$10,000 CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS
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- čas přidán 17. 02. 2022
- In this video, I show how to make concrete countertops for my abandoned building kitchen renovation series. To make these concrete countertops, I went out to Fishstone's concrete artisan studios, so we could see how to make ultra high-end concrete countertops, which typically sell for around $100 per square foot. To make the countertops, we used a glass fiber reinforced concrete mix. And we end the video by installing the concrete countertops in my kitchen at the abandoned building.
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For the rest of the world that is asking, it is about $1080 USD per square meter :)
We charge £1000 per sqaure meter minimum. The silly things you see me make can be double that and some. Great risks require rewards to make it worth it.
For anybody reading this. Take it from me after nearly 7 years doing this. Concrete is a hard way to make easy money; there's much easier ways.
You do this for passion firstly and to earn a living. Not to be a millionaire as most seem to believe 😄
Definitely a perception thing with the labor cost. A question of someone saving that 9k and taking it on themselves with a little bit of help. Very similar to when I had a contractor quote me 115k for a 30x30 garage while another knocked it out for only $40k and did a fantastic job.
Absolutely loving this journey your doing, but I think its time you got the heaters on lol those monkeys thumbs were well on display 🤣🤣🤣
Can we all please say a pray for his cold nips lol 😆
Mind this is no hate, im British and this is our sence of humour 😉
@@twisteddolldesigns6190 Lol, in Britain you call them monkey thumbs?! 🤣
In my country, you can buy apartment for the price of 1000$per m2
The bathroom sink build was 'proof of concept' imo. That turned out incredible. The cherry, is the kitchen build out. Go Modustrial!
Honestly the most high quality part of your build series so far. These countertops really standout and make everything look so much better. I think it matches the industrial look with the brick and metal around the entire place. Great video cant wait to see everything when its finished!
The amount of time and effort, as well as technique and skill, that goes into crafting those countertops totally justifies the cost. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and looks incredible with the white marble backsplash along the long wall. I also think the aesthetic of modern countertops and cabinetry mixed with the original brick walls is the perfect contrast. I can't wait to see the finished product, especially that wood cutting board section on the island.
As usual, you put together a top notch video and your entire project is a mind blowing endeavor. I was fortunate to visit the site and see just how much hard work you are putting in. Not only in the renovations, but the time to film and edit it all. Your results are simply fantastic!!!!!
It was an absolute blast working with you, Kat and of course Bruce on the counters. I look forward to another project soon! I have to say my favorite part of the video was the Ariat promo the three of you did....well done.
What is that mixer stand? Looks like the Collomix mixer but what about the stand it's attached to?
Wow finally, you’ve been missed. Much love from Ghana West Africa
Tony! Good to have a fellow Ghanaian here😂
@@twumz salute bro! 😀😀😀😀
Not the Ghana North Asia?
@@mabamabam no
Nice to see fellow Ghanaians here!!!
See, I knew Kat and Bruce were doing most the work!
Counter tops look great, we all wait with baited breath for the whole place to be finished.
I love this series, but what I love even more is that there is so much Kat in the videos. Her energy brings me immense amounts of joy!
Decides to hire countertop installers because they have the right equipment. The equipment: 4 huge dudes and their hands.
Wow, I never knew concrete could look almost like a dark stainless steel. They are really beautiful. Well worth the price.
Looks great. Love the design aesthetic. No critiques here - one option for your sink. In my place I added a instant on hot water dispenser. Same style as your faucet and under mount. Kohler brand. We love it and you have tons of room if you want to add it later. Great for coffee or hot water for cleaning. My concrete dining table was made about 18 years ago. Jealous at how the technology has come along. Your counter weighs less than my table. Thanks for blurring out your dogs junk. Don't want to get any pups excited. Great job.
I’m a huge fan of concrete surfaces and your countertops turned out great! Tom seemed like a very down to earth guy I’d be willing to support by buying his product for a couple of my future projects.
Stellar! Very likely going to go with concrete counters vs epoxy when the time to redo our kitchen comes around.
Having done both laminate and epoxy kitchens I would choose laminate for it's durability and options.... although epoxy is kinda fun. But concrete is more durable than both.
I would just polish the concrete though, instead of adding epoxy to make the last steps faster.. epoxy doesnt last..
Never, ever, in a million years will I ever go through that process myself. That said, this is definitely one the of most fascinating videos you've posted in my opinion. Unbelievable level of planning, strategy and tactics to get to the end result. And I am so happy you didn't encounter any major fuck ups!
This looks amazing! Honestly I thought 10k was excessive at first, but the attention to detail is so exacting and satisfying. I definitely think I would scale some materials back if I did it on a budget, but you do get what you pay for here.
thanks Samuel!
I don't know how much stone countertops cost in the Chicago area but around here they end up being $70-120 a square foot depending on options and how wild you want to go. For the fairly modest difference in cost and compared to some of the drawbacks that stone can have, concrete seems like a fairly strong contender.
I do Concrete countertops in Florida ,,,, nice job
I was missing this series happy to get a new video!
I think it is absolutely stunning, however in my opinion, the little marble backdrop on the long side of the kitchen adds just another little marvellous detail to the concrete ct which I believe fits really well together.
Shout-out to Fishstone - really helped teach and show the process with great materials over the years!
Thanks for taking us step by step through this process. The finished product was well worth it. Looks amazing!
I absolutely love it I just wish you'd done some up for the backsplashes as well. But overall it's a gorgeous countertop. Also something you forgot to talk about is how concrete counter tops age... Sealers prevent some stains but over time they will pick up scratches and stains like drink rings and the like. To me this isn't a negative... I love the look of aged surfaces and the way concrete stains is pretty awesome, in my book. But for others thinking about this you need to be aware of this so you aren't disappointed. For me it's something I love about my counters.
Firstly I want to say thank you. It can’t be easy pushing out these videos while building out the renovation. The effort to make these while braking your back is greatly appreciated. As for the counter tops they look amazing. Can’t wait to see the rest. It’s looks like the plan is falling into place. Keep pushing.
thanks Craig!
Love the kitchen Mike❣️ my hubby & I debated a lot on our new kitchen and I won as it comes down to the type of home you have and where it’s located, I was restricted with layout due to room size and flow but I’m pretty happy with the final result which I spent many hours drawing up and fine tuning, I’m glad Kat had fun and Bruce was supervising with vigour can’t wait for the final kitchen tour 😂🐾
So happy to see you with Kat mate. You needed a good girl around the place and she seems like a keeper, congrats guys
UGH!!! THATS A LOT OF WORK!!! It does look great though. The commercial was first rate, Kat did a great job.
Looks good, it's amazing how many people don't realize how much their time is worth.
As a business owner I know how much time I've put into a lot of tasks even more as a DIYer. Can't wait to see the whole building completed! :)
Even if this took 100 hours to pour and polish thats $90 an hour for carrying a bucket polishing. I do like it alot but definitely excessive pricing
@@ethanfreeman1256 overheads...lease/mortgage on a commercial building, insurance, energy, water, staffing costs/labour, tools, maintenance, self funded pension, miscellaneous expenses the list goes on.
@@martinhaddock8681 overhead? cmon they poured concrete in a mold and polished it... its not a science lab. Unless theyre in a store front on rodeo drive its excessive.
@@ethanfreeman1256 i do this professionally and have done for 7 years.
If you think it's that simple then there's nothing I can do to try and educate you, except inform you that no one in our industry is getting rich making concrete even for what you think is excessive.
Believe me, it's a hard way to make an easy living.
But hey, ignorance is bliss.
@@martinhaddock8681 ahh so its one of those things that you make people think is really hard so you can charge alot more for i see.. i know all about business costs and hard work. This isnt hard enough work to justify a 10× return. You could do this in your driveway on a weekend...
I love the look and style. I'm not a fan of overly "busy" looking finishes. I prefer clean and sleek, myself. This is definitely clean and sleek.
Those look absolutely incredible Mike! Awesome job you guys
Genuinely get really excited when your videos drop!
Love that the family cameos upgraded to regular appearances!!!...
Dude. Those countertops look absolutely *stellar*! My wife and I are in the process of figuring out what we're going to do with our kitchen remodel and while we have really nice granite countertops, I'm seriously considering changing them out to concrete after seeing how yours came out. The process itself looks pretty straight forward and I have space to make them in my garage....now it's convincing the wife that this is the way to go! I'll wait for the full kitchen reveal video so she can see what they really look like before I broach the subject! 😂
Just be careful man! Black countertops are a nightmare to keep clean😅
Also beware, who does your concrete counter tops. If done wrong they stain and chip really easy. You can get a dark grey quartz countertop that looks almost exactly like concrete, except it doesn't stain at all and is much more polished. If you want to be able to place your hot pans on the countertop, then avoid sealed concrete and quartz and stick to granite primarily.
Using a lighter colored concrete can make it more palatable to people who aren't a fan of "natural" or darker greys. Might be worth considering.
@@Teh_Yeet I'm not sure who told you quartz doesn't stain but that's a common misconception and spills should still be wiped up in a timely manner
@@patrickgolladay6913 Well it depends what type of quartz you get. There are certain types that get a little more agitated than others, like pure white for example. that stuff stains super ez. I guess it all depends on the surface finish of the piece. If you get a quartz top with a glossy finish and a good brand, getting that to stain is very difficult. Compared to concrete its day and night. If you take Marble for example, that stuff also stains easier than quartz, because it is a relatively soft material in comparison. But you are absolutely right, quartz does stain too if you choose the wrong quality that's for sure.
Beautiful! Personally, I would have done the splashbacks in the same concrete as it stands out a little too much but again, looks amazing.
We waited so long for this. It's finally here 🙌🏼 love the look of it!
As someone who isn't a big fan of concrete in the home (it's always felt very cold to me), I can't deny that these look very sharp and are hands down the best looking concrete countertops I've seen.
Thank you!! 🙏
I love it. Looks great and you’ll never have to worry about them. I’ve sold a lot of high end condos in nyc and this finish would easily sell in the those buildings
If loved your series so far.
I’m impressed that you had the strength and courage to give up what I think might be a good paying job to do something that you love and enjoy so much.
It’s obvious how happy your are, all the videos that you have posted have been great content and have been enjoyed by the world over.
I started to watch you a while ago and now my partner has seen a few of your videos, she really loves your floorboard’s and your kitty and new dog.
Keep up the good work and stay safe and happy in these uncertain times.
Thank you!
Omg, absolutely beautiful. I can definitely understand why it’s costly as there are so many stages to get to the final result. I love how you are so particular about getting everything perfect and this is exactly why I would choose your company to do my counter tops if I lived in your country. ❤️🇬🇧
All I can say about the counter tops is WOW! They look absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see the whole kitchen reveal.
Looks awesome!! Nicely done Mike 🙌
Thanks Michael!
I love it when a maker I follow shows up in the comments of another maker I follow. Small world. You guys are the best!
I absolutely love the look of them and would love them in my house, but I know myself, and I would not be able to maintain the upkeep on them with sealer, same reason I won’t do butcher block or natural stone, again, love the look of it and admire them greatly and people that can maintain them. I plan on eventually getting high quality stainless steel counters made for my kitchen.
For kitchens, stainless steel is IT. 😁
OH MY GOD they look amazing . The finish is beautiful. Well done
Those countertops are so gorgeous and smooth looking. Love the look. Amazing job to you and your team for getting these done and installed.
Been waiting for this!
I'm not really a fan of concrete counter tops, I prefer quartz myself, BUT... that looks DAMN fine! So I completely understand why you would want to go this route.
Man, those came out even better than I'd imagined they would. That pigment is JUST the right tone to tie everything together. Absolutely perfect for this former industrial space/illegal night club. Not gonna lie, this whole time I've been missing the original island design but now that it's done I 100% think changing it to just a concrete with some butcher block was the right move. It's absolutely perfect.
The first thing that drew my attention to your work was a concrete project that you did with wood and white concrete. I feel in love with the way you made the product look refined. I feel the same way about your countertops. The smooth, sleek finish and the attention to detail are unlike most concrete countertops. I didn't think I would like the detail on the waterfall edge, but it looks great. For $10,000, I would go with a man-made quartz product, but that's because I like the look, it's sanitary and I'm cheap. Your kitchen is gorgeous.
It's really nice, but I'm 100% sure you can achieve similar results with 90% less cost. Regardless, it looks really nice. Personally I'd prefer lighter colors but that's just me. Great video as usual!
This feels very much "Japanese 1000 layer folded Katana". Cool in principle, but a modern forged steel sword (even if Katana shaped) will perform just as well (or probably better) with significantly less effort.
Like, I'm not saying the product doesn't take massive amounts of expert and intensive labor, and that has its associated cost tied to it, I just don't think there's any point other than novelty.
Well, yeah, if you go for something high-end you'll pay a lot more for something that isn't that much better, functionally. A high-end wristwatch might cost 100 times more while not looking that much different or telling the time better. You can say that about anything high-end.
@@Meoiswa Except forging a traditional Japanese katana is actually difficult, this is child's play in comparison.
100% you can. The question is on what scale do they do it. I work at a concrete mixing plant, and yea its cheap if you do it at a scale, even if you include glass/steel fibers and additives. No idea why not just use a vibrating table to set it nicely tho. But considering our cost (eu) is around 50-100 eur per cubic meter of concrete... yea this seems insanely expensive, there are costs with the custom made shells tho.
@@phillycheesetake weeb detected
I would choose marble any day over concrete, especially if it's cheaper, but I guess that's a personal preference
I really like the look of the concrete. To me it would depend on the overall design of the kitchen
thats the funny thing. this is an absurd price for concrete counter tops. ive done concrete countertops for as cheap as the glue on laminate and they look just like granite. granted i did them for myself so im saving in labour costs but its certainly not going over $2k if i hired out to do this.
@@cobyceltic9736 I looked at prices here in Sweden And this would probably not be more than 3k usd. But maybe there are details that makes a difference.
I’ve always been a fan of the industrial look in a kitchen.
So thank you for making this video.
Just stumbled upon this video and I wanted to say how much I appreciated it as a professional. You showed what actually goes into these concrete countertops. There’s a lot out there it’s challenging to constantly combat the bad information when talking with potential clients who have been “doing homework” on the internet. Tom’s always been a great guy in this industry and I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad thing about him. Great video Man and beautiful countertops!
Thanks! This means a lot coming from a pro!
I've never clicked on a notification so fast
I’m not at all an industrial look type but rather an earthy feel type but love the passion you reveal in your work. Awesome job!!!
Keep up the awesome work mike!
The countertops are amazing, and installed with the sink and cooktop, just WOW!! Congratulations.
Well well well atlast he is back 😍
Never clicked so fast
Thanks for sharing the process with us. So much hard work goes into it, but they turned out beautifully. Love the finish.
One of the cleanest shadow gaps I've ever seen using GFRC. Congrats on this project. Turned out amazing!
Thank you for blurring the hot dog, not sure what would have happened if I'd been subjected to such a horrifying view. 😆
My experience with concrete counter tops is they STAIN super easy. Curious how this more expensive and better built counter top will hold up over time?
That is 100% true, but these new two part coatings seems to help. Concrete is super porous and needs a lot of care.. The reason to go with concrete is they are super cheap (around $5 sqft if you DIY)..
you should always use a sealer
Looks amazing! Great job! I’ve been watching forever! Love it!
It looks absolutely insane, I want concrete countertops now
That's what we would charge for a custom built counter top!
Common mistake using the calking gun backwards. Cut the tip to the radius you want, then push the gun through the bead. This pushes the calk into the gap and radiuses the bead.
The calking came out perfect tho ?
@@bears23rely With Modustrial's method you have to use something to push the bead into the corner and shape it into a curve, otherwise it is just a round bead. With 'My' method, that is already done - you just need to wipe off the excess (With practice, there is none - control the speed and delivery). Usually, builders use their finger to round the bead. This introduces bacteria into the caulk (When using in a kitchen/bathroom) and the mold shows up a few years later. If you must use a finger, wrap it in a glove or plastic bag.
You absolutely crushed this man! Great work, color, and design keep us updated on the rest of the kitchen build!!
Perfect choice. The concrete contrasts beautifully with that gorgeous exposed brick
So...that came out absolutely gorgeous. Ultra modern isn't usually my aesthetic, but the function and form here is top-notch.
They’re nice countertops, but I feel like part of what’s nice about concrete countertops is that you can get a very good result for a lot less than natural stone, whereas in this case you could get a really really nice natural stone for the same price as these countertops. I don’t think it’s worth the cost.
exactly. the whole reason for concrete counters is pour in place diy for $500. plus pour in place you can make that large piece by the sink 1 piece instead of 2. use Z forms and save all that time with the melamine forms. And then ruining it with a urethane top coat that will flake over time. Use a penetrating sealer, not a topical sealer.
I really like how you justify the labor cost! Skilled labor isn’t cheap, cheap labor isn’t skilled! I’m absolutely loving the project everything about it is outstanding!
Blurring Bruce’s rocket was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol, thanks! Finally someone realized it was a joke and not a political statement 🤣
@@modustrial would have never thought of that. Must be some soft people out there. Keep doing your thing!
How much would using marble instead of this concrete cost? I would definitely prefer the look of that.
Depending on the color and from where it came from $55 - 200 per sq. ft. Of course there are more (much more) expensive natural stones, and also not every stone can have knockouts e.g for sinks etc.
A lot more
@@Aeneiden How much more though? He said marble would be cheaper at the start of the video.
@@immasi8922 oh I missed that, but I dont know, maybe it depends which country you're in
I've yet to see a concrete countertop that doesn't have a chipped edge or corner, and isn't filled with tiny bubbles. I see why a CZcamsr would go for this - it's a fascinating process to document. But the end result looks less impressive than every other type of stone countertop.
Those are the best looking counter tops I have ever seen. I made a counter top with regular footing concrete in the past and am still really happy with it, I just love concrete. What you have done takes it to a whole other level. Good job man.
This is very high end in contemporary architecture design. It looks amazing and elegant and it lasts many, many years if you care for it. If I had the money I would definitely invest in this, but for clients, this is definitely one of the items that I suggest they invest more money in given the utility and visual style it provides for a space. Very well done!
I would of said "hell no" to concrete but, they look amazing and really high quality! So you have changed my mind and I would consider them in the future x
thank you!
probably because they don't look like concrete at all?
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The countertops are absolutely gorgeous . They are a lot of work. Maybe too much work for the average diyer 's Mike you did a phenomenal job. Let's not forget Kat and all the people that helped out . I truly enjoyed the video . I hope to see more of you . We have really miss you guys! . Good to see you back
that great to see you supporting those who help support you, and getting what you want out of your project
This kitchen looks incredible with concrete countertops!!! Really awesome! Worth the cost and effort
Love love love the updates 🥳
It's brilliant to see with each episode how far you've come along with the build 👍😎
Already looking forward to the next episode 🍻🥳
Watching this, and the amount of literal hands on work that went into those countertops, that labour is worth the cost if you can afford it. You're paying for a hand crafted, work of art that needs to be precisely formed and wow! The counters look phenomenal and the work and skill that went into this leveling up of concrete countertop is amazing. No shade to doing it any other way, everyone has to pick and choose what works best for them. I loved the showcasing of the top end, talented concrete form work!
wow that matt black finish on the countertops is amazing!! love it
I watched a dozen of cement countertop videos, and this one right made me want one.
Well done. That kitchen is looking GREAT.
I polished concrete for about 5 years. I’m glad I found your channel
Love it. Best looking concrete tops I've seen and well worth the effort & cost.
This turned out Absolutely beautiful and very clean lines. So happy to see a new video on your house and shop building build out. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Dang. That is drop-dead gorgeous. I want one of your final videos to be of the two of you cooking a meal in that kitchen, and/or entertaining guests in the space while doing a "party walk-through". Beautiful work!
Wow, You Rocked it. I loved the hard work and amazing outcome. Great Vid.
wow they look AMAZING
Those countertops (and that kitchen) look AMAZING!
Freakin amazing!!! 🔥
From the UK, I love it. Beautiful work.
Wow I love the counter tops. Stunning.
Given the fact that the kitchen is perhaps the most important part of your home and with such marvelous results, 10 grands is a really good investment if it fits within ones budget ! Great job to you guys !
Beautiful outcome! Thanks.
Great job on the counter tops. They look great, backsplash too. Vary elegant. Labor intensive.
Love love love this! Looks amazing. Great work
I really enjoy how the countertops look with the backsplash there. Its almost kind of jarring without it. I do like how your build is coming along, and I cant wait to see the finished results
Counter tops are BEAUTIFUL!
Dude, people never realize how much work it actually takes to make a custom job look good as you did. Most people assume you can just through things together in a day or two. I allot 4-8 weeks depending on just a wood dining table because of wood movement during the build, finishing time, and running into any mistakes that might happen. You have to account for ordering time for products that are not on hand and so forth....all of this is just labor. Customers never understand this because it takes away time from family and friends. YOU HAVE TO CHARGE FOR THIS....PERIOD!!!
Those countertops...... Man....
Sooo gorgeous! Absolutely love'em! Perfect color and finish to match the brick wall aswell as those cabinets. You guys did a great job. And yes, I would most definitely want countertops like that in my home.