Bar Build

[jeffreybandel]

My father wanted to build a bar in his walk-out basement. I said if we are going to do it we are going to do it right.

A couple of necessities I have outlined:

1. 60-70 inch flat screen.
2. Through the back bar wall a six tap set up.
3. Seating for at least 5.
4. Able to see TV from Pool table.
5. Shuffle board.
6. Concrete countertops.
7. Cherry cabinetry.
8. Concrete stained floors.
9. Led lighting under bar counter.
10. Two tiered bar.

Here is the start of demolition. We took that load bearing wall out and installed 21 foot laminated beams. I'll post some more pictures later showing it removed. This is going to be a huge project.

 

[Staestc]

I like the requirements! I can't wait to see this one progress

 

[jeffreybandel]

I am wide open to suggestions. We don't want to miss a thing. I am spending his money too!!!!

 

[jeffreybandel]

Another requirement I failed to mention is to be able smoke a cigar while sitting at the bar. We ordered two 8" vortex fans to exhaust smoke outside.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Here it is with the framing complete.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Concrete Floors being ground.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Cigar exhaust fans plumbed in with two 8 inch Vortex fans (720 cfm). Not sure if this will work or not.

 

[finsfan]

Good luck with the build! I look forward to seeing the progress.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Picture of floors stained and sealed.

 

[Auger]

Did you have to fill in any cracks in the floor before staining? We are looking at doing a semi-transparent concrete stain in our basement but there are a few narrow cracks we'd need to fill first.

 

[rekoob]

That floor looks great. Look forward to the progress.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Yes. We actually put a micro topping on which fills all small cracks and holes.

 

[jeffreybandel]

This is right after we poured the countertops.

 

[Staestc]

Are you going to polish the countertops? What aggregate did you use? Sorry if already explained in the thread. I am behind.

 

[jeffreybandel]

There is no aggregate. It has fiber mesh and glass fiber for reinforcement. We will diamond polish to 400 and then stain and seal.

 

[Auger]

Yes. We actually put a micro topping on which fills all small cracks and holes.

Can you share what you used? I think we are going to have to do the same thing.

 

[jeffreybandel]

There are plenty of different brands of micro-toppings. We used one from Sherwin Williams called H&C.

 

[Calfj60]

You try out the fans yet? Wondering how they worked?

 

[jeffreybandel]

Not yet.

 

[jeffreybandel]

I have been on vacation the last couple of months. It is time to go to work full force now. Here is a picture of the bar with the new cherry panel installed.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Beginning of the "beamed" cherry ceiling.

 

[jeffreybandel]

This is the back bar with sink, garbage disposal, wine cooler, beverage cooler, ice maker and dish washer.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Here is the keezer with the collar installed and the "cold box" that will house 6 Perlick taps that will appear on the wall of the back bar.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Here is where we installed the 8 inch exhaust fans so we can smoke stogies. It is still unknown if it will work but rest assured I will try.

 

[jeffreybandel]

Last picture for the day. This is the back of the front which will house many drawers and two trash receptacles.

 

[brewing_wookie]

Looks great. You guys have done well

 

[Bearsmith]

Looking awesome!

 

[Roadliner]

Those countertops look awesome

 

[OlDirtyJohn]

Looking killer. I'm super jealous!

 

[jeffreybandel]

It's been a long week of plumbing, electrical and tiling. The final pieces are coming together nicely. Last night was a major victory as we pulled the first beer-a Pils we made five months ago.

 

[Roadliner]

I love those countertops man. how difficult was that to do?

 

[jmpreiks]

Awesome job! So jealous...

 

[jeffreybandel]

I love those countertops man. how difficult was that to do?

Not that hard. I've done quite a few where I cast them upside down in my shop and then install them like you would granite. This is the first time I did a cast in place and it turned out as good as the pros.

 

[Roadliner]

Not that hard. I've done quite a few where I cast them upside down in my shop and then install them like you would granite. This is the first time I did a cast in place and it turned out as good as the pros.

They completely look professional. I've seen people do it.. but they end up with square edges and don't look nearly as nice. I'm going to have to figure this out for my bar build.

 

[jeffreybandel]

I am struggling to find a beer drip tray that will work. We want a countertop stainless tray that drains to the left. We do not have room to center the drain hole because the beverage cooler comes up to just under the bottom of the countertop. 28" or 30" wide would be nice. Anyone know a source?

 

[BungBrewing]

I am struggling to find a beer drip tray that will work. We want a countertop stainless tray that drains to the left. We do not have room to center the drain hole because the beverage cooler comes up to just under the bottom of the countertop. 28" or 30" wide would be nice. Anyone know a source?

American Coffee Urn Mfg. (acubarequipment "dot" com) has a 5" x 30" surface mount drip tray (WITHOUT DRAIN) for $54.11 (plus shipping) on their website (they also have a 28" version)... If you could find someone to weld on a threaded bung, you could put the drain anywhere you want...

 

[jeffreybandel]

American Coffee Urn Mfg. (acubarequipment "dot" com) has a 5" x 30" surface mount drip tray (WITHOUT DRAIN) for $54.11 (plus shipping) on their website (they also have a 28" version)... If you could find someone to weld on a threaded bung, you could put the drain anywhere you want...

I received a quote ($126.00) from them for a 28" left hand drain. Have you seen any of their products in person?

 

[BungBrewing]

No, I've only seem them on-line... Maybe you might want to purchase a small one with no drain to see the quality first hand....

 

[BungBrewing]

If they really build in the USA like the say $70 extra does seem a little steep to simply move a drain....

 

[Chrisl77]

I bought one of these trays and a drain kit. drilled a hole and installed the drain. I was able to crank down on the nut enough to dimple the drain into the tray so it was flush on top.