# DIY: Taking a stab at CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 14, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156 "2011-01-14T07:11:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/141 "2011-02-15T06:47:03Z")
^Really? Maybe, it’s just me then because I think it makes the kitchen Pop just right… What are you using for the undercabinet lighting? I see LED “pots.” Are they from Autolumination? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/142 "2011-02-16T18:51:33Z")
^they are little LED modules. 3 LED’s per strip… I have 10 of them. I chose a more natural light as opposed to the bright blue ones. ---------- Post added at 09:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 PM ---------- i’ll send you a link when i get a chance. ---------- Post added at 09:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 PM ---------- > [@misteroman$$$](#): > > Wifey was looking into this on a house we may be flipping if you’re interested in a side job. When ya deliver the new steam W/D you can check it out. i may be up for it… FYI i just ordered about 180 LG and Samsung washers/dryers, i’ll send you a list soon. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/143 "2011-02-16T19:00:13Z")
Hot damn that looks great!!! ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/144 "2011-02-16T19:19:55Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > i’ll send you a link when i get a chance. Please, and thank you. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/145 "2011-02-23T05:47:09Z")
just a little update. I was getting a lot of questions about the seam and how to help hide it. I ended up getting some silicon and adding some wet mortar mix for color. There is some movement between the two slabs mainly because of the cabinets, not much…but a solid mortar joint would surely crack. The silicon atleast gives it some flexibility. I may need to play around with the ratios a bit on the mortar because too wet and it cracks when it dries, too dry and it is too rigid for a flex joint. Either way, this is what it looks like after a week: ![http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182703_1575311073973_1571464210_31233715_4412054_n.jpg](http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182703_1575311073973_1571464210_31233715_4412054_n.jpg) ![http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184215_1575311313979_1571464210_31233716_308292_n.jpg](http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184215_1575311313979_1571464210_31233716_308292_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![misteroman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misteroman/32/7423_2.png) [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/146 "2011-02-23T07:29:39Z")
Still can’t believe how nice that is for some $5 bags of concrete! I think it looks right up there with granite. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/147 "2011-03-09T14:07:39Z")
boo your pics aren’t loading ☹ ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/148 "2011-03-11T05:52:22Z")
^fine for me. Don’t know why… they are FB hosted. ---
**Author:** ![98SS10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98ss10/32/7288_2.png) [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/149 "2011-03-27T13:39:46Z")
Wow, fantastic project! Thats a cool faucet. What kind is it and how does it allow u to choose between hot or cold water and pressure? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/150 "2011-03-27T16:36:39Z")
forward and back for temp, and left and right for pressure. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/151 "2011-04-05T07:35:11Z")
> [@98SS10](#): > > Wow, fantastic project! Thats a cool faucet. What kind is it and how does it allow u to choose between hot or cold water and pressure? i thought you hated any threads that i documented DIY’s with pics? And Mr. Bean is correct. The handle is multi-directional. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/152 "2011-04-05T07:37:43Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > forward and back for temp, and left and right for pressure. That’s exactly how mine works, I love it. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/153 "2011-04-05T21:50:13Z")
Still looks awesome… Link for said under-cabinet lights…? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/154 "2011-11-20T04:46:40Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Still looks awesome… > > Link for said under-cabinet lights…? WOAH! sorry…i know this is totally overdue…but here is the link for the lighting. I went with a “warm” 2500K light for a more natural color. > **[Inspired LED’s Relocation Creates Rapid and Sustained Growth - Inspired LED](https://www.inspiredled.com/press-release/relocation/)** > > Creates Jobs for Local Arizona Residents Tempe, AZ — August 12, 2012 — Inspired LED LLC, an internet LED lighting \[…\] ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/155 "2011-11-26T08:01:14Z")
edit: looks like you installed the lights beforehand. thank god ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/156 "2012-02-18T06:46:28Z")
thread bump. ![https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184357_1587137129617_1571464210_31249618_148624_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184357_1587137129617_1571464210_31249618_148624_n.jpg) So i have been getting tons of positive feedback and decided that i want to start a business down here in West Palm doing architectural concrete. I loved this project and enjoy the freedom and creativity. I’m hoping to focus on Countertops, Vanities, and artistic things like contemporary water/fire fountains. I’m looking for warehouse space now to start playing around and hopefully do it as a full-time hobby. :tup: If i can tap into the high-end market here and brand myself, I can see getting $50K - $75K for single kitchen countertop project. easily. more project threads to come? ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/157 "2012-02-18T06:52:45Z")
:tup: Doing what you enjoy and making money? Does it get better? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/158 "2012-02-18T19:29:50Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2012, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/159 "2012-02-19T11:36:16Z")
You did amazing your 1st try, looking forward to see what mastery you come up with as you gain experience. 🙂 GL ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156/160 "2012-02-19T14:16:58Z")
I can’t believe people would pay $50K++ for a counter. If you can do it rake that cash in!! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-taking-a-stab-at-concrete-countertops/208156.md?page=9)