How to make pour in place Concrete countertops on my bbq island #5

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I am in the process of building my outdoor BBQ island. This update includes great information on concrete counter tops and concrete forming.
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@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Please like and share my series to anyone looking to build their own bbq island !! this is a small list of Tools I used during my Build: Aviation Snips: amzn.to/2H5JywO Ryobi Grinder: amzn.to/2SIrRVP Metal Cut-off wheel: amzn.to/2scMYUi Makita Drill: amzn.to/2RsiThW 1" self tapping screws: amzn.to/2RCiv0w Outdoor Seats: amzn.to/2GWNlg9 Urban Islands BBQ: amzn.to/2s6A9Lo Empire Level: amzn.to/2s8NtPp Swanson Square: amzn.to/2RzR0EA Dewalt Polisher: amzn.to/2VxNBVV Diamond polishing pads: amzn.to/2RAcu44 Permanent Marker: amzn.to/2Rf4SVG Pure Tung Oil: amzn.to/2SDhVN5

@firstnamemike 6 жыл бұрын

Eddie my man, you are making me rethink my plans on concrete tops. I was going to make three molds using melamine, but after watching your vids I might do pour in place. Thanks again.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

I liked the pour in place, it was very manageable. you can use melamine to form but support it with some 2x3 or 2x4

@YankeeinSC1 Жыл бұрын

I put concrete counters in my lake house 20 years ago. Poured them in place and love them and their heavy thick look. Plan to pour a complimentary outdoor kitchen build this weekend as the block work is all done as of breakfast time today. Nice vid!

@JesseLA2IE 4 жыл бұрын

Eddie thank you if followed all your steps everything is coming out awesome! I’m doing cement counter top today...

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome to hear, enjoy you new bbq island!

@anastasios3006 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have been watching your videos and I to like how it's coming together.

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@louiscloutier6041 4 жыл бұрын

Realy nice job, details caring! Realy realy nice! Congrats

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

@heroknaderi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s awesome I’m doing mine like this too. I enjoyed watching 😁😎👍

@eduardodedios8213 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, good job

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@1180juio 6 жыл бұрын

I hope you do the finish video looking good.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Julio Guerra thank you sir i should be sanding the countertops this week! stay tuned

@raider1978raider 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you! 💯👍🏽

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

No problem thanks for watching 🙂

@johnwagner1143 6 жыл бұрын

LEGIT WORK Bro! The one thing that would’ve helped you out was to carry your 16” on center layout throughout your framing starting from left to right regardless on where your openings for bbq, doors and drawers are. You wouldn’t have had to put those studs in for seam support nor would you have to cut much of that Durarock to length. Especially if the full length and width was at 8’, 12’ or 16’. You just slap each board on and make your cut outs with a reciprocating saw and correct blade and boom! Ur done. I like the concrete tops. The edges are so crisp and straight. Perfection has been GOT!

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

John Wagner thank you, that is a great tip! I will take that into consideration when helping others and for my next bbq sometime in the future. Definitely a learning experience with metal studs and cement board. I appreciate the feedback

@johnwagner1143 6 жыл бұрын

D.I.Y Eddie Metal studs are great to work with. There’s a few tricks to them you can do to make the job easier and more sturdy. Also using a chopsaw with a carbide tipped 60 tooth blade cuts them way easier than a grinder with a cut off blade. Loud as F$&k but quick. I’m in the throws of designing my outdoor cabana patio kitchen (whatever) and I learned a few things from your vids that’ll use on mine. Keep up the good work.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

John Wagner hahaha yeah using the grinder messy but its what i had, I even looked at buying a metal stud cutter which wasnt a bad price if I did metal stud work for a living. Thank you sir hopefully you post some pictures or videos I enjoy getting different ideas from people.

@johnwagner1143 6 жыл бұрын

D.I.Y Eddie Getting ideas from other posts are what it’s all about. Than you got doing the series. Stay away from Pinterest. Full of adhocs and no real stuff like what you did.

@mattdieterich3760 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video!!

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paulosalazar144 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, this was a great video. seeing that you did this back in 2017, I would like to ask how has it kept up? Any cracks or issues. I'm interested in doing this from my bbq but my wife is worried about longevity. Any feedback would be appreciated.

@can5projects563 8 ай бұрын

looking good buddy hello from Australia

@djony007 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eddie awesome job on your outdoor kitchen i'm in the proses of building one in my backyard and got a lot of info from your videos so thanks. will like to know how it's all holding up and if you can do a follow up video

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its great we are enjoying the bbq with the nice weather that we are having in Northern California. I have not had any issues, I need to reapply the oil based sealer, but that is just regular maintenance on the counter tops. I will definitely get to making a follow up video in the near future.

@JoseMora-mn2kz 6 жыл бұрын

Yes please finish the video with the tile looks excellent

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

I finished the project check out the other videos on my channel. like and subscribe Thank You

@jtroy7890 3 жыл бұрын

Did you go back and trim cement board flush with edge if cabinets before pouring? I saw in your other video there was already a decent overhang with the cement boards, but then in this one you said you put 2x4 in to get you the 1.5 inch gap from the cabinet. Looking to build something like this, but will be using 2x4 framing. As it is covered

@elcreador6675 6 жыл бұрын

Excelente 🇩🇴🌎

@JesseLA2IE 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JesseLA2IE 4 жыл бұрын

I have a small island and I want to extend it. To “L” shape, good information.

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

@@JesseLA2IE happy to help!

@davereid3329 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos Eddie and awesome job with your outdoor kitchen!! How did you attach the framing to the slab. Thanks in advance, and thanks for the videos!

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Dave Reid it just sits on top of the slab and the weight keeps it in place

@rwijnbelt 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos Eddie! Is the concrete countertop just adhering to the Cementboard, or did you put anchors in?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

rwijnbelt thank you, the concrete countertop bonds to the cement board as it cures. No need for anchors

@TopBluePitts 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips I just did one 😀

@d.i.yeddie6075 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome hope you enjoy lots of time with family and friends

@bklyn2va2dc 5 жыл бұрын

I have a question regarding your concrete forms. What did you screw the forms to, the cement board and metal framing? Not the counter overhang, just the regular counters is what I’m interested in doing. Thanks again

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

the 2x3 forms were screwed all the way through and grabbed the framing to help support the weight, then the 1x4 board were screwed directly to the 2x3

@sebastiancarpio9712 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Eddie, im doing my first concrete project, i built a Base for an outdoor bbq , and im going to pour the top 4” reinforced with rebar, using Quikrete Prograde Countertop mix, any thoughts i see i should use melamime forms and caulk the esdges and some use wax or ive seen common olive oil to line the inside surfaces..... Do i have to wait 2 weeks to continue building on top of it?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sebastian, 4" of concrete is pretty heavy, have you thought of doing the edges 4" and the base 2"? Yes you can use melamine or plywood coated with wd40 or some sort of release agent (any lubricant oil wd40 etc or release wax is good) Typically 24-36 hours concrete is hardened to walk or touch but as time goes on the hardness keeps increasing, I recommend waiting atleast one week before setting something heavy or removing overhang frames

@paulosalazar144 3 жыл бұрын

The counter looks great. How think do you make it and how far out is the overhang? I'm wanting to do the same. Has the counter and overhang held up?

@d.i.yeddie6075 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! the overhang is 12" and is supported by the steel mesh. I have not had any issues

@juanrios4220 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a question how wide is the overhang on the side and also how long

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

i will have to measure but I believe it was 12" overhang

@bouchwick 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eddie! How long did you wait until you used the metal finishing trowel? I understand that you want the concrete to firm up a bit before trying to smooth it out. Cheers!

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

You have to feel and see it, if you run your finger on top it should turn into a milky consistency but not watery. Depends on temperature humidity etc if its about 70 degrees I would say 45min-1hr. Hard to describe without having a video lol

@bouchwick 5 жыл бұрын

@@d.i.yeddie6075 thanks man!

@mealsonwheels4970 5 жыл бұрын

its been a few years, have you seen any rust or discoloration develop from the mesh on the edges of the counter top?

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Still looking good, just needs another coat of oil

@joshuakelley5408 4 жыл бұрын

What type of screws did you use to attach the vents to the cement board? BTW great videos.

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

I believe I used zinc screws

@JesseLA2IE 4 жыл бұрын

Eddie how long showed I wait to remove the 1x6 edge and overhang box

@jeremyjohann2609 6 жыл бұрын

Any after pics on the kitchen yet? I'm wondering if the quickcrete 5000 counter top has any hairline cracks?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

looks exactly the same, holding up great

@a.rayray7085 6 жыл бұрын

what kinda grass is that? concrete top looks good

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

A .Rayray thank you the grass is a 90/10 fescue bluegrass blend

@bouchwick 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie! Looks great. Does your cut out depth for the grill include the over hang? The grill I want to put in requires a 20 5/8" depth cutout. I'm not sure if this cutout is from the cement board on the front of my rough in framing, or if I need to add the 1 1/2" overhang of my countertop. It is a napoleon grill. The opening dimensions are a little unclear. Thx!

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes I included the overhang with my measurements because, the bbq sits on top of the counter top

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

What i did is subtract the countertop overhang from the frame cutout for example if the cutout calls for 21 1/2 and I have a1 1/2 overhang, the frame cutout is @ 20". The final finished countertop will be the total 21 1/2 hope this helps

@bouchwick 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie! Again. Nice job!

@GARYBRONNE 6 жыл бұрын

Hey nice job, how long did you wait to remove the cantilever area form?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Gary Bronne thank you, I waited about 2-3 days, it was nice and warm out.

@tabasco351 4 жыл бұрын

Under the 12” extension did you use cement board or just plywood and then remove after the two weeks

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

It was only concrete poured over plywood and removed 2 weeks later after hardening, thanks for watching!

@oceanfrank1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. I am going back and forth between cinder block and metal studs to support the concrete countertop. Was not sure 25 gauge Big Box store Metal studs would work. What gauge studs did you use and did you get them at a box store? How far apart to did you place them. How thick was your counter top, 2"?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Frank Dalessandro I located a drywall supplier near by they had 18 or 20 gauge studs i spaced them out at 16", 25 gauge studs are really thin screws dont really grab. I believe the concrete countertop was 1.5" which is minimum thickness for Sakcrete 5000.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Frank Dalessandro as far a concrete block vs metal studs I have done bbq's both methods. I like both but metal studs were way easier and didnt require more than a 4" slab. Cut outs for concrete block consisted of framing out opening and either pouring a header or using single blocks to make a header and fill with concrete.

@oceanfrank1 6 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the quick response. I just realized you had several videos and went back an watch all of them several times. Great end to end overall Info. Very appreciative you taking the time to post. I am basically building a U Shape Kitchen so this was perfect!! Your second paragraph address many of the issues (Vents, Receptacles, headers, larger doors than top appliance) and was starting to think I was going to have to start pouring concrete to facilitate those areas, and hence why I started to consider metal studs. Based on your feed back called a few drywall distributors and found the 20ga. studs. Perfect!! Appreciate the measurements to. My Wife really likes how you used tile on the sides!!

@rayterry7 Жыл бұрын

If I use wood for my framing, would I have to cover it with cement board so the grill wouldn't catch it on fire? Or would the grill be able to sit on it?

@mattdieterich3760 4 жыл бұрын

how big is the overhang where the barstools are? you used wd 40 on all the wood for the cement to come off easy?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it was around 12". wd40 is an old masons trick we used when we didn't have a release available to help when removing forms

@krisashford 7 ай бұрын

They have kits to utilzie to pour a counter top that makes it alot easier that using the wire.

@typer93 6 жыл бұрын

Hi. I plan to make something like that but im not shure what type of concrete i need to use. Im afraid if its heating and cooling down several times it will crack. I have a couple of concrete bricks, i planed to put them together, make a mold than spill the concrete in it. My bbq will much smaller. Did you think it will work? The second idea i use flexible tile adhesive concrete for it.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Norman Tenke I used sakcrete 5000, I have 2 minor stress cracks on my top which I showed in the video because of the wire mesh being too high in those areas. They make special countertop mixes which have different chemicals and fiberglass but they are a lot more expensive. Just remember to use a reinforcement when using sakcrete 5000 high strength concrete. As far as forming just make sure there is no movement when pouring.

@themasonrycompany. 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good for the first time

@d.i.yeddie6075 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@themasonrycompany. 2 жыл бұрын

@@d.i.yeddie6075 Thanks for replying I have a question for you, did you get any hairline cracks in any of the cut outs or corners?

@d.i.yeddie6075 2 жыл бұрын

@@themasonrycompany. i didn't at the corners there was one area in the middle of the counter where I showed in one of the videos, that had a harline crack because the mesh wasnt pushed down. We have since sold the house but the time we had it there weren't any issues

@angelluis6477 3 ай бұрын

Buen trabajo máquina, pero si hubieses mostrado algo del proceso de llenado y alisado del cemento hubiera sido más ilustrativo 🤗🤗👏👏👏👏

@drychalice 5 жыл бұрын

The other guy said that those cement boards wick water, do they ?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

per the manufacture they are suited for indoor outdoor applications and are resistant to mold. PermaBase is highly moisture resistant, and will not rot, disintegrate or swell when exposed to water. nationalgypsum.com/products/Product.aspx?ProductID=2393

@duorah 4 жыл бұрын

So only cement backer board under the concrete and no 3/4" plywood?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Yes i used only cement backerboard

@gbmwp 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Germany. I didn’t understand. Are you using the same material like in drywall constructions? And can hold out the weight from the concrete? I didn’t understand

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

No I used thicker gauge metal 20 gauge i believe, spacing was reduced during framing and my concrete countertops are only 1 1/2" thick

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SHADOWDRAGON6970 10 ай бұрын

Looks like your building on the setback lines. Hopefully the city wont notice this and charge you.

@christhembones8244 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie, So you used silicone to put temporary in the joint where the box frame and cement backer board meet correct?

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Yes i put silicone on the form to seal the joints, to prevent the concrete from seeping out.

@jcoburn3590 4 жыл бұрын

@@d.i.yeddie6075 You mentioned WD40 at the end...did you add that to the silicone, just in the seams or to the entire mold. By the way, they came out great, nice job!

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

@@jcoburn3590 thank you, i put the silicone first then sprayed wd40 on the molds to help release easier after the concrete dries.

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

@@jcoburn3590 i added silicone to the corners and seams

@youdeserveit8575 Жыл бұрын

Did you oil your forms?

@lorenworthington8739 6 жыл бұрын

I’d sure put rebar across the cantilevered edge.

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

Loren Worthington it would not be necessary on a countertop 1.5" thick, wire mesh is sufficient strenght for this application. Fiberglass mesh would also be a great option for countertops. Thanks for watching

@mitchellthompson5364 4 жыл бұрын

I bought that exact grill second hand. What was your rough in size that you left open?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

I forgot the exact measurements but they were on the installation manual which can be found online. I brought the bbq forward 1.5" because of the overhang. for example if the rear cutout states 18" and I plan on having a 2" overhang then the framing would be at 16"

@christringrove3448 2 жыл бұрын

7mm stone and 40mpa strength. Also marine formply and caulk all internals too water tight will make the world of difference on your next one bud

@dannyrojas1187 3 ай бұрын

why didn't you run a edger to round the corners?

@steventhorkelsen6478 4 жыл бұрын

How do you seal it and what do you use? Do you know how to do the chiseled edge look?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

I used tung oil to seal the counter top, to get a chiseled look you need to buy molds that have that pattern and use them on the edges.

@steventhorkelsen6478 4 жыл бұрын

D.I.Y Eddie any idea on where to buy the molds. Also how long does the tung oil last? Have often do you re seal?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

@@steventhorkelsen6478 you can find them through z forms or www.expressions-ltd.com/collections/edge-form-liners and many more places online. The tung oil only lasts about 4-6 months, it is in direct contact with the sun. There are many sealing options I choose the tung oil because it is not harmful and eco friendly.

@michaellaing8037 4 жыл бұрын

Could u share the measurements for the counter area?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

I went over it in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNWoerWAv96veaM.html

@munoz1252 5 жыл бұрын

What's the size of self tapping screws? you said 3 inch but what's the thickness #

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

I believe it was either a #12 or #14 similar to this one. www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-14-3-in-External-Hex-Flange-Hex-Head-Self-Drilling-Screw-1-lb-Box-32-Pack-116073/205142720

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

I looked at the box today they were #14

@miguelramirez-nx9yu 5 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you in total just in material not including grill or other appliances

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

I would say around $1500-1800 without stainless doors or bbq

@miguelramirez-nx9yu 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the fast response I’m starting this project in a couple of weeks not as big as yours but hopefully it turns out good

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

@@miguelramirez-nx9yu you can definitely do it, if you have any questions you can always ask

@juangaspar9238 6 жыл бұрын

And what do you mean you have to wait 2 weeks to sand it and do you need to sand it?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

juan gaspar the concrete needs time to cure to a certain hardness level before sanding, or else it would be too soft when sanding and not give you a smooth surface. Concrete sanding is not required I wanted a smooth finish surface

@fifastud13 6 жыл бұрын

do you cover it when it rains? during the cure wait

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

jk kk yes during the cure period you do not want the concrete to set fast, i put a plastic sheet to slow the process

@juangaspar9238 6 жыл бұрын

Did yoy put the reinforcing metal under the concrete?

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

juan gaspar yes I put it in the middle of the concrete countertop,

@juangaspar9238 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to put that also?(reinforcing metal

@d.i.yeddie6075 6 жыл бұрын

juan gaspar yes you do need a reinforcement of some kind unless its a mix with fiberglass

@bomberochivas69 6 жыл бұрын

How long was your overhang? Have you had any problems such crack?

@Hughmungus0909 4 жыл бұрын

We just used sakrete 5000 plus for our countertop and it was a complete disaster. I managed to barely save the top face but the amount of aggregate and the terrible mixture from adding water would never allow me to reccomend using 5000 plus

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

that's unfortunate, I didn't have much trouble using it, it does have a good amount of aggregate because it is a high strength mix. one thing to be cautious about is the amount of water mixed in and the weather because it can set too fast.

@GlobalTriathlonNetwork 4 жыл бұрын

When did you add wd40? Before you poured?

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Yes an hour before pouring

@MegaMvaldez Жыл бұрын

What’s the cement thickness?

@arima44 5 жыл бұрын

QUESTION- How will you lift this thing,?

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

Its stationary not meant to be moved around

@justinjonessr2166 5 жыл бұрын

How bad is edge chipping.

@d.i.yeddie6075 5 жыл бұрын

I havent had any pieces chip off the edges, I ended up sanding a bit the edges to take off the sharpness

@mike1968442 3 жыл бұрын

"Cream"

@jonhcontreras 4 жыл бұрын

nice job... come do mine...

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Are you in the Los Angeles area lol

@jonhcontreras 4 жыл бұрын

@@d.i.yeddie6075 no... Iam in San Jose ☺

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonhcontreras lol we just moved from Northern California to LA area

@lukerichardson7127 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you say heighth, there is no H at the end it is a T heighT not heighTH

@d.i.yeddie6075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment have a blessed day 🙏

@paulsouza85 4 жыл бұрын

So luke you must say Wednesday whereas normal people pronounce it wensday. As mama always says, if you don’t have anything nice to say then shut up

@chrislsenior380 4 жыл бұрын

DRYWALL

@regalia_usa Жыл бұрын

Don't have anyone ever sitting or dancing on that countertop. No offense but there's no way this is structurally sound adding that much weight over a flimsy high gauge steel studs framing structure.

@d.i.yeddie6075 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback but I have personally been on top of the island and had no issues.