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Phenomenal! Love the countertops and the footrests. You definitely paid a lot of attention to detail

Great read again Paul. I need to thank you again because your countertop project provided me valuable info when I did mine. I agree with the fridge assessment. I deigned my odk so that the fridge would be under shade, and I also insulated the cavity with polystyrene foam board fom the rest of...

I just siliconed the lights to the underhang of the counter. Not one has come loose so far.

Looking good. And good job on the electrical. I ran into the same problem with the electrical box offsets. I installed three of the boxes that you mentioned on my backsplashes, and changed my plans for the finish material on the backsplashes from stone to glass tile, that way all I need was...

Actually, unless he used DensSheild as his backer board, the backer board isn't waterproof. Dens shield makes the only waterproof backer that I know of. The rest of the manufacturers, I.e. hardiebacker, permabase, etc are only water resistant. Being a contractor, I have demo-Ed more than a few...

If you don't do a scratch coat and lathe and paper, then I would definitely do some waterproofing. In my area, the installers do either one, as now it is more of a matter of preference. You could probably get away without the redguard, but I put it on because it couldn't hurt. I haven't heard...

I was also worried about the stone not sticking to the redguard. So I went to lowes and got veneer stone mortar. Most stone manufacturers have a specific mix to adhere the stone, like mixing thin set with s type mortar. But the veneer stone mortar is already premixed and supposedly creates a...

Yes. I am assuming that you already have low voltage wire. The dimmer switch is optional. You could just plug in the transformer to an outlet and the lights would come on. Then unplug it to turn them off. But the in line controller dimmer switch makes all that unnecessary. If you plan on using...

My wife and I love our countertop, and I get a lot of compliments on it. And no two are alike. I am sure the stones you choose will highlight that. The lights and where i got them: I used these led light strips Amazon...

That sounds like a good idea. I never thought about doing it that way. I just figured with the cement bard on the bottom, it would create a barrier to keep out bugs. But it sounds like your way will work just fine David.

My wife found the set up online. I went to lowes to get everything I needed, but a few of the parts a had to spray paint with copper paint since lowes only sold the parts in a galvanized finish. Home Depot had none of the parts. I'm sure a plumbing supply company would have everything too. Here...

Thanx. I did fur out the openings but the doors didn't sit quite flush with the stone which was what I was shooting for, but close enough. I basically cut the side of the stud that formed the opening, hammered it flat, so that the stud went from a u-shaped stud to a l-shaped stud. I did the same...

Looks good! The detail is really showing through. Did you guys obtain a permit to build the pool? If so, inspections should have been done at regular intervals, at least that's how they do it here in CA. A plumber would be able to hook up the gas for you. I am assuming a plumber did the...

I wouldn't say it was hard, but it is definitely time consuming. I could have done tile in about two days, but I probably have about 50 hours in the concrete countertop altogether. I like it because it is a unique product and a great conversation piece. Thanx cjd3060! I am about to fire up the...

Thanx. 1) that is a single side burner to the left of the grill. The beer stays cold in the fridge so no need for the cooler! 2) thanx again. I created the game board by using concrete stain since it was a concrete countertop. I used the same stain I used on the border of the concrete patio...

Yea I just ordered the three pieces form home depot. They were about $20 I think

Thanks guys! This site was invaluable to an inexperienced diy-er bbq island builder like myself. I owe everyone who posted here a beer!

Finally finished up my island. Or should I say I am 99% done. I have to paint the trim around the post and clean up here and there. I started about two and a half months ago. Took two weeks longer than I expected. Not bad. Stone complete. I protected it with a wet look stone sealer...

I was able to get a days work in over the weekend. I had hoped to get three days of work in since I had Friday off, but it just didn't happen. I started off by setting all the decorative tile in the shadow boxes. I originally planned to trim them out with concrete, but the slabs didn't look...

Thanx! Yes the seler was ordered from Cheng. A two part mixture that's easy to apply. I was looking at a two part epoxy sealer from Z counterforms as well, but everything I read about it said that it was difficult to apply.

Still plugging away. I figure I got about another week or so before everything is pretty much buttoned up. Here is a shot before I put on the concrete countertop sealer Now here the patio is sealed, as well as the countertop. I am really happy with the sealer. It's called Surecrete xs-pc12...

Just ordered my sealer from Cheng Concrete. They have a commercial grade sealer that seemed to fit the properties I wanted. if it ever stops raining, I will apply the sealer to the counter, and I want to acid stain and seal the patio before I do the stone sides. I will probably install the base...

Thanks Riles! I owe you one since your kitchen was a huge inspiration for mine. I actually used quikrete countertop mix and quickcrete liquid color. I used varying amounts of the cooler with each bag because I didn't want a solid uniform color, but rather lighter and darker sections of the...

I was thinking of going granite at first too but I was leaning towards a different look for the outside, and after I found the granite would be north of $3k, I decided on concrete. If professionally done, concrete countertop prices rival or surpass those of granite. But if you were to do it...

Got started grinding today The process isn't that hard, just a little time consuming. I got in about 6 hours of grinding. Started with the 50 pad then went to the 100, then put on a slurry coat. I am not sure if I will be able to get any more grinding in this weekend. The only part I...

Thanx! I used Perma because Hardi isn't rated for exterior use, and 8' sheets were readily available at the homedepot near me. I know that Permabase and Wonderboard are rated or exterior use. Most guys use Hardi because to many it is easier to cut. I have used cement board extensively in the...

Got started on my island mid last month. Patio cover installed. Laying the base Frame almost complete Test fitting components. Electrical is done except for low voltage. I can't attach LV until the counter is complete. - - - Updated - - - Cement board installed and forms started for...

I am also in the process of building an island. I went with 20g also. I got them from a drywall supply house that sold them for cheaper than the big box stores sold the 25g. Guys put hardi on the bottom because it keeps out critters, and creates a nice interior floor for the island. You might...

I do want the concrete polished so I will probably do a cast in place and sand up to 800 grit. I have access to a wet sander so I figure it will be a few days extra labor to get the counters like I want. I just want something different than granite, because I already have 4 different granites in...

Glad to hear the transformer/light setup I was thinking of is working for you. I agree with you about the sink. My buddy who has an island outside told me the same thing. It just wasn't feasible for us. I will say that I have been reading this forums for months, in anticipation of my build...