Secrets of Marbled Concrete Revealed

For the first time this secret technique is being shared with the world by Concrete Concrete. Work along with this instructional video on how to marble concrete like a pro. This technique is only possible with the rare thixotropic properties of Grey Matter. Marbled concrete is a popular trend and we'll show you how you can maker intricately marbled concrete yourself.
Learn more at www.concreteconcrete.com
PS. As an added bonus we make some very interesting sounds that trigger ASMR responses in some listeners. Enjoy!

[@Azidust]

I love this kind of not edited video you can see the real process and how to tackle the issues you may face specially for person like me who want to try for the first time

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you for watch!

[@jacquiericard5190]

Don't be embarrassed, this is how we (your subscribers) learn. And look shows us you can mistakes too! Great tutorial, thank you!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thanks so much, we make lots of mistakes. You've got the right idea on mistakes, it's an opportunity to learn something.

[@HiFiClassical]

In this video: Deadpool mixes concrete

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I will take that as a compliment.

[@jameslloyd8728]

It deserves a crisp high 5!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Wait... Do you mean Detective Pikachu?

[@eldie3d]

I think it's great that you left the mismeasurement or mismix or mishap in the beginning. If you would have edited it out or started over, and I do it and it's too wet, at least I can see that it's nothing I did wrong and will know that it does happen to others. Most importantly, I'll know how to fix it! I think that businesses that put out perfect videos do their customers/students an injustice... "I did it just like he did and it didn't come out right. Mine's too wet! What did I do wrong??? I must be an idiot!!!". I can really respect and appreciate you and Concrete Concrete for that. If I ever have a need to make dinner plate-sized concrete that looks like colorful marble, I will be sure to buy from you and Concrete Concrete. As for now, I'm staining a concrete floor and looking for ideas/instructions on how to make the concrete floor look like marble... Unfortunately, I've been using a semi transparent water based product from Sherwin Williams called Infusion. The homeowner couldn't find the colors he wanted and bought a solid color acrylic stain from Lowe's. It is so thick!!! The infusion is water based and can be applied with a pump sprayer. This acrylic stuff has to be rolled on! How do I make that look like marble??? LOL

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you. Yes I make mistakes but I think it's valuable to see these mistakes. Hope it helped!

[@mrakjunior]

Cool! but in the beginning I thought you were newbie and doing it for first time but I am lucky I did continue.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

You have a cool name, I watched a lot of Knight Rider growing up. I'm very much a You tube newbie but not a concrete newbie. If you have any concrete quandaries let me know and I'll try and tackle in a video!

[@jameslloyd8728]

😂someone please give this guy his own tv show. That was bonkers but brilliant!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

HA! I wish.... Kind of, KZbin is pretty great too and I get to be myself and do what i feel like. Thank you for watch, I appreciate it.

[@blandycastillo475]

Great video!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

thank you!

[@headstashmusic3897]

I have a really cracked driveway, and I thought it would be cool to fill the cracks with a coloured concrete or epoxy. Do you think this would work for such an application? thanks

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

nahhh

[@judithsandala8901]

Very good, very good. Educational as well as entertaining. I'm going to experiment with various types of pigments to color hydrostone. I don't have mineral powders right now so I'm going to go with acrylic or watercolor. Just want a uniform ivory color for my bas relief and finish it with wax.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Hydrostone will take just about anything water based as a pigment. Very easy to colour

[@kassieeyler7814]

I love how excited he is about the whole thing 😂

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I'm exicited!

[@hawkarm6604]

happy 1k subscribers, thankful of being number 1k!!!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

For reals we just hit 1k? Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@hawkarm6604]

No please, thank you! your videos are awesome, i learn a lot, and i have now a ton of projects i want to do!!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

No no no, I insist! Thank you.

[@AirJKB13]

Cool idea for stepping stones

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

thanks :)

[@lien6333]

thank you very much bro

[@Coquijim]

Lol nice job, looks like fun. At least u r making it fun.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

At the very least

[@oliviafinnegan2437]

@concreteconcrete I’ve seen videos where they use Henry’s concrete featherfinish patch to make a faux concrete counter... do you think you could make a marble effect counter with a technique like this?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Hi Olivia, I don't know who Henry is but I think faux finishes are faux pas. Short answer is no, you'll never get your finishes to look like this with a faux finish

[@mariamar2002]

hi, I like your video! what kid of pigment do you use, thanks

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

we use mineral pigments, click the link in our profile for pigments.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

we use mineral pigment www.concreteconcrete.com

[@adamnisbet1326]

Hey man, I wanted to ask you where you get your molds from

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

We make them! Check out www.concreteconcrete.com

[@20greeneyes20]

It's like the Blog! Just experimenting makes the best things happen

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Basically, I think it's starting to turn into something with a bit of structure but still want to keep it loose!

[@20greeneyes20]

Blob is what I ment to say

[@pablooscar1000]

Hi. What is the name of the white product you added to the mix? Cheers!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

That's our tried and true studio grade white mineral pigment, you can find it at www.Concreteconcrete.com

[@EricJacobson1990]

the eyes on the gloves 😂😂

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Yes those are eye gloves!

[@rjsanchez9532]

What kind of concret did u used, I’m really interested. I wanna learn

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

We use our own mix designer that's tailored to take pigments well and hit ultra high cure strengths so the pieces you make turn out. www.concreteconcrete.com

[@moejoe277]

If you're mix it too wet you can spread it on a piece of weathered plywood or wood board and it will pull out a lot of the water .

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

great tip!

[@liatushka]

What pigments are you using? is there a link to the product?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

www.concreteconcrete.com

[@jennyreinhart5662]

Do you sell this mold as well? It looks like it would be nice under pots 😁

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Want one?

[@depitesenate8247]

Very nice... Would you travel to another country to do some work?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Maybe, like what?

[@nosferatu8789]

I am interested in making a marble effect concrete. The first step is to design the concrete mix unlike the way its done in the video. The concrete in this video features a super plasticizer (Melflux 2651 possibly?) which allows for a reduced amount of water and it binds to the cement particles to lubricate them and make the mix behave like this. The concrete mix needs to be designed with or without a plasticizer depending on budget and it should have various sized aggregate. This mix is mainly paste which is why its very smooth indeed. So, research your mix and have fun!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Hi Nos. Quite a long winded post for someone who doesn't know what their talking about. We don't use Melflux 2651 in our mix, but you sure sounded technical! And we do have 2 sizes of aggregate in this mix, so your wrong again. Do you have any other pearls of wisdom to share?

[@nosferatu8789]

Yes, I didn't say you that did use Melflux 2651, I only said possibly? and secondly, I didn't say that you didn't have any aggregate in your mix, I said it was mainly paste which it is because there are no visible signs of aggregate above 2mm in size otherwise we would see them in your mix when you let go of it and it self smooths. I am not criticizing your mix or method, merely making observations. But you are using a super plasticizer of some sort because concrete only behaves like that in your video when it has a Polycarboxlic Ether super plasticizer added to it. Free advice 1, Calculate how much water you need (Water Cement Ratio) to add and calculate how much super plasticizer you need before you start the mix. It will save you time, wasted materials, money and of course make a stronger mix. Free advice 2, Test the moisture content of your aggregate too, it has an impact on the mix and the resulting strength. Free advice 3, when adding pigments, be aware they are very dry and can affect the mix! Free advice 4, I know more about concrete than you do! My proof is in my comments and your lack of knowledge is shown in your video! Have a nice day and be more polite in future and not so rude.

[@ksmithkatcarving]

always use white at last , i don't mix concrete unless i am patching, i use color and sealers only

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Nice!

[@Shannon-rm6tc]

Can metallics be added to these kinds of projects?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Results will vary

[@allabouteveshop]

Hiya, can I use mica powders to colour concrete? Thanks.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Maybe? I don't know, we sell the ideal pigments to use on our webstore.

[@allabouteveshop]

CONCRETE CONCRETE Ok. Thank you.

[@didierlucceus7131]

Have you seen the company Concrete Cat? I've been trying to figure out how they stain the concrete in such a way. Any ideas?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Hi. They buy supplies from us but if your trying to replicate their style of patterning you should be forewarned that they hold a copyright on their most popular pattern style "Oracle" that they licence to designers and companies. If you're looking to copy them I'd contact for them first for licensing.

[@didierlucceus7131]

Wow didn't know that! So everything they use comes from your website i.e gray matter and dyes?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

yes, they have helped immensely with actually bringing our products to market and designing concrete and dyes to be specifically used for artists.

[@ayanaalquirosvlogs8213]

can I used acrylic paint to color the white cement?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

You can but I can't really tell you what your results will be.

[@anthonyhudson3158]

Have you tried putting it on vibrating table to blend it more naturally?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

More naturally than hands? Yes we do have vibration tables but I'm trying to help explain that concrete can be used simply and easily in someone's home, office or small space. I don't need to flex all my equipment muscle.

[@anthonyhudson3158]

@@CONCRETECONCRETE thanks for replying. I used to make concrete products including paving. I used to find dotting about some v wet oxide into the normal mix then vibrating gave a really natural look. I know what your saying about hobbyist doing small projects at home though. Tell you what I tried on a small job. I got an old electric sander I had, put it in a vice reversed and used it as a mini vibrating table. It worked pretty well and no heavy equipment involved. Give it a go, Thanks

[@lrnstratton]

Where did you get your mold from?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

www.concreteconcrete.com

[@natashaelder44]

Cam this be done with cementAll?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

no

[@jezreelely]

what are those color pigments?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Mineral pigments we source and test to use with concrete. found here www.concreteconcrete.com

[@brucemontgomery8809]

bob ross of concrete...

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I love Bob Ross so much! Thank you!

[@blackbeton3923]

Does this guy cook his own food on the floor too ?! 🤣 Epic mess but it’s always nice to play with concrete and really fun guy 👍🏽

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

No just in a regular pan! I'm not a maniac

[@blackbeton3923]

@@CONCRETECONCRETE 😁

[@josephina4792]

What is your working surface? Looks like marble?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

It's a plywood table covered with a sheet of HDPE plastic. But for home use I'd recommend working on a plastic tray that you'd find in a cafeteria.

[@josephina4792]

@@CONCRETECONCRETE thanks for the info, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@kennethe4809]

Ok video but what did it look like set??

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Yeah, I blew it on this video. All future videos I show a detailed demold and after shot once it's cured!

[@kindypoo]

What pigments do you use?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

We use mineral based pigments specific to the concrete industry but in much smaller volumes than you's normally have to buy. concreteconcrete.com/collections/shop/products/pigment

[@mattheide6738]

It Meryl i love the colours.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

ty!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Sending you my love little miss, your the greatest and a constant inspiration!

[@itsjuliehoran]

I'd love to try your concrete but for what I need it'd be roughly $1000 CAD, and I just can't afford that!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Maybe start smaller. I got to the point where I couldn't afford to waste my time so I focused on starting with high quality base materials.

[@terryberg]

The secret to marbling concrete is to never let this guy do it for you.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Love the hate Terry.

[@tigerlilley]

It's like baking but with rocks

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Yes!

[@stephanielewis5935]

Like!

[@Thezysu.]

Please tell .. Raw materials name

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I don't understand the question

[@Thezysu.]

@@CONCRETECONCRETE name of powder You used

[@Acheiropoietos]

You probably get this all the time but you sound a bit like Jeff Goldblum. 👍

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I don't get that all the time but I love Jeff Goldblum! That's a huge honour thank you! And thank you for taking some time to watch my videos.

[@noyezz3690]

no end result?!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Our other videos have end results.

[@vidaknox3188]

Um, I love you.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you!

[@richellereynolds881]

Awe yeeahh oooooh yaa. Awee awee AWEE AWEE yaHeaaah... whew.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

yes!

[@mikecraig1974]

Wow....that was beyond goofy 🤪

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you

[@tanyas.3812]

It looks like bread dough.......I've never seen concrete move like that.....

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Our Grey Matter is a very special concrete mix developed for the purpose of making fine craft and sculpture. It has a few magic tricks up it's sleeves.

[@tanyas.3812]

Do you sell it? Where can I buy it?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Oh yes! www.concreteconcrete.com

[@conor8321]

Lol Is this done? U tell us. Haha

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

done

[@jayboz7756]

Paul Rudd makes pancakes

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

This guy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3m6c3iBbdySj7s

[@mohamadrafet3777]

What is this grey matter?

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Grey Matter is an studio grade concrete used for design, sculpture, and marbling work. It's 4X stronger than hardware store concrete. Very similar to Ductal mix from Lafarge.

[@spottedtk4798]

I really wanted to learn how to create a cement mix like yours 😢 I tried to mix but after i planted my pots it cracked 😩 Hepl somebody 🙏

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you for watching! Strong concrete will make everything better from start to finish. It's tough to advise on your curing and post process. I went through a year long project to develop a concrete mix specifically catering to my needs an an artist. Off the shelf concrete sucks and trying to making your own mix is kind of useless unless you're willing to pay a firm to test are your mechanical properties after you finish so that you're actually making data driven decisions.

[@julieduquette4061]

😂

[@yoyokfresh5448]

I know your secrets.....one eye

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Well..... I did put them in a video so......

[@Thezysu.]

@@CONCRETECONCRETE plz tell me the raw materials name

[@terryberg]

Practice a little more, come up with a method that works every time, and then come back and show us.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I like your use of the term "us" , don't pretend like you speak for anyone other than yourself.

[@wendys390]

It almost made me sick when he made the red concrete--looked like blood!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I almost got sick too!

[@wendys390]

LOL, no, you were having WAY too good of a time mixing it up...with great relish, I would describe it. Made me wonder about you, but the finished product looked great so whatever! thanks for uploading it.

[@geraldmclaughlin4143]

well that was anticlimactic,he mixed it together,put it in a rubber container of some sort,but didn't make anything concrete no pun intended lol

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Hi Gerald, I don't have it all figured out but I am getting better at the format of these videos. Please check out some of the other ones and I have the reveal of the concrete at the end.

[@vincentjohns9569]

This floundering goober is much taken with himself and loves the sound of his own voice. More proof that anyone can make a KZbin video.

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

More hate from the guy with two first names

[@Zodchiy87]

Голос такой пазорный

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Not sure

[@theskepticfulana1609]

😂👍🏾

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Thank you for taking the time to watch

[@conor8321]

Too much flow brother!

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

maybe

[@conor8321]

Ur scraper is like nails on a chalk board 😬

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

I guess so

[@henoksol]

is this a joke

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

Why? Did you laugh?

[@stephanieallen8644]

Could’ve left out all the moaning bro….

[@prideinconcrete]

Worst marbling ever

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

HA HA. Pretty funny coming from the guy who post a video of himself getting engaged sideways! Way to show the lady you care.

[@lalunaraggio31]

What are your "really fun pigments " called . If you're going to teach people how to do things please properly spell out the tools! We don't want to waste data or time and still not learning anything really, if I go to the market and said I wanted grey matter and pigments will I sound sensible? Or confuse people

[@CONCRETECONCRETE]

It's all clearly listed on our website which is linked on our channel and the description. If you're going to leave a giant rant maybe you should do a little leg work yourself before throwing and online hissy fit.