How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen with RumbleStone and QUIKRETE Countertop Mix

[Music] building an outdoor kitchen with pave stone Rumble stone and quikrete countertop mix an outdoor kitchen is a great focal point of any backyard and perfect for entertaining year-round an outdoor kitchen can be a simple design like a barbecue grill enclosure or as elaborate as you can imagine with a built-in refrigerator a barbecue grill and even a sink regardless of how elaborate or simple your design pave stone and quikrete have the products and resources you need to successfully build your dream outdoor kitchen with professional results at a fraction of the cost pave stones Rumble stone building blocks are ideal for constructing your outdoor kitchen base and then top it off with a beautiful and durable concrete countertop made with quikrete countertop mix pave stones 5 standard modular Rumble stone designs can be customized to fit your specific needs the construction process is quick and easy for even the most novice do-it-yourselfer the mortar 'less Rumble stone system combines three sizes of building blocks large medium and minis that are simply stacked with each layer permanently bonded together with quikrete advanced polymer construction adhesive caulk plus bullet brand five-burner built in stainless steel natural gas grills are designed to fit perfectly within the 38 and a half inch module opening and the refrigerator modules 21 inch opening will accommodate most standard outdoor refrigerators to get started measure and stage the first course of Rumble stone corner blocks according to the design pattern and snap a chalk line on each side of the block wall as a reference line to ensure that your corners are square and your base walls are straight to protect the surrounding concrete use painters tape to secure plastic sheeting along the chalk line on all sides concrete slabs are often sloped to allow for drainage so it's important to create a level base for your outdoor kitchen because there are no mortar joints in this construction technique your first course of block will ultimately determine if your countertop will be level and square place the four corner blocks then using a four foot long level check to see if the bay slab is level in all directions for longer distances a flat 2x4 can be used along with the level lifting the 2x4 to level will give a good idea of how high the corner blocks will need to be set if the bay slab is not level set your four corner blocks using quikrete sand topping mix at the proper height and make sure all corners of the block are level for this application the sand topping mix should be mixed to a workable consistency but firm enough to support the weight of a large rumble stone block always wear waterproof gloves and eye protection when mixing cement mixes if a corner block is too high lightly tap the rumble stone with a trowel or rubber mallet to adjust the block after the four corners are set lay about a half inch bed of quikrete sand mix the width of a rumble stone block along the inside of the perimeter chalk line begin by placing the next rumble stone block according to the diagram then adjust the block so that it's even in level with the previous block check side to side and front to back continue to place the rumble stone blocks checking that each block is level in all directions and the front edge of the block is aligned with the perimeter line when you are building the first course it is important to consider where the electrical cord for the refrigerator will enter the base this can be accommodated by removing one of the Rumble stone minis from the pattern once the sand mix mortar has become thumbprint hard use a jointing tool to consolidate and smooth the surface of the mortar after completing the first course and before the mortar bed has set hard pull up on the tape and plastic vertically around the perimeter of the base this will provide a clean mortar bed edge allow the first course to stay and undisturbed until the mortar bed has become firm this usually takes about an hour you are now ready to complete the outdoor kitchen base pave stone Rumble stone is a mortar 'less building system so you will use quikrete advanced polymer construction adhesive to permanently bond each course of blocks this environmentally friendly adhesive is a solvent and isocyanate free it's a high-performance commercial grade bonding adhesive designed to bond concrete masonry and stone always wear gloves and protective eyewear when working with adhesives cut the tip of the nozzle so that a minimum of a quarter-inch bead of caulk will be dispensed then apply the construction adhesive liberally across the entire course of blocks 1 10 ounce tube will bond 19 lineal feet at a quarter inch bead for this configuration you will need just over one tube per layer then begin placing the next layer of Rumble stone according to the diagram twist each block slightly to spread the adhesive and then position each piece so that it is flush with the front of the base and snug against a previously placed block complete the remaining courses until the base configuration is complete it is not necessary to wait for the adhesive to cure before proceeding to the next layer the advanced polymer construction adhesive will become tack free in about an hour with the block base complete the obvious compliment for the countertop is concrete it's as durable and beautiful as granite marble and other premium countertop materials but at a fraction of the cost like the Rumble stone outdoor kitchen base concrete countertops are also a do-it-yourself friendly project whether they are poured before hand or after the base is assembled the process will usually take a few days to complete so plan accordingly remember concrete countertops are heavy safely moving and lifting the slabs into place will require at least two people because the slabs are heavy and the rumble stone base is wide no construction adhesive is necessary to hold the countertops in place it is important to seal the countertops from the elements with quikrete acrylic concrete cure and seal acrylic cure and seal is a water-based semi-gloss clear acrylic sealer designed to seal concrete surfaces from water dirt oils and grease next assemble the stainless steel base cabinet and bolt the Bullet 5-burner grille to the cabinet carefully lift the grille into position the grille will fit snugly into the 38 and a half inch wide opening and be supported by flanges on both sides and the back of the grille then slide in a standard sized stainless steel outdoor refrigerator into the 21 inch opening with your outdoor kitchen complete it's time to invite friends and family over for your next outdoor cookout [Music]

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Keywords: quikrete, quickrete, quikcrete, quickcrete, outdoor kitchen, outdoor living, rumble stone, pavers, paver, grill surround

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Length: 7min 55sec (475 seconds)

Published: Thu Apr 18 2019