Thank you so much. Your idea inspired me to do my own kitchen and it turned out beautiful ❤ Came here to actually thank you for this step by step illustration. May God bless your channel
I did one counter so far. I can’t believe how great it looks. I wish I could post pics here. The only difficult part for me was doing the marble part and if I messed up, I just had a believe it or not wipe with me, baby wipe and I just wiped it off and started again. It looks so great. I honestly can’t believe it.
@@alexamarie4290 I've had these countertops for 5 years now and the only yellowing is the spot where I frequently use my crockpot. I have a mat underneath the crockpot, but I think overtime the heat has still been enough to cause the yellowing.
Wow this one actually looks incredible.. No spray marble, had good control of the brush and because you drew it out beforehand, I believe that's why it turned out successful. Great job! Would love doing this to save money 👌
Omg you just made my day! my husband and I just purchased our first house and it’s really old and outdated. I love to cook and bake so the kitchen is my safe haven. I had the idea of refurnishing the kitchen cabinets, but I was running into the problem about the counter. I am so trying this. Thank you so much for your video 🤗
Congratulations on buying your first home! That’s so exciting! I LOVED this project - the countertops still look great almost 3 years later!! I hope you love it too!
Thanks so much! I was so nervous but I watched Giani’s how to video several times and it helped that the lines could be easily wiped away with water if I didn’t like them and I could start over! It actually ended up being fun!
Absolutely Amazing job! I cant wait to try this on a second home I am purchasing. My daughter just had all new marble countertops installed. Gorgeous, but a fortune. They look like yours. Fantastic job! Thank you for sharing.
I think this is exact what we want to do with our kitchen. Thank you for the throurough instruction. Did you have to sand out the surface after its done? how resistant it is toward stain and heat?
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! No, you don’t have to sand the surface when done. Any really difficult stains come out with a Magic Eraser. But overall stains come out easily with soap and water or kitchen cleaner. It’s heat resistant up to 250 degrees so really hot pans off the stove or out of the oven will need a potholder underneath.
It’s done so well - here’s an updated review I posted recently! th-cam.com/video/LXVMpj501-A/w-d-xo.html Yes, I would do it again. Not sure how it would do on a grainy surface though…thanks!
Thank you so much!! So kind of you to say, I’m so glad it was helpful! Mostly I use water, if I need to disinfect I use my Young Living Thieves cleaner or gentle soap.
Thank you! I use a damp towel to wipe the surface clean, if I need a disinfectant I use my thieves cleaner from Young living or Mrs. Meyers cleaner. For the occasional tough stain that won’t come out with those, I use a magic eraser.
I’d like to use this product over a blue laminate bathroom countertop. It has some chips on the edges and loose pieces. What can I do to fix them? Will it cover any flaws and can I change the color?
You can use an epoxy glue to fix the chips. The product will cover flaws. I’m not sure what you mean on the color? If you’re asking if the marble kit will cover your blue then the answer is yes. If you’re wanting to change the color of the kit I wouldn’t recommend it. I would look at the other options Giani offers. Hope that helps!
Thank you!! They’ve held up so well - the only yellowing is in the spot where I frequently use my Crock Pot (I should’ve known better, they tell you not to place hot objects directly on the counter). And they’ve improved the product since we did our countertops 4 years ago - they’re even more durable now and say they will last as long as any regular countertop with proper care. When we did ours, they gave it a six year lifespan.
Would you need to sand a laminate or Formica countertop before applying the primer? Also, if there are any air bubbles in the epoxy is a torch needed like other products?
They do recommend sanding with those types of countertops. I lightly sanded our laminate down before I applied the primer. I very carefully looked over the counters in small sections and used my paintbrush to get rid of a few air bubbles but there weren’t many and I didn’t need a torch.
No streaks at all, the only drips I had were under the lip of the counter because I didn’t tape it off as they suggested in one section. You can’t see the drips but you can feel them when you run your hand under the edge of the counter. It’s holding up great! I’m going to post a review video this month so I can share what it’s like over a year later, it still looks great!
@@Tanicia1 Well, yes and no…. 😆 I did try to do the marbling, but I did not feel happy enough with what I did and ended up painting over it in the white and then doing the epoxy over the white. I am really pleased with how it turned out with just the white. It looks very pretty with my sage green cabinets. I would’ve loved to have done a beautiful “marble” but I am not disappointed with how mine turned out either!
Mine is going on almost three years now, they say 6 years is the expectation. It has held up really well, especially considering I have three kids that love cooking and baking! I’ve been really happy with them. A Magic Eraser has been awesome at removing any tough stains.
She did sand paper in this video. It’s easy to miss. But it’s to be expected. 5:35 sure looks like sand paper. But again, when using the top coat I would have expected to sand paper and even do a second one as recommended. Maybe I’m wrong and she’s just wiping it down with a rag that is the color of sand paper.
Yes, I still have them - here is an update video I made after two years: th-cam.com/video/LXVMpj501-A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yd-vgbP_ZV6Xz88y we are on year four with these countertops, and they are still doing great!
Those veins are perfect! 🤌🏻
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much. Your idea inspired me to do my own kitchen and it turned out beautiful ❤ Came here to actually thank you for this step by step illustration. May God bless your channel
Thank you so much! 💗 I’m so glad!!
Omg that looks beautiful, now I feel more confident I can do this. Thank you
Thank you!! I’m so glad it was helpful!
They look really nice!
Thank you!!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors by chance you don't live close to los angeles and do this for people for a cost??
@@mattvega6941 I don't, I'm sorry!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors ok thank you.
I did one counter so far. I can’t believe how great it looks. I wish I could post pics here. The only difficult part for me was doing the marble part and if I messed up, I just had a believe it or not wipe with me, baby wipe and I just wiped it off and started again. It looks so great. I honestly can’t believe it.
Yes! I’m so excited for you - I remember feeling the same way!
Can you please post a video
@@DoriTurnerInteriorshow’s it holding up? Did it yellow at all?
@@alexamarie4290 I've had these countertops for 5 years now and the only yellowing is the spot where I frequently use my crockpot. I have a mat underneath the crockpot, but I think overtime the heat has still been enough to cause the yellowing.
Wow this one actually looks incredible.. No spray marble, had good control of the brush and because you drew it out beforehand, I believe that's why it turned out successful. Great job! Would love doing this to save money 👌
Thank you so much!!
I agree it’s so beautiful. It’s been a year I wonder what they look like now
That is very pretty. Great job.
Thank you!!
You've done a spectucular job with the veining. It looks so authentic, and you didn't wear a mask!
Thank you so much! There really wasn’t a need to - not much of a smell, thankfully!
Yours is the best I’ve seen!
So kind of you to say! Thank you!!
Right! I never wanted to do them because other was not good. This is excellent!!!
Completely agree!! It looks so easy
Wow! I was just looking for a way to expoy my counters. This video is rught on time! Thanks.
Sure thing! Glad it was helpful!
Omg you just made my day! my husband and I just purchased our first house and it’s really old and outdated. I love to cook and bake so the kitchen is my safe haven. I had the idea of refurnishing the kitchen cabinets, but I was running into the problem about the counter. I am so trying this. Thank you so much for your video 🤗
Congratulations on buying your first home! That’s so exciting! I LOVED this project - the countertops still look great almost 3 years later!! I hope you love it too!
Great job!!
You made it look so easy…gives me confidence that even I could do it!!
Thx for posting! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you, I’m so glad it was helpful!!
Absolutely Amazing how this turned out 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you!!
That looks really good.
Thank you!!
It’s very convincing, I saw some of people made the pattern so busy and wrong direction. I like it a lot. Good job 👏
Thank you!
Wow, I love it! I will try this method when I’m ready to diy my kitchen countertop.
Thank you!!
I’m so grateful for your video. Now I feel more confident doing it
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!
I love the way yours came out the perfect amount of grey . love it. I just did mine 🤪
Thanks so much!!
@tina Did yours come out good?
How did yours came out?
Wow… Amazing!!!😮👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks so much!!
I am going to do this for my kitchen counter. Thank you so much. New sub.
Thanks so much!! Glad it was helpful!
I love how your counters turned out!!!
Thank you!!
you know what? I think it looks great! Nice work and well done. thanks for sharing your project.
Thank you!
Thanks for posting this!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job!
Thank you!!
Great job 👏
Thank you!
Love it!! Great job! High Shine!!!
I may use this method to renovate a kitchen counter
Thanks so much!!
This is so cool. I’m going to try this in my bathroom.
Thank you!!
Great job! Do you have an update on how the products have held up??
Thank you! Yes I do! th-cam.com/video/a-SEs96Rav0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yhhDMlo3O-1inYvu
It looks so good! It makes me want to try it. I’m worried though because I am so not a crafty person. or a painter for that matter!
Thanks so much! I was so nervous but I watched Giani’s how to video several times and it helped that the lines could be easily wiped away with water if I didn’t like them and I could start over! It actually ended up being fun!
Can I use it with a wood countertop?? Where do I purchase the kit
Absolutely Amazing job! I cant wait to try this on a second home I am purchasing. My daughter just had all new marble countertops installed.
Gorgeous, but a fortune. They look like yours. Fantastic job!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching!
I think this is exact what we want to do with our kitchen. Thank you for the throurough instruction. Did you have to sand out the surface after its done? how resistant it is toward stain and heat?
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! No, you don’t have to sand the surface when done. Any really difficult stains come out with a Magic Eraser. But overall stains come out easily with soap and water or kitchen cleaner. It’s heat resistant up to 250 degrees so really hot pans off the stove or out of the oven will need a potholder underneath.
Can i do epoxy in my wood table? Do i need to sand it to prepare the area?
Yes you can! Yes, I would sand it down first so it’s smooth before starting.
Very beautiful and pretty much the most realistic veins. Excellent job!!!
Thank you so much!!
I love it! Great job 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you!!
It looks great!
What color is your cabinets?
Thank you! They are perpetual gray by Sherwin-Williams!
How is it in the long run? Is it heat resistant? How about not even surface counter tops? My is like little bit grani! Would you do it again?
Thanks
It’s done so well - here’s an updated review I posted recently! th-cam.com/video/LXVMpj501-A/w-d-xo.html
Yes, I would do it again. Not sure how it would do on a grainy surface though…thanks!
Omg it beautiful! I’m going to do this with some gold lines in there as well!!! 🤍
Ooh that will be so pretty!!
You did an amazing job! Your video helped me so much redoing my countertops last weekend!!! What do you use to clean them? Thank you! 😀
Thank you so much!! So kind of you to say, I’m so glad it was helpful! Mostly I use water, if I need to disinfect I use my Young Living Thieves cleaner or gentle soap.
Very beautiful, my question is about cleaning and disinfecting. What cleaners do you use to clean and disinfect?
Thank you! I use a damp towel to wipe the surface clean, if I need a disinfectant I use my thieves cleaner from Young living or Mrs. Meyers cleaner. For the occasional tough stain that won’t come out with those, I use a magic eraser.
Is there enough in the kit for same size countertops and a medium island
Yes!
It looks so good! I am nervous to do it but I think I will try it! :) thanks for sharing
Thanks so much! I was nervous, too! You got this!!
Hi, this look amazing.
How does it handle hot pan and pot or we have to avoid heat for the epoxy to last?
Thank you
It will hold heat up to 250° - if I have a hot pan coming off the stove or out of the oven, I put pads underneath!
Beautiful
Thank you!!
I’d like to use this product over a blue laminate bathroom countertop. It has some chips on the edges and loose pieces. What can I do to fix them? Will it cover any flaws and can I change the color?
You can use an epoxy glue to fix the chips. The product will cover flaws. I’m not sure what you mean on the color? If you’re asking if the marble kit will cover your blue then the answer is yes. If you’re wanting to change the color of the kit I wouldn’t recommend it. I would look at the other options Giani offers. Hope that helps!
Super gorgeous!
Thank you!!
Yours was so much more simple than the others
Thank you! Hope it was helpful!
Beautiful job - you made it looks sooo-o-oo-o-o simple! By the way, I love your sink with the farm house front. where did you find it?
Hi there! Did you have to sand the counters before? If so with what grit? Thank you so much!
No we didn’t, just gave them a thorough cleaning!
Even with another product in them or did you full remove the previous product?
Gorgeous
Thank you!!
Fantastic job!
Thanks so much!!
very good 🤩
Thank you!!
Great Job! 😉👍🏻
Thank you!!
You have done a great job! Can you please tell me how does it look after a year?
Thank you! Yes, here’s the review I recently posted after two years! th-cam.com/video/LXVMpj501-A/w-d-xo.html
These look amazing!! How well have they held up since painting- any yellowing, chipping, scratches?
Thank you!! They’ve held up so well - the only yellowing is in the spot where I frequently use my Crock Pot (I should’ve known better, they tell you not to place hot objects directly on the counter). And they’ve improved the product since we did our countertops 4 years ago - they’re even more durable now and say they will last as long as any regular countertop with proper care. When we did ours, they gave it a six year lifespan.
@DoriTurnerInteriors I appreciate your response & can't wait to try this on our 1980s countertops!
These are the best results I’ve seen! They look great, exactly my goal. I also have to know what color your cabinets are?
Thank you so much!! The cabinets are Perpetual Gray by Sherwin Williams!
There were no bubbles using the roller w/out a heat gun?
No, I didn’t have any trouble with bubbles!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors how does it look now. Was there any yellowing, peeling, or any other issues?
@@angelsworld1733 It looks great! No yellowing or peeling, it’s held up so well!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors ok thanks. I might try it on my countertops.
Question: should I paint cabinets first 😅 than counter than backsplash? I think so right
Good question, yes, I would paint the cabinets first and then do the countertops. I have a video on painting kitchen cabinets if you’re interested!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors yes. Could you send me the link. I could not find it. I only saw short videos.
Sure thing! th-cam.com/video/9jd7rwTL2ys/w-d-xo.html
Great Job !! You made it look so simple
Thanks so much!!
I was wondering how the countertops are holding up? Any stains? Fading? Hot cup rings on the epoxy? Thanks
Hey! They are holding up so well! No stains, fading or cup rings. I use magic eraser for stubborn stains and they come right out!
Looks great! Would this work if I just wanted the white finish without the veins?
Thanks! Definitely! Just skip the veins and go straight to the epoxy after the white base coat!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors thank you!
How did you remove the old countertop paint? I have to redo mine and will be going over an old faux paint similar to what you had to do.
We didn’t have any paint to remove, our countertops were just the white laminate to begin with.
Love it 😍 What do you use to clean the countertop?
Thanks! I use my Young Living Thieves cleaner or Mrs. Meyers!
I have Formica counter tops. Do I have to sand them?
Only if they have a gloss to them, then just give them a light sanding with fine sandpaper. Otherwise you don’t need to worry about it!
Would you need to sand a laminate or Formica countertop before applying the primer? Also, if there are any air bubbles in the epoxy is a torch needed like other products?
They do recommend sanding with those types of countertops. I lightly sanded our laminate down before I applied the primer. I very carefully looked over the counters in small sections and used my paintbrush to get rid of a few air bubbles but there weren’t many and I didn’t need a torch.
Were there any streaks visible in the clear coat? Any drips/runs? How is it holding up?
No streaks at all, the only drips I had were under the lip of the counter because I didn’t tape it off as they suggested in one section. You can’t see the drips but you can feel them when you run your hand under the edge of the counter. It’s holding up great! I’m going to post a review video this month so I can share what it’s like over a year later, it still looks great!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors thanks for the follow up!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Thanks so much!! Glad it was helpful!
Hi, another question is can i apply an epoxy into existing granite countertops?
Yes you can!
This looks amazing!
Thank you!!
Hello, can you do this process over granite?
Yes you can!
This is amazing!!!
Thank you!!
Beautiful! Thank you for this tutorial! The Giani marble kit already arrived, but I need to get up the confidence to actually do it! 😆
Oh how exciting!! I was nervous, too, but it really ended up being fun! Yours will be gorgeous!! And thank you!
Lisa did you do it?
@@Tanicia1 Well, yes and no…. 😆 I did try to do the marbling, but I did not feel happy enough with what I did and ended up painting over it in the white and then doing the epoxy over the white. I am really pleased with how it turned out with just the white. It looks very pretty with my sage green cabinets. I would’ve loved to have done a beautiful “marble” but I am not disappointed with how mine turned out either!
@@lisas1175 Haha how awesome I'm inspired to try this
How does it hold up? Is there any yellowing or staining happening?
Mine is going on almost three years now, they say 6 years is the expectation. It has held up really well, especially considering I have three kids that love cooking and baking! I’ve been really happy with them. A Magic Eraser has been awesome at removing any tough stains.
Can the epoxy be applied to a vertical surface, the laminate is on the wall like a backsplash.
Yes, you would need to do it in a very thin layer and check for runs as you go!
Do you think doing the vertical surface first then the countertop?
@@janinelorang2938 Yes, I would do the vertical surface first!
How long between the first coat and the vain paint to wait?
I can’t remember specifically how many hours - I let mine dry overnight
I have the same vision and want gray cabinets
Can you use this on bathroom tile?
I’m not sure on that one, I don’t know how it would perform with the grout…
Beautiful! Is it heat prevented?
Yes, up to 250 degrees! Thanks!!
How is it holding up now? I just ordered some for my bathroom.
It’s been 18 months and it still looks great!!
😍 Can this be done on quartz?
Yes!
No torching bubbles out? No sandpapering? No 2nd coat? No harsh chemical odor requiring masks and ventilation? Am I dreaming?
Nope! Not dreaming! It's pretty great!
She did sand paper in this video. It’s easy to miss. But it’s to be expected. 5:35 sure looks like sand paper. But again, when using the top coat I would have expected to sand paper and even do a second one as recommended. Maybe I’m wrong and she’s just wiping it down with a rag that is the color of sand paper.
❤
Looks amazing!!!!
Thanks so much!!
So do you still have this counter tops and after 3yrs how did they hold up
Yes, I still have them - here is an update video I made after two years: th-cam.com/video/LXVMpj501-A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yd-vgbP_ZV6Xz88y
we are on year four with these countertops, and they are still doing great!
After the epoxy when drying. Is is normal to see bubbles?
No, the bubbles need to be smoothed out with a brush or roller before the epoxy sets.
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Wow you did an awesome job! Can this be done over butcher block ?
Thank you!! Honestly, I don’t know for sure…I would think it would work on butcher block but I’m not totally sure.
Love you cabinet’s! What color are they?
Thank you! Perpetual Gray by Sherwin Williams!
Could I do this on a concrete countertop?
Absolutely!!
What color gray did you use for the cabinets?
It’s Perpetual Gray by Sherwin Williams!
What kit did you get
The Giani Marble Countertop kit - it's linked in the description!
Can you use this on a wooden counter?x
Yes you can!
Very well done video you did a great job thank you for sharing that it's going to really help me God bless you and your family
Thanks so much!
I've been wanting to do this. Was there a bad smell with the epoxy? I have pets in the home and I've been nervous about toxic fumes.
It really wasn’t bad - definitely an odor but not as strong as I thought it would be.
How does the epoxy hold up with heat and scratching?
It’s heat resistant up to 250. It’s held up great with both!
hi. i wanted to try this kit, but i was wondering if the epoxy top coat has any toxic fumes like how polyurethane does?
It does have a very strong smell, you’ll want to open windows if possible when you apply it!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors okay, thanks! approximately how long does the smell
last?
@@7makes1dream89 Not long! Just a couple of days if that, opening the windows helps!
Does to waterproof and heat resistant?
It’s heat resistant up to 250 degrees. And yes it’s waterproof!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors Thanks
Love the look, I am going to order my kit
Thank you!!
@@DoriTurnerInteriors Where do you order it at
This looks amazing! I'm wanting to try it but I'm wondering if it's heat resistant. Will it melt if you set something hot on it?
Thank you!! It’s heat resistant up to 250 degrees!
Nice work! What do you use to clean the counter tops?
Thank you! Mostly water and kitchen towel, if I need to disinfect I use my Young Living Thieve’s cleaner or a gentle soap!
Do you have to use a fire torch to get rid of bubbles like all the other epoxy’s? If not u wonder why not
No you don’t need a blow torch!
Beatifull! What color paint are you cabinets?
Thank you! They’re Perpetual Gray by Sherwin Williams!