How To Make Concrete Countertops: The Ultimate Diy Videos

by the Pioneer of Engineered Concrete Countertops

What you'll learn

Discover the insider secrets of how to make a concrete countertop that won't crack or stain.

Learn practical, reliable methods that will ensure success on your first try.

Get all the details of templating, forming, mixing, reinforcing, curing, sealing and installing.

Transform your home with a concrete countertop you can be proud of for years to come.

Requirements

No concrete experience is needed. You should have basic experience and a comfort level with power tools.

Description

Are you a DIYer who wants to make concrete countertops for your home? Are you overwhelmed and confused? Learn <simple, inexpensive, proven methods you can use to create a beautiful, impressive, problem-free concrete countertop - on your first try!This is the most comprehensive book of any kind on exactly how to make a DIY concrete countertop - from the pioneer of engineered concrete countertops!Jeff Girard, P.E., President and Founder of The Concrete Countertop Institute, will guide you through every step:Easy and accurate templating methods that ensure a perfect fitMake your own concrete countertop forms from inexpensive materialsGet a simple formula to make your own high performance concrete mixHow to reinforce your concrete countertop so that it won't crackWhich concrete countertop sealer won't stain or require maintenanceWhich tools and equipment are the most effective and least expensiveDiscover the insider secrets of how to make a concrete countertop that won't crack or stain. You don't need an overpriced concrete countertop kit. Learn practical, reliable methods that will ensure success on your first try, and gain the confidence to create a beautiful work of art for your home. Transform your home with a concrete countertop you can be proud of for years to come.Don’t delay your concrete countertop project another day. Get started now and turn your dream countertop into a reality!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Textbook

Section 2: Casting Table

Lecture 3 Building a Casting Table

Section 3: Templating

Lecture 4 Making the Countertop Template

Lecture 5 Templating for Full Height Backsplashes

Section 4: Forming

Lecture 6 Making a Countertop Form

Lecture 7 Creating a Sink Hole Template

Lecture 8 Foam Knockout for the Sink Hole

Lecture 9 Positioning the Sink Knockout in the Form

Lecture 10 Making Faucet Hole Knockouts

Lecture 11 Preparing the Form

Lecture 12 Adding Embedments

Section 5: Reinforcing

Lecture 13 Assembling the Reinforcing

Lecture 14 Optional: Reinforcing Cantilevers

Section 6: Getting Ready to Cast

Lecture 15 Understanding Scales

Lecture 16 Leveling the Casting Table

Lecture 17 Cleaning the Forms

Lecture 18 Hanging Reinforcing

Lecture 19 Sink Mounting Hardware

Lecture 20 Understanding Mix Ingredients and Making a Sample

Section 7: Casting and Curing the Concrete

Lecture 21 Mixing

Lecture 22 Casting

Lecture 23 Curing

Section 8: Stripping the Forms

Lecture 24 Flattening the Back

Lecture 25 Demolding

Section 9: Processing the Concrete

Lecture 26 Surface Processing

Lecture 27 Grouting

Lecture 28 Second Grouting

Lecture 29 Checking Faucet and Sink Hardware

Lecture 30 Cleaning the Concrete

Section 10: Sealing

Lecture 31 Understanding Sealers

Section 11: Installing

Lecture 32 Installing the Countertop

Section 12: Bonus

Lecture 33 Upgrade Your Training

DIYers who want to make concrete countertops for their home and learn simple, inexpensive, proven methods that will create a beautiful, impressive, problem-free concrete countertop on the first try.