DIY SKIM COAT CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS OVER LAMINATE

DIY SKIM COAT CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS OVER LAMINATE | Modern Builds

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How to install Skim Coat concrete counters over ANY countertop material. I used Henry Featherfinish, the standard for this type of project and got great results on my old kitchen countertops.! This can be applied to laminate, wood, stone, etc.. and is a great way to update / makeover an old kitchen or bathroom.
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@fbdowntown21 2 жыл бұрын

So for people asking about longevity of this approach I think I can weight in here. I actually did this same process 4 years ago this month with Henry feather finish. I used a different sealer and impregnator but you get the idea. For me the countertops mostly look the same as the day I did them. Really the main areas of wear I have seen have been the edge of the countertop by the stove and sink (places you'd lean against). For the price id do again. My previous laminate was trash and this is a good solution. The nice thing, for the price of materials, if you don't like it you can just buy another countertop and not be out too much more than before the project. Hope you like your results. Cheers

@sharbyduke Жыл бұрын

Did you do a thick or thin first layer?

@fbdowntown21 Жыл бұрын

@@sharbyduke I had started with a thin coat and just kept doing multiple coats

@MFaith777 6 ай бұрын

Did you like your sealer? Do you have to reseal often?

@jameskid81 4 ай бұрын

i cant get that where i live, what would you recommend? It cant be hard to make surely, cheers

@FullRythym 2 жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of how splotchy that looks, but hey, as long as you like it!

@Scottsideways 2 жыл бұрын

Yea it looks pretty brutal and DIY look

@chadhickey9942 2 жыл бұрын

@@Scottsideways lol all of his stuff has the DIY look....he's not a pro but tells you how to do it yourself.

@MFaith777 6 ай бұрын

I like the look. It gives it rustic character. It’s supposed to look that way.

@saulgoodman2018 2 жыл бұрын

This looks so cheap. It's too thin to last more than a month.

@Pdpawlak 2 жыл бұрын

Yea there’s no chance that thing will last.

@boolanny 2 жыл бұрын

it will separate from the countertop.

@RYU47376 2 жыл бұрын

Im also interested if it will stand a hot pan, since the coefficient of expansion will be diferent between the wood and concrete

@BillPairaktaridis 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, honestly it would've been so much better to show how you can build your own. You can practically use the old countertops as a guide and go from there. Plus there's countertop mix that doesn't end up looking like that.

@saulgoodman2018 2 жыл бұрын

@@BillPairaktaridis He have already build concrete countertops before.

@karlossmith3714 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest I’m not a fan of this idea.. I think wrapping it with a vinyl would have been a better idea, that being said I love that your using original Worktops instead of buying everything new 👍🏻

@Dontletthemchangeyou Жыл бұрын

That would be more of a completely modern look He could have done epoxy, etc granite but that’s not his style

@dustyniederriter7543 Жыл бұрын

Wrapping with vinyl. Really! That would look like something out of a single wire trailer. A freaking sticker! Come on!

@karlossmith3714 Жыл бұрын

@@dustyniederriter7543 calm down dusty 😉

@Mr.Mohawkie Жыл бұрын

Lol until you accidentally sit that (just off the stove pot) on the counter. Toodles.

@dr.deeclog740 2 жыл бұрын

7:03 That bag 😂

@justinmcdonald3186 Жыл бұрын

That’s some “hard” concrete 😂

@ditto1051 3 ай бұрын

was wondering if anyone else saw that......

@zackmccauley2266 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t do a backsplash? You form it separate like you would for any granite backsplash, then adhere it on after.

@rchavez5056 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I thought the same when he said that.

@Pwn3dbyth3n00b 2 жыл бұрын

Eh this is on the DIWhy end of things.

@debbydhill 2 жыл бұрын

Mine were chunky and squared off instead of rounded. I used Ardex feather finish and I have loved mine (mine are a lot darker) for 11 years. I'm only now replacing them, not because they haven't held up (they have) just doing a whole kitchen remodel with different layout.

@lynnporiumartdecor8348 Жыл бұрын

Did you use the same process?

@debbydhill Жыл бұрын

@@lynnporiumartdecor8348 Yes, be prepared for so. much. dust. Took forever to get it out of the house. If I were doing this again, I would have taken them outside. I put 3 coats of Ardex on, then stained them dark and sealed them. It held up for years.

@lynnporiumartdecor8348 Жыл бұрын

@@debbydhill thank you Debby for sharing and responding!! 🙏🙌

@gracewang202 Жыл бұрын

@@debbydhill what did you stain them with??

@debbydhill Жыл бұрын

@@gracewang202 Concrete stain from Home Depot in a dark gray

@Smithb83 2 жыл бұрын

I love concrete, love a lot of your videos... BUT, this one is a no (for me). It's not aesthetically pleasing and it won't last any length of time, sorry

@freedomofreligion3248 7 ай бұрын

Where is it you think it will fail?

@Smithb83 7 ай бұрын

@@freedomofreligion3248 it will crack in a number of places, the edges will crumble in places. It will be brittle and won't withstand impacts well. Someone's comment below confirmed this from experience. Not wanting to be negative, but realistic. I would install proper concrete countertops with mesh/thin rebar/fiberglass strands and a few coats of sealant. They look stunning and will last a lifetime 👌

@ericruhlmann6817 Жыл бұрын

Did this when we redid our guest bathroom and it turned out great!

@mattmcdonnell4205 2 жыл бұрын

I love the look. This will be my first winter project!

@Dontletthemchangeyou Жыл бұрын

I love how unique you are. I’ve heard of these countertops but never saw it done. Keep up the amazing work. Looks awesome 😊😊😊

@MultiYogibear 2 жыл бұрын

I think it honestly looked better with the fake wood. Not that it looked good but better

@PaulXerxen 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about this technique. Looks very rough. It does look OK, but seems to be was too messy for my liking. The coating also seems to be paper thin.

@puwazatza 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing something new every time so we can choose the best option from your videos. Much appreciated!

@jonathanmalmut2412 2 жыл бұрын

Not a chance this lasts longer than a few months under normal kitchen use

@rchavez5056 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what happens if you drop a dish on the counter top.

@chickencurry7642 2 жыл бұрын

@@rchavez5056 crack

@mlbumller 2 жыл бұрын

Considering it is designed to fill voids in subfloor, probably last pretty good

@mattypants 8 ай бұрын

As soon as I started researching concrete counters to redo a bathroom, this stuff came up. Tons of diy blogs and videos recommend it for kitchen use and all say it lasts years.

@hullabaloo-hcd 2 жыл бұрын

I love the concrete look. I think this looks Fab!!

@AlpineTundra 2 жыл бұрын

I like the look just curious why you would go with this method instead of pouring like you did with the backyard bbq? Is it cheaper, faster or just another option?

@TheDusk 2 жыл бұрын

... I dunno about those results, chief... Looks pretty splotchy. Suppose it could be good if you're going for an earthy look, but I kinda feel like concrete is meant for more modern minimalist designs.

@TacticalWee Жыл бұрын

Do you think this would work to clean up existing concrete countertops? I have concrete countertops that weren't finished well and easily get stained or have rough patches.

@Neal_McBeal Жыл бұрын

I watch this guy’s videos to feel good about my dexterity lol.

@Lutonboy 2 жыл бұрын

I did think they was going to look better but hey, diy is a great thing. 👍🏻

@Ferretlover64 Жыл бұрын

is this able to be colored with a dye or added colorant? I would love this but I would want black for the design in my kitchen

@JohnJacksonJohnson 2 жыл бұрын

The sealer kind of reminds me of gesso, which I use to seal jigsaw puzzles: it also goes on milky white, dries clear, and is sticky while it's setting.

@lindarosenthal6835 2 жыл бұрын

These are great. I own rentals and these might be the solution to old laminate counters I don’t want to replace that look too old. Thanks.

@ModernBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect Situation! let me know how it goes if you try!

@RoseMary-gl4ee 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! Thanks for showing an easy way to get these

@familyfrenzy7989 Ай бұрын

Have you posted the 1 yr update? I would like to see how they held up.

@mikaylastrong7622 2 ай бұрын

Random tips to add: A slightly thinner slurry levels easier, but its still best to do several thin coats. For the corner edge, we applied a copper right angle strip with liquid nail and a few pre-drilled flat screws, and avoided the chipping where it gets wear and tear. You can get sealers designed to add dye to have a solid color, or marbling, etc rather than gray. You're going to want it as smooth as possible so there's little sanding. A thinner mix helps this, as does finishing with a soft squeegee as a scree. We also wrapped a large cutting board in plastic and pressed it in slightly as it dried. It made a small indention that holds the cutting board still, but it can be taken out to clean.

@BB99234KJ 2 жыл бұрын

What happens when you apply pressure or drop something on these? Does it crack instantly?

@Napoleon-Blownapart 2 жыл бұрын

1-800-SUPER-FAIL 🤣

@toml.6884 2 жыл бұрын

mine as well of just bought new laminate countertops

@Jessica-ec8is 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!! actually came out super nice

@SC.243k 2 жыл бұрын

Fanstastic work 👏👌 thanks my friend👍👍👍👍👍🥰

@jpdrsn33 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about US, but in Oz we can get cheap hardwood panels from the local home depot store. Seems to me like it would've been easier, faster and better looking.

@invisiblekid2051 2 жыл бұрын

i like the idea and if i did it i would use a dark pigment to make it a darker gray.

@blueagave1967 Жыл бұрын

Is the concrete material food safe?

@resourcefulreina2273 10 ай бұрын

How many box’s of concrete did u use can u paint it then add the sealer?

@Factory051 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the break video.

@clbnak Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the look and the way your project it turned. I would love to hear how things have held up since you posted your video. My first project is going to be a 36” bathroom vanity top my guest bathroom and although it won’t be used on a daily basis, because it is a bathroom being exposed to water and longevity is something I’m curious about.

@christines1924 2 жыл бұрын

List of prior vids to watch for Cement, that you mentioned

@am-berlynsalinas5895 4 ай бұрын

How does this hold up to cut marks from preparing food on the counter with a knife or anything heavy falling on it

@Tradortho Жыл бұрын

How has it held up? Would you do anything different or are you still happy?

@frankjake2733 Жыл бұрын

Love your hair dude! Absolutely love it.

@JamMastaJew Жыл бұрын

Why keep the laminate? The concrete is only going to stick to the counter as well as the laminate which was already peeling. Wouldn't it be better to remove the laminate and do this directly to the particleboard or whatever is underneath?

@JuliaPennyPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

They look brown for some reason but the only thing I want to suggest is to caulk the top seem to make it look more clean! Good job!

@crystaliumcrystals7941 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone recommend an alternative product? I’m in the UK and can’t find the Henry Featherfinish :(

@cakeisalie 2 жыл бұрын

will this survive my coconut smashing needs? I hope so coz it looks awesome

@TheBatteredPatriot Жыл бұрын

Dude! I dig that! I'm gonna do that in my house

@Azurel777 2 жыл бұрын

won't this break apart the first time you hammer meat on?

@MarkMichalowski 2 жыл бұрын

Let's hope that Mike doesn't, um, hammer his meat on it then - LOL!

@DrunkInPublic 2 жыл бұрын

Loveeeee great work!

@LukeTheJoker 2 жыл бұрын

Interested to see how they hold up over time.

@ajmane1547 Жыл бұрын

Do you still have the bus and would you consider getting rid of it ?

@MrAndi1281 2 жыл бұрын

is this the first video in 5 years or so on this channel that was not sponsored by Squarespace???

@lindiviviers2156 Жыл бұрын

That turned out really good

@TammyMartinBLUE 10 күн бұрын

Great Job!!!

@janao910 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this video's especially your's

@miriamrichardson6746 Жыл бұрын

Can you add color to the mix?

@brendoncca 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the 💡 💡 idea

@prajaktashivarkar7019 17 күн бұрын

Wet cement doent moist the wood? I want to use it on plywood

@mattypants 8 ай бұрын

Im considering this for a bathroom, i keep reading it dries a brownish color which i do not want. I was already planning concrete countertops in the bathroom, but this seems much easier, but it has to be grey.

@priscillaschinchillas8608 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool!

@AJB2K3 2 жыл бұрын

Ariat workware, keeping the crack in the Grand Canyon !

@jamiecone9151 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get lighter concrete?

@anneard1674 2 жыл бұрын

looks good... is that cook top induction?

@BetsyUnterborn-lv9dc 6 ай бұрын

How could you square off the edges?

@nightthunderadventures 7 ай бұрын

Am I crazy for wanting to do this in my skoolie?

@chazington1405 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your hair cut? And what products do you use?

@jplieurance Жыл бұрын

Nice. Have you tried coloring the concrete?

@willwainwright6783 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you should bust out the xlr mic more often, you lookin like a handsome news reporter lol

@rollinrock6696 2 жыл бұрын

Bizarre

@countrybuck91 Жыл бұрын

Been a year mike, are we getting an update?? I’m looking to do this soon!!

@nunulatiqah 2 жыл бұрын

Liked the video immediately after i saw Simba 😂

@jcfsaiyan 9 ай бұрын

So im guessing the counter tops are still going string after a year?

@LordFred69 2 жыл бұрын

yeesh.

@AndyLoudon 2 жыл бұрын

How about a bus update video? How’s that holding up?

@jomo7388 2 жыл бұрын

You did such a great job but this is 100% straight culture

@CN345456 2 жыл бұрын

Looks incredible. Well done!!!

@ninounino4552 2 жыл бұрын

Looks horrible to be honest

@chickencurry7642 2 жыл бұрын

Could've used a dark pigment to make the concrete look more evenly finished at the end.

@Rehan.Khan. 2 жыл бұрын

Here in india, we use Large Slabs Of Granite (10-14 Feet×2-4 Feet) And The Countertop Looks Awesome. Better Than Fake Wood And Cemented. I think you should try, if available in your country

@barearerarehare 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like you have a lot of money there in India 😂

@mattypants 8 ай бұрын

The US is literally the wealthiest country on the planet, of course granite is available and used frequently, but not in a quick low cost DIY like this. To redo those counters in granite would have easily been $12,000-$15,000 and would require a professional company. He spent $25 on that box and probably another $20 on tools, that sealant costs $30. So he has a few hours of time and under $100 invested. Concrete countertops are extremely modern and look better than granite when done correctly.

@heidi3149 2 жыл бұрын

It’s astounding how many negative comments this channel gets… I don’t get it

@LaoluV 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly. I don’t get it.

@genesisrobles3426 Жыл бұрын

What is type of wood?

Жыл бұрын

what's the cost?

@nellachavez7298 2 жыл бұрын

Mike the news reporter

@FujitheChef 2 жыл бұрын

Very rustic look that’s for sure 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️. Idk with all the new sharp cool stuff you put in, I’m surprised you didn’t do full pour mold concrete countertops 🤷🏻‍♂️

@SchysCraftCo. 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. 😊

@dabozz88 2 жыл бұрын

I hate how these came out. And I've hated how a good amount of your projects have come out over the years. But, you not only try new things, you show us how you did it and tell us about things you think you can do better. I may not like your tastes, but I've still subscribed because your content is interesting. You're good in my book, and while I may not want stuff to look like how you do things, I hope everything you've tried works for you.

@BigWhiteCloud 2 жыл бұрын

Feels like it will crack if you accidentally drop something on it

@d3adkoolaid 2 жыл бұрын

"They are just cheap laminate countertops with fake woodgrain." Now they are just cheap laminate countertops with cement skimcoat over woodgrain ....lol. Looks alright. Splotchy af but what can ya do? It's like midway between flipper special and the landlord upgrade