This episode is part 01 of my DIY mancave makeover at my friend's Al's home, and explains how to make a DIY concrete waterfall countertop with an inlaid river of flowing LEDs that cascades over the waterfall edge (using neopixel LED strips). The techniques for making this concrete countertop could be applied in any kitchen renovation/makeover as well.

This is the first of two videos for a mancave makeover at a friend's house. Check out part 2:    • DIY Mancave Makeover Pt. 2 // Floatin...  

The countertop is made from a glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) concrete mix, which is pre-cast in a melamine form. I made the mix from scratch (recipe links are below). I mixed 280 lbs of the dry materials (including powdered pigment) all at once, so the color would be consistent. I used 40 lbs for the face coat, and the remaining in batches for the back coat with glass fibers.

I used an off-the-shelf LED controller that has MUSIC REACTIVE modes, chasing modes, and solid color modes, with an RF remote, to control the WS2812 LED strips. (https://goo.gl/mC8B5j) The LEDs are covered by a smoke grey transparent acrylic sheet, which is inlaid so it sits flush with the concrete countertop.

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LED PRODUCTS

• Music Controller w/ Remote: https://amzn.to/2HZ8B51
• WS2812 60 LED/m strips : https://amzn.to/2SnPO4h
• WS2813 Strips (new LED chip w/ data redundancy): http://amzn.to/2DTtRTS
• 5V LED power supply: http://amzn.to/2DUKWNd
• Acrylic sheets (for diffusers): https://goo.gl/8nqoJa
• Spray Frosting for Acrylic: http://amzn.to/2DgZEgn

CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS:

• GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/izSggQ
• 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/c9Vw9x
• Hopper Spray Gun (for face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi
• Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo
• Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
• Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
• concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
• Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
• Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
• Compaction Roller for GFRC: https://goo.gl/KJV3nv
• Powdered Concrete Pigment: (1 lb) http://amzn.to/2DXZU5k, or (3 lbs) http://amzn.to/2lfJRHt
• GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM

TOOLS I USE:

- Tack Life Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2B6fwWG
- RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
- Diamond Grinding Wheel (for grinding underside of table): http://amzn.to/2yRL6RY
- Tack Life Level: http://amzn.to/2yQhYuk
- Herzo Dust Shround for Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2yPymLr
- Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
- Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
- Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
- Japanese Flush Cut Hand Saw: http://amzn.to/2yRa1Fd
- Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6

CAMERA GEAR I USE:

• Dustsealed DSLR: http://amzn.to/2FFAFJA
• Wide Angle Lens (15-30mm f/2.8): http://amzn.to/2FYCJf4
• 35mm f /2.0 lens: http://amzn.to/2pjcTsF
• Cheap, but AWESOME 50mm lens: http://amzn.to/2GydHkw
• 100m f/2.8 Macro lens: http://amzn.to/2FIl7oc
• Go Pro Hero 6: http://amzn.to/2Gzvkk0
• Smartphone Gimbal: http://amzn.to/2phQcop

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