Bbq brick island

[Indresano masonry]

I used a pure tung oil. ( food grade) . As the oil penetrated the cement ,the finish was more of a matte finish

[deejayoh]

That is a nice looking job. We ended up using a water based stain, which is wearing off after 3 years, as the acid stain process seemed intimidating. Maybe it is time to strip and give it a go. It looks like you wet your slab down before you took the pic - if yes, what does it look like dry?

I used acid stain, and it started wearing off after a few years as well. Weather just takes it off. The one part I have that stays dry is in pretty good shape. But the part that gets rained on, it is pretty much gone

[JRPizza]

That is a nice looking job. We ended up using a water based stain, which is wearing off after 3 years, as the acid stain process seemed intimidating. Maybe it is time to strip and give it a go. It looks like you wet your slab down before you took the pic - if yes, what does it look like dry?

[Indresano masonry]

I did use acid stain . Was awesome to work with. More pictures to follow in spring

[Gulf]

Beautiful concrete finish! Did you use acid staining? Have you installed the grates and cooked on it? I'm looking forward to some pics of it in action .

[Indresano masonry]

[shanxk8]

Wow, that looks amazing. I might be seeing your advice on staining and polishing concrete if I end up going that route.
Well done

[Indresano masonry]

[Indresano masonry]

This was an original design that i had thought about for some time. having a bbq island has many benefits.
The ability to have plenty of area to cook and to present meals for cook outs or just a place to conjure around a couple of burgers cooking. Not to mention the total length of counter is 20 feet .
I will be posting the finishing photos. next up is the cement stain and sealer then custom cooking grate.
I hope you all enjoyed my photos

If you build it they will come.

steve

[Indresano masonry]

let me know what you thing of design
thanks . Steve

[Indresano masonry]

The photos don't show the fire box with air intake located on the floor of fire box. Grates will be installed flush with cement counter

[CoastalPizza]

But...no man is an island...

[Indresano masonry]

Ready to cure for about 28 days then forms will come off.