DIY Modern Outdoor Bench / Planter Combo Using Faux "Concrete"

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This DIY Bench / Planter looks like concrete... but it's not! It's mortar! Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds​ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MODERNBUILDS After I made the Fire Pit coffee table last episode I immediately wanted to do another Fake Concrete project. The last one was a ton of fun and I wanted to improve my process and technique. I designed this modern outdoor bench and planter combo to utilize the wall against the bedroom and to add a pop of green... plus a little seating. This could be form poured with standard concrete but it would be sooo heavy and I want to be able to move this bench / planter whenever I want. It probable weight about 160 pounds which is pretty lightweight for a concrete looking finish. Thanks for watching, let me know if you've got any helpful tips/info down in the comments! Firepit Coffee Table: https://youtu.be/9-yXp90zedk?si=tFiK4CZQR-yi8eOs Low Profile Deck Build: https://youtu.be/YcmtKJi1DLw?si=Wc5pqkNcx3uJsfGK Smart Pergola DIY: https://youtu.be/wspxcpew408?si=grdSlvM0nCVAQYEz Materials and Supplies: Thinset I Used: https://homedepot.sjv.io/0ZbxxE 1/2" Cement Board: https://homedepot.sjv.io/XmJNjX Cement Board Screws: https://lasso.to/amazon/N8EUn8aBMD/NZbJ1zEfgz8 Mesh Tape: https://lasso.to/amazon/HEKWCcf7jN/NZbJ1zEfgz8 Clear Coat: https://homedepot.sjv.io/GKLER6 Jigsaw Blade for Cement Board: https://lasso.to/amazon/2jB4YnDWkd/NZbJ1zEfgz8 Thermally Modified Ash: https://shorturl.at/G0Z3V Where I Get My Music (Free Trial): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/osroq1/ Thanks for watching!! http://www.modernbuilds.com/ ___________________________________________________________________ ADD ME ON: Instagram: https://goo.gl/UgEpJs | @modernbuilds Facebook: https://goo.gl/KiI1cX TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikefrommodernbuilds Subscribe: https://goo.gl/pgDSS8 Website: http://www.modernbuilds.com/ Merch: http://www.modernbuilds.com/store ___________________________________________________________________ Thanks for watching! -Mike Montgomery MODERN BUILDS Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.