If your asking about covering the linoleum, I would put diamond wire or spider lath over it prior of covering with my system. The temperature should be at least 50 and above. The heater will be a big help, just open a few windows for circulation and avoid breathing vapors, use a painters respirator. Also you can modify cement mixes with hydraulic cement to create heat and extra strength. Take care and hope this helps!
Thanks for the compliment! The main use is directly over formica or laminate and also tile. Scuff the surface with 30 or 60 grit sand paper prior of resurfacing. Take care and thanks again
Yes it can be applied over an old laminate countertop. It adheres due to the strong sticky polymer mixed with the cementitious mix and we also scuff up the counter so that the mix is mechanically bonded in addition to being chemically bonded. Take care.
Thanks for the compliment! We are using our SBC Liquid Glass Epoxy, it is a little more on cost compared to the yellowish epoxies on the market but well worth it. If anything i would say, practice making samples with the cheaper stuff out there and use ours for making your show samples and actual jobs. Take care!
Glad to hear your enjoying it! When you get a chance give Tammi a call, she can either send one out or you can view it in the membership area. Take care and thanks for the compliment!
Yes it can, that 's the beauty of formulating yourself. You can add as much strength in your mixes as needed. If you ever have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me, I answer my phone 99.9% of the time. :-) Take care, Bryan
You can polish the Marble coat, apply penetrating sealer then wax or my favorite is to burnish out the epoxy so that it takes out the shiny plastic look. This method makes it look shiny like marble but without looking like a sealer is on top! Take care!
Thanks Steve, I appreciate the compliment and it sounds like your talents have taken you around the world to do many neat things. Good luck with getting your invention into distribution, it sounds solid! Take care, Bryan G.
Hello, thanks for the compliment! We used the overlay kit and it is durable, you can use epoxy followed by wax or for restaurants use epoxy followed by solvent based poly urethane or a poly aspartic for best durability. We also teach solid pour and overlay methods to look like solid pour. Thanks and take care!
Polymers have come a long way. I have a counter which needs to be done. I'm going to your site to evaluate the cost. Maybe other jobs can evolve. This counter is beautiful~!
Not yet, but most people start with our dvd's and if you ever decide to take a hands on class in Phoenix we deduct whatever money you spend with us. Thanks for your interest.
Epoxies are the softest out of all the sealers and need a coat of wax or a coat of solvent based urethane to keep from scratching. My favorite finish is to polish, then apply a penetrating sealer followed by a wax. Take care!
Great video! Website looks fabulous,Now lets see if a woman (me) can do this alone hehe, I'm sure i can.I hope I can get ingredients and products here in South Africa.I have not seen anything like this in the stores so who knows, this might be a potential import.
Yes, get some 20 or 30 grit sand paper and scuff up the tiles, then clean them with denatured alcahol. The first coat of cement gets mixed up with full strength Polymer.
Yes you can go right over your existing countertop! Tile or formica is fine. As an extra measure sand the tile with 20 or 30 grit sand paper prior of applying SBC Bond Coat. Take Care!
Everything you see takes one long day or two half days to complete from start to finish. The only time it goes into a third day is if you decide to put a poly urethane sealer over the thick countertop epoxy. Rarely done. Or other stuff like adding glass veins, fiber optics, etc. Take care and thanks for the question!
Both kits will have the same products as used in this video, the only difference is that the one with the dvd will cover techniques that were left out of this video. Take care!
but is it as level as if you do a mold then flip it over? or is it wavy with slight dips? Can I just cut out some 3/4 inch plywood and pour it over that? I want to make a bath vanity. Your stuff looks great!!!
I will be gluing rubber/linoleum type of floor material to plywood in a bus. The temperature is going to be around 45F rather then 65F as suggested. Am I going to have issues at 45 and/or are there any special things you would suggest I do for proper bonding. I do have a kerosene heater. But I am not sure I should be using it as it may be pretty dangerous with the vapors coming out of the cement. Thanks a lot in advance.
I like the way this looks when finished. Im currently thinking about doing a pour in place concrete countertops this summer when we do our kitchen. How durrable is this refinishing system? In this video, was the countertop resurfacing kit used or the concrete countertop kit used? Very interested in possibly trying out this product. It seems to be a lot less work than doing a pour in place counter top.
I really like your job here, but could you tell me which epoxy resin you use in the end? And which one in your opinion is the best. Great job one more time :)
wow i'm speechless >...can u go over existing laminate counter tops or must u build ur own base to go over? thax for posting this very helpfull video!!!
About how much would it cost to do this to a small kitchen? I have one counter that's 26" x 86" and another smaller peninsula. We were thinking about buying laminate sheets, but then I saw this video. Thanks in advance.
How does your two part epoxy self leveling finish hold up to use? We did a similar counter resurface and used envirotex lite. The finish scratches . We have to be careful with can food or large bowls. Now two almost two years the counter looked like they need to be buffed. How does your finish hold up to every day kitchen use? Thanks
You can use it virtually anywhere! Shower walls, walls, ceilings, interior, exterior, in your boat, It's unlimited! Let me know if you ever need help! Take care, Bryan G.
Do you have a website on this? I am in Canada and want to try this out on my kitchen counter. Where can I get this? Also, I know you have your trade secrets, but how do I go about doing patterns/colors? Thanks!
For those who want to buy products in bulk, it will be at least 60% off retail cost. We sell Bond Coat and Marble Coat in 25 pound bags. 100 bags per palet. All other products are included at the same discount if bought in bulk. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions, I'm here to help! Take care, Bryan G.
is it after days of curing that it starts to look like marble? it seems so simple to do the 2 step and have it look like the piece at the end of the video
You can go outside with the products, the only difference, do not use the thick epoxy if in sunlight. I like the polished look with penetrating sealer and wax for outside. This will be the best for handling the heat also. The only difference is the bond coat is applied thicker to handle the polishing. Take care.
Is it possible to do this OVER my old counter top? The counter top is in good condition except it needs to be re-mortared between the small 1inch tiles. I would very much like to know. Thank you
With Mail Order course, it will cost under $1 per square foot after training. If buying products directly, about $5 a square foot for the majority of finishes. Take care!
We're thinking about ordering this. I have one question. On the website there are two kits. One called "countertop resurfacing kit" and the other called "Concrete countertop kit with dvd"... which kit were you using in this video? Thanks :)
Will the training DVD and materials supplied by you will allow me to replicate the counter top in your TH-cam Video. My wife relay likes the black shiny granite finish :)
On the far right of the home page, click on the material link. This will bring you right to the kits and materials to create what you see on this video. If you have any other questions, please call me on the number provided on our website. Take care, Bryan
Glad to hear you like it, thanks and your answer is yes, it is mostly used right over Formica & over Tile. Thanks again for your compliment!
If your asking about covering the linoleum, I would put diamond wire or spider lath over it prior of covering with my system. The temperature should be at least 50 and above. The heater will be a big help, just open a few windows for circulation and avoid breathing vapors, use a painters respirator. Also you can modify cement mixes with hydraulic cement to create heat and extra strength. Take care and hope this helps!
Hello Steve, yes it is done in place over Formica or Tiled counters and so on. I can do it in one long day or two short days. Take care!
Glad to hear it, we look forward to helping you in any way we can! Take care, Bryan G.
Thanks for the compliment! The main use is directly over formica or laminate and also tile. Scuff the surface with 30 or 60 grit sand paper prior of resurfacing. Take care and thanks again
It comes out like a sheet of glass. Use spider lath or diamond wire over the plywood to keep it stable. Thanks for the compliment!
Yes it can be applied over an old laminate countertop. It adheres due to the strong sticky polymer mixed with the cementitious mix and we also scuff up the counter so that the mix is mechanically bonded in addition to being chemically bonded. Take care.
Thanks for the compliment! We are using our SBC Liquid Glass Epoxy, it is a little more on cost compared to the yellowish epoxies on the market but well worth it. If anything i would say, practice making samples with the cheaper stuff out there and use ours for making your show samples and actual jobs. Take care!
Glad to hear your enjoying it! When you get a chance give Tammi a call, she can either send one out or you can view it in the membership area. Take care and thanks for the compliment!
Absolutely, it designed to go over formica or tile on countertops and also over tile in showers.
Thanks, you can create it like what you see or also do a polished concrete look with an overlay method. Take care!
Thanks for the compliment and yes it can be over the heat system, the rules change a tiny bit but definitely doable! Take care!
Yes it goes over tile on counters and also flooring.
Yes it can, that 's the beauty of formulating yourself. You can add as much strength in your mixes as needed. If you ever have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me, I answer my phone 99.9% of the time. :-) Take care, Bryan
You can polish the Marble coat, apply penetrating sealer then wax or my favorite is to burnish out the epoxy so that it takes out the shiny plastic look. This method makes it look shiny like marble but without looking like a sealer is on top! Take care!
Yes it does, just pick the colors you want from our website. Take care!
Thanks Steve, I appreciate the compliment and it sounds like your talents have taken you around the world to do many neat things. Good luck with getting your invention into distribution, it sounds solid! Take care, Bryan G.
Hello, we are located in Phoenix Arizona and yes I do travel to do some high end jobs. Thanks for your interest.
Any Time! Also use hot water to cheat the cold weather a bit when applying cements.
Hello, thanks for the compliment! We used the overlay kit and it is durable, you can use epoxy followed by wax or for restaurants use epoxy followed by solvent based poly urethane or a poly aspartic for best durability. We also teach solid pour and overlay methods to look like solid pour. Thanks and take care!
Polymers have come a long way. I have a counter which needs to be done. I'm going to your site to evaluate the cost. Maybe other jobs can evolve.
This counter is beautiful~!
Thanks for the compliments, hope all is well in Australia!
this is SO awesome, thank you. We were considering trying to make a concrete counter top but this looks much easier.
Very nice product and good video, thanks Bryan.
Not yet, but most people start with our dvd's and if you ever decide to take a hands on class in Phoenix we deduct whatever money you spend with us. Thanks for your interest.
Epoxies are the softest out of all the sealers and need a coat of wax or a coat of solvent based urethane to keep from scratching. My favorite finish is to polish, then apply a penetrating sealer followed by a wax. Take care!
By using our countertop edge stamps sold at our website. Look for the stamp kits called "Must Have Stamp Kit A & B.
WOW great video guys it gave me a lot of helpful points. Would like to see more videos like this one
This was such a fantastic video, the least intimidating , thank you so much , your instruction were perfect .
wow - you rock - that is so awesome. My friend got faux granite laminate and it looked tacky - but this is awesome - for real !!!
Great video! Website looks fabulous,Now lets see if a woman (me) can do this alone hehe, I'm sure i can.I hope I can get ingredients and products here in South Africa.I have not seen anything like this in the stores so who knows, this might be a potential import.
Yes, get some 20 or 30 grit sand paper and scuff up the tiles, then clean them with denatured alcahol. The first coat of cement gets mixed up with full strength Polymer.
Thanks for the compliment, most of the colorants are high concentrated colorants that we sell! Take care!
Yes you can go right over your existing countertop! Tile or formica is fine. As an extra measure sand the tile with 20 or 30 grit sand paper prior of applying SBC Bond Coat. Take Care!
If your tile is stable, you can sand or scuff your tile and apply the kit directly over your tile.
Everything you see takes one long day or two half days to complete from start to finish. The only time it goes into a third day is if you decide to put a poly urethane sealer over the thick countertop epoxy. Rarely done. Or other stuff like adding glass veins, fiber optics, etc. Take care and thanks for the question!
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it very much! Let me know if I can ever be of help. Take care, Bryan
Thanks for the compliment, I love anything to do with the ocean! Take care!
Thank you very much for the compliment, much appreciated!
All I saw on your website was for training videos. I just want to order the product. Please show me where to do that.
Thanks for compliment! Google Something Better Co. and you can find lots of info or options.
Yes we do, the first 15 seconds of this video will give the web address, please visit and let us know how we can be of further help. Thanks, Bryan
Both kits will have the same products as used in this video, the only difference is that the one with the dvd will cover techniques that were left out of this video. Take care!
Hello jj, I appreciate the encouraging words and hope I can be of some help in the future. Thanks again and take care, Bryan G.
but is it as level as if you do a mold then flip it over? or is it wavy with slight dips?
Can I just cut out some 3/4 inch plywood and pour it over that? I want to make a bath vanity.
Your stuff looks great!!!
I will be gluing rubber/linoleum type of floor material to plywood in a bus. The temperature is going to be around 45F rather then 65F as suggested. Am I going to have issues at 45 and/or are there any special things you would suggest I do for proper bonding.
I do have a kerosene heater. But I am not sure I should be using it as it may be pretty dangerous with the vapors coming out of the cement.
Thanks a lot in advance.
First of all great work there. Second of all I do have a question, that you will be able to answer if you don't mind me asking.
Yes, Over tile, over formica, or any other substrate. Call anytime with questions or concerns! Thanks, Bryan Gauthier
I like the way this looks when finished. Im currently thinking about doing a pour in place concrete countertops this summer when we do our kitchen.
How durrable is this refinishing system? In this video, was the countertop resurfacing kit used or the concrete countertop kit used? Very interested in possibly trying out this product. It seems to be a lot less work than doing a pour in place counter top.
My clients usually don't like epoxy, but want that shiney look. Is your marble powder mix able to shine up good with the diamond pads?
We ship all over the world, thanks
Thanks for the compliment!
Thanks for the compliment, you can go to our web site to learn about your options for training options. Take care!
Beautiful work , thanks for uploading the video 10/10
I really like your job here, but could you tell me which epoxy resin you use in the end? And which one in your opinion is the best. Great job one more time :)
you sir are an artist!
Can I use this technique in an outdoor bbq kitchencountertops?
how durable is it to the heat during BBQ, hot pots and the elements?
wow i'm speechless >...can u go over existing laminate counter tops or must u build ur own base to go over? thax for posting this very helpfull video!!!
Thanks for compliment! Google Something Better Co. and you can find lots of info or options. Click on the material and kits link.
looks good, but the main question is how much for a kit?
awsome colors and texture
About how much would it cost to do this to a small kitchen? I have one counter that's 26" x 86" and another smaller peninsula.
We were thinking about buying laminate sheets, but then I saw this video.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks
How does your two part epoxy self leveling finish hold up to use? We did a similar counter resurface and used envirotex lite. The finish scratches . We have to be careful with can food or large bowls. Now two almost two years the counter looked like they need to be buffed. How does your finish hold up to every day kitchen use? Thanks
You can use it virtually anywhere! Shower walls, walls, ceilings, interior, exterior, in your boat, It's unlimited! Let me know if you ever need help! Take care, Bryan G.
Do you have a website on this? I am in Canada and want to try this out on my kitchen counter. Where can I get this? Also, I know you have your trade secrets, but how do I go about doing patterns/colors? Thanks!
Thanks for the great answer, appreciated greatly!
For those who want to buy products in bulk, it will be at least 60% off retail cost. We sell Bond Coat and Marble Coat in 25 pound bags. 100 bags per palet. All other products are included at the same discount if bought in bulk. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions, I'm here to help! Take care, Bryan G.
Whoah. That is gorgeous. Wow. Thank you! :) It's 2016 and I just now found this.
Thanks for the kind compliment!
Please visit BetterPaths.com to learn more!
Absolutely!
is it after days of curing that it starts to look like marble?
it seems so simple to do the 2 step and have it look like the piece at the end of the video
:-) I'm trying! Thanks for the compliment! Take care!
Thanks!
Thank you for the great compliments! You can, you can, and we ship everywhere. Thanks again!
You can go outside with the products, the only difference, do not use the thick epoxy if in sunlight. I like the polished look with penetrating sealer and wax for outside. This will be the best for handling the heat also. The only difference is the bond coat is applied thicker to handle the polishing. Take care.
Is it possible to do this OVER my old counter top? The counter top is in good condition except it needs to be re-mortared between the small 1inch tiles. I would very much like to know.
Thank you
With Mail Order course, it will cost under $1 per square foot after training. If buying products directly, about $5 a square foot for the majority of finishes. Take care!
We're thinking about ordering this. I have one question. On the website there are two kits. One called "countertop resurfacing kit" and the other called "Concrete countertop kit with dvd"... which kit were you using in this video? Thanks :)
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
Can I order the product and do it myself?
Do I have to tear off that platic cover that looks like granite?
Can this be applied over an old laminate countertop? How would it adhere?
Will the training DVD and materials supplied by you will allow me to replicate the counter top in your TH-cam Video. My wife relay likes the black shiny granite finish :)
Thanks a lot.
I want to resurface my kitchen, but the current countertop is ceramic tile. Would I be able to remove the tile and then use this kit?
Very very very nice counter top. I just love it!!!!
if I didn't answer this in your email, sorry and see above pricing comments. Thanks Bryan G.
Beautiful stuff.
What else can you use this technique other than countertops
Where can you get these kits
The last 15 seconds of the video will show the web site, please call anytime with any questions or concerns. Take care, Bryan
Awesome!
On the far right of the home page, click on the material link. This will bring you right to the kits and materials to create what you see on this video. If you have any other questions, please call me on the number provided on our website. Take care, Bryan
This might be a stupid question, but what is MDF? Why wouldn't a hardy board work?
Loved the video. Where do you teach the technics and at what cost?
+Kathie Small Thanks! Learn more at betterpaths.com
what is the kit name - website?
what are the costs to do this myself?
Countertop resurfacing kit, watch the first 15 seconds of this video and it will give you all the contact info you will need. Take care
is this avilable in canada thanks
No, as long as it is durable just scuff it up, clean and apply over it!