Beginners guide, Concrete Tabletop you can build. No special tools, hand finished

A great looking concrete top is pretty easy to make, and I'll show you how, with no special tools, some great products and methods, how to get a great finish for your next project. Have fun!
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[@hrishikeshb]

This video was the most practical way to build one without any fancy tools that I’ve seen. Using car wax a mould release was genius! The surface finish right out of the mould was fabulous. Thank you for sharing your techniques!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad I could help out! Have fun and good luck on yours

[@stephenmacha7671]

I've watched many such like projects but this particular one conquered my heart. It's simple, straightforward and pthe product amazing!

[@zee7333]

That looks spectacular !!! You’ve done a great job with that! Great tutorial too.
Thank you for sharing.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Wow thanks! Glad I could help

[@ioannisvarvaris3868]

One of the best tutorials for beginners!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks so much! Glad I could help

[@jeffreysheldon7433]

Fantastic video. You include all the necessary and helpful info so many others leave out. Well done.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Happy to help. Good luck on yours

[@loiskong8789]

Excellent video..love the step by step and how you broke everything down so simply..not nervous to do my own now...thanks so much👍🏾

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! That's what I was going for, glad I could help. Have fun

[@yaharalaviajera]

Hands down the best concrete countertop tutorial I've ever seen. 🙌
I can't wait to make my concrete table.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Glad you like it and good luck on yours!

[@jasonkaminski6230]

Great video with attention to the details of mold building & finishing. Great job showing the actual finish! A lot of other videos miss this.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I wanted to show it all, finish included, to prove my point

[@adickurig]

One of the nicer looking slabs ive seen and i've watched dozens of similar videos.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much!

[@woosheroes494]

One of the best down to earth tutorials ever...!!!! Thank you so much for your time and effort! 👍🔥❤️

[@JessedoesDIY]

I appreciate it! Thanks

[@codycrosby5684]

Really informative and easy to follow. My table top came out beautiful thanks to your video!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! Do you have any pictures?

[@rnewrnew]

Fantastic! Great tutorial, thank you.

[@mohdfairoze7283]

awesome turorial with awesome finishing with convincing technics. this really inspire me to do it myself

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Thanks, glad I could help. Good luck and have fun!

[@ChrisBorghi22]

Wow!!! From all the videos I’ve watched this is the one guide I’ll use on my counter tops. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Argentina!

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's awesome, glad you liked it! Good luck on yours, keep me posted!

[@terrycawley1951]

I’ve never seen concrete look so beautiful, awesome video.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad you like it

[@SoiXamscary]

I stopped by to say this is by far the best concrete tabletop project I have seen on CZcams! Thanks mate.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much! Happy to help

[@looloo6322]

I've watched a lot of these concrete top videos, yours is the best. I'll be doing this once my house is built and my cabinets are in.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks! I'm happy I could help! Good luck on yours and keep me posted

[@johnnyharris7692]

I've watched a few video's on this topic, This particular one nailed it. This is what I needed to see in order to give this a try. Great Job Thank You

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! I'm glad I could help. Good luck on yours!

[@stephenbourne3385]

Cheers mate, great display of a common sense approach to this project. This is going to be my preferred method when I have a crack down here in NZ.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks man, glad you liked it. Good luck on yours

[@Chris_and_Two_Little_Gamers]

watch quite few of these, the first one i have see with no major air bubble issues. great work and subscribed right away

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you! The biggest problem is people literally vibrate it for like 2 mins, and smack it 8 times with a hammer. It takes waaay more than that to get the bubbles out. I find it's easier to vibrate for much longer than fix the bubbles later. Thanks for subscribing! Glad to have to on the crew

[@mohammadalsowaidan9824]

Best clean concrete top I’ve seen 👏👏👏👏👏

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad you like it

[@Jay0772]

Nice effort mate. Looks great and wonderful tutorial👍

[@thomasweber8060]

Excellent video! 👏👍 simple tools, great result and very good explained. Thank you!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@ddnlee24]

just beautiful

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks

[@trishl9870]

This is a great video. Followed your tutorial to make the first countertop for our outdoor kitchen. Just removed the form today and it looks so good. Waiting now for the next stage.
Then just another two countertops to go!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! That's awesome, I'm pumped you gave it a go! Good luck on the rest of the projects

[@JacobPranger]

This is the best concrete countertop I’ve seen!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@farkled]

I've watched a bagillion of these videos, and yours was the only one that has the smooth finish I'm looking for. 👍

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Glad I could help and good luck on yours!

[@scarecrow980]

ive been racking my brain for a while trying to find and minimalist table top that would be perfect for my house, ive looked on pintrest and all sorts of places, this is a fantastic idea!! thank you for posting

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob. Good luck

[@sourceconstructionsolution8377]

you did a great job.. You have a good touch and all the production values are there. Really great video

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@dg4e]

Definitely the best countertop tutorial I’ve seen, makes me even more keen to have a go! Good job, thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@sbeav1105]

Absolutely, you should be blowing up with way more subs!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

I'm trying, it's been a long slow grind

[@taniahernandez2089]

Love this tutorial, we will be using your steps on our fireplace remodel! :)

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks. Good luck

[@melissamendoza889]

Deserves way more views, beautiful job!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks so much! Feel free to share it around to people

[@muffemod]

Best tutorial I've seen to date.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks! Happy to help. Thanks for watching and good luck on yours

[@rags0528]

great video brother, you explained things right down to the minor details so anyone could understand, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks man, glad you liked it! I'll do that and thanks for watching

[@mangoyacho]

The result is superb! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, thanks!

[@allancastro6408]

Looks amazing, great job!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Excellent work. As you said *vibration* is the key to proper finish.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! It is, it is

[@CorvetteTeaser]

thanks for sharing great video.. keep them coming

[@luxerylux]

that looks really good.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@user-qe6hb7ij3q]

Very well done! Wow

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@Thenewgards]

Now I am ready to do it , thanks!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Good luck

[@Robert8455]

Excellent. Demo and results.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you, happy to help

[@AmosAmerica]

Looks amazing! Very professional look. Thx for this post.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@alexanderthebeast8855]

I’ll be trying this tomorrow, thanks a lot for sharing. This has been the best video I’ve seen so far, simple, to the point and an amazing result (the best one).
Keep up the good work!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Wow, thanks a lot! Good luck and have fun!

[@alexanderthebeast8855]

CanaDIYan man, I did it and vibrated it for nearly 20 minutes (by hand, haha) and wow, the results are amazing. That top is smooth as it could be, gorgeous color and all. It doesn’t look as sleek as yours but I’m proud because the result is very aesthetic. I’m going to redo it because I poured a bit too much water and although it’s been holding well I wouldn’t trust it for long without a base under it (it currently has the melamine that was on top under it). I did it with nails instead of screws because I had very limited tools, and the bottom part is not as pretty because I couldn’t cut the pieces to size, so the mold would’ve been too thick if I had poured concrete to the top (all I had to work with was a handsaw, a hammer, nails and a few other things). All in all, great video, great instructions. I know the second one will be smooth af.
Edit: grammar

[@JessedoesDIY]

Dude thats awesome! I'm so glad you tried it and it worked. Kudos for making it work with that you have! All it takes is practice and technique refinement over time, each one better than the last, confidence grows, and you have fun. I'm pumped you got back to me. Keep going!

[@yayoferreira]

super for my kitchen

[@VanWilliams]

Well done. Will be using this method soon.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Good luck on yours!

[@sureshkohnke4288]

Thank you so much for that awesome video! 🙏

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Glad you liked it

[@jaredb9281]

Great video. Perfect instructions for exactly what I need. Cheers from Finland! 🙂

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's awesome! Glad I could help. Good luck on yours and cheers 🇨🇦

[@AK-ru3sg]

Excellent job and extremely well explained. You have some serious skill there.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@seasunfoodfun]

Excellent tutorial and craftsmanship.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@18pablo88]

Beautiful job

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you

[@TheHumbleCarpenter]

Awesome job!!! Love the result!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@carlaforsyth5891]

Great, informational, easy tutorial. Thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Happy to help!

[@ohcaloz]

Simply the BEST!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@baizuramusa8130]

Love your video so much! So easy to understand and made me very confident to actually do it. Hopefully I’ll get another pair of hands to help out this pregnant mama ❤️

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I'm sure you can, good luck on yours

[@Arick_Lee]

I agree with the sidewall method. When I've done this in the past. I actually scrubbed measuring length of the sides all together. Just over lengthed first side flushed to one corner of the base leaving a wing, then did the next side clockwise. Leaving each sidewall with just one "wing" for that same sort of grab handle. Worked a treat an eliminates any need for needing any sort math or precision ..or even measuring for sidewall length cuts. 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝒴o𝓊 for the carwax mold release idea. Excellent!

[@JessedoesDIY]

It's so much easier that way. I'm glad you liked it!

[@poisonproductionzz]

beautiful! Looks amazing and manageable to make. I'll give it a shot.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it, good luck on yours

[@jahmel876]

I absolutely love your videos

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you!

[@guerillalife]

Nice work! ...thanks for the info

[@no_categories]

Thank you for showing this process using simple tools. It looks great!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@Seafariireland]

Super job!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@mr__daly]

Great video. Thanks for sharing you methods, Jesse.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help

[@cdgdigitalmedia1892]

Nice work. Your video was clear, well done and helpful. Thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Glad you liked it

[@shaeevans4854]

Thankyou! Such a great video, I love the finish too.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! It does turn out really good, I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@terezadouchova9229]

My next DIY project for sure. Thank you for this tutorial :)

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Good luck on yours

[@pinkypinkbolero]

Nice work!

[@mountainbiker44]

Awesome! This is the video I was waiting to pop up on my sugestions

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thats awesome! Glad you found it

[@jdmfh47]

Turned out really nice.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@daniellesskis2565]

Best video out there

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@biancaerasmus4211]

Brilliant content!!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you!

[@jasonbyrne3741]

Great video. Awesome result!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad you like it

[@Ihaveaboyfriend]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@pitbylllson]

Great job!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@gottabighit1]

Sweet ... Great vid. Excellent content, description, method ... I can't wait to attempt. Thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks! Good luck with it

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

brilliant best countertop video to daste thanks for sharing deff going to be doing this soon in the utility room

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! That's awesome! Good luck on yours, keep me posted!

[@mauricebuckner8881]

I have to say for me never have done this before this is by far the easiest video to make a concrete table.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad you think so and happy to help. Good luck on yours!

[@GSNCLN]

I may have to try this - thx

[@JessedoesDIY]

Go for it! Good luck on yours, keep me posted!

[@jonswoveland]

Great video, thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@dpo1867]

Nice job at keeping it simple.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks

[@raymarren3696]

Amazing video my mom bought one an told me she wanted another i figured I could maybe make one this is giving me confidence lolim going to give it a try

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help! Good luck on yours

[@Paulie_O]

Fantastic tutorial!! Learned a lot and thanks for sharing 🍻

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Happy to help

[@patricklavery5144]

all I can say is brilliant.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Appreciate it

[@humairazeeshan5953]

Excellent tutorial m going to try
I wanna make outdoor bbq counter top and planters

[@krishnan9336]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼👍🏼 Been searching everywhere for this

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime! Glad you found it, good luck on yours

[@rosanadancel7225]

Wow amazing.thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob!

[@Joewalshe38]

Thanks a million. Just about to make a test piece of a countertop with scrap melamine board before making big countertop. I will make one mould with sand, cement and plasticiser and another with small stones added to see if aggregate can be seen on the finished surface. Great video. Much appreciated. Great to know I don't need to buy expensive tools for a good finish

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Aggregate is used for strength, without it, it will be much weaker and more likely to snap or crack. If vibrated correctly, you won't see any as the concrete creme with encase them. Good luck and have fun! Any questions, just ask

[@GabrielaERomay]

Great video! Looks amazing. Thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@PeO.]

great content!!

[@chancysmith602]

Great job,
and simple!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

GREAT job Jesse 👍

[@JessedoesDIY]

Appreciate it!

[@blackcowboy30]

Awesome, Awesome, video bro. I watched about 8 different video. You are the best bro. I will be using all your tips. Thanks! 👍🏽💪🏾👏🏾

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's awesome man, happy to help! Glad you liked it and good luck on yours! Keep me posted

[@psyolent.]

really good is that thanks for sharing

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks

[@jriddim]

Great tutorial, looking forward to giving this a shot for bbq cart top. Awesome job man!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! That'll be awesome, good luck

[@chrisdillman6005]

Really nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad you I could help!

[@brendontyree]

Such a great tutorial dude, love it thanks 👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@mimingcooks630]

BEAUTIFUL! 💕💕💕

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@tonyrobinson9046]

Excellent work. Thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@BobLewis-zr1eq]

What a well done video. Thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ye564]

Awesome!! So doing this!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Cool! Have fun

[@lukehunter9296]

Wow looks amazing man

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad you like it!