DIY Concrete Countertops - Easiest Method!

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Ever wanted to make your own countertops?
Pour In Place Countertop System We Used : www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Cement: www.quikrete.com/productlines...
Liqui Crete (To make cement strong and pourable) - www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Square Edge Profile We Used : www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Mesh Reinforcement : www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Pizza Box Looking Clips : www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Sink Form: www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Sink Knockout : www.concretecountertopsolutio...
Ever wondered about concrete countertops? How much work is it, how much does it cost, does it really look as good as it does on HGTV?
Follow along with What the Flip as husband and wife duo, Trav and Kayla, tackle this project showing you just what you will be getting yourself into if you decide to pour your own concrete countertops.
(Link to Hour Long Detailed Instructional Video - • Z Counterform - How To... )
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@Itdontmatter69 3 года назад

My wife and me formed and poured our tops to. I coloured and stamped mine, i kept it damp with towels for about 2 weeks, little long. In the end I covered it with a liquid glass. It’s been 12 years now and still looks perfect

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

We just love the look of concrete and it’s so flexible you can really make it look like anything. White concrete countertops are definitely a future project!

@joannlievsay6623 3 года назад

What is liquid glass?

@tajvlogs9296 2 года назад

@@joannlievsay6623 i believe its a sealant you put on the counter top and it seals and makes it shine and gives a look like its wet all the time

@williamtorbert7135 10 месяцев назад

It's probably just epoxy

@thatnursevicky9118 2 года назад

So happy I discovered you guys! I am not a DIYer AT ALL, lol, but I love all your ideas and enjoy watching your videos.

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

This comment! Thank you so much for checking us out!!

@Itdontmatter69 3 года назад

One more thing. You did an amazing job polishing it. Looks beautiful

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks a lot 🙏

@EmyT 3 года назад

You guys make it look so easy! Tempted to try this when we move into our new house. 🥴

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Do it!!!

@kimtruong4676 Год назад

you guys are amazing. Great work on the countertop.

@PyroMynx 2 года назад

This is amazing! Great work! I love the creativity in it all!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Thanks we really appreciate it.

@zachleerubin5656 2 года назад

As a fellow extreme DIYer, and video creator - this video is phenomenal! Subscribed!

@deborahsleeth6021 Год назад

Very nice! Great job! I've been wanting to do this for YEARS in my kitchen! And, my floors!!

@WhatTheFlipShow Год назад

Thank you!

@breyshanna12 3 года назад

Love the videos! Cant wait for more !

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks so much!!! Subscribe and Stay tuned more videos on the way! 😁

@i_DONT_get_IT 3 года назад

Fun to watch! Looking forward to pouring ours soon.. Thanks

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Good Luck! Let us know how they turn out!!!

@jarule275 3 года назад

Great filming guys. Very professional and good music, not to mention a great finished countertop...Respect.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks so much for checking us out! We’re just livin’ it up 😉

@robertomerced1184 3 года назад

Lovely. And beautiful job. Very professional .

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Roberto! Subscribe for more. We’d love to have you on the ride along with us!

@jasonhill8078 2 года назад

One of the better I've seen - great job!

@lenarichardson5663 3 года назад

Awesome job guys

@janellewilson6144 3 года назад

Nicely done- they look great!

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Janelle!

@cathy9601 Год назад

This was so cute and helpful~ Thank you

@stelas9307 3 года назад

Wow! It looks amazing.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Stela!

@getfitwithschevy5883 3 года назад

Great job you two are great together!

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@melissakaul243 2 года назад

Enjoyed watching, thanks

@DiannaAtherton 3 года назад

That turned out amazing

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks so much Dianna! Stay tuned , lots more fun videos coming up.

@lukehunter9296 Год назад

Great work guys, videography was epic too

@earthsskin 2 года назад

Thanks! You guys are fun!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Thanks for checking us out!

@bennynewman6473 2 года назад

It's wicked..... just loving it

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Thank you! Stay tuned for more!

@heroknaderi 2 года назад

You both did an incredible job. I enjoyed watching 😎😎😁

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Thanks so much! And if you haven’t already Subscribe for more!!

@codyfisher8746 3 года назад

More amazed with the video quality than the countertop! The countertop looks great too. Keep up the great work, definitely have a lot of potential and realism in these videos!

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks alot we really appreciate that!

@holymoly271 2 года назад

Thus was great, love the humor

@deliawilson4939 3 года назад

That is beautiful. Awesome

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Delia!

@janay2033 3 года назад

Video quality is awesome.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Nay!

@jordanpage176 3 года назад

Okay this is the third video I’ve accidentally watched of y’all and I’m now officially a fan. Sub’d AF!

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Gotta’ love happy accidents😁 Thanks for checking us out!!!

@jordanpage176 3 года назад

Did y’all do anything specific to get that color of gray? That’s EXACTLY what I want & I’m scared I’ll get other tones I’ve seen online

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

That’s the natural color! Some bags of Sand Topping mix (the cement we used) can be a bit warmer almost beige. So just check a few different brands. Also we used SiCryl sealer from Concrete Countertop Solutions, and that causes the color to darken slightly but keep it looking natural. Also try a test piece first to get the hang of the process and see if you are happy with the color!

@christophergordon5641 2 года назад

this is a fun video and your post production work is nice.

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Appreciate that!

@luckyrook1246 2 года назад

That was awesome thank you! Did you use the sealer?

@TheAlpine49 Год назад

Very nice!

@dustincovert128 Год назад

looks awesome!! i hope to do this in my new super crappy house!

@stardustsimulation 9 месяцев назад

This soothed my quick fix need by giving me a dopamine hit through vicariously living as I dreamed of the day I will get to do this in my own house and while i probably won't. Nah just kidding. I definitely will be doing this and I enjoyed the video and channel name too. And I appreciate it.

@michaelw.605 2 года назад

Just about to dive into doing some countertops using this system. Great helpful video. I'm looking into using some pigment color to give a slightly warm gray concrete. Nothing that looks brown by any means, but ever so slight warm gray versus plain or cool gray. In one of your replies you mentioned the sakrete makes a slightly warmer gray than the quikrete when mixed with liqui-crete. That sakrete may do the trick rather than having to add in some pigment color. If I add in pigment, I have no idea how I would color a slurry to fix any bubbles or pinholes after the fact and have it match perfectly. Also, do you all have any experience with Z counter's other sealers or only the siacryl-14? I'm on the fence on what sealer would work best and whether to go matte or gloss on the finish.

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

We have only used sicryl as we want the finish to be as matte as possible. But I highly recommend making a test piece. And once you get the look you want remember the ratio you used so you can get a consistent look in your mix as well as when you go to patch pinholes.

@troyswarts7353 Год назад

Alright, we’ll catch you on the flip side- DOINK! I’m dying here! Great video!

@living9377 2 года назад

Great video!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Subscribe for more!!!

@caniggiavale 3 года назад

Good job Amigo!!! saludos desde Las Terrenas RD.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Claudio! ¿Qué lo qué? Thanks for checking out our video!!!

@nyleluke 3 года назад

Looks great

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Nyle!!!

@karfeishaolyia9567 3 года назад

All the way from trinidad cant wait to do mines

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

🎉Thanks for checking us out Karfeisha!!!

@kasposblazos864 2 года назад

I've always seen how people pour it in a form off-site and it seemed like theres always issues doing it that way, it'll break during transportation, the rebar will sink to the bottom in the form during curing (which is the top of the countertop once in place making the rebar visible) or the shape just gets wrong. This has stopped me from wanting to pour my own countertop. Puring it on the spot is really cool and eliminates these issues. Now I do want to pour my own countertop.

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

It’s the best!

@MaryCumbersnatch Год назад

We poured ours into a melamine mold in three equal 36" sections, then used non-sag sealer between the sections, chipped the edges with a small hammer, covered it in epoxy, and tossed color chips/chunky gold glitter flakes in the wet epoxy. It looks great.

@Gu3rillaTactix 3 года назад

Dance break earned you a sub. Trying these in my house this weekend. Wish me luck!!

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Good Luck!!!!!

@kynoconceptsenalleswatdaar499 3 года назад

AND? How did it work out???

@Gu3rillaTactix 3 года назад

@@kynoconceptsenalleswatdaar499 Mine turned out well. I didn't mix thick enough the first batch so I had to go a 2nd round. But now I love them

@catherineoliver828 Год назад

Do you have to use concrete board underneath or can use use something like plywood?

@beau7737 3 года назад

I'm late to the party but this is almost exactly the same ideas for a kitchen I'm planning. Looks so good and timeless! Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna go binge your other vidoes.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

🙏

@mattgeorge7438 2 года назад

EPIC!

@jasonott5316 Год назад

Just discovered the video, looks like this install was just over 2 years ago. Any update on how the countertop has performed so far?

@susanzanardi6274 3 года назад

Love you 2, your my new favorites ❤! 🥴🤗

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

😁THANK YOU!!! Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe! Stay tuned for more!!!

@MrUNDERSTAND562 Год назад

Question what tool is that your using to vibrate the edges of your countertop

@rsack22 3 года назад

I love the look of this, great job. What did you use to vibrate the sides? It looks like an orbital sander.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Anything to tap the air out, pencil vibrator on the side, Orbital sander, oscillating tool works good, they actually make a flat blade for an oscillating tool but any thing to vibrate it, even tapping it with a screwdriver or such seems to work.

@clwhite626 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Thank you very much. And I do believe your countertop is sauce!

@chelmjustice1226 2 года назад

I had tile countertops and we pulled the tile up, which left the 3/4 inch plywood. Can I concrete over the plywood, or do I need to put down the cement board?

@themilestoneproject9076 3 года назад

Dope!

@Erica-yr3gf 9 месяцев назад

Great work. I would use over counter sink, bc if you have to change under counter sink you have to brake the countertop.

@tierneyrose110 Год назад

Lol! 😂 you guys are rad. Thanks!

@djfridaylove 2 года назад

Thank you for dancing. made the whole video!! Great beats. Oh yea you did a counter top too!!!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

Haha thanks for checking us out subscribe for more!!!

@dgriffinm 2 года назад

Look great

@IcbinButta 3 года назад

Beautiful 🤩 love the dancing 💃🏼🕺😂

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@X2DABEAT 2 года назад

love it

@AlexLee-do8xy 3 года назад

No voids at all with the palm sander! Killer final product. Good job guys. Did you ever bevel the edge of the countertop or did you leave the sharp edge?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Alex! We love the square edge for a modern/industrial look. The company who makes the form also sells rounded, and more ornate edges if that’s the look your going for.

@c.j.8215 Год назад

How did you install the sink?? Under or between board and concrete?

@keirenbudding8105 Год назад

They look wicked i would be interested to see how the product holds up after a few months

@Kristopher520 Год назад

What does it look like now? And is there a way to change the sink after all this?

@blecngzm3291 3 года назад

This is very nice. My question is: the base upon which you pull the concrete mix, when the concrete drys up, do you remove it or you leave it there?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

The base is cement backer board and forms a permanent bond with the concrete when dry.

@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613 2 года назад

Very nice 👍

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@redditer21 2 года назад

how much of the back form shows when countertops are complete? Getting ready to do this project tomorrow, but still having a hard time understanding the back form after the countertops set up before adding backsplash.

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

The back mold is visible but is covered by the backsplash.

@superfanTAZtic Год назад

How long does something like this last? Ever any issues with cracking?

@wjhuntr 3 года назад

I am getting ready to do a lot smaller countertop in my bathroom. How did you figure the faucet hole? What size of hole saw did you use? Nice video

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Hey Bill, thanks for watching. It’s a 2 5/8” Hole saw. Typically for a sink you want to align the drain to be centered in between the cabinet doors (if there are any on the cabinet holding the sink). Then center the faucet inline with the drain and have enough clearance between the back wall and the sink. I dry fit the sink and faucet in the Hardie Backer Board before pouring the concrete just to make sure I’m happy with the look. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project, let us know how it goes, and subscribe for more!

@GandalfsPipe 3 года назад

Hey, I was wondering, at the end, it looked like you sanded the top of the concrete. Where you grinding it down?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Sanding is removing small amounts of material but it isn’t necessarily “grinding it down” since we are using such a high grit. We did this to smooth the surface vs polishing the concrete to keep a natural finish.... polish makes the finish look like salt and pepper as more aggregate shows through. Hope this helps.

@masonstewart6182 3 года назад

Looks good what sealer did you guys use on it? I just poured mine last night and am still debating what sealer to use.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Hi mason, The company that sold the forms is concrete countertop solutions. They have a product called SiCryl which is a sealer that doesn’t add much sheen or change the color. We loved the way the raw matte concrete looked and wanted to keep the finish pretty close to that and the SiCryl does a great job.

@zanerobinson4355 Год назад

One word, wow ❗

@WhatTheFlipShow Год назад

🥹

@keishacoleman3867 Год назад

@@WhatTheFlipShow How would you remove the concrete countertops?

@chadspinalbosd007 Год назад

Deff doing this, did you guys ene up adding color or any texture or can one epoxy it like floors?

@WhatTheFlipShow Год назад

We love the natural look so we just finished it with SiCryl (silicone acrylic sealer) from the manufacture of the molds. It keeps the natural color and looks amazing.

@davidross7208 Год назад

That’s so bad ass

@collinchmiel620 Год назад

Beautiful but.. where did you guys get the cabinet handles 😍

@Jrman42 10 месяцев назад

Is it possible to put another granite slab on top of concrete slab?

@caferacer873 2 года назад

That little crash at the end was hilarious

@swedishmansion8262 2 года назад

Nice jobb

@johndevries5764 4 месяца назад

Is the sink pinned in there forever. How do you replace the sink in the future?

@EsseQuamVideriSe7en Год назад

What did you seal it with?

@Cindy-vx2mz 3 года назад

With the under mounted sink... did you buy an actual under mount sink or a regular sink? Im just confused because it looks like a regular sink and the concrete is just poured around it to make it look under mounted and also will you not be able to change the sink without removing the countertops?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

It is an under mounted sink, that is the way this system is designed. Typically you can get 30 years out of a quality stainless steel sink. If it needs to be changed however you will have to cut out the sink and replace with a drop in. Hope this helps!

@TL-pp2ip 3 года назад

Hi great work!, which sealer did you applied for this countertops?, and did you struggled due to the drysanding?, thanks.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

We used the Z SiAcryl sealer from the same company that makes the forms. It seals without changing the color much. Dry sanding is a dusty process but it prevents the countertops from having the “polished” look. When polishing the countertops the aggregate is more visible and gives the countertop a salt and pepper finish that we don’t like as much as the flat consistent grey look of the concrete.

@TL-pp2ip 3 года назад

@@WhatTheFlipShow @What The Flip Thanks for the quick answer, yeah it is just that we are having some installers working on a concrete Island, but the sealer they applied is peeling off, the other issue is that the sealer seems to be solvent based with some VOCs (which can't be good). they dry sanded but with 300grit I think and a non-orbital sander. After little research online many people mention dry sanding is not the best since it doesn't create enough porosity, but it is great that it worked out for you!.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Concrete is already extremely porous material which is why it needs to be sealed. Wet sanding is mainly used to help cut down on the dust and so more aggressive sanding and polishing can be done. I hate that the sealer is peeling off. I would definitely look into Concrete Solutions SiAcryl it’s silicone acrylic and it has always worked great for us. Good Luck!

@markfarris3958 2 года назад

I just tried to look up the prices forgot I that stuff.am I wrong or is it $149 for 8 ft piece and 8ft piece for the back. Just curious how much the snap stuff is.

@claudiayaun3126 4 месяца назад

Can you share the link for where to buy all the products?

@gregvanwinkle8545 3 года назад

You put the backer board down, then the sink, then the concrete? What happens if you need/ want to replace the sink?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Great question. That is how the system is designed so if there is an issue with the sink it would have to be cut out and replaced with a drop in. Luckily stainless steel sinks routinely last 30+ years.

@birish21 3 года назад

Nadeshot is doing home improvement now. Nice!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

I get that a lot 😂

@mxrider887 3 года назад

What concrete did you end up using? Did you use any color enhancer? I noticed you did not use the Counterform concrete they offer. I was going to do their white, but I think I like the gray you all came out with. Thanks.

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

@Quikrete Sand topping mix has a nice light grey color. I like Sakrete as well but thought their color was on the warmer beige side and I like the neutral grey.

@bradymauer5182 2 года назад

Did the concrete appear beige while drying? If so how long did it take to see the the natural grey color you finished with? Thanks!

@TheBrownGuy12 3 года назад

Thank you guys for the video? My wife and I are also wanting concrete countertops, but I'm not sure I'm understanding correctly. If I'm purchasing the white countertop concrete mix from concrete solutions - I should mix it with the liqui-crete?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

I think due to the mixture required I don’t think the white countertops can be made with the liquicrete system. I think they have to be made with rebar and packed in if I’m not mistaken but check with the manufacturer. Also if you do decide on concrete countertops use code FLIP10 for 10% off.

@TheBrownGuy12 3 года назад

@@WhatTheFlipShow thank you!! And I used the promocode as well. Always good to save a few bucks.

@TheKikemoya 2 года назад

You have to improve the dance part!!! lol!! great video guys!!!

@trevorspence6352 3 года назад

I love the work you guys do..but what faucet you use for the sink? I can't find one that is over 3"

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Standard Faucets should work. This is the one we used 👇 Flynt Brushed Nickel 1-Handle Deck-Mount Pull-Down Handle Kitchen Faucet (Deck Plate Included) www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-Brushed-Nickel-1-Handle-Deck-Mount-Pull-Down-Handle-Lever-Commercial-Residential-Kitchen-Faucet/1001368238

@trevorspence6352 3 года назад

Thank you

@tigertigerp8371 2 года назад

Are you building this on top of al already existing countertop? What if I do not have a countertop at all? Can this be build stand alone and then put in place afterwards?

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

No you do not pour over existing countertops. Rewatch the video or check out the detailed manufacturers video linked in the description.

@nicoleshupe9134 2 года назад

Wait, do you have to seal it?

@bt8831 3 года назад

and the hand print? and date

@Agustin-jo8mv 3 года назад

lol. You guys are funny. I was expecting a lot more subs. thanks for the video. haha

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks so much! We appreciate that. Share with your friends and help us grow 😬

@karfeishaolyia9567 3 года назад

Yez i would

@maggiekolenko8393 2 года назад

Do you seal these tops at all? Looks amazing!

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

We used SiCryl acrylic sealer from Concrete Countertop Solutions it maintains he natural look of concrete.

@chriswhite6882 3 года назад

did you pour the concrete over a top mount sink? is it concreted in now?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Hi Chris! Thanks for watching! It’s an undermount sink and it is placed between the concrete and the backer board. This is the way the system is designed. The sink is rated for 15-30 years so I expect by the time the sink needs to be swapped the countertops would be do for an update as well. But if for some reason you wanted/needed to swap sinks you would cut out the sink and replace with a drop in top mount sink. Hope this helps!

@jhawkod 3 года назад

did you apply caulk to the sink...between it and the form?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

We did run a small bead under the sink, it may not even be necessary with the weight of the concrete pressing down in the lip.

@357QueenBee 3 года назад

Was the sink on top of the backer board? Poured the concrete on top. If so, that sink would not be able to be removed. Right?

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Has to be cut out and replaced with a drop in. It’s one of the downsides to this method but sinks last 30+ years so it’s worth it to us.

@ericstyer2890 3 года назад

Nice

@WhatTheFlipShow 3 года назад

Thanks Eric! Hit that subscribe button to help is out, if you haven’t already! 😀

@butziporsche8646 3 года назад

How many boxes of Z Liqui-Crete and what was the total cost when finished? Ah, you broke it down in the next video. Got it.

@oanagaina7705 8 месяцев назад

that's so cool!! It gives me courage for mine :) Question: have you considered incorporating a pre built concrete sink? I'd do it but it makes me nervous ...

@WhatTheFlipShow 8 месяцев назад

Hmmm not sure if we’ve seen that in a kitchen. Most of the prebuilt concrete sinks we’ve seen are for bathrooms and they sit on top of the counter, so not sure how that would work.

@justinreynolds8384 2 года назад

Just poured mine. What did you use for the final sanding?

@WhatTheFlipShow 2 года назад

We sometimes only go as high grit as 220. We try and get the countertops as smooth as we can with the trowel because the more you sand the more aggregate becomes visible, which gives the countertop a salt-n-pepper look. Then we sealed with si-cryl acrylic sealer.