DIY: Taking a stab at CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS

^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?

^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.

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i’ll send you a link when i get a chance.

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i may be up for it… FYI i just ordered about 180 LG and Samsung washers/dryers, i’ll send you a list soon.

Hot damn that looks great!!!

Please, and thank you.

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:

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Still can’t believe how nice that is for some $5 bags of concrete! I think it looks right up there with granite.

boo your pics aren’t loading :frowning:

^fine for me. Don’t know why… they are FB hosted.

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?

forward and back for temp, and left and right for pressure.

i thought you hated any threads that i documented DIY’s with pics? And Mr. Bean is correct. The handle is multi-directional.

That’s exactly how mine works, I love it.

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.

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looks like you installed the lights beforehand.

thank god

thread bump.

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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?

:tup:

Doing what you enjoy and making money? Does it get better?

:tup:

You did amazing your 1st try, looking forward to see what mastery you come up with as you gain experience. :slight_smile:
GL

I can’t believe people would pay $50K++ for a counter. If you can do it rake that cash in!!