"it's not going to protect anything if it's in the can" - love it

I think you done a fabulous job with everything. No one knows until you try it yourself. It beats the hell out of buying a new countertop any day. Thank you for your video.

We used this in our rental property 6 years ago and it has been very durable. Love the video

the apartment complex I live in used this on our counter tops and I love it. cleans up easy and pretty durable. thanks for the video very informative

I use to be a cabinet maker so I've made and install every type of countertop you can think of, I was also a technical training instructor for Comcast cable and I have to say you did a great job on your video, well done and very informative,

Wow, thanks for showing an excellent way to get the granite look without the tremendous cost, especially since my kitchen and my budget is on the "small side." I am one of those DIY ladies and I am putting this on my list of projects. Great job, great video!!!!

Trying this out tomorrow. Got the dark black granite and excited to see how it comes out. Really appreciated your tutorial. Thanks!

Yes, it is messy, the process takes about 3 days but SO WORTH IT !!! It looks beautiful and we saved a heap of money.

The countertops have held up great, no chips or cracking, and they still hold a shine.

You did a great job! The counters look wonderful, and the video is excellent. Kudos to you.

We did our counter tops in our boat 4 years ago. They still look great!

Thank you for doing this video. It's nice to see projects that we can do ourselves. Looks great!

Great job; thank you for sharing this project with us!

It still looks as good as the day I put it on, still holds the shine, edges still look nice it's holding its color and I would do it again!

@BoomerKeith1

7 жыл бұрын

How smooth is the final finish? It looked a little grainy when you first showed the 'after' effect, however, that could have just been the light. Just wondering if there's enough top coat in the kit to sand it a couple of times and still have enough protection.

@CandidlyKelly

7 жыл бұрын

Good to know it's holding up & thanks for making this video

@Jordan-ki7cz

7 жыл бұрын

How well did this hold up to hot pots and pans being placed around it? How well has it held up to scratches and such as well?

@justinhuffman456

7 жыл бұрын

The topcoat is an epoxy finish.... will stand up to normal use.... but a knive will scratch it deep. My guess is hot pans would hurt it

@dorothyhulson3541

7 жыл бұрын

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This is a great product!! I have done 56 counters with it so far with few problems. The one thin I suggest is to round off any edges you can with a router. It gives a nice look and the edge is less likely to chip .

I'm impressed. Great for a budget upgrade in the kitchen. Now that yellow 70's Formica countertop can look a hell of alot better. Just re-face the cabinet's and it will make a major difference.

we replaced our countertops 2 years ago using melamine board and this product. The results were excellent, the cost about 1/4 of formed countertop. There were some learnings from doing it.... use all of the base coat, granules and topcoat. There is no need to skimp. When sanding the granules, watch for consistency, and likewise with the top coat. The surface has stood up well, but I don't think it is as durable as Formica.

Your video was excellent & the description as well.

Thank you for posting this informative video. I'm planning to resurface my countertops and will refer back to this. Thank you again!

Thank you for the updates, I have been looking for an easy DIY update for my counters!

The durability on this product is excellent, i'ts been almost a year and there's still no signs of wear, even with stoneware dishes and pots and pans sliding on it.

@truksrok

9 жыл бұрын

Have you set a hot pot on this surface since you re-did them?? I would like to know if that might ruin it. Thanks :)

@patrickgrimes8964

4 жыл бұрын

@@truksrok Yeah I would like to know how it takes hot pans as well.

@judeiz2203

4 жыл бұрын

Does this product come in different colors? Does the gravel have a mother of pearl look to it?

@andoniades

4 жыл бұрын

(wonders if he'll reply to a 5 yrs old vid) Would you recommend using a roller after applying the granules? I'm thinking it'll reduce excess but not sure if it'll affect the evenness. Good vid tho!

@tamiweber9409

4 жыл бұрын

5 years later how is it looking?

Great video. Going to tackle this myself tomorrow, and feel much more comfortable having watched this. Glad to hear that it's holding up, I was a little unsure about the durability. Thanks!

Your countertops look amazing. So glad I found your video. Excellent job! Thanks!

Thank you ! This is very helpful, and has given me the confidence to do my countertops. I have read and heard that the finish is very durable--

I added an update video a couple months ago, so far it's been great.

@floors-u-adore

3 жыл бұрын

What was the NAME of the TOP COAT you applied? Not all top coats are the same, or last the same, and I'm just curious what the name was.

When I saw his braided leather belt, I could see he knew his stuff

@wichitafixit

4 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@playingwithrami

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I bet he also had the white New Balance sneakers on. Having said that, you did an amazing job on the counter top. Great stuff.

@triplow1

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I don't know why, but this had me creased.

@fabfore4

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@user-cf9np9cy8q

3 жыл бұрын

😆

I've probably watched this video at least 3 times this month. it's so satisfying to know we can do thus ourselves

Awesome video. Thanks for updating on how the quality held up.

you done a beautiful job it looks amazing best wishes from LONDON England

Looks great. I'm thinking of doing this to my countertops. A before and after photo would be nice. Noticed your cabinets could use an updating, been reading about chalk painting as an easier means to paint cabinets. New paint and new hardware and your kitchen would look amazing! Thanks for posting, great job!

Wasn't sure at first but the end result looks excellent and no scull splitting music in the background!

I might live in the UK but you turned your kitchen into a work of art! Good Job.

It takes any oil based product a good week before you don't have any order, and rust-oleum is no exception it will take a good week before the smell is totally eliminated from the house.

Good job man! looked good, I do granite and for 200 dollars ive seen people spends Way more on stuff that would scratch easier or just as easy so id be happy with it and am thinking about doing it!

Thanks for posting this, it’s great content. I just saw the Rust-Oleum video and was thinking it was a bit risky (I rent), then I saw an actual consumer who’s doing it for the first time; great job. 👍

Thanks for the awesome video, it has given me the nerve to try this on my formica top!!

I did this for a client a few years ago and they still look new and they are in a rental !

no, I wanted to see if the consistency of the material would actually fill like a quarter inch Gap, now I found out that it will fill gaps up to about a half inch without breaking down or moving and no shrink.

That came out amazing. Great job

I’m very critical about coatings and prep work coming from 40 years in the auto refinish business. You my friend did all your prep work well and did a very nice job on the application. It looks fabulous!!

@wichitafixit

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comments and views.

still holding up strong, no Nicks or cracks in the edge and they still shine.

@rivahkillah

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update

@The5point0

7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for update...looks good...maybe persuade the wife out of GRANITE!!!! hahaha

@jocelynmackenzie1046

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the update, I was curious. I've watched several videos about this project and yours is the best, the additional tips about the sanding and applying black silicone to finish off the project. Great job.

@This.Shanta

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt a

@wichitafixit

7 жыл бұрын

PaintedWOLF yes I've used it in bathrooms around the sink as well as outdoor countertops that was covered with an overhang and it holds up great!

I don't know how long it's been since you did this video, but I'll say, you did a superb job!! If my Dad was still alive, he would be on this (as he would say) like "stink on s _. lol That was MY DAD!!! Great JOB..........

Wow! That looks amazing. I'm going to be remodeling a 1953 Mid Century Modern home. I can see how this product would works for a variety of applications. Including bath countertops and in laundry rooms or small tabletops. As I can't afford to remodel everything at once, this is a solution until I can do what I want. Affordable and looks great. Thanks for the how to video. I've subscribed!

WOW!!!! You did an awesome job on this project & this is easy enough for me to attempt to do also!! Thanks for posting

it's still holding up strong, no cracks or chips, well worth the money!

@trishpipkins

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt That's great to know. I may look into this. Thanks for posting this video.

@wichitafixit

7 жыл бұрын

It is around $259. and there's a smaller kit for like $159.

Thank you for such an informative video. Straight to the punch and even your own useful tips and tricks. I just bought this kit in Java Stone and didn't realize it only came with a DVD... I found your video looking for How-To and I'm so happy I did. I applied the chips yesterday and am now about to sand and top coat. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

LOOKS AMAZING!!

It looks very good from here but I can tell you did a perfect job with this product. I am considering this finish for my apartment - thanks for sharing it.

Wow, looks great - not a job I would ever do. You did a great job

@jameswilliams1925

7 жыл бұрын

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After getting a quote for just replacing my laminate counter tops my sister told me about transformation s. They had the exact color I wanted. A lot of work doing it alone,but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The tutorial was great and I watched it many times. Big mess and the dispenser was not good. I just threw it by hand. I would do it again though. T. U. Irene

@wichitafixit

4 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear I hope my video help you out,, thanks for the comment

That looks great! I'm inspired to do that with my beat up counter top.

Nice job. It looks better than I thought it would. Thanks for documenting your work.

Omg.... jr really said “you gotta really get in there and dig into that crack”!!!

yes, it comes with the spreader and everything you need except paint rollers, brushes and pan. If you are thinking of doing this? Make sure you sand the granules smooth but you won't get them as smooth as the sample peice they send in the kit, that's a joke! Don't apply the top coat heavy it will leave roller marks and they are hard to get out. Just apply multiple thin coats, let it dry at least 4 hours between coats. I think it's a great product, easy to apply with great results. Good luck!

@Mandy_39

2 жыл бұрын

Probably a stupid question but do you sand after each thin coat or is that not something you sand lol? It looks awesome & glad to hear it holds up very well!

Thank you for the update. We are just about to do this to our kitchen. Good to hear the good report.

Great job.. Looks very clean and smooth. I will be doing this to my counter tops now.

looks good. im gna get two kits & do my jeep. let u know how it turns out.

I appreciate the comment, I haven't had any problem with staining, heat staining or chipping, I think for the money it's an awesome product for a diy project.

@stacychew4175

3 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt Can I use this on my old laminate countertops ?

WOW!.......You did an AWESOME job!

it looks beautiful

Dig in the crack really good..... 😃 Will do sir...

Thanks for sharing. A really nice job. I was curious about that countertop treatment. It was nice to see the whole process. You did a great job discussing the product and aiming the camera. I hope you give a status update on the durability/longevity of the product. Oh yeah,the black caulk was a classy touch. It really brought the whole look together.Keep the shows coming. Thank You

They look great! Thanks for the info!

GREAT JOB.... I WAS ONTHE FENCE ABOUT DOING THIS BUT AFTER SEEING YOUR SUCCESS, I'M GOING TO GO AHEAD WITH THIS PROJECT.... GREAT VIDEO AS WELL.

Steve you did a wonderful job showing me how to redo my counter tops. You are a very nice looking man as well. :)

@rogerdodger8415

6 жыл бұрын

Tammy Olson Hey Tammy, if you're HOT, I'll come do your counters. I'm better looking than Steve.

@boobam3648

6 жыл бұрын

shut your mouth Roger! how dare you steve is way hotter than you and you know it! unless you’re wearing slightly off from age white briefs with blown out elastic like steve you can’t even begin to compare

@rogerdodger8415

6 жыл бұрын

boobam We'll, I have to admit, I do mess my pants now and then, and sure I'm bald with buck teeth. But, the garbage lady at the refuse department told me I'm a good catch!

the reason I didn't take the sink out is I wanted to see if it would make a good seal and fill a gap around the sink, it worked out fine and hasn't chipped or cracked, but I would recommend removing the sink.

@sydneydreamer

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I am just starting my countertops. I got them almost all sanded but need to remove the sink. It turned out really good!

What an awesome product.

Looks good to me! I've been wanting to cover up a burn mark on my counter for awhile now.

It can resist a lot of heat, I wouldn't take a pan from the fire and set it on the counter, it has held up great overall.

@Ricopolico

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update.

@radharadhu1618

6 жыл бұрын

Hi can u plz share the meterial used in the video

@Xyzzzzzz1234

3 жыл бұрын

Mine reacted to the heat of a coffee maker and a hot plate a year after it was put on. Going with stone coat epoxy this time.

@briank8482

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xyzzzzzz1234 If you go with epoxy you'll find that you'll need to buy a tiny vial of this special protectant for the surface. I can't recall what the name is but I just remember it was expensive...like 75-90 bucks for 1 oz.

you will do fine, vacuum vacuum vacuum make sure the surface is clean before you put the top coat on!

@dhen16

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt

what a great job you did looks awesome

You did a fabulous job, looks great.

it's about $250 to do 50 square feet which is pretty reasonable compared to anything else, as far as what you have on the surface now I would rough it up with the sanding pad in the kit, as long as the paint is tight to the countertop you should have any problem.

Well first of all this product isn't Concrete, it's been on many surfaces for more than 2 years and hasn't chipped or cracked, it's a very good product and reasonably priced! as far as it being smooth it will be as smooth as you want it to be as you sand, the surface isn't porous it's almost as smooth as Formica with the top seal coat.

@awildacay2210

8 жыл бұрын

Fatmagul espanol

@dianecottrell592

7 жыл бұрын

does it come in other colors like a white quartz look with the glitter???

@dorisdorgan923

6 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt ii

You made it easy to follow. Will try this. Thanks, great job!

Looks great. ....much better.. Thank you for sharing.

I call it smooth wavy and that is how it's supposed to be, you may be able to put several more top coats on and lose some of that but I didn't have enough top coat material, and you can't buy just the top coat.

@aaronkeene3861

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt you can buy just the top coat. you just have to have a little knowledge of urethane and polyurethane. which you clearly do not

@Ricopolico

7 жыл бұрын

Well, give us some knowledge.

@wichitafixit

7 жыл бұрын

Dion Rowsell that's good to know preciate the info.

@abeasley5023

6 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt saw

Rust-Oleum has a product for tile, it looks really nice it's a smoother type product though.

Every paint company out there has an oil base paint. I know I have been painting for 20yrs. I have also done this Rust o leum countertop finish before. I love this product. It can save homeowners or condo owners lots of money. If done right you can make it look just like granite.

It looks amazing 👍🇬🇧

The only part of the process that really has any odor is the top coat, but I didn't think it was very bad.

@saijnr263

9 жыл бұрын

How long did the odor last ?

I had a comment about the material used, the material used is a kit that can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowe's.

@mikecooper7616

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt n.

@Juliette20166

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt I have laminate and that "fake wood" in my parents kitchen would this work ?

@wichitafixit

7 жыл бұрын

Juliette Bonita Navarro whatever you put this product on it will stick to, as long as whatever you're putting it on is tight to the surface.

@spyridoulapartheniou4938

7 жыл бұрын

Juliette Bonita Navarro

@dianecottrell7165

7 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt does that spray thing u used to put the stones on come with the kit??? If not where did u get it and how much does it cost???

thanks for the update 3 years on still looks good

I done my work top in black with sliver in it look gr8 got it from home base for £75 but got a DVDs with it but this video was more help to me thank you my work tops r fab

the countertop transformation was applied to formica countertops, the formica was not coming loose or any other problems with it other than it was ugly and time to do something different!

@geekybasket

8 жыл бұрын

Now - being 3 years later - does it still look good?

The countertops have been wet many many times, the top coat sealant prevents any moisture from penetrating and makes the surface rock hard.

@katlingehring1961

8 жыл бұрын

how long would u say it takes for the smell to get out of the house? We painted with rustoleum 2 days ago and the fumes from the paint are still extremely potent. have Windows open with fans running. just wondering if it takes a couple weeks for the smell to dissipate?

@rachelkelly2670

8 жыл бұрын

+Katlin Crock someone said a good wwek

@TRICK-OR-TREAT236

8 жыл бұрын

+Katlin Crock MONTHS !

@katlingehring1961

8 жыл бұрын

+TRICK-OR TREAT took about 2 weeks for the fume smell to be gone. Had to leave the Windows open the whole time. Definitely not a job to do in the winter. seems to dry faster in warmer temperature (above 70-75 degrees). once it was completely dry and set the smell disparated pretty fast. Also, the paint chips pretty easily once fully dried. Had to repaint a few spots because a cup fell on the counter.

i am definitley going to try this late in the summer the exact same color and all this is really helpful thank you

This stuff works. I did my kitchen countertops and recommend it over the Gianni Faux granite anytime. It is pricey though. Follow steps closely

It’s been 7 years, how’s the countertop holding up? I’m just now viewing your video and I think I wanna do my countertop!

@wichitafixit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, they're holding up really well but the shine the starting to fade.

@denisemiles2238

4 жыл бұрын

WichitaFixIt Thank you for your response!! Can’t wait to do my counters!

i could imagine my dad doing this and the hell he would put us trough.

@Newportioo

6 жыл бұрын

Karpens16 😂😂😂😂

@JJ-nj3pd

4 жыл бұрын

That was my mom whenever she cooked a special dinner lol 😘 👩

@tim4u2uTube

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my ... That was awsome. i am a dad and I do just that. 😂

@garyh4458

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, are you my daughter?

Great job and the countertop looks beautiful.

You did an excellent job!

would replacing the countertop not be easier and cheaper?

@nosirrahm

6 жыл бұрын

keith sheridan - maybe not if you are only holding off from a full remodel. I can see myself making this change versus have the tops fully replaced on cabinets I wanted to replace.

I would have pulled the sink and done all the sanding before masking it off

@indigoblue4me

8 жыл бұрын

Yup, me too.

@Just-a-girl

7 жыл бұрын

UtwoBed, why?

@mallarysangel

7 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Stefanovic ------- If you're looking to do this and don't understand the purpose, I'm going to explain it and how to do it yourself because it is incredibly simple, and I like helping people. I wrote a lot just to cover every possibility, but it is not difficult or labor intensive. -- There will be an unattractive, visible edge between the sink lip and countertop that may crack or chip if you don't lift the sink. If the sink moves even a fraction of an inch it will show, and that possibility is high considering the ever changing moisture in the area. Most sinks are not held down very tightly. If you open the cabinet doors and look upward at the bottom of the sink you'll find the lip is held by clamps set by screws or bolts. They usually aren't difficult to get to or difficult to remove because the sink is already held down by gravity, so the original installer doesn't need a lot of force to hold it still. You may need a long screwdriver or socket extension. YOU PROBABLY WON'T HAVE TO PULL THE ENTIRE SINK. That's the best part of all this. The water lines are usually somewhat forgiving and move also, especially if they are flexible hoses. The drain is also somewhat flexible most of the time. All you need is to raise the sink enough to keep it out of the way and prepare the surface underneath the lip of the sink itself....... That means you can get by with raising it about an inch off the counter. Put some blocks or something in the cabinet or area under the sink and lift the entire thing supporting it by the bottoms of the sink itself, not the water or drain lines. Just let those move with the sink. If you have a hydraulic jack or car jack they really make it easy. It's worth going to your vehicle to get it unless you know someone like me that has several hydraulic jacks. You can raise the sink without having to stay underneath it. Just watch your lines while you raise it slowly. -- If there is a lot of area laterally between the top edge of the counter cutout and the lip of the sink, you might be able to brace it there if necessary. Just don't use something so wide that you defeat the purpose. You may have an area that wants to tilt over onto the countertop and a small wedge at the counter may be necessary. I would avoid that and brace it from underneath if it were mine. I might take a stick or sticks and cut it to size so that one end of the stick supports the bottom lip of the sink and the other end braces at the floor. I would use the sticks or something that serves the purpose only if additional support was needed in an area. If it does tilt, it will usually happen at the back edge where the faucet is located. -- Trust me, this so simple even for a complete novice. If the rare event occurs that the lines can't give a little and move with the sink, which will almost certainly NOT be the case, you will have to disconnect them and pull the sink up from there or completely out if you wish, but try disconnecting the drain above the P-trap first. I'll tell you more about this later, but I always loosen the compression fitting above the P-trap yet never take it completely apart. That's almost always the only disassembly needed. Avoid disassembly of the two water lines, but if it's necessary just take a crescent wrench, open ended wrench, or whatever is appropriate to unthread the lines. They are normally between a 3/8 and 1/2 nut. You only have two water lines to pull and one drain. If you must pull the water lines, turn off the shutoff valves under the sink so you won't have to disconnect the entire water main to the home. They are usually found where the water lines come into and through the floor or back wall. Try to move the sink a little before disconnecting water lines. Even copper lines often move just enough, especially if they come in vertically through the floor, to avoid complete removal, but do not kink them. If they are flexible or braided lines, just trust me, they'll move. Don't disconnect them if they have even a little slack in the line. If you have to reassemble metal lines, get a roll of teflon tape. It's super cheap. Wrap the male thread twice in a clockwise direction. Then rethread and tighten well. If they leak still, just scratch that and go get flexible lines from the hardware store. They are cheap, easier to work with, rarely leak or cause problems, withstand movement, are very easy to install, and don't need teflon tape most of the time because the connections are plastic or have a rubber washer inside that compresses and seals it shut. If you ever have to replace a water line, flexible braided lines and plastic lines almost never leak and they are so, so, so easy to use that a complete novice has no problem. They don't even need to be super tight. Some of them have plastic connections with wings on them to hand tighten because that's sufficient. They are far superior to metal when making a quick connect that doesn't leak. I have replaced copper lines that were such a pain that I got tired of it and resorted to braided lines. I always give them a bit more than hand tightens, but just barely. These are even found at Wal Mart -- You don't need to disassemble the drain at every connection, just the main. There is a U shaped part of the drain called a P-trap. That's usually a good place to disconnect. Disconnect above the P-trap but not at the sink itself. There is a compression fitting between the sink and P- trap. Loosen that. The pipe coming from the sink slides down into that, so when you raise the sink it will likely stay in the drain line and you don't have to pull it all apart. That U shape serves multiple purposes. It catches items, like dropped rings, and prevents them from going completely down the drain. It also holds water that prevents dangerous methane gasses and odors from coming back up and into the home. Often times these are easily removed by someone with strong hands, but if not it can be removed with a large pair of channel locks (commonly mistakenly called pliers), or with other tools. A lot of people leave a large wrench that came with the sink or garbage disposal nearby. By the way, if you have a garbage disposal, they also have a tool most people leave under the sink. If your disposal clogs up, you can take the tool and insert it into the bottom of the disposal and manually turn it back and forth to break the clog loose without ever getting your hands dirty. There is also a circuit breaker on the bottom of the disposal that flips when it binds up. Just get the clog out and push the button (usually red button) on the disposal and you're good to go. -- If you don't want to do all this, the op mentioned lifting the sink before sanding. That's even easier because you can lift one edge at a time. That will assure that the entire area is properly prepped so adhesion doesn't fail near the edge and the sink doesn't take damage or have to be avoided or otherwise worked around tediously. If you have enough depth on the lip of the sink you can run a smooth bead of silicone over the edge between the counter and sink. Most people use clear silicone, but there are other colors that work better in some situations. The silicone will hide the vulnerable edge created and flex, but it can take away from the attractiveness. However, I have seen a clean bead actually help, but that's mostly at inside edges and corners of counter tops or kitchen and bathroom areas that need to be water tight or just don't look good otherwise. Some people put a bead around sinks to prevent water from creeping underneath the lip, but I prefer a clean edge. I may lay a thick bead under the lip before installing the sink and letting the excess squeeze out. Then I clean the excess and call it done.

@Just-a-girl

7 жыл бұрын

Wow. Makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed explanation.

@daveoverbey2032

7 жыл бұрын

I probably would of too. But then again in the end it looks just as good.

Fantastic job thanks for your well detail intructions!

Wow - you did a great job there. Thanks for making the video.

You didnt pop the sink out? If the sink ever has to come out for some reason you might crack the new finish around the sink edge. Easier to get in small space too

@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66

3 жыл бұрын

Yep it happened to me had to remove sink for disposal that went bad and faucet and chips come up with the sink. I recommend to people if they have to remove sink score it with a sharp knife blade real good before removing sink with this product. Just sharing lessons learned 😄🙏😎

Why would you not pull your sink? I think your going to get some kind of line around your sink when your done.

You did a nice job. Thank you for reporting on the durability over time.

@wichitafixit

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment

WOW thats fantastic.. what a look. Looks a new fitted kitchen.