" shape, 16x4 on one side, and 20x4 on the other. It was a LOT of work, but it was definitely worth the effort. I pulled in 6 friends who have never worked with concrete before, and the end product is amazing. Its a messy job, but very "novice" friendly.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Agreed. I guess you could pay them in drinks.

[@Andre_the_Lion]

Part of the reason for that edge profile is that the vertical surface on the back of the 1-1/4" section prevents liquids from following the bottom surface all the way back to your cabinets if there is a spill. If you got a different edge style from a company like this or made your own forms, it's important to have some kind of break like that, even if it's a different shape/style.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's a great tip, thanks!

[@chaseing_chase]

Honestly seeing more projects at the staffs house's is kinda satisfying in a sense.....also I loved the pop up outlets for the concrete island in the kitchen.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I've almost run out of upgrades to my own house and they are all talented designers

[@istandiyistandiy8478]

@@Iliketomakestuff

[@sjtonic]

This episode is an excellent example how paid content should look. Kudos to the team, awesome work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks, the company was really cool and we legit liked the product. We reached out to them.

[@ddutton0]

This is great it is super cool to see the rest of the team and the projects that they are are doing and having Bob work on them as well. Keep up the good work and the awesomeness!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Anthony took the lead here and it came out great.

[@byromscustomwoodworks]

In the process of doing my own research to do concrete counter tops and this was a big help

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome! It's working!

[@drdax]

Bourbon Moth also has a great video on this. Just in case anyone else wants a little extra guidance on doing it themselves.

[@KevinTaNet]

I just started doing white concrete countertop using the same products. I thought I screwed it up because of my inexperience, but after watching this video, I feel a lot better about my end results. I think it came out better than what Anthony and Bob did. There are a lot less bubbles on my edges. I know they are both new to pouring concrete themselves, but glad to know that I'm at least getting slightly better results.

[@aeonspast]

Love seeing more of the team! Another great home reno vid. Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Check out @iliketomakestuff on Instagram and he'll be posting some follow ups soon

[@TheWeekendMedic]

I used this kit over 10 years ago to do my kitchen, and later to do a bathroom vanity. This was one of the most enjoyable, fulfilling, rewarding, messy jobs I've ever done - and we still love them!

[@SayMagnaFeek]

Wow! That looks absolutely beautiful! I love the white concrete!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I didn't realize white concrete was a thing until Anthony proposed the idea.

[@hunterdavis7504]

Love this content!! Can't wait to see the continued progress in Anthony's kitchen.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Us too!

[@ShaunBMcKinnon]

Me too, in my top 3 favourite channels!

[@torysetliff]

Me too!

[@Wordsnwood]

No one will EVER see that "Cool Beans" again.... but I'm glad it's there. 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We have them stashed around almost every project.

[@forby_]

me too

[@SomethingRandomYT]

Bob: “What’s the plan?” Anthony: “Magic” Bob:”Oh cool!”

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

Yes, imperfections just add character! We just poured our concrete countertops using the quickrete countertop mix. The look great, but definitely have some character. 😄

[@kessenichp]

Been wanting to do this in my home, was really great to see the exact thing I was looking at end up on the channel. Great project as always.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lnxmachine]

I used this system about 6 years ago. I polished ours in place which made a huge mess but they are super smooth. They are great because you can put hot pots/pan right on them.

[@wabisabimaker1794]

Is staining a problem?

[@turnkeyconstruction]

@@wabisabimaker1794 not with the proper sealant.

[@massiminimakes]

More Anthony! You work really well bouncing things back and forth.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

He did a great job.

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty impressive work, guys! 😃 It really turned out fantastic! Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! You too!

[@2011mixed]

Looks amazing! So glad to see Meighan working with you! huge fans

[@Iliketomakestuff]

She's an awesome addition to the team.

[@CrudeButEfficient]

It's always a treat when the rest of the team plays a bigger part on camera!

[@TheCatanzaroShop]

Looks great Anthony! I love the contrast with the cabinets!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Me too!

[@lopaka76]

My mom's island is 10'x5' and a solid slab of black granite. Needless to say, the 6 guys had a hell of a time bringing it in. This was in a Phoenix July and the island slab sat on the trailer while they installed the "L" shaped counter. The island was still hot a couple hours later.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yuck.

[@VGCAlex]

he's a natural in front of the camera! I'd be really interested in seeing more of his kitchen build!

[@laurieg2436]

Love the way it turned out, fun to see different solutions to the norm!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Anthony is an out of the box guy...most boxes are too short.

[@davidburris120]

Thanks for doing this video! I have been wanting to do concrete countertops for years and really just haven’t had the guts to do it. Pretty soon I’m going to be building a new vanity for my bathroom. It will actually be my first vanity and I think I’m going to do a cement countertop after watching this video. And I like the idea of the white cement because I am planning on doing gray cabinets so this is perfect.

[@MrDigitalCypher]

Man this is a super cool share. This is something that people often read about but knew nothing of how to do it, until this video. Way to go team!

[@ChaosShadoWolfe]

Discovered you guys after I began making my own things. Currently in the finishing touches of a design process for a massive 4m(13')x1,5m(5')x0,6m(2') desk in Fusion360, and you guys definitely inspired me into broadening my horizon and stepping out of my comfort zone.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's fantastic! Share your finished product on social media so we can share it around.

[@ChiblingProps]

Did anyone else not realize that Anthony was a GIANT until they were all standing together?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It's not fair. And Josh was standing in a lower spot, he isn't that short.

[@jlinker7]

Enjoyed it, best part though is when Josh first appears, glances at Anthony, and then stands on his tippy toes trying to appear taller! Love the friendship y'all appear to share and the sharing of the screen time!

[@kaleb_barbour3]

This guy has a great on screen presence. Love to see more from him. Great video Bob!

[@jimfarmer2356]

After doing our own countertops a few years ago, I was looking forward to seeing what Bob & crew would do differently than us. Imagine my surprise to see you using the same kit from the same company as us! 😆

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Anthony & Bob! Now that is one huge concrete countertop! Great work! 👍👍

[@nightshadoew436]

Civil engineer here. Pro tip:If you want to help concrete flow better between mesh just use a vibrator(yes the kind you are thinking about would work) or anything thin enough to fit between the mesh gaps and vibrates. Also could you share the excat type of concrete used? Just curious

[@raraavis7782]

There's some info in the description box. I was curious, too.

[@dandersonanza]

I was thinking the same thing. A good thumping before screeding would make life easy.

[@turnkeyconstruction]

They used Concrete Countertop Solutions white concrete mix. It’s a 9000psi concrete using acrylic fibers vs fiberglass.

[@utubemaymunadam]

I know it didn't make it into the video for obvious reasons, but would love to hear about the trials and tribulations on the big countertop. What went wrong (not flat? and I could see a rebarb pattern on some of the shots)and what sort of post processing it needed to be finished off. Loved this video guys, cool product too. Good luck on the remodel!

[@richoslandscapephotography164]

Love seeing the whole team getting together to work on a project together. Keep up the great work guys

[@LowKeyTroll]

You have no idea how happy I was when you accurately said "let the glue COOL" 6:15

[@filmsbybt]

i’d watch Anthony’s whole renovation process as like a side series!!! boss video

[@Jorge205mma]

I like the Easter Egg screenshot while you're editing. lol

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Sometimes things don't go as planned.

[@Jorge205mma]

@@Iliketomakestuff ouuu he's stealing!

[@stephentaylor4261]

Great work! Would love to know more about how you did the mold for the farm style sink while keeping your front edge. Like what materials you used, how you positioned, and secured it etc.

[@dmorty6241]

Just curious, I couldn't help but notice the gaps around the outlets on top... what with this being a countertop and spills that will inevitably happen... is there anything like a silicone seal or anything around those that was or will be added? I would love to try this project myself, including outlets, and curious how you tackled that?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good question. He is doing a top coat to even everything out (a product the company offers) and it should set the outlet covers flush with the top.

[@colintroy7739]

Best solution i have for bubbles would be coming from under the countertop in the cabinet area with a reciprocating saw or a vibration saw both with no blade and it will vibrate all of the bubbles out more effectively.

[@colintroy7739]

Also an autobody polisher leaves a great sealable surface with less dust from sanding

[@DavidTheCastle]

thumbs up for the minecraft liquid glug sound effect

[@Iliketomakestuff]

He slips in those little easter eggs. Good catch

[@traviscrigger4223]

lol my dog just got really excited about the squeaker sound at the 4:42 mark

[@FishersShop]

Looks fantastic, Anthony!

[@horatioswrld]

I do love videos with all the Make Stuffers

[@Romans828girl]

The Make Stuffers. I love this name for the team.

[@fuzzylon]

Thanks for a great video. I'm planning my own kitchen and I'd be interested to know what the pros and cons are for using concrete for countertops.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's great. Josh wants to do butcher block in his kitchen, so we can have more countertop options covered.

[@Romans828girl]

@@Iliketomakestuff Ooh, I'm excited about that! Butcher block is what I'm tentatively planning, and I need all the help I can get!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Love seeing more of the team in videos. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Keep making. God bless

[@adrian_orozco]

Loved this episode. Had a This Old House kind of vibe. Great Job Bob and Anthony!

[@makernova8160]

The countertops turned out really nice! I'm curious, is there any long term maintenance needed? Like any re-sealing that you have to do from time to time?

[@raraavis7782]

I would like to know, too 🙂

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I'd check the website, but he says that it would need to be resealed.

[@makernova8160]

@@Iliketomakestuff Thanks!

[@adisonrogers]

Another great video! Love seeing Anthony on camera more, awesome presence and personality. Keep it up👍🏻

[@KyleBarnick]

I died when Josh went tippy toes. Love seeing in home builds of the team

[@PhilipTamhk]

nice work! I suggest if we can manage to make the "round" corners will be even better !

[@Daphoid]

Reminds me of the system John Malecki did at his house, I'm not sure if its the same thing - but neat to see other installs of it!

[@MsSaywut]

it looks very cool but I am wondering what will happen if something is splashed on it? will it get stained for example red wine or something like that

[@DiscGolfPlayer]

I'd like to know the cost comparison between the quartz and concrete solutions form your guys' perspectives.

[@loganramon307]

absolutely love the back to the future snippet 😄

[@PratyushTewari]

Looks great. I would have loved to see the curved opening for the sink as well and how did you all manage that one.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

The company sent their sink form. It is a single flat bendable form with adhesive on the lower edge. You stick it to the inner edge of the sink and concrete gets poured. There are other sink options on their website, but that's how he did it.

[@PratyushTewari]

@@Iliketomakestuff thanks!

[@jeditsuyoshi]

Good seeing you on camera, Anthony! And excellent job. Except for the bubbles; those are Bob's fault.

[@iamie153]

As with all 'concrete jobs' that involve a large flat area, air in the mix is an issue. I have seen people use a reciprocating saw, without a blade in it, to provide vibration on the outer edge to get the bubbles out. For projects like this one I would suggest using an orbital sander, without sandpaper. You talked about, but didn't show it in the video but I assume you put a 2 x 4 all the way along under the outer edge of overhang and then put props under that to take the weight.

[@joegibbs1742]

Never knew you could pour in place like taht, very cool!

[@masterofnone]

Great team work guys !!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you 🙌

[@DoTheThingTheater]

Is it a meme that Anthony's head is always just barely cut off? lol

[@NickFajardo]

Ooh, they stealin'

[@Iliketomakestuff]

haha

[@prophetessoftroy]

Love seeing these projects in progress (and seeing the appliances my partner and I have been considering in a real world situation!). Any chance y’all would consider sharing the cabinet color name?

[@kenzierose4541]

The cabinet color is Intrigue by BM!

[@BrettS02]

That's actually really cool! Nice video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I'm glad you like it

[@lighswarm175]

Really cool video, you're the second channel I've seen recommend this product and I've been really impressed with the results both time. You kind of glossed over it in the video but what did you use for your sanding as far as grit and type of sandpaper?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Anthony says the company offers diamond grit sand paper and he sanded from 60 grit up to 220.

[@GeeZeRFroG]

Could we get any more details? Cost? Square footage? How well the other applications helped the island with leveling/coloring? I'm very interested in making my own counter tops and would love any extra details we could get. Thank! Great video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Not counting shipping, the cost of materials and tools was just over $1,300 USD.

[@GeeZeRFroG]

@@Iliketomakestuff AWESOME! Thanks. That helps a ton!

[@coregeek]

@@jeremyspecce Been planning my own and for 6 bags the shipping was going to be $350 so yeah, it’s pricey due to the weight. I ended up finding a distributor that was only 4 hours away and picked it up at $65 in gas instead.

[@edwinzoldahn]

Nice Menards buckets 🪣!

[@user-sf6zj8md8l]

Question, on the over hang side(seating side) did you leave the cement board underneath or cut it out? I think it looks great.

[@Z-Ack]

I know when screwing into concrete backer board and using any kind of concrete, mortar or thinset on top of those screws no matter what youre supposed to use a specific type of screw that wont be effected by the alkali in the stuff just like the fiber mesh tape you use has to be alkaline resistant.. backer-on makes a screw designed just for that.. im sure the countertop will be fine but would be worried about chipout over time where those stainless screws will corrode and form an oxide layer on top which can crack out the insides of the concrete..

[@thanhbeach814]

I would use a floor epoxy kit for the finish since those are meant to go on concrete, but that's just my taste

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Make sure you do your research before you start, but I'd like to know if it works.

[@turnkeyconstruction]

Things that go on floors aren’t always recommended for food surfaces.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

I can't get it out of my head. Every time, I hear "Hey, I'm Bobbet, I like to make stuff!"

[@kanedNunable]

i like this dude. 'shall i clean the kitchen for the cameras? naaaah' :D

[@Lickmuffin]

Looks good but those voids and missing chunks from the edge would drive me absolutely insane. Short drive, admittedly, but still. Would love to see a follow up video if you address those, particularly if the patches end up being invisible in the rest of the slab.

[@ericgreen86]

I love the idea of this and how simple they make it. I'm looking for a finished concrete floor kind of look though and these look white, kind of like Plaster of Paris. I'm wondering if they have a more traditional concrete mix?

[@antonenberg]

Did you need to countersink the screws in the edgemolds? Wouldnt a screwhead sticking out make it stronger and not even move at all?😃

[@turnkeyconstruction]

No you use panhead screws for strength to hold them down.

[@turnkeyconstruction]

Did you guys use the Euro Form? I heard you mention 1” of concrete over the main area with the 1-¼ face. Just curious if you know. We have used their regular form edge and are now using the Euro. I own and operate a renovation company. Great video for sure! Glad you guys did a zoom out of the plastic and the mess as so many don’t show it and then someone tries it only to find they have ruined floors etc!

[@Bjeenie]

looks amazing!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I agree, he did a great job!

[@valmerfarms1247]

I just found the Hulu channel (makers channel). It's great to see your on there

[@JonarRoman]

Ok. I know this is 100% NOT the point of the video....but OMG I love the idea of the microwave mounted under a cabinet like that. I know some folks that have theirs mounted over a stove and they have had to replace it 2x. Only thing we can think of is the moisture from cooking messing with things. Not only that, but it makes for a traffic jam if there is more than one person cooking if they are all in the same place. Having it mounted in under a cabinet like that keeps it up off the counter and at eye level but away from the stove! I'll have to add that to my list of things for an eventual kitchen remodel.

[@taylormcintyre5759]

I quite enjoyed the BTTF tinkle from the future

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Those countertops look great. The real test of how well you did is what does Anthony's Bride think of them?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

She was just off camera the whole time and likes them very much.

[@MrGarfield]

Nice video, and i like the bloopers at the end 🙂 keep up making mistakes not just for me i think a lot of people like them to 🙂

[@DesignByAntonioForteza]

very nice job and video 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you 👍

[@JSailor1964]

I like the Birdy being used as a sink light

[@PhilepZ]

happy b-day Bob!

[@carlrowles]

Loved this video - super helpful and informative. What did you use to reinforce underneath the overhang portion of the island?

[@danpeikes]

Bob now that you are getting more comfortable withe the lathe are you going to finish the other lights for your kitchen?

[@catgynt9148]

What about the opinion of Anthony’s spousal unit.? The pour looked quite tedious with many steps, how many bags of mix did you use for the countertop? Quite interesting. Thanks for sharing this insightful video. Wishing you and Anthony a great week.

[@joshuabarker2724]

So if you look under the counter top, do you just see the bottome of the black moulds and the concrete board?

[@ofwoden]

Bob’s got some “Frank Sinatra towards the end of his career” energy in this. Like he kinda doesn’t be there but he’s still being a professional. His vibe changes a bit towards the end, though. Anyway, great job. Countertops look great!

[@Robertas1]

you should have watched a video on how concrete countertops are made :D

[@fizzlepop]

Regarding the bubbles - would it help to hold a small hand sander (with no sandpaper) against the wood below to cause vibrations, to float any bubbles up to the surface right after pouring?

[@truckingwithjr]

Can u put any kind of other color mixed in for a marble look?

[@jonw6376]

Great job!

[@lizzynarnia9520]

The clip title in the editing software during the future Anthony bit made me giggle more than it should have

[@danielmuscatell3603]

Awesome to learn about this and thanks for sharing!