This is about the 3rd time I’ve watched this video. Besides learning a beautiful finish/recipe, this video is FILLED with so much valuable and wonderful info about epoxy finishes. Thanks!!!!
The natural finish of all these epoxy coatings is beautiful. Never realized what an involved process it really is, but well worth it. Additionally, your pro tips about touch ups and also using isopropyl alcohol appropriately seems very effective. Thanks for sharing all the helpful advice in this project.
Thank you for your videos. I’ve watched a lot of Leggari and Stone Coat videos. There are so many tips that are helpful that you’ve given that I didn’t see in their videos. Thanks for sharing so many pro tips. ⭐️👍💯👏🏼
Good recipe. Nicely done. I like the alcohol technique instead of relying soli on a stick for the drips. And also I will smooth my edges better in the future.
I’m so grateful for this video! We are about to pour these same countertops in place in our new home in 2 weeks! Excellent, excellent tips for the edges! I was having the ripple issue myself in some of my practice pours so thanks for the pointers! Can’t wait to see part 2.
Thank you Rhonda, your videos are always so helpful & informative. I have been tossing up between, dirty pour or multiple bucket pour to do my kitchen. And I think I like this a lot better. Cheers from 🇦🇺
I wish I had seen your videos before pouring my counters (burned through my edges honing them 😧). But at least when I redo them I’ll have a better chance of getting a good product. Thank you so much for sharing all this great info and tips!
Just got all my product and about to start test pours for soapstone & Carrera. Your videos are my favorite. Thank you for really working to capture how real stone looks (some pours look so fake). Rewatching them all!
Absolutely beautiful!! So many good tips in this video. Thank you so much for posting. Yes me question, how often do you change your gloves? I’m always trying to clean epoxy off of everything around me. And my hair!!😂
I guess I’ve been doing it so long that I’ve gotten pretty good at staying clean. I often spritz my gloves with alcohol to keep from having to change my them as often. 😊
So beautiful. I have watched many of your videos and your work is stunning! I decided this is the look I want in my kitchen. I have a question-How long do you wait after you did the first pours until you add veining?
Fantastic video Rhonda, thank you. I'm just going through the motions of getting started and been REALLY wondering about drips on edges when pouring in place - coming back to cut them every couple hours seems like such a difficult timing elements to work with as a business! I've tried tape before (granted with a lower quality local product with my experiments and I imagine Stone Coat is a lot better in this regard) but found it seemed so risky as once cured, epoxy is so brittle. Cheers and thanks for the video as always!
Great question. I feel the best way to address the drips are to baby sit them the first few hours. But I know that’s not always feasible. If you use tape, just pull it once the epoxy stop dripping, usually around 5-6 hours. Once you pull the tape you can run your gloved hand sprayed with alcohol, along the bottoms edge and the drips will smooth out like butter. 😊
Great video. Very good detail. Have you done any epoxy table videos that involve a leaf? I'm wanting some veins but want table to flow even with and without leaf in place.
This is so beautiful! I really appreciate the amount of explanation you give for every step. My question is….how do you clean your clothes? I have epoxied many of my shirts and one pair of jeans!! Any chance of getting it out?
Thank you!!! I have epoxy on all my clothes. I just tell everyone it’s the style now 🤣. If you can catch the epoxy right when you get it on you, you can soak with isopropyl alcohol. Unfortunately if it’s dried, you’re screwed. 🤪😩
Excellent tutorial! I’m using many of your tips on my first Stonecoat application and they’re working out very well. I’m on the fence about honing/polishing vs ultimate topcoat application. Do you have advice on which would be better for a kitchen island?
Hands down, the Ultimate Top Coat is the way to go. We no longer hone or offer our countertops with anything else than the UTC. The durability is incredible!
I have a couple of videos that talk about Rock Edges. Just do a search on my channel. Also. We talk about rock edges on this video as well. th-cam.com/video/EZO-uMLQlNo/w-d-xo.html
I have 2 gallons of regular countertop epoxy from Stone Coat. I need 2 more gallons…. And I want my countertops to be mostly white with grey and brown accents. Can I order/use art coat for my white epoxy colors and then use the regular epoxy for my colors and mix them for an exotic pour? Or would I be better off just ordering more of the regular epoxy?
I had more confidence when I purchased the product MONTHS ago….after watching -only the white marble videos, mind you…I am so unsure about what to do I’m frozen in place!! But I don’t want the epoxy to get past it’s shelf life!! UUGGHHH!!! What have I gotten myself into?!?!?😢
I'm planning on doing my shower. Plan on putting in a preformed shower pan. i PLAN ON DOING EPOXY ON THE PAN ALSO, FOR IT'S WATER SEALING QUALITIES. HOW DO YOU MAKE IT NON SLIPPERY?
I’m loving the amount of content the last couple weeks. I’m doing my first project this upcoming Monday so all these tips are written down for me to use! So helpful. Love the look of this project too. Honestly feel like with epoxy your design can never be wrong, it’s so forgiving and looks beautiful every time!
So, I am finding that torching 3 times is not enough. Those bubbles really keep coming for a long time, and yes, I have also found you are right that you can only go so far into the working time with the torching. Now, the bubbles are only visible when you look at the countertop at eye level and the light is hitting it just right, but they are there. Am I having a unique problem or are people just not worried about these tiny bubbles at eye level? You cannot see them looking down on the countertop. Thanks.
Hi there. Are you using Stonecoat Countertop epoxy? How are you mixing your product? Also, what are you painting your base with. There could be several factors why you’re getting so many surface bubbles. Feel free to reach out if you need to. My email is Rhonda@RK3designs.com
@@RK3Designs Yes, stone coat products top-to-bottom, including the undercoat which cured for several days before laying the first color coat. I'm using the Art Coat which I mixed with a paddle drill for 3 minutes.
I think I might need to warm my epoxy a little before I mix it next time. I've watched countless videos and I followed all the steps pretty much to the letter. It was 75 degrees but maybe a little warmer would have been better.
I've done a few bathrooms and I was wondering, when I go to do the final flood coat and as I'm leveling with the trial sometimes I see that some of the epoxy look a bit like jelly rather then thick paste texture. Do you know why that happens. Hopefully I didn't confuse my question lol
When your troweling, does it look like the epoxy is sort of running in front then sinks down? That’s normal. If you have chunks, it may be that you left it in the bucket too long.
I have tile shower walls and the floor is travertine kind of outdated everything but i like the color, I already clean the grout and Im thinking doing epoxy grout or what can u help me don’t want to look like a painted wall I still want to see the tiles , help me please
I’ll have to look for that. I’m trying to gear up the confidence to try this out. I need to find a Canadian supplier for the stone coat. Your videos are making me want to try this out. Thank you.
Just curious how long this countertop stayed white before it started to amber? Wanting to do this same thing on mine, but really don’t want to have to do it again in a year or two 😕
There’s so many factors involved. The quality of the epoxy makes the biggest difference. Also the quality of the additives. The proper additives and the amount you use will play a factor. If the additives aren’t UV resident also, color change will happen faster. The amount of UV rays the top will get will also be a determining factor. So how long is very hard to determine. I’ve got counters they are 5 years old and look great. They have ambered some, but not yellowed. Don’t install them next to white subway tile or anything else that is super white. This will help disguise the color change over time.
Are you referring to a clear flood coat or the Ultimate Top Coat? We always recommend pouring a clear flood coat and the Ultimate Top Coat will give you amazing added durability! 😊
UV protection in super dark kitchen.... 😂😂😂😂😂 if you lessen attentively there are many more "tips" like that just to sale rk crap. Inexpensive two part white epoxy paint will do the same if not better.
Why would you bother writing something like this? Even if it were true, she has the right to sell her product of choice and make a little profit for the priceless information she is providing you. By the way, all products are not created equal.
rk3designs.com || Have you poured in place before? How did I do?
You did delish as usual!
Why you never use a mask when you do the resin artwork?
@@lebebephanie I use Stonecoat epoxy. It’s made of 100% solids, no solvents. No VOC’s. I’m also in a large ventilated area.
This is about the 3rd time I’ve watched this video. Besides learning a beautiful finish/recipe, this video is FILLED with so much valuable and wonderful info about epoxy finishes. Thanks!!!!
The natural finish of all these epoxy coatings is beautiful. Never realized what an involved process it really is, but well worth it. Additionally, your pro tips about touch ups and also using isopropyl alcohol appropriately seems very effective. Thanks for sharing all the helpful advice in this project.
You bet!!! I’m glad the tips help!! Thanks for watching! 😊
The best. So beautiful and natural. Thanks so much 💝
Thanks you so much!
Using the paintbrush to soften the veins is exactly how I do my marble looks. It’s easy to duplicate and turns out excellent results!
Yep. I really like doing like that 😊😊😊
@3:53 !!! Wow! Great idea... NEVER would have thought of that! I usually wrap my rollers in a plastic bag and wrap it tight. I gotta try this!
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Thank you Rhonda. I love this one and you gave awesome instructions, tips.
Thank you. I appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!
🙏❤️🙏 👩🏻🎨 This is actually one of the best video I ever seen 🎨 👍🏽👍🏽
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for your videos. I’ve watched a lot of Leggari and Stone Coat videos. There are so many tips that are helpful that you’ve given that I didn’t see in their videos. Thanks for sharing so many pro tips. ⭐️👍💯👏🏼
I absolutely 💯 ♥ this marble finish. Thanks again for sharing!❣
One of my favorites too!! 😊😊 thanks for watching!!😊
So many great ideas I think I going to do wht with alittle blue and grey and silver ,thank you.
Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing all of this with us. We appreciate all of you too!
Good recipe. Nicely done. I like the alcohol technique instead of relying soli on a stick for the drips. And also I will smooth my edges better in the future.
Love seeing what you were working on while we were there. Also love having my morning coffee with you 😂☕️
Me too!! 😊😊
Great look for a bath or kitchen, awesomeness
Thanks!! 😊
Thanks for that tip on cleaning the edges and underneath, great points
Your welcome!!! Thank you for watching! 😊
Great pro tips for the edges and drips!! 👍👍 Nice looking marble!! 👏👏
Thank you!! 😊😊😊
@@RK3Designs You're quite welcome! 🤗😍
I’m so grateful for this video! We are about to pour these same countertops in place in our new home in 2 weeks! Excellent, excellent tips for the edges! I was having the ripple issue myself in some of my practice pours so thanks for the pointers! Can’t wait to see part 2.
Yeah. I’m glad it’s helping you!! Good luck on your project!! Remember to have fun 😊😊
How did it go? Would love to see. We are building up to try this soon ourselves!
I can't find part 2 either..Love the first video..
Absolutely beautiful....so well explained in every detail. Thanx
Thank you!!! 😊
Thank you Rhonda, your videos are always so helpful & informative. I have been tossing up between, dirty pour or multiple bucket pour to do my kitchen. And I think I like this a lot better. Cheers from 🇦🇺
Artist work
Thank you for the videos, you're very talented and a great teacher you explain each step better than anyone else I've watched.
Thanks Tim!!! I appreciate that and you watching!! 😊
I ordered the art coat today and I can't wait to get started on my first resin project 🤗
Yeah!!! Have fun!!
This is the very best video on epoxy countertops thank you so much!
Great video as always.
I wish I had seen your videos before pouring my counters (burned through my edges honing them 😧). But at least when I redo them I’ll have a better chance of getting a good product. Thank you so much for sharing all this great info and tips!
Thank you!!!! I really appreciate you watching! 😊
💯 approve! Great work, as always! 💖
🥰🥰🥰. Thank you!
Just got all my product and about to start test pours for soapstone & Carrera. Your videos are my favorite. Thank you for really working to capture how real stone looks (some pours look so fake). Rewatching them all!
Thank you. I’m so glad the videos are helping you!! I appreciate you watching!!
Great video! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful!! So many good tips in this video. Thank you so much for posting.
Yes me question, how often do you change your gloves? I’m always trying to clean epoxy off of everything around me. And my hair!!😂
I guess I’ve been doing it so long that I’ve gotten pretty good at staying clean. I often spritz my gloves with alcohol to keep from having to change my them as often. 😊
Thats a great tip for the sides. Can you use the isopropyl alcohol on the top as well if you need to smooth something out.
So beautiful. I have watched many of your videos and your work is stunning! I decided this is the look I want in my kitchen. I have a question-How long do you wait after you did the first pours until you add veining?
Thank you! I add the veins during the same pour. Give me a call if you have any questions. I can explain in detail if you need help. 😊
Outstanding work lady!!!
Amazing work. Could you please share the make and model of you heat gun and the Torch. Thank you
I’m loving your videos!!!
Thank You!!!!😊😊😊
The best around the world 🌎
You're an AMAZING epoxy art teacher!! Now I feel confident I can complete my counter build and epoxy coating 👍
That is awesome!!!
I’m wanting to build an island countertop (and epoxy over other existing counters)….but what kind of wood do I use for the countertop?????
Beautiful!👏
I would have loved to have seen the gloss top coat on this soft pattern how'd it turn out?
Amazing wow love your tutorials 👌👍👏🥰
Hello, I love your videos, hey are so informative! Have you finished this job yet? Looking for 2nd video and don't see it.
Beautiful
Thank you!!! 😊
Nice job 👏
Thank you!! 😊
Felicidades, lindo trabajo.
What a great thorough video
Thank you kindly!
Fantastic video Rhonda, thank you. I'm just going through the motions of getting started and been REALLY wondering about drips on edges when pouring in place - coming back to cut them every couple hours seems like such a difficult timing elements to work with as a business! I've tried tape before (granted with a lower quality local product with my experiments and I imagine Stone Coat is a lot better in this regard) but found it seemed so risky as once cured, epoxy is so brittle. Cheers and thanks for the video as always!
Great question. I feel the best way to address the drips are to baby sit them the first few hours. But I know that’s not always feasible. If you use tape, just pull it once the epoxy stop dripping, usually around 5-6 hours. Once you pull the tape you can run your gloved hand sprayed with alcohol, along the bottoms edge and the drips will smooth out like butter. 😊
@@RK3Designs Hey, thanks for the response! I'll give that a try sometime, thank you! 😊
Great video. Very good detail. Have you done any epoxy table videos that involve a leaf? I'm wanting some veins but want table to flow even with and without leaf in place.
This is so beautiful! I really appreciate the amount of explanation you give for every step. My question is….how do you clean your clothes? I have epoxied many of my shirts and one pair of jeans!! Any chance of getting it out?
Thank you!!! I have epoxy on all my clothes. I just tell everyone it’s the style now 🤣. If you can catch the epoxy right when you get it on you, you can soak with isopropyl alcohol. Unfortunately if it’s dried, you’re screwed. 🤪😩
@@RK3Designs Guess I’m screwed 😂😂😂😂
which Bondo did you use? The all purpose putty? Filler? Wood putty? There are quite a few different Bondo products, thanks!
Excellent tutorial! I’m using many of your tips on my first Stonecoat application and they’re working out very well. I’m on the fence about honing/polishing vs ultimate topcoat application. Do you have advice on which would be better for a kitchen island?
Hands down, the Ultimate Top Coat is the way to go. We no longer hone or offer our countertops with anything else than the UTC. The durability is incredible!
Your videos are a blessing.how do do back splashes that you cant move
How can I do my edges even more rock a like ? Thank you for your videos 💕
I have a couple of videos that talk about Rock Edges. Just do a search on my channel. Also. We talk about rock edges on this video as well.
th-cam.com/video/EZO-uMLQlNo/w-d-xo.html
I have a shinny ceramic tile counter top, can I use zisser bin priemer instread of xim primer
I have 2 gallons of regular countertop epoxy from Stone Coat. I need 2 more gallons…. And I want my countertops to be mostly white with grey and brown accents. Can I order/use art coat for my white epoxy colors and then use the regular epoxy for my colors and mix them for an exotic pour? Or would I be better off just ordering more of the regular epoxy?
I wouldn’t recommend mixing the two products. I would definitely order additional Art Coat. 😊.
Excellent vid
I like that a bunch
I had more confidence when I purchased the product MONTHS ago….after watching -only the white marble videos, mind you…I am so unsure about what to do I’m frozen in place!! But I don’t want the epoxy to get past it’s shelf life!! UUGGHHH!!! What have I gotten myself into?!?!?😢
If you need to call me please feel free. I’ll help you with any questions you may have. www.RK3Designs.com
Hi, I've just started watching you channel. Could you please give me a few tips on pouring over a black marble work top. Many thanks. Lorri
Excellent 👍🇩🇴
Thank you!!
I'm planning on doing my shower. Plan on putting in a preformed shower pan. i PLAN ON DOING EPOXY ON THE PAN ALSO, FOR IT'S WATER SEALING QUALITIES. HOW DO YOU MAKE IT NON SLIPPERY?
How long will that stay white do you think before it starts to amber?
Stunning piece! Love it! Would 70% isopropyl alcohol work?
Thank You. I don’t recommend 70% because there’s too much water.
Love the cat, peekaboo
I’m loving the amount of content the last couple weeks. I’m doing my first project this upcoming Monday so all these tips are written down for me to use! So helpful. Love the look of this project too. Honestly feel like with epoxy your design can never be wrong, it’s so forgiving and looks beautiful every time!
😍😍😍
❤️❤️❤️
So, I am finding that torching 3 times is not enough. Those bubbles really keep coming for a long time, and yes, I have also found you are right that you can only go so far into the working time with the torching. Now, the bubbles are only visible when you look at the countertop at eye level and the light is hitting it just right, but they are there. Am I having a unique problem or are people just not worried about these tiny bubbles at eye level? You cannot see them looking down on the countertop. Thanks.
Hi there. Are you using Stonecoat Countertop epoxy? How are you mixing your product? Also, what are you painting your base with. There could be several factors why you’re getting so many surface bubbles. Feel free to reach out if you need to. My email is Rhonda@RK3designs.com
@@RK3Designs Yes, stone coat products top-to-bottom, including the undercoat which cured for several days before laying the first color coat. I'm using the Art Coat which I mixed with a paddle drill for 3 minutes.
I think I might need to warm my epoxy a little before I mix it next time. I've watched countless videos and I followed all the steps pretty much to the letter. It was 75 degrees but maybe a little warmer would have been better.
@@amythinks I think I agree with you. Also you only need to mix for 2 minutes unless you’re doing more than 2 quarts 😊
I've done a few bathrooms and I was wondering, when I go to do the final flood coat and as I'm leveling with the trial sometimes I see that some of the epoxy look a bit like jelly rather then thick paste texture. Do you know why that happens. Hopefully I didn't confuse my question lol
When your troweling, does it look like the epoxy is sort of running in front then sinks down? That’s normal. If you have chunks, it may be that you left it in the bucket too long.
@@RK3Designs yup looks like it separated from the epoxy and is running around as I level
I have tile shower walls and the floor is travertine kind of outdated everything but i like the color, I already clean the grout and Im thinking doing epoxy grout or what can u help me don’t want to look like a painted wall I still want to see the tiles , help me please
What do you use to waterproof underneath around the sink edges?
We use Red Guard from Home Depot
I’ll have to look for that. I’m trying to gear up the confidence to try this out. I need to find a Canadian supplier for the stone coat. Your videos are making me want to try this out. Thank you.
Working on my countertops now and dying to recreate your design. How long do you let the XIM dry?
Just curious how long this countertop stayed white before it started to amber? Wanting to do this same thing on mine, but really don’t want to have to do it again in a year or two 😕
There’s so many factors involved. The quality of the epoxy makes the biggest difference. Also the quality of the additives. The proper additives and the amount you use will play a factor. If the additives aren’t UV resident also, color change will happen faster. The amount of UV rays the top will get will also be a determining factor. So how long is very hard to determine. I’ve got counters they are 5 years old and look great. They have ambered some, but not yellowed. Don’t install them next to white subway tile or anything else that is super white. This will help disguise the color change over time.
Does your epoxy yellow after a few years?
How did you sand it? 220 grit?
Can I use a regular whie primer, before using polyapartic?. How do I get a white counter top over concrete, using Epoxy325. Where do I get Epoxy 325?
My countertop is only 19 inches wide; would you add veining? If you did, in what direction?
I would need to see the entire area where it’s being installed, but for something that thin I would go a little over 45 degrees and not too busy. 😊
Does this scatch if you prep food
Why do you need a flood coat?
Do I need to add the topcoat
Are you referring to a clear flood coat or the Ultimate Top Coat? We always recommend pouring a clear flood coat and the Ultimate Top Coat will give you amazing added durability! 😊
Where can I get the ultimate top coat? It is not listed on your website with the other products from this video.
At stone coat countertops website
Where is part 2?
Hi Rhonda, did I miss a link or something to part 2? I can't find it. Thank you!
We’ve not filmed it yet. The homeowner hasn’t finished their kitchen. Hopefully soon. 😊
@@RK3Designs link?
I know this video is a year old, but, can this technique be applied on a cement floor?
How did you get it from around the pole to take it to your shop to finish it?
We poured everything on site.
I’m just trying to find an easy video to follow. This was way to confusing but it looks good
Flight Code???
Wow...thats supposed to be the "simple" method?? Its gorgeous though!! (---:>
please wear proper carbon filter mask, glasses, gloves and clothing which help protect your skin
UV protection in super dark kitchen.... 😂😂😂😂😂 if you lessen attentively there are many more "tips" like that just to sale rk crap. Inexpensive two part white epoxy paint will do the same if not better.
Why would you bother writing something like this? Even if it were true, she has the right to sell her product of choice and make a little profit for the priceless information she is providing you. By the way, all products are not created equal.