How to Make Concrete Countertops

In this tutorial we'll walk through the process of how to make concrete counters for an outdoor kitchen. This method can be used to make indoor concrete counters or outdoor kitchen counters. We'll walk through the process of templating, building the molds, pouring, sanding, sealing, and installing. This is a very in-depth video on the entire process of how to make concrete counters. In this video, the concrete is polished using a basic orbital sander. Wet polishing is another option, but I have been very happy with these results.

Cost: The concrete counters were built for under $200. This includes the concrete, melamine/mold materials, screws, silicone, and everything except tools.

Weight: At 2 inches thick, the concrete counters weigh approximately 22 pounds.

The complete concrete countertop tutorial can be found here:

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[craigolson]

This video was done very well! No amateur wiggling, zooming, and panning to make the viewer dizzy. All steps of the process were covered well but not dragged out. Bravo!

[JakeLuden]

I have watched more concrete countertop videos than I’d like to admit lol, but this was by far the best. Definitely shows that it can be done, and doesn’t come off as intimidating.

[rbdono]

I have watched just about every DIY concrete countertop video on Youtube. This is by far the best one. Thank you.

[forestmorris]

Wow! it just don't get any better than this! What a fantastic job! Now I am going to try and pour a 48" diameter concrete table top and use the 25" stump of my 34 year old Ash tree that I recently had to have cut down, as the base for the table. I am just hoping that I can get the concrete finish to look as good as yours did. I thought you had to have a wet sander to get that shiny of a finish on the concrete. Thanks for another great video!

[RHEC]

Totally awesome man. You 100% sold me on concrete counters. My wife and I are building our dream home and she's been talking about concrete counters and I wasn't sure at first but now I'm 100% sure.

[Throbtometrist]

I just poured my countertops today. I used this video as my primary resource. I'm so nervous for removing the molds! Thanks Pete!

[melandben]

1 year after buying my first house I am ready to start on projects that I have been thinking of. One of those projects is an outdoor kitchen so I can't wait to give this a go I love DIY !! Have subscribed to your channel and will be watching so many more of your videos if this one is anything to go by!! Thanks so much for sharing :-)

[ADAMKANE]

Not trying to be a no-it-all but I make concrete counters for a living. Mostly insitu and polished with steel trowel after pouring..occasionally cast off site..I still learn new things everyday...like using silicone instead of tenex for joins...nice ....anyway battery powered hammer drill, not normal drill with hammer setting but proper just for drilling into concrete hammer drill...drill into peice of wood and then click setting over to just hammer....best concrete vibrator you'll ever use....you'll have no bug eyes at all to fix up...also liquid water reducer...can get it at any home depot type place...very cheap. Just a dash into your concrete mix will increase the slump greatly without affecting concrete strength or matrix....aggregate won't even separate.... That's if your an old concreter like me that has ruined arms and cannot work with a dryer mix...anyway great vid....stay creative ....

[Crustyswede]

I haven’t even watched the video yet and all I want to say is HATS OFF TO YOU for using the proper term of concrete! Everyone says cement. Even the bloody siding companies call their product cement board. It’s concrete! The cement is just that, cement in the mix of aggregate to make the final product called “ CONCRETE”.

[davidstrickland]

EXCELLENT job of narrating the sequence of informative, well-spoken, and helpful tips along the way. You are the Grand Master of DIU videos.

[TheKunnak]

I love concrete projects and this Channel is hands down my favorite. I agree with Craig Olson on the quality of the video. My pool deck will be going up in May with an outdoor kitchen. Concrete counter tops will be the highlight of the build. Thanks Pete!!

[richhagenchicago]

While I was looking at information to help me build a bolt together bench from concrete, I ran across your video. I plan to adapt some of the techniques you demonstrated in the project. Cheers to you in Montana from Chicago.

[johnsexton]

A glass setter showed me his tip for perfect concave edges when working with silicone. Get a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" foot long piece PVC pipe and cut a 45 degree angle in one end. Get a bucket of warm water mix in some cheap liquid soap. Run your bead of silicone. Using a super soft wallpaper glue brush, wet the mold on both sides of the silicone bead with soft stokes using the water/soap mix. Then, using the PVC piece, scoop the excess silicone away. The silicone will not stick to the wet soapy surface.

[DonLytle]

My brother and I did this exact same install in my indoor kitchen two years ago...right down to the Tuff Duck sealer (highly recommended). The only difference was we used dark tile grout to fill the voids and it creates an awesome contrast with the lighter concrete. Great video! Thanks.

[HistoricHomePlans]

That was great! I'm going to be doing my kitchen this Spring and now you've really got me thinking about concrete countertops. As a practice project I think I may do a small bench in my garden. Now I'll check out your other videos. Thanks!

[sdmmsrp]

nice that's exactly what i want to build in my garden thank you.
A tip, try wet wipes (e.g. Pampers) to remove the silicone from hands or tools. Works great.
Many greetings from Germany.

[peterhynes]

Brilliant idea and process - I was going to use marble for my outdoor kitchen, but I am going to try this idea now - I hope I can replicate your superb results!

[LetsGoHelio]

Thanks for adding video references to your explanations. For example, the footage of the back piece placed behind the grill put things in perspective for me.

[WayWoodworking]

They turned out really well! That kitchen is really nice.

[lepermessiah]

Montana has no business looking that beautiful!