How to Make Concrete Countertops: The Ultimate DIY Videos

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Jeffrey Girard

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1. Introduction

1. Introduction.mp4

03:35

2.1 How-to-Make-DIY-Concrete-Countertops-v7.2-CONFIDENTIAL.pdf

2. Textbook.html

2. Casting Table

1. Building a Casting Table.mp4

20:22

3. Templating

1. Making the Countertop Template.mp4

27:00

2. Templating for Full Height Backsplashes.mp4

07:03

4. Forming

1. Making a Countertop Form.mp4

27:11

2. Creating a Sink Hole Template.mp4

10:54

3. Foam Knockout for the Sink Hole.mp4

20:08

4. Positioning the Sink Knockout in the Form.mp4

10:48

5. Making Faucet Hole Knockouts.mp4

18:17

6. Preparing the Form.mp4

20:31

7. Adding Embedments.mp4

08:57

5. Reinforcing

1. Assembling the Reinforcing.mp4

16:03

2. Optional Reinforcing Cantilevers.mp4

05:07

6. Getting Ready to Cast

1. Understanding Scales.mp4

13:11

2. Leveling the Casting Table.mp4

07:18

3. Cleaning the Forms.mp4

06:50

4. Hanging Reinforcing.mp4

08:36

5. Sink Mounting Hardware.mp4

00:51

6.1 Precast Mix Calculator.html

6. Understanding Mix Ingredients and Making a Sample.mp4

27:08

7. Casting and Curing the Concrete

1. Mixing.mp4

09:43

2. Casting.mp4

08:37

3. Curing.mp4

05:39

8. Stripping the Forms

1. Flattening the Back.mp4

23:23

2. Demolding.mp4

18:56

9. Processing the Concrete

1. Surface Processing.mp4

24:56

2. Grouting.mp4

22:10

3. Second Grouting.mp4

14:15

4. Checking Faucet and Sink Hardware.mp4

10:02

5. Cleaning the Concrete.mp4

05:40

10. Sealing

1. Understanding Sealers.html

11. Installing

1. Installing the Countertop.mp4

10:53

12. Bonus

1.1 Additional Training from The Concrete Countertop Institute.html

1. Upgrade Your Training.html

Description

by the Pioneer of Engineered Concrete Countertops

What You'll Learn?

Discover the insider secrets of how to make a concrete countertop that won't crack or stain.
Learn practical, reliable methods that will ensure success on your first try.
Get all the details of templating, forming, mixing, reinforcing, curing, sealing and installing.
Transform your home with a concrete countertop you can be proud of for years to come.

Who is this for?

DIYers who want to make concrete countertops for their home and learn simple, inexpensive, proven methods that will create a beautiful, impressive, problem-free concrete countertop on the first try.

What You Need to Know?

No concrete experience is needed. You should have basic experience and a comfort level with power tools.

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Are you a DIYer who wants to make concrete countertops for your home? Are you overwhelmed and confused? Learn you can use to create a beautiful, impressive, problem-free concrete countertop - on your first try!
This is the most comprehensive book of any kind on exactly how to make a DIY concrete countertop - from the pioneer of engineered concrete countertops!
Jeff Girard, P.E., President and Founder of The Concrete Countertop Institute, will guide you through every step:
Easy and accurate templating methods that ensure a perfect fit
Make your own concrete countertop forms from inexpensive materials
Get a simple formula to make your own high performance concrete mix
How to reinforce your concrete countertop so that it won't crack
Which concrete countertop sealer won't stain or require maintenance
Which tools and equipment are the most effective and least expensive
Discover the insider secrets of how to make a concrete countertop that won't crack or stain. You don't need an overpriced concrete countertop kit. Learn practical, reliable methods that will ensure success on your first try, and gain the confidence to create a beautiful work of art for your home. Transform your home with a concrete countertop you can be proud of for years to come.
Donâ€™t delay your concrete countertop project another day. Get started now and turn your dream countertop into a reality!
Who this course is for:
DIYers who want to make concrete countertops for their home and learn simple, inexpensive, proven methods that will create a beautiful, impressive, problem-free concrete countertop on the first try.

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Jeff Girard is a licensed professional civil engineer and the founder and president of The Concrete Countertop Institute and Creative Concrete Technologies. He was the first person to approach concrete countertops from an engineering standpoint, starting in 1999 with his own kitchen DIY concrete countertop project. Since that fateful project, Jeff has become the preeminent authority on concrete countertops, teaching thousands of people through hands-on training, worldwide consulting and speaking, and online resources. Learn more (a lot more!) at The Concrete Countertop Institute website.

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