DIY Concrete Table

[@pandapanda8354]

This vid had everything. IMO very entertaining, super funny content, truly could not believe the choices made in the whole process. Wax melts into a pourable liquid in a saucepan or crockpot. Melted wax can be mixed with turpentine to make an easy to apply, penetrating top coat. Pre-portioned baggies of admixtures are sold right next to the premixed concrete brands. The major brands each sell an admixture that increases slump (wetter, more flowable mix) without compromising strength. Mortar is a product like concrete but without the chunky rocks. It can be used to fill pinholes in concrete. Polyurea is a heat resistant, scratch proof, food safe, waterproof, penetrating, shiny sealer for concrete that is stronger and more sound than epoxy. Before use the concrete must be fully cured first (that’s about 30 days)

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you for the comment and input Panda🙂 I did try and make wax in a pan combined with linseed oil, for another project, it worked out great. I also used plasticizer on another project, it made a huge difference. Have a nice day :)

[@TrabajosL3on]

Saludos y bendiciones! ✌️👍🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@TheChromePoet]

@@DIYSupply Very informative. I will make a couple of test pieces for practice.

[@michaeladams2077]

thanks for potent info. looked up gallon of the POLYUREA and it goes for $250. a gallon holy smokes!! lol

[@andrewknox6401]

I enjoy vids like this because he didn’t just jump from one place to another. He highlighted everything

[@daveyconcrete9801]

I commend this guy for sticking with the project and problem solving on his own. I am sure he learned a lot.

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you Davey! You are right, we learn as we go :)

[@leolealuianderson5291]

Remember a man who makes no mistakes makes nothing. Thanks for sharing

[@geminaritz]

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[@joshuablanchette2836]

Use flow control plasitcier next time. Turns your cement into pancake batter consistency without losing strength like you would by adding additional water. It will help a lot with bubbles.

[@sancop]

I LOVE that you showed things that didn’t work so well!!! That’s TRUE DIY!!!!!!!!!!! We are DIY-ers and this is one of the most realistic how-to videos I’ve ever watched!! Thank you. I’m subscribing! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you Sandra! You are absolutely right - not all things go as planned😊 More videos to come of different projects!

[@designdoctor247]

@@DIYSupply thank u for being honest and sticking w it

[@constantinosbou]

Exactly what I was thinking! I want to make a top for my leaving room table, can you guys help me ? What type of cement I have to use? To I need to add sand on the mix? Thank you so much

[@loukhryst.7366]

Never Give Up, Never Give Up as the Late Jimmy quoted. Nice organic peace and the bubbles gives the table character.

[@justindenlinger6304]

As someone who does this professionally, one of my first recommendations would be to a lot higher slump (wetter) of concrete/cement. That will help a lot with the bubbles.

[@jtkilroy]

I think a water reducing add mixture would have really helped a lot here.

[@ttiization]

As someone who does this professionally, you should know water excess will make the finak product of way lesser mechanical resistance

[@justindenlinger6304]

@@Robo.1776 You should really use GFRC tops like this anyway, with a good plasticizer. The mix you use for this kind of stuff is like a baking recipe.

[@cathypickren655]

Thx for including imperfect results at first. So often the weird shit that happens with a project is excluded. Beautiful result!

[@danielwhitaker5445]

IMO - the finish you ended up with is the epitome of what a "concrete" countertop finish should look like!! Appreciate you sharing what did and didn't work as well - Great job!

[@djClubMoney]

The finish ended up being one of my favourites that I’ve seen! So nice.

[@sinamaier4368]

Beautiful! I really appreciate you documenting the trials, errors, and successes.

[@danielenicola5555]

The result is astonishing, a lot of work but I guess it was worth it based on the result

[@boomerzoomer5191]

Wow, I’m making one of these soon, you really lessened my anxiety about it. Also the commenters have so many good tips. Thank you all!

[@stevetaylor1904]

I can’t believe I’m commenting again and watching it for the third time. I just cast my concrete table top and thought I’d look at finishing options. Laughing and sniggering AGAIN. Great video mate. Nice job.

[@DIYSupply]

Thanks mate! But there are so many great options for finsishing it off, oils, epoxy and what not - they might be a lot easier than what I did here :)

[@jonlaughner9019]

Love the video, all of it, and the inspiration you instilled! Absolutely wonderful, thank you. And thank you to all the commenters who provided additional insights!

[@DIYSupply]

Thanks for the comment Jon, it means a lot. :)

[@Cake-Form]

Well done! You ended up with a beautiful surface that tells a story of every step in the process. One of a kind👏

[@michaeladams2077]

thanks for showing us the ins and outs and inbetween! came out awesome

[@DIYSupply]

@@michaeladams2077 I poured epoxy over it as a finish now - would have saved me a lot of time, if I did it in the first place :)

[@lees5097]

This is the best looking concrete countertop out of all of them, thank you!

[@ManuelOrbeaOtaola]

Really nice job man!!! in my case, I really like the holes on it! It gives it kind of an organic / rustic look.

[@inbuenostv4461]

To get rid of the holes, you should try a reactive form release agent. The reaction forms a kind of soap that decreases the surface tension and allows even small bubbles to escape. You may also want to try a water reducer or superplasticiser to give it more fluidity and this also helps in eliminating bubbles and diminishing any potential shrinkage cracking. I have used Nox-Crete brand for several decades.

[@ramaSwamp]

WD40 works wonders

[@maconsdu4740]

hi from france ! im craftsman mason and profesionnal in decorative concrete u did really good job and ure comments are really a pleasure to read, u did mistakes and u say it, u tried , u dig in ure head to find tips and solutions thats pure make like i love to watch on yt what about ure wax , this table is supposed to be outdoor ? im not sure ure choice of rebbar is good the risk of rust is high and rebbar during vibrating concrete oftenly go down and risk to appear when unmolding i ll prefer to use inox , sure its more expensive but more sure in the time , in my opininion sorry for english mistakes i do my best ^^ keep like that bye^^ nicolas

[@DIYSupply]

Hello Nicolas! Thank you for your comment. The table is indoor at the moment - I never planned on putting it outdoors, though i think it would not be a problem. The rebar is galvanized, so i don't think it will be a problem. As for the vibrating - I put it about 1/3 from the top, when i made the table, so it shouldn't move down so much that it would become a problem - and it will give it better strength.

[@opticalfresh]

I enjoyed watching it. The table is so beautiful , the holes makes it unique.

[@Itdontmatter69]

I built my island top the exact same way. BUT, I filled the form very close to being full, i vibrated the heck out of it, then I placed the wire mesh in, then just top coated it to cover the wire. Adding the wire mesh while vibrating will only drop the mesh down to far that it will be exposed

[@mxfern854]

I commend you on your perseverance. Just like life, nothing goes as planned. I have been there many times, finding solutions to new problems.

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you - And you are right :) Just keep on going!

[@eduardobarajas2573]

What of waisted time this dumb ass should go back to you tube and watch more videos😂😂😂😂😂

[@stefantrautvetter875]

When you are using a levelling compound you will get a perfekt surface. I made countertops for my kitchen and it is just perfect. Cheap concrete is not good because you have a relatively dry material and when you add water you will get bubbles.

[@TrabajosL3on]

Saludos y bendiciones!! ✌️👍🙏🔥🔥

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

A perfect surface with no air bubbles is boring… what isn’t boring? Mixing epoxy with glow in the dark powder and colored powder so you have small spots all over the table that turn into stars in the night’s sky when the lights are off….

[@organize1979]

Wow I love this table- looks like the surface of the moon. Nice job!

[@joe1899]

thank you for showing us what works - and what doesn't

[@jordanl5628]

For future reference to till the bubble holes you'll want to use a slurry mix using pure cement but make it pretty thin, like thinner than pancake mix and just rub it down on the table.

[@tonyrodriguez414]

wow never seen so much work for such a small table. that is perseverance!

[@kidphillyorg]

You used fire to solve your problem. That's an instant like from me! Good job!

[@DIYSupply]

Haha, thanks man!

[@KellyMacBart1985]

You made my day. The blowtorch was just... Chef's kiss 😘

[@Jayonekonobi]

Nice job, get yourself a screed and a finishing trowel, will make it a lot easier and quicker for you, grout is the best way to fill air holes, much quicker . A grind stone is good for edges.

[@peady64]

Nice table. One suggestion though, use unsanded grout for filling air bubbles and gaps. Sometimes you need multiple passes, but it works like a charm and is easy to remove once set and cured.

[@Dendro2001]

Straight Portland cement works great to fill voids. But the trick is to mist the surface with water and rub the dry Portland into the pin holes and use your finger to work it in. Mist a little more water if needed...

[@living9377]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@AktenJoe]

absolutly great, love it, but one question, why didnt u use pu lack for the finish?

[@SAILFISHBRASIL]

Congratulations. Yoy did a very good job. I made some like this, but, the diference is that i used a glass to create the concrete surface and that came out finished and no needed to sand or pulished.

[@jhovanacampos4498]

It's amazing, the concrete its shining a lot!!! wow man

[@adm.sergei5341]

Was really fun. "How to spend a life to made good table, making all possible mistakes". But you did it, awesome result!)

[@pi.actual]

The Napalm torch was a nice touch.

[@pushpull76]

Beautiful work, I just suggest the use of a concrete vibrator to avoid all the problems with bubbles.

[@glosterspread]

It’s great that you show your mistakes too. Because you got there in the end, and looked fun too. I think your table looks great 👍

[@justinkennedy2128]

Some painful moments to watch , but this how we learn thanks for the inspiration! End result is awesome 👏

[@hohcomics]

I think if you tampered, float and troweled the concrete after screed you can avoid the air bubbles. It helps bring up the “cream” from the concrete also so maybe will help with less sanding.

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you for the input! I may try that in another project!

[@ahmadameri9852]

thanks for your honest video and sharing your valuable experience

[@robsonj.2950]

Try cement and white glue mix, to close the holes.

[@poritorico]

I think that has to be the beautiful and shiny concrete table of all KZbin, congratulation men!!!

[@krisgi00710]

Madre mía... qué faenón... You toiled over this, but I love how it came out... This is artistry. Pure artistry... Thanks for the master class!!!

[@Nick_LS]

Very detailed explanation. And i like it when you are experimenting new technique and medium on behalf of us. The charred wax for darker tone is an accidental good idea. Overall, very well done!

[@DIYSupply]

Hey Nick! Thank you for your comment. I hope you got some inspiration :)

[@wrxzboost]

i came here for the wax at the end...made this table awesome.

[@joaoguedes1242]

good morning I liked the video, I'm from Brazil, most of the video was correcting the problem of porosity of concrete, which would easily solve if you used a sheet of glass as a base or if you were coated with thin plastic on a wooden base before concreting, and for having a better base using cement cream initially and then putting the concrete right after would give a much better finish, and could create concrete matises using 2 or more types by varying the color

[@calvinwong365]

I watch so much car paint correction videos. Never thought of using the same concept on concrete. So amazing and that Makita polisher is love!!

[@kaiserbeam]

Wow, thinking doing an outdoor table and think something like this would be perfect. But holy smoke, that seems like lot of hours went into it. Raw material seems to be pretty reasonable. If I got anything close to what you were able to achieve, I would be more than happy. Very nice finished piece.

[@DIYSupply]

Use a normal concrete sealer, and get the air bubbles out - that will save you from a lot of work :)

[@margaretingleby679]

Finished top looks great , wouldn't you have more control over bubbles if the original working top became the finished side .

[@reetunayan4840]

This actually came out very beautiful... Nice work👍

[@martina8489]

Hi! From Argentina! You are magnificent!! I love the table🥰

[@brandonleesanders]

I believe your mixture in the beginning was too thick... That's my best guess after watching the video. Looks like you managed to find a solution in the end tho. Looks great!

[@DIYSupply]

Hey Brandon - I agree :)

[@Petapan33]

I like the bubble holes, especially when they are filled with resin

[@PeterPedroPaulo]

My friend Sorry for my bad english. Can you use it outdoor, or it would lose this beautifoul shine?

[@gns-gu8xh]

I have used tile grout and it works good if you seal the concrete

[@denisstepanov1327]

If you want to seal with natural wax, you should make a paste using solvent like turpentine. You`ll get a much better penetration and it will easy to work with. Take some wax and rub it on a grater for vegetables or cheese (or just using a knife). Then put this shavings into metal cup or something else. Pour turpentine into cup to cover wax shavings. And put it on a bain-marie. Dont use any open fire around it. The turpentine vapours are very flameble. Dont heat too much, 150-160 F will be enought. Use simple brush to seal. It will give you very beautifull colour (contrasting effect), but not more. I recomend to use professional havy-duty sealers.

[@BrookeFasil]

👍

[@jhoannayyo]

What type of wax is good for sealing? What is that type of wax called? Is it beeswax? Excuse my ignorance.

[@denisstepanov1327]

@@jhoannayyo , yes its beeswax.

[@tomteatom]

Add a little tung oil or grapeseed oil to the mix to make the mixture glide on and buff out fast.

[@NileshKumar-uf4vh]

​@@denisstepanov1327 why not use carnauba? Cheaper and more widely available

[@tangerineskybarg]

I love the way it turned out. Nice job with the polishing. The surface pattern is really unique as well. Great job.

[@cs_fl5048]

I haven't tried it, but wonder if pure portland with Flow Control would have filled the holes. Then sanding. Beeswax is nice (I have my own bees to make it!)

[@Realbigcheese15]

Amazing video, thanks for share, man, what kind of wood did u use for the base?

[@mikew151Manhattan]

Nice vid excellent first effort. The only issue I have with your beeswax finish is that it does not like heat very much and has poor stain resistance. A far better solution is to use a high end hard wax oil like osmo or fiddes. These handle the day to day hot food and drink mishaps much better. Thanks for vid! Cheers

[@janishani1]

Hello, Sir! Truly grateful for this. You just showed how customers, oftentimes, must value and respect the cost the seller gives to something handmade at such level, instead of bargaining for a discount. It would be of massive value updating your own consideration on this one. For instance: It's better to do this step prior to that one; Use this instead of that; This works better than that, etc. Also can you, please, let us know how the table has been doing after two years on the steel legs base?

[@DIYSupply]

Hello Thedash! Thank you for the comment, I appreciate your view on things. As of now: 02. may 2021. I just gave the table an epoxy finish, due to the fact the beeswax turned matte. The table hasn't changed in any way other than that. I have stated a lot of things that would have been better to do, in the comments, but I think that only a few people reads it. Have a great day.

[@janishani1]

@@DIYSupply Nice! Grateful for responding. All the info you inserted on the video are clear and already noted down. I was referring about updating your considerations after the video, past these two years. I'll adventure on making concrete legs instead. Again, grateful for the newest update. Best wishes. Cheers.

[@aminsaleem8992]

Great work. Could you share the mix you used? If it was a premixed bag what was it..don't think you get that in the UK.

[@Daniel-qw9dm]

I appreciate the errors included helps me learn!

[@jhonvillalobos2051]

I work with concrete everyday. I strongly believe that you could eliminate those air bubbles if you add more water into the concrete when mixing, it gives you more workability with the paste + a better finish. You could also add some water proofing additive to make it even better. It looks nice, well done. Cheers!

[@DIYSupply]

Hey! Thank you for your input. My reason for not adding more water was that it would make the concrete weaker. I have used some plasticizer on other projects, it worked out a bit better with less bubbles but same amount of water. Cheers!

[@danielmv1721]

I have a quation. How he did the concrete? Its a ready mix or just cement and water? I didnt see the sand..

[@sssanti]

Gran trabajo, creo que la cera de abeja pudo ser calentada hasta conseguir una consistencia viscosa y así poder aplicarla con una cuña (espátula). Por lo menos una primera mano. Muchas gracias por compartir.

[@-everythingsRosie]

You’re hilarious! Thanks for showing all the little things that might not go according to plan… (totally on purpose I’m sure 😉) My husband said ‘see I can do that!’ I’m pretty sure he meant he wants to copy you exactly so he too can use the flame thrower/ grass burner! 😂

[@DIYSupply]

Haha, thanks for the comment. Actually I just poured some clear epoxy over it at this point, the wax didnt hold op for very long. Good luck with the project!

[@-everythingsRosie]

@@DIYSupply ooh epoxy… that’s a great idea! 💡 I think you did a great job - we had to pause the vid a few times until we stopped laughing. You have a great personality and we love that you included the mishaps! Thanks for response. Keep up the great work! Cheers 🍻

[@Palestinian987]

Bro it looks beautiful. How would you do it if you were using a paint sealer? Actually which is more expensive a liquid sealer or wax sealer and if you use the liquid sealer do you have to polish ? Oh one more thing where do you buy the wax block?

[@gekinbelin1294]

Nice job sir. How well does the surface handle wood glue spills/drips?

[@DIYSupply]

Hey sir. I have now made an epoxy finish since the beeswax didnt last more than a couple of months before it needed to be done again. Kinda annyoing in the long run.

[@Bettinasisrg]

Next time heat the beeswax up in a pan and add olive oil, it will dry into a kind of paste that will go on much better, can also be used on wood. Good job!

[@Supertomiman]

You could try filling in the bubbles with ceramic tile grout. It will probably fill them up easier, and you can wipe it flush with a wet sponge.

[@PabloPazosGutierrez]

Why not float the bottom and use is as top? Seen magnesium floating that makes a great polished finish.

[@jaiderariza1292]

Thank you for showing the good and bad. It looks very very heavy, Ideal as countertop for an island but not for a dining table.

[@oscarmarfori613]

I use gypsum putty ready mix to fill up the holes much more manageable both application and sanding,

[@smokedmannl1516]

Amigo, saludos desde mexico, puliste la mesa con agua o con algun quimico ????

[@mymorristribe]

Looks great! I love the trial and error and your perseverance to get it looking nice.

[@mamaj8332]

that is awesome, i like that you dont do a lot of talking and the music is low key. What type of base did put this on, my son broke the glass in his patio table thought we could use the metal frame as form and do concrete

[@alvaroschudeck957]

Just an Idea, maybe start the first layer with a Grout auto leveling , wait until it start to set and then use normal concrete, or do your normal proyect and when you demold and turn it, aply a thick sanding and a very light screen of grout and see if both fix togheter.

[@manuellagotorrealba]

Amazing, looks like a picture of moon's surface

[@refusoagaino6824]

I like your style I'll bet you learn lots everyday. Keeping all that info organized in your head is a challenge as you get older. What will you do if someone says, " I love it, I'll pay anything, I want one just like it" ?

[@DIYSupply]

Thank you Refuso! That's why I have to make videos - so that when i forget things, I can go back and see how to do... Or how not to do :) Then I will make one for them - actually i already did make another one for a "customer" - just a friend :)

[@buenavida5407]

Sin duda un trabajo excelente, pero no estoy seguro de que lo pueda hacer yo mismo

[@richardrostin7373]

respect! thanks for all your effort, I know you have saved many man hours globally.

[@dc9999ify]

Hi, did you use sand as an aggregate with the cement? or just pure cement??

[@tangerineskybarg]

I really liked the way the colors turned out. It's way more interesting than one solid color. I am at the point on my tops where I need to start filling in the holes. Watching a lot videos to see what everyone else is doing. Thank you for your ideas and tips. Looks great!!!👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊. Awesome job!!!

[@miluscamarianela4072]

increible trabajo 😍cuales son los materiales

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

would it have been possible to put a vibrator on the table as you were pouring the concrete to ease out air bubbles then? Put the concrete on in layers? How about putting a design on top so you wouldn't pay attention to the air bubbles? a confuse the eye sorta fing...

[@happyjuppi]

Good job..looks very nice.. Will you tell me how did you make the concrete? I mean you used water , sand, and cement, did you used stones as well? And in what amounts did you mixed it? I be really helpful to get your quick answer .. and of course thumb up..thanks. How long you vibrated? Cause i like this air holes.

[@DIYSupply]

Hey! Thanks man. I used a finish mix - just added water as described on the package. It was with 0-4mm sand in it. If you like the holes then just give it a light vibration, I probably did it for 10min. Link for the "concrete" I used: www.silvan.dk/skalflex-stoebebeton-0-4mm-25-kg?id=6220-1265700

[@happyjuppi]

@@DIYSupply thanks much man..that is what i am doing right now ;)

[@pedromendoza73]

Beautiful job! Please tell me what kind of wax did you use?

[@filiafan8542]

nice work, do you need cnc and birdge saw?

[@chozn614thekiller8]

So just plain ole wax hum? That’s ok for kitchen counters?

[@influence1111]

Sometimes concrete with imperfections can still be authentic and beautiful

[@Stormbless3d]

This^ - Guy that does concrete polishing for a living.

[@carlhe5072]

you may try to use cement paste to seal the air hole, it could save a lot of time

[@19moods]

How did you get the rebar to he so straight? Where do u get it from? Great job!

[@DIYSupply]

Hey! Thanks. I bought that way - if that is what you mean? Just from the local hardware store.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Wow. I’m impressed at how shiny that surface looks like. Nice work.

[@CalgaryMan2009]

Why didn't you use a slurry to fix the holes? You used come concrete mix at the beginning on your first attempt but it was too wet. A slurry is much much wetter. Also you can use a bonding agent to help the new concrete bond to the table. Just a thought.

[@CalgaryMan2009]

Sorry, I meant the first concrete was not wet enough. A slurry is liquid.

[@mrsrx47]

Awesome work I think the water ratio is abit off that’s why you had those bubbles/pores

[@jodylebouton9436]

I want to make concrete tables and chairs for our reception in October but watching what you went through has me thinking just order the dang things. I just like making things.

[@DIYSupply]

Hey! It's not as hard and complicated as it looks, I made a lot of mistakes - if you just vibrate it well, maybe use a thinner mix and/or some plasticizer to avoid bubbles, and another sealer - there's many options out there, you will be good - good luck :)

[@jodylebouton9436]

DIY Supply I watched the video again and as I am not making big tables I believe I can do it. Instead of milk crates I am going to use good old HD buckets. A round seat with padding and material will be more comfy. Thank you for the show of confidence.

[@jodylebouton9436]

My fiancé has disappeared on the road from the Sambisa Forest where he was stationed. He had signed his retirement papers and was driving to the UN in Ghana. UN says he never got there. I am sick and scared.