How to Update Your Countertops with Appliance Epoxy
Hello friends,
A little bit ago, I shared with you the “before” pictures of our hallway bathroom. We have done so much work in that bathroom, and it looks completely different now. I’ve been sharing the process over on my Instagram stories, but I haven’t been good about sharing over here on my blog.
So, I wanted to share with you the youtube video I created when we painted our bathroom countertop with appliance epoxy.
I am actually shocked how well it turned out and how good it still looks. It’s definitely a very messy process, but the end results are worth it. It’s a very inexpensive way to update a counter top.
In the video, you will see how we started with a roll on epoxy and switched to the spray epoxy. I explain why and some important tips with you, so I hope you enjoy it!
Love y’all!
Traci
Thank you Traci! Very detailed instructions. Loved your explanation of changing from the roll on to spray. Can’t wait to see all the new updates.
This was a great tutorial!
If you had to do it over again, would you have used the spray paint or painted on with the paint and brush?
Hi Traci
I was wondering how the countertop is holding up to normal use? And also did you but a top coat or sealer on it?
Do you think this would be OK for kitchen countertops?
Would this product work on Formica kitchen counter tops?
This is bad advice. This application won’t last
Is this a rerun, Tracey? I swear I thought you already presented this 2 months ago.
Hello! I watched your youtube video about the countertop before doing mine, and it was SO helpful. Thank you! Can you please tell me how your painted counter is holding up so far? Thanks!
Do you have to use the spray epoxy after the roll on?
Hi! I’m not wanting to use the spray since I don’t want to deal with the mess, but I also want a smooth finish. You think applying the paint with just a paint brush instead of the roller would give you a smooth finish without paint brush streaks?!
Yes, I would use a foam roller, though. Not a paint brush.
Could you just use a brush for everything? Did sanding put scratches?
Will the foam roller always give a bumpy finish? I don’t want to use spray with all the prep & mess, but I want the smooth finish? Thanks!
From my experience, the foam roller makes bumps. Maybe try a regular mini roller with the smallest nap, and put the paint on thick, so it will “settle” a bit to get the bumps out.
This is great! Thank you, I now know what I am going to do in my sons’ bathroom. But, curious, how is it holding up?
It’s been almost a year, and it has held up great! :)
Do you think this would work on laminate countertops?
Hi, thanks for the video, my sink is very similar to yours expect I have old cigarette burns do you think that will cover them ?
I’m about ready to do our bathroom countertop. It’s a Formica, so will this work on it. Also, did you do the sink as well? I noticed it wasn’t protected. Someone else asked if you sealed it with anything but I didn’t see a response, I may have missed that. Thanks for your great video!
Hi! I am going to attempt this. How do you maintain the countertop as far as cleaning goes? Any particular cleaning products to avoid so it won’t ruin the new finish? Thanks so much! Our vanity is so similar this is the upgrade it needs!