Epoxy Counters after 3 years.

Since I'm about to do a kitchen refresh and that means I'll be redoing my epoxy counters, I figured I should do a video showing the condition of epoxy counters after three years of hard use. I'm not careful with my counters AT ALL. I have a big, busy family and we cook A LOT! So these counters have been put to the test. I think they're still in good shape and could live with them for even longer.

Mckinnon Materials Tampa epoxy supply-EZ COAT TABLE TOP EPOXY KIT.

[ssnider]

Great information here, thanks. I second everything she said here. I did my kitchen a couple of years ago with epoxy and did not like the results. I'm covering it with Formica soon. Mimzy's results were much better than mine. I'm pretty good at carpentry, plumbing and painting, but my epoxy countertop project was a failure. For anyone still considering it, I would suggest the following: Don't do it alone - there's a lot to do and a limited time to do it. Have someone mix and someone else pour. Test your colors on a scrap piece before committing to it on your countertop. Don't allow sunlight on the surface when you're pouring - heat will make the exposed areas cure much faster. Take extra care when measuring - the resin is much more viscous than the hardener and this can make it hard to tell how much of each ingredient is in the mix. Keep your pets out of the room for as long as possible - I had several pet hairs in my countertop. And a few bugs. Don't use painter's tape on the edges - the adhesive isn't strong enough and the epoxy will push the tape away from the edge before it cures. Use regular masking tape instead. Do your backsplash first, then set it in place after it cures. Seal the backsplash/countertop seam with caulk before pouring the countertop, then cover the caulked seam with epoxy so your seal there is epoxy and thus won't stain.

[ghostbusterindisguise]

I LOVE how you did the veining. Better than any of the diy epoxy counters I’ve seen. And I’ve seen a lot 😅

[normandothegreat]

The epoxy can be color sanded and buffed to remove most scratches. Applying "Klasse" in the red bottle every few months will remove light scratches and prevent new ones.😊👍

[tonysopranosduck]

Thank you for being so honest and thorough!! You have been an enormous help ❤

[thomasfecanins]

excellent video, I have plans to do an epoxy countertop...very glad I came upon your channel...Thank you

[usflagballoon]

You would need a two part urethane to redcoat the top. It could be an automotive clear which is extremely durable or you could sand and redcoat with a reduced (thinned) epoxy clear to restore the finish without substantially increasing the thickness which is no problem since you are just restoring the finish. Using a urethane will not have as high a heat resistance. It is good to probably 160-180 degrees for a short amount of time. Urethane will not yellow for a very long time. If you get an art type epoxy with a urethan additive, it will greatly slow the yellowing.

[routeddown]

The yellowing line theory is prettt good. However as a painter i have a suspicion that the high spot gets more wear from cleaning than the lower spot.

I would try to sand and polish the low spot and see if that cures the yellowing. It would also confirm if its bc of thickness or its just wear and oxidation/contamination.

[margaritaurhan]

Thank you so much for this video. My question is, if you think I could apply resin over a contact paper for counters. I really appreciate the time you take to answer my question.

[tericrappel]

Stone Coat makes Ultimate Topcoat in matte and gloss that protects from heat up to 400* and scratching.

[brennakohlhase]

Have you tried “sanding” with a magic eraser and then going up to a 40, 000 jewelers sandpaper to get the gloss back? That could get the stain out and if you used an electric buffer the whole counter could be rejuvenated.

[scarlettwinters]

Thank you, you answered all my questions even turmeric

[unleashedsky]

my sister bought me some scentsy bars and a yellow one stained my counter... i cant see to get it out but im thinking i may give a light sand and put on another clear epoxy. i love my counters thanks to you!

[Clockeman]

The additional yellowing is caused by the additional epoxy...basically it's all the same amount of yellowing but the light reflecting from the counter has to travel through more yellow epoxy...like when a cup of coffee looks darker in the cup than when you are pouring it

[deborahfischer]

Good job on this video! I'm about to do my new kitchen island countertop and have learned from your experience. I'm using Stone Coat ART COAT, which has a blue tint in PART A, to give some UV protection. But even then, I'm finding out from the pros it will still eventually yellow. Artisan Design Concepts totally switched from using epoxy to a product called Polykote Enhanced. It's not an epoxy and will never yellow. That's what I'll use after mine does start to look bad. Wish i knew about Polykote before I spent the money.

[chadswanson]

I want to put a clear coat over a butcher block island. Basically the same idea as you would a table i guess.

[rhondajones]

Beast Bond!!! It’s a winner from what I hear.

[lifequest]

Here is a question out of the blue...
I am re-creating my kitchen. I have a rather neutral color pallet that revolves around the cabinets. Not a biggie, I just like the cabinets as they are and they are new.

I have looked at all the creations the epoxy tops have, and either they are too busy or boring. This would be my first pour and I do realize if I mess it up I can sand and do over.

I was looking at some of those vinyl counter top stickums, and I found a couple that I like.
Will EPOXY stick to the vinyl stickums for a permanent counter top????
It seems to me the trick is sticking to the vinyl, after that, you are home free.
thanks.

[reinettemarais]

I am also interested in the recipe of that yummy looking pancake

[cbwhite]

This was a great video. Thank you for this very helpful info.

[ToddBizCoach]

Did you put a clear coat of epoxy over your color coat of epoxy. It’s recommended. That way any stains can be buffed out of clear not color.