I started covering my kitchen countertops, and half way through I was hard down trying to figure out what I could put on top that would protect the contact paper from the spills and nicks. This was the most thorough and helpful video. Answered all my questions and did the comparisons for me ! Just saved me so much time and money lmao Thank you so much.
That’s what I want to do for my kitchen countertops! Regarding the product you chose to use on top of the contact paper in the kitchen, is it safe to use so close to the oven? It isn’t flammable?
@@Cass_Unfiltered I've been using contact paper on my counters for about 8 months now. Zero problem by the stove, and I have a gas stove, so we're talking it being around literal fire. Just to be safe, I did put a silicon strip (the kind they sell to prevent crumbs and drips between cabinets and stove sides) between the stove and the edge of the counters, but I don't think it's necessary. The useless Verathane water-based finish is the only thing to do have done any damage.
I do not understand why you do not have way more views; this was an excellent video and extremely informative!!! I was considering redoing my kitchen floor with contact paper and purchased some high quality contact paper from Home Depot, then thought, how long would it hold up being paper... I saw your video and this was exactly what I needed to decide to put contact paper on the floor for a long period of time. I am thinking I will use the one you used, my only other concern is the appliances. I have a 4 door refrigerator and wondering if I should take the freezer drawer out and do underneath it and the stove as well, since you have shown how to correctly reinforce it. Could you please give your opinion on this idea, or what you believe might be the way to go. Again an extremely informative video and deserving of thousands of views!!! I am so grateful 💯 for the time you put in sharing this video. The first I have seen that shows how to protect! You are really good at this! Thank you 💯😊
Thank you so much for the kind words. I focus more on making quality videos that are informative vs. just for views/likes. Here are my thoughts You could do half the section since the appliance will cover the back portion near the wall. Then again, if you are already doing half, why not do it all right. The section isn't that big, so go all the way and do it all 😂. This will give you peace of mind because the surface will be smooth, and you could slide the appliances over the contact paper without damage. I would HIGHLY suggest.. Go to Dollar Tree and get those brown furniture felt pads for the bottom of both appliances if you could tilt sections over to apply them. ( just an option/better safe than sorry) Thanks again for your kind words and for watching.
@@ShanettaDIYLife Shanetta I just saw your response; thank you for the advice. I am going to give it a try when I am off work in July. Keep up the great videos, I will be watching!!!
I agree with you Truthkeeper! Many make quality vids and are not concerned about the likes but they end up receiving so many views for that reason.....bc their info is quality and so very informative, just as this vid is! 🤷 So I totally get what you're saying and absolutely agree! It just may be a case where there are not many who are searching for information regarding sealing contact paper. The vids that randomly pop up in our feed have a lot to do with what we've viewed previously, we get stuff that has been recommended bc of our viewing history. So again, this wonderful vid may not be circulating bc the info is not being searched. I searched for it, thinking that I might not find anything on it and was so glad that I did! That's the only thing that I can think of cuz if people were searching, she would definitely have MANY more views, just as we expect bc her information is Goooooood! We're on the same page! I totally get what you're saying!!! 😉
Thanks so much for all the demonstrations. Very helpful and giving me lots of ideas. You ought to be a teacher because you’re very articulate, genuine, knowledgeable, interesting, and you know how to hold your audience and impart your knowledge. Thanks again, and may God bless you!
Thank you so much, Gwen ❣I try very hard to deliver as much information as possible. I'm glad my video gave you all the information you needed to tackle your own project. Thanks again for the wonderful compliment.
Thank you so much for this! I just moved into my house and cannot replace my countertops in my kitchen right now, so I wanted to do contact paper but was looking for a good protective top coat. This helped me decide. Love your channel!
Good video... as someone that has done alot of experiments. One thing you can definitely utilize in videos as an additional test is a simple scratch test. A screw through wood. Some head space left on the screw to add weights as need. An eye hook in the would to attach string and pull it over the test samples. Each one will have the same force unlike if you did it by hand. And can show a simple durability test between them as well... Oh. And spoiler alert. The oil based will be most scratch resistant. Followed by the poly, and finally then the varuthene.
Man, I love your video on this. You helped me. I'm getting a built-in bar pit at my home and wanted something for the countertop and you so helped me. You rock ty!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am reduing a rolltop desk as a wedding present to a friend. I put a galaxy wallpaper down as contact paper. Now I know I can use a sealer and not worry about ruining it :)
Thank you, girl! I'm sooooooo excited to contact paper my bathroom and kitchen floors! I truly didn't know that contact/wall papering floors was a thing but I had made my mind up that I was gonna do it anyway! However, I told myself that I'd better check to see if anyone has actually done this before and if so, how did it turn out! And girrrrrrrrl, I find that this is not a new thing at all, obviously!!!! You and others have been doing this!!! 🤦🤦 I was all set to brag after I was done, thinking I was gonna do something that Nooooooooo one else had done before! 😅😂😅😆🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭 I am cracking up at myself!!!! I thought I invented something!!!!! 😆🤣😅😂😆😆 Whew, chiiiiiiiiile!!!!!! 🤭😆😆😆😂😅 I'm all late!!!!!! 🤭🥴😆 THANK YOUUUU!!!!!!!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I'm gonna try the spray!!! Very informative!!!!! Appreciate you! ☺️
Thanks! You’re a lifesaver ! I was thinking polycrylic to spruce up some bedroom wallpaper . You helped me decide , and I appreciate the comparisons. PERFECT !’
@@ShanettaDIYLife usually I avoid mine ax products altogether , but since the website lists wallpaper as one of its uses, thought I’d give it a try.. then I saw your video. I’m going to do a test piece soon. I’ll let you know how it works out.
Yes indeed! This method will forever work, unless they change the formula of theor products. At this moment I dont have any new contact paper on floor videos, but in the future I will.
Omg, You’re a lifesaver & A GENIUS🤯😊I can’t wait to send this to my sister who isn’t allowed to paint her house bc the landlords were firm about her not painting 😭. I am totally doing this on everything I need like 5 gallons of that peel off stuff 😃 Do you know if they make a roll on version of the peel stuff? I live on a farm so this stuff is perfect
Lol thanks. I'm not sure, but a quick Google search will answer that question better. Being a renter can be such a drag 😪. Glad my video was helpful thought. Happy Holidays 😊
Thanks! I personally don't use a bristle brush with poly. I only use foam rollers or brushes. I can't speak on the outcome using a brush. For a countertop, none I only use epoxy resin for my countertops.
I personally would use the polycrylic. You can choose what ever sheen you like, but put at least 3 coats on. Allow each coat to dry before adding the next one. I personally don't sand in between coats, but that's a personal choice. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 💜
Thanks for this video. I used contact paper on my desk and it looks great but isn’t wearing well. I am thinking I’ll replace the damage areas and add a coat of the oil based coating.
Thank you for the video. I am thinking of putting a light marble looking contact paper on basement floor. I do want extra protection however don't want it to tint yellow. What would you suggest to seal?
This video shows the process of using epoxy resin and I personally would use this for any countertop project over polyurethane, th-cam.com/video/mtbcByt2Ots/w-d-xo.html I also list the epoxy I used in the description of the video if interested. Many people find epoxy intimidating, but it's as easy as how it looks per my video.
You are amazing especially how you take your time to explain everything to us on how to use it..Im currently fixing up my whole apt ad using the contact paper for alot of my diy projects....I'm thinking about putting the contract paper on my tile floor as well instead of buying the expensive sticky tiles. Question so you say the oil base paint will be a better protection for the floors huh?Okay okay bet can you do a update on your floor with the protection I will definitely appreciate that truly.... Btw TYSM God bless you and your journey u are beautiful keep shining o yea I'm a N ew subbie too Girlllll☺️
Thank you so much for the compliment. I no longer have this as I can't keep from changing things. However, I have a Playlist of all things contact paper that shows what your looking for. I tell people to fast forward to get to the parts you may need. Oil based is my personal favorite and I only recommend on a dark contact paper because it will yellow.
Hello. Thanks for your video. How does the contact paper work on counter tops after cleaning? Have cleaning products like soap or bleach stripped any of the coverage?
Hey Victoria! As an avid bleach user, I have never used it on contact paper, so I can't answer that. I would assume since it is liquid, it would not harm it, but I wonder would it fade the color due to its ingredients. Only a test would answer that. As far as the soap, I know it would not penetrate since contact paper (most) is waterproof. I mostly used Lysol and Pinesol.
I absolutely love the detail of your videos! I used contact paper on my counters. It's already peeling up. I never thought to do this! Thank you so much for amazing ideas that are affordable and last!!! ❤️
Can you mop the floor after polyurethane? I am looking to update my RV on a severe budget but I want to keep it for a while. Trying to find out what sealer works best
Are you using it inside of an RV, of course. If you are talking about outside, which will deal with different environmental changes and weather, I would google that to see if it's recommended per the manufacturer.
@ShanettaDIYLife " Outdoor "was stated in question, so yes, it would be on the outside of the rv over fiberglass body panels. Assume a thorough cleaning would come before any materials could be applied.
Oil based is fine for a wood look contact paper but on any paper that is light, the oil based "clear" has an amber look and doesn't work well on light color or light pattern paper.
I'm flabbergasted by the amount of effort that went into this for the benefit of other people. Seriously impressed. I wanted to comment to let you know a couple of things. For starters, I think you used "Stone Coat Epoxy" and "Stone Coat Countertops" as hashtags or something because that comes up next to your video in the search. That was a smart idea two years ago when you made this but now Stone Coat has paid all these regular folks to make TH-cam videos that appear to be them doing things themselves to show or teach others (exactly like what you did in your video) when really its just a hidden ad for Stone Coat. It's hard to explain, but irritating as all hell. I almost didn't watch your video because I've been tricked by those fake DIY videos a couple of times now and I *know* I'm not the only one. They're sneaky. I know this video is old, but if it were me I'd want someone to let me know. So if your views have dropped on this vid, it isn't because people aren't doing their counters anymore. It's Stone Coat's weird new marketing ploy. So you may want to fiddle with your hashtags or whatever is marked "Stone Coat" and see if your views don't increase. Please feel free to delete my comment since I know I'm talking about things I shouldn't out "in public" here, lol. But I wanted to tell you because Lord knows you went to the ends of the Earth and back to test out a bunch of these in what had to be the messiest, most expensive school-project type experiment ever and Stone Coat has caught on to the fact that people want to see stuff like this and they're hijacking it. So, just a heads up. Sorry I wrote a novel here, lol. And thanks for testing this stuff so we don't have to.
I appreciate the novel 😀. I don't monitor my video views like others, however I didnt use any stone coat hashtags. They have been pushing their brand via YT ads and YT has attached my video simply because I am using similar products. It's no way to stop this as this helps them (stone coat) attach to viewers who are looking for similar videos like mine. I appreciate you telling me 100% 👏👏💚💚
Hi Victoria! Yes, this is the main reason I used it on my contact paper floor ,( plus the kids). It forms a layer that is smooth and protects it from being damaged. Check out my contact paper Playlist for other related videos with this on my floor for 1 year. Thanks for watching 👀
I’m looking to put on contact paper for my kitchen counters, I’ve already done it once but I used a small roll so there’s a lot of lines. I’m going to try it again and this time with a bigger roll. Do you think if I put polycrilic over it that it wouldn’t get stained?? Bcs there were some stains in the one I just had in it from cooking and stuff.
I can't 100% answer that simply because I make sure to wipe up spills to avoid any staining as this process is still very new to me and I don't want to have to redo anything 😅. I make sure to protect the surface before using heavily dyed products. Polycrylic form a glass like surface, so maybe 🤔
As long as the contact paper isn't in direct contact with constant water falling on it I would say all of them would work. It really boils down to personal preference. I used the oil based poly for my contact paper on floor DIY.
How does this stand up to scratching? Like dog nails or chair scooting? I’m trying to cover my dark floors but I have three big ol dogs that run across it at mock Jesus 😂
Lol, Well at the time I had a baby in a walker and two dogs that seem scratch as they walk on purpose and it held with no issues. When I removed the contact paper years later, every piece was 100% intact and come un in sheets.
You can use them on coubtertops, but I would suggest a more durable option like epoxy resin. I did this to mine and will upload a new video soon on how to do this as well. Thanks for watching.
@@ShanettaDIYLife I’m planning on using contact paper for my kitchen counter tops. Everyone seems to also say epoxy resin is the best because it is very durable, however, I’m renting. Do you have any experience or knowledge with removing the contact paper when it’s been sealed with epoxy when it’s time to move out?
I don't but ( don't do that yet as I want to try 1st) that would be a good idea for a new video. I love experimenting! I've started to redo my kitchen counters that have epoxy resin on it and it does come off. It's labor intensive, but I'm not sure if the barrier from the contact paper would make it easier. Stay tuned 😉
I don't drag furniture, so mines has no issue. The longevity will depend on the user overall. My kids and dogs go about normal life while playing on these floors.
Let's be honest, dragging a chair or anything across any floor will do some sort of damage 😬 if you don't have felt pads underneath. However, I did drag a heavy chair I updated over my contact paper floor and nothing happened, but I immediately applied those felt pads I mentioned because who wants to risk messing it up and doing it all over again? Not I 😅
I personally would do resin because I personally want the protection resin gives. I can wipe the counter 1000 times without needing to recoat down the road.
I would say yes as long as you don't get the product on the counter or where ever you want to do this. I showed me removing this from a floor and only had to remove a little residue. Just be careful and good luck
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I started covering my kitchen countertops, and half way through I was hard down trying to figure out what I could put on top that would protect the contact paper from the spills and nicks. This was the most thorough and helpful video. Answered all my questions and did the comparisons for me ! Just saved me so much time and money lmao Thank you so much.
That’s what I want to do for my kitchen countertops! Regarding the product you chose to use on top of the contact paper in the kitchen, is it safe to use so close to the oven? It isn’t flammable?
@@Cass_Unfiltered I've been using contact paper on my counters for about 8 months now. Zero problem by the stove, and I have a gas stove, so we're talking it being around literal fire. Just to be safe, I did put a silicon strip (the kind they sell to prevent crumbs and drips between cabinets and stove sides) between the stove and the edge of the counters, but I don't think it's necessary. The useless Verathane water-based finish is the only thing to do have done any damage.
Wow, what a great experiment. This was such a good idea, and really helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for allowing your time and sharing this knowledge.
You're very welcome!
I do not understand why you do not have way more views; this was an excellent video and extremely informative!!!
I was considering redoing my kitchen floor with contact paper and purchased some high quality contact paper from Home Depot, then thought, how long would it hold up being paper... I saw your video and this was exactly what I needed to decide to put contact paper on the floor for a long period of time. I am thinking I will use the one you used, my only other concern is the appliances. I have a 4 door refrigerator and wondering if I should take the freezer drawer out and do underneath it and the stove as well, since you have shown how to correctly reinforce it. Could you please give your opinion on this idea, or what you believe might be the way to go.
Again an extremely informative video and deserving of thousands of views!!!
I am so grateful 💯 for the time you put in sharing this video. The first I have seen that shows how to protect!
You are really good at this! Thank you 💯😊
Thank you so much for the kind words. I focus more on making quality videos that are informative vs. just for views/likes.
Here are my thoughts
You could do half the section since the appliance will cover the back portion near the wall. Then again, if you are already doing half, why not do it all right. The section isn't that big, so go all the way and do it all 😂.
This will give you peace of mind because the surface will be smooth, and you could slide the appliances over the contact paper without damage. I would HIGHLY suggest.. Go to Dollar Tree and get those brown furniture felt pads for the bottom of both appliances if you could tilt sections over to apply them. ( just an option/better safe than sorry)
Thanks again for your kind words and for watching.
@@ShanettaDIYLife Shanetta I just saw your response; thank you for the advice. I am going to give it a try when I am off work in July.
Keep up the great videos, I will be watching!!!
I agree with you Truthkeeper! Many make quality vids and are not concerned about the likes but they end up receiving so many views for that reason.....bc their info is quality and so very informative, just as this vid is! 🤷 So I totally get what you're saying and absolutely agree! It just may be a case where there are not many who are searching for information regarding sealing contact paper. The vids that randomly pop up in our feed have a lot to do with what we've viewed previously, we get stuff that has been recommended bc of our viewing history. So again, this wonderful vid may not be circulating bc the info is not being searched. I searched for it, thinking that I might not find anything on it and was so glad that I did! That's the only thing that I can think of cuz if people were searching, she would definitely have MANY more views, just as we expect bc her information is Goooooood! We're on the same page! I totally get what you're saying!!! 😉
I’m turning a room in my basement into my office and wasn’t sure what to put over my contact paper to make it last. Good videos 🤗 Thanks 😊
Thanks so much for all the demonstrations. Very helpful and giving me lots of ideas. You ought to be a teacher because you’re very articulate, genuine, knowledgeable, interesting, and you know how to hold your audience and impart your knowledge. Thanks again, and may God bless you!
Thank you so much, Gwen ❣I try very hard to deliver as much information as possible. I'm glad my video gave you all the information you needed to tackle your own project. Thanks again for the wonderful compliment.
Thank you so much for this! I just moved into my house and cannot replace my countertops in my kitchen right now, so I wanted to do contact paper but was looking for a good protective top coat. This helped me decide. Love your channel!
Congratulations 🎊! Glad I could help and thanks for watching. If you ever have a question, I'll be happy to help.
Thank you. This was really helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to test multiple options.
Thank you so much! I love contact paper but I’ve never coated it for extra protection. I’m going to try the oil based over my floor in the bathroom.
I did it in my basement without issue. I only did 1 coat because I wanted to remove it down the road.
@@ShanettaDIYLife
can you put it over tile? Prob not because of the grout lines? 🤷🏻♀️
Good video... as someone that has done alot of experiments. One thing you can definitely utilize in videos as an additional test is a simple scratch test.
A screw through wood. Some head space left on the screw to add weights as need. An eye hook in the would to attach string and pull it over the test samples. Each one will have the same force unlike if you did it by hand. And can show a simple durability test between them as well...
Oh. And spoiler alert. The oil based will be most scratch resistant. Followed by the poly, and finally then the varuthene.
Thanks for the insight! Your comments are helpful. Thanks
Thanks for this! I will definitely use that spray topcoat in my classroom!
Thanks for this info, I never even considered covering the contact paper, this makes the paper more do-able.
Glad it helped
This is great! I was hoping you were going to remove the painters tape so I could see the difference from the uncoated to the various coats
I'm glad to see a woman making these videos! Thanks for sharing!
Melaninated at that 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man, I love your video on this. You helped me. I'm getting a built-in bar pit at my home and wanted something for the countertop and you so helped me. You rock ty!!!!!
Glad I could help!
Great video, thanks so much for taking the time to make it. You did a wonderful job explaining it.
Thanks so much Nicole. I hope it was useful for ya.
Thank you so much for sharing! I am reduing a rolltop desk as a wedding present to a friend. I put a galaxy wallpaper down as contact paper. Now I know I can use a sealer and not worry about ruining it :)
GREAT information!! Searched high and low for exactly this! Thank yooooo!
Thank you for this! It was the exact info needed for a bathroom project.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, girl! I'm sooooooo excited to contact paper my bathroom and kitchen floors! I truly didn't know that contact/wall papering floors was a thing but I had made my mind up that I was gonna do it anyway! However, I told myself that I'd better check to see if anyone has actually done this before and if so, how did it turn out! And girrrrrrrrl, I find that this is not a new thing at all, obviously!!!! You and others have been doing this!!! 🤦🤦 I was all set to brag after I was done, thinking I was gonna do something that Nooooooooo one else had done before! 😅😂😅😆🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭 I am cracking up at myself!!!! I thought I invented something!!!!! 😆🤣😅😂😆😆 Whew, chiiiiiiiiile!!!!!! 🤭😆😆😆😂😅 I'm all late!!!!!! 🤭🥴😆
THANK YOUUUU!!!!!!!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I'm gonna try the spray!!!
Very informative!!!!! Appreciate you! ☺️
Me tooooooo! Ive thought the same thing on a few occasions 😅. Glad it all worked out for you. ❤
Thank you for sharing your experience and going into details. This was very informative and helpful.
You are so welcome!
This so awesome, just wondering how it holds up with mopping the floor. Is there anything you should or shouldn't use to clean your floor?
In my contact paper on floor videos I mention upkeep tips. You don't need harsh chemicals to clean the floor. Think swiffer..😉
@@ShanettaDIYLife
Ok, Thanks 😀
Thanks! You’re a lifesaver ! I was thinking polycrylic to spruce up some bedroom wallpaper . You helped me decide , and I appreciate the comparisons.
PERFECT !’
Happy to help. I never thought of using it as you have suggested. I'm intrigued!
@@ShanettaDIYLife usually I avoid mine ax products altogether , but since the website lists wallpaper as one of its uses, thought I’d give it a try.. then I saw your video.
I’m going to do a test piece soon. I’ll let you know how it works out.
* minwax .
Oh, and I am subscribing to "All" on your channel; these videos show you really care about what you share!!!
I'm glad you noticed that. Quality is important and I'm not in the business of making videos without value. Thanks for watching 🙃
@@ShanettaDIYLife You are so welcome Shanetta, do you have any input on the ❓ I asked?
I know this is 2 years old, but this so helpful. Do you have any more current videos on contact paper floors?
Yes indeed! This method will forever work, unless they change the formula of theor products.
At this moment I dont have any new contact paper on floor videos, but in the future I will.
Thank you for testing all this out, Shanetta.
I hope it helped in some fashion. Thanks for watching Jeri.
@@ShanettaDIYLife Yes, ma'am, it did!
Omg, You’re a lifesaver & A GENIUS🤯😊I can’t wait to send this to my sister who isn’t allowed to paint her house bc the landlords were firm about her not painting 😭. I am totally doing this on everything I need like 5 gallons of that peel off stuff 😃 Do you know if they make a roll on version of the peel stuff? I live on a farm so this stuff is perfect
Lol thanks. I'm not sure, but a quick Google search will answer that question better. Being a renter can be such a drag 😪. Glad my video was helpful thought. Happy Holidays 😊
This was very interesting.
Thanks for this. 😊
Happy to hear!😁
Greta video. Which one goes on smooth without bubbles or brush marks? And which would you say is better for a bathroom counter top? Thanks!!!
Thanks! I personally don't use a bristle brush with poly. I only use foam rollers or brushes. I can't speak on the outcome using a brush. For a countertop, none I only use epoxy resin for my countertops.
Thank you so much for this!! Can you tell me what would you recommend for a photo paper wall collage?? 🙏🙏❤️
I personally would use the polycrylic. You can choose what ever sheen you like, but put at least 3 coats on. Allow each coat to dry before adding the next one. I personally don't sand in between coats, but that's a personal choice. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 💜
Thanks for this video. I used contact paper on my desk and it looks great but isn’t wearing well. I am thinking I’ll replace the damage areas and add a coat of the oil based coating.
Remember.. oil dries yellowish. If your desh is a light color, you will ruin the look. Good luck and thanks for watching
@@ShanettaDIYLife thanks for the tip! I’ll use the water based then?
Excellent video! Thank you!
You have given me some ideas! Thank you!
Your welcome! Thanks for watching
Just what I needed! Thank you
Glad it helped 🙃
Thank you for posting these!
Thank you, you explained these great
Thank you for the video. I am thinking of putting a light marble looking contact paper on basement floor. I do want extra protection however don't want it to tint yellow. What would you suggest to seal?
I would suggest the product you liked best from my video that wount turn yellow.
Just wondering what you would suggest for a tabletop that I’m going to cover with wallpaper
This video shows the process of using epoxy resin and I personally would use this for any countertop project over polyurethane, th-cam.com/video/mtbcByt2Ots/w-d-xo.html
I also list the epoxy I used in the description of the video if interested. Many people find epoxy intimidating, but it's as easy as how it looks per my video.
You are amazing especially how you take your time to explain everything to us on how to use it..Im currently fixing up my whole apt ad using the contact paper for alot of my diy projects....I'm thinking about putting the contract paper on my tile floor as well instead of buying the expensive sticky tiles.
Question so you say the oil base paint will be a better protection for the floors huh?Okay okay bet can you do a update on your floor with the protection I will definitely appreciate that truly....
Btw TYSM God bless you and your journey u are beautiful keep shining o yea I'm a N ew subbie too Girlllll☺️
Thank you so much for the compliment. I no longer have this as I can't keep from changing things. However, I have a Playlist of all things contact paper that shows what your looking for. I tell people to fast forward to get to the parts you may need.
Oil based is my personal favorite and I only recommend on a dark contact paper because it will yellow.
Thank you so much for this very informative video!!! 🙌
Happy it was helpful ☺
Hello. Thanks for your video. How does the contact paper work on counter tops after cleaning? Have cleaning products like soap or bleach stripped any of the coverage?
Hey Victoria! As an avid bleach user, I have never used it on contact paper, so I can't answer that. I would assume since it is liquid, it would not harm it, but I wonder would it fade the color due to its ingredients. Only a test would answer that. As far as the soap, I know it would not penetrate since contact paper (most) is waterproof. I mostly used Lysol and Pinesol.
Awesome video, you taught me a lot!! Thanks honey
😊 Happy to help
I absolutely love the detail of your videos!
I used contact paper on my counters. It's already peeling up. I never thought to do this! Thank you so much for amazing ideas that are affordable and last!!! ❤️
Thank you so much for your comme t Jessica!! I am so glad you found my video helpful. 💚🩵
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you mop the floor after polyurethane? I am looking to update my RV on a severe budget but I want to keep it for a while. Trying to find out what sealer works best
I did mop my floors using water and pinesole. I used what ever I had honestly and it didn't damage me floors at all.
Will any of these protective coating ideas work on outdoor applications (an rv)
Are you using it inside of an RV, of course. If you are talking about outside, which will deal with different environmental changes and weather, I would google that to see if it's recommended per the manufacturer.
@ShanettaDIYLife
" Outdoor "was stated in question, so yes, it would be on the outside of the rv over fiberglass body panels. Assume a thorough cleaning would come before any materials could be applied.
very helpful, thank you!!
Oil based is fine for a wood look contact paper but on any paper that is light, the oil based "clear" has an amber look and doesn't work well on light color or light pattern paper.
Very true.
excellent video...thanks
I'm flabbergasted by the amount of effort that went into this for the benefit of other people. Seriously impressed. I wanted to comment to let you know a couple of things. For starters, I think you used "Stone Coat Epoxy" and "Stone Coat Countertops" as hashtags or something because that comes up next to your video in the search. That was a smart idea two years ago when you made this but now Stone Coat has paid all these regular folks to make TH-cam videos that appear to be them doing things themselves to show or teach others (exactly like what you did in your video) when really its just a hidden ad for Stone Coat. It's hard to explain, but irritating as all hell.
I almost didn't watch your video because I've been tricked by those fake DIY videos a couple of times now and I *know* I'm not the only one. They're sneaky. I know this video is old, but if it were me I'd want someone to let me know. So if your views have dropped on this vid, it isn't because people aren't doing their counters anymore. It's Stone Coat's weird new marketing ploy. So you may want to fiddle with your hashtags or whatever is marked "Stone Coat" and see if your views don't increase.
Please feel free to delete my comment since I know I'm talking about things I shouldn't out "in public" here, lol. But I wanted to tell you because Lord knows you went to the ends of the Earth and back to test out a bunch of these in what had to be the messiest, most expensive school-project type experiment ever and Stone Coat has caught on to the fact that people want to see stuff like this and they're hijacking it. So, just a heads up.
Sorry I wrote a novel here, lol. And thanks for testing this stuff so we don't have to.
I appreciate the novel 😀. I don't monitor my video views like others, however I didnt use any stone coat hashtags.
They have been pushing their brand via YT ads and YT has attached my video simply because I am using similar products.
It's no way to stop this as this helps them (stone coat) attach to viewers who are looking for similar videos like mine.
I appreciate you telling me 100% 👏👏💚💚
Does the polyurethane hold up well with animals? I have 5 dogs and I'm worried about their claws scratching the floor.
Hi Victoria! Yes, this is the main reason I used it on my contact paper floor ,( plus the kids). It forms a layer that is smooth and protects it from being damaged. Check out my contact paper Playlist for other related videos with this on my floor for 1 year. Thanks for watching 👀
I’m looking to put on contact paper for my kitchen counters, I’ve already done it once but I used a small roll so there’s a lot of lines. I’m going to try it again and this time with a bigger roll. Do you think if I put polycrilic over it that it wouldn’t get stained?? Bcs there were some stains in the one I just had in it from cooking and stuff.
I can't 100% answer that simply because I make sure to wipe up spills to avoid any staining as this process is still very new to me and I don't want to have to redo anything 😅. I make sure to protect the surface before using heavily dyed products. Polycrylic form a glass like surface, so maybe 🤔
I wish there was a scratch test because I’m trying to prevent rips in my kitchen
Rips?
I'm thinking of putting contact paper on shower surround, what one would you think would be best for that?
As long as the contact paper isn't in direct contact with constant water falling on it I would say all of them would work. It really boils down to personal preference. I used the oil based poly for my contact paper on floor DIY.
Can I still peel up the contact paper when I’m ready to restore the floors back to original condition at move-out?
Yes, If you only use two thin coats like I did you can. Anymore would make it harder to remover based on other experiences.
Thanks so much for this reply! I look forward to documenting renter friendly DiY when I move in a couple of months. This has been very helpful
How does this stand up to scratching? Like dog nails or chair scooting? I’m trying to cover my dark floors but I have three big ol dogs that run across it at mock Jesus 😂
Lol, Well at the time I had a baby in a walker and two dogs that seem scratch as they walk on purpose and it held with no issues. When I removed the contact paper years later, every piece was 100% intact and come un in sheets.
Is the 1st one easy to pull off when comes time to do so?
I was used the oil based version and took that one off. You would have to try and see.
If I want to use on counter tops the 1st & last is a good choice right?
You can use them on coubtertops, but I would suggest a more durable option like epoxy resin. I did this to mine and will upload a new video soon on how to do this as well. Thanks for watching.
@@ShanettaDIYLife I’m planning on using contact paper for my kitchen counter tops. Everyone seems to also say epoxy resin is the best because it is very durable, however, I’m renting. Do you have any experience or knowledge with removing the contact paper when it’s been sealed with epoxy when it’s time to move out?
@@alyssaqueenan6122 epoxy will not come up, epoxy is permanent
I don't but ( don't do that yet as I want to try 1st) that would be a good idea for a new video. I love experimenting! I've started to redo my kitchen counters that have epoxy resin on it and it does come off. It's labor intensive, but I'm not sure if the barrier from the contact paper would make it easier. Stay tuned 😉
That is not true and many people who have never tried to remove it says the same thing. A new video debunking this myth will be uploaded soon.
So how does it hold up to furniture on the polyurethaned contact floor?
I don't drag furniture, so mines has no issue. The longevity will depend on the user overall. My kids and dogs go about normal life while playing on these floors.
Can you use it on your countertops, the fourth one looked the best to me.
You could
I have a question what about things like chair dragging wouldn't the peel ones be easily strached off?
Let's be honest, dragging a chair or anything across any floor will do some sort of damage 😬 if you don't have felt pads underneath. However, I did drag a heavy chair I updated over my contact paper floor and nothing happened, but I immediately applied those felt pads I mentioned because who wants to risk messing it up and doing it all over again? Not I 😅
@@ShanettaDIYLife thank you
Thank you for this ❤
Are any of the coatings for contact paper on a countertop food grade?
Not to my knowledge.
This video was very helpful in an overall explanation of how each product work. Thank you. 3/13/24
I'm happy to hear it helped you in some way.
Which product would you recommend to seal contact paper in a kitchen counter?
I personally would do resin because I personally want the protection resin gives. I can wipe the counter 1000 times without needing to recoat down the road.
@@ShanettaDIYLifewhich one is that?
Is the contact paper floor slippery without any polyurethane coating?
No
Who puts it on floors??
thank you SO SO SO MUCH ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Is this ok for rental
I would say yes as long as you don't get the product on the counter or where ever you want to do this. I showed me removing this from a floor and only had to remove a little residue. Just be careful and good luck
You can use contact paper on a floor?
Yup, Edith seeing is believing 👌 Check out my "Contact Paper on floor" Playlist. I have many informative videos. Thanks for watching
I’m a retired teacher, so I know! 😉
Will uv resin stick to it?
I can't answer that.
@@ShanettaDIYLife because you dont know?
Correct
Who puts contact paper on a floor? 😳🙄
If you have to ask this question, I'm unsure why you watched the video.
I just did it and it’s a really quick fix until you’re able to get something new
talking too much just do it i just need to know if i could put poly on contact paper
You should be grateful for the FREE information.
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Amazingly informative! Thank you!!