Here it is!! The Long awaited review on our countertops!!! The easiest makeover/DIY I've done!!

@shannonjordan1912

7 ай бұрын

Would you go over the little chips and marks with the paint?

I LOVE that you're being real.. We need more people like you.. Complete transparency. We don't all have immaculate homes, we don't wash counters everyday etc... Thank you, that was refreshing and you now have a new subscriber!

@merryworld4776

Жыл бұрын

🎯

How has it held up 2 years down the road now? thank you for both videos - very informative and honest insight into the product and process.

Thank you for the long-term review/update. I find these the most important reviews. It still looks good. My tip- I never use combo products, for example, primer/paint or stain/sealant, etc. I haven’t had good success with those products. To me it’s worth taking the time to do the steps separately. This sill looks good and hope it continues to hold.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advise! Thanks, we still like it! its a cheap temporary upgrade ...

You’re awesome! It was a treat to see some humble, encouraging! Thank you for being you! God bless!

So happy I found your channel! I've been wanting to paint our countertops and found your video. After looking through your channel, it's so nice to see a family that is trying to live exactly as we are! Excited to see your future videos :)

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thanks! I need to get back to it, took a bit of a break. But just started seeds! 🙏

Legit about to do this in my kitchen today! Thank you for all the details you provided. Perfect DIY

Thank you for this! I love simple and cheap!!

Thank you for this video!!! I just painted my countertops in a run down rental, it made such a difference!!! Super excited to tackle the rest of the kitchen!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sara! Awesome!!! Good Luck and let me know how it goes!!

You did great, easy to understand and presented perfect.

I painted my cabinets with beyond paint all in one no sanding needed and it was a complete transformation

I love all the real life. It's a real review. Thanks!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate it!! thanks for watching! ❤

Thanks for the update! Enjoyed the original and this one.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you fo much for watching!! ❤️

I am so glad I saw your post..i need to do something about my kitchen counter tops that are 20 plus years old. my budget won't handle anything expensive..but..I can do something like this and I feel my kitchen will look much nicer..thanks 😊

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

yes for sure!! im sorry im late in replying, have you tried anything yet?

Thank you for these videos seriously they are helping me through this process!!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

yay im glad!! thank you for watching and letting me know!

You are a brave lady going with white. Nice job.

Thanks for the update. I saw where the same brand paint has an appliance paint touch-up you can get that should work for the scratches. I think I am going to try this appliance paint like you did instead of the counter top paint. Thanks again.

You make things look so doable and you are a very good communicator. You tell us what we want to know. Thanks

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that alot!!

I finally did this on my rental property’s bathroom countertops! Thax for the great video and your inspiration! The only issue I had was with the roller. It didn’t work well for the bathroom counter tops. I kept seeing cat lick like strips. I had to go over it a couple of times with a Purdy 4 inch dove type roller and it completed the job beautifully. Again thank you!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Im glad it worked out and you were able to solve the "cat lick" strips .. 😆 youre the best!

Great job! Enjoying watching the progression of your videos. You have a great personality. Wishing you much success🥰

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Marcie!!! I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching!! ❤️

Thanks for the update!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Thanks for all the tips. I've watched all these videos. I will be doing this to my countertops this week! Thank you for posting these videos. :)

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

let me know how it went .... if you haven't already let me know, Im so behind on my comments 😱 😆

Thanks for your video, I've watched the one when you prepared and painted and then this one as you evaluated the long term results. For the ease of application, minimal cost and endurance I'm impressed with your results. I'm going to jump in and do the same to our counters, they are in good repair but the color is green (ugg). I'll let you know my results when I've completed the job.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

awesome! yes let me know how it goes! we do have coffee and wine stains, so wipe those up right away! but I think coffee and wine stains marble too ... ive used the magid eraser, it works, but i know those scratch the surface.

We did this to our kitchen looks amazin!!!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

yay!!!

Thanks for chronicling this experience, as I've thought about going this route w my builder-grade counters. When you get to the upgrade time, you might look into quartz, which is pretty, and lower-stress than marble.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment!! I think we will do that!! Thanks for watching! ❤️

So helpful! Can't wait to try it.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad!

Great vid!!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Actually, that was my first thought regarding making tortillas on the countertop. Good video a nice counters.

Why did I subscribe to your channel? Cos' you are so practical and real! no show offs for the youtube's sake!!

Thank you

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

thank YOU!!

Only us women would be able to tell you about every since scratch or dent. Lol. Great video. I did watch the first video first. Ha ha. Thumbs up on both! Great job again...

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@merryworld4776

Жыл бұрын

💯 % 🎯

VERY helpful!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

yay thanks!

Thank you for this video and the previous one where you demonstrate applying the paint to the counters. I have laminate counters and there have been sstains on it too. Red wine, curry, coffee, beetroot. I have also dulled certain areas trying to get these stains off however what I've learnt over time is I clean them and soak the area for a while with soapy water and eventually they do go away. You've done a great job and I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos now that I have subscribed. 🤍

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Aww yay! Thank you Helen! Glad it was helpful! We are in full swing with the garden right now, but I hope to get to my DIY project I have lined up! 🤣 My daughter has been waiting for us to do her dresser, and her shelf ... 🤦🏼‍♀️ Welcome! Let me know what you would like to see next.

Very good video!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it

I use their counter top paint 7 months ago no problem with it so far no chips or stains. I did a grayish paint over green I will say my old counter topo were in great condition for 17 years old just wanted and update color and I didn't want to spend a lot of money.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to not wanting to spend alot of money!! Thats what brought me to this!!

I painted mine black about 10 years ago. It had MANY chipped places. ( I have 4 boys) I would say it was worth it I would not put Marble in the kitchen. It stains , wine will leave rings and a coke can will take the shine off. A friend of mine put it in her kitchen Granite is much more durable. Thank you for the videos 😊

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Bev! Thank you for your review! Thanks so much for watching and your your advice! You're so right and I think we will either do Granite or Quartz, but thats a long way off. Planning to pant some cabinets! ❤️

You can polish the dull spots with automotive paint polish/ compound. It will shine right up!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

oh thank you so much!!

You could just go over the counter with a Rustoleum in Satin or Glossy finish. That will protect your countertop really well. It’s a great sealer/topcoat!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Loved it Jesi! Your going to help so many people! I can’t say Epoxy three times fast either! 😆

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I accidentally chose the wrong time on this!!! still editing!! Bahaha Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching!

You can clean all those with sunblock spray. It’s very safe and not damaging paint.

I just finished using this product on my primary bath double vanity-10 MINUTES AGO! Excited to enjoy the much needed change. I just SUBSCRIBED!! My next step is to paint vanity. Have you done that yet?

Yay!!!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Amanda! ❤️

Hi Jesi, love that you're making do, and so understand the budget thing. Now, that is an epoxy. Believe it not, similar to auto paint. So, when "Mr. Clean" leaves things dull (I am amazed how such a simple soft sponge can do that, but it has happened to me too) you can likely buff those areas up a little with some simple polishes, like automotive polish.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I see what you mean! Definitely wearing in areas where In more use, the whine has gone matte.

@odellmccain1993

2 жыл бұрын

Question: if auto polish will work to buff out and restore the dull areas, should automotive protectant like the nano tech sprays also work to protect the epoxy (after buffing or even when the paint is first applied and cured)? I love what she did and I am looking at doing my mom's like that too. Just want to find ways to protect it more but within reason

Hello! How is the countertop?? Any update ? Lol I'm thinking about doing this !!! Thank you for this video !! Very helpful.

I wouldn’t use the magic erasers unless absolutely necessary. Have you tried just using microfiber cloths with Dawn and vinegar? Or baking soda? Might be easier on the finish. Looks good though, especially since it wasn’t expensive to get what you wanted. Good job 👍😎

Hey Love how it turned out I currently have dark granite and wanted a super shiny finish do you think I could add epoxy as a top coat ? Or something similar for that super shiny look

Get a marble cutting board to roll out your bake goods or knead your bread dough. Pro bakers use marble surfaces. I use a marble cutting board I got for a deal at TJMaxx. Love your appraisal of you epoxy counter top. Tile stores will sell you a small piece of finished marble scrap from a big job. Put silicone feet in four corners and will la you have a marble surface for your baking goods then put it away when you are not using it.

What is your wall color? Looks great with the oak cabinets

Always buy a little can or extra spray can of whatever you use in remodeling anything. That way, if you need a touch-up and that color isn't available any more, you're good to go. Keeping an eye on expiration dates of sprays, because they don't spray anymore after a few years.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

Good advice! thanks! 🙏

Since its epoxy you can buff it to get the shine back, I believe.

maybe a heavy duty clear varnish on top of it may have been a good idea?...who knows, but I'm thinking roller skate rink varnish, nothing penetrates that stuff! :)

can you put some sparkle or mica when using this paint in a top coat?

Dry Erase markers can be used to get sharpie marks off. Just go over sharpie mark with dry erase marker and wipe clean.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

love those things!!

Looks very good for a $40.- countertop. Since you DIY so well, have you looked into an epoxy counter ? One that’s poured onto the counter ? I think you would do an amazing finish with it. 👍

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I looked and was in aww struck, but I needed something simple and fast, and more affordable, 🙂 Thank you for watching and commenting P Diddy! ❤️

@Lillias39

2 жыл бұрын

I did that the poured epoxy about 5 years ago and it held up well. It has now turned yellow and spotty and now I will use the epoxy paint until I can really redo the kitchen. I love this stuff. So hopefully it turns out beautiful.

Stone Coat Counter😊

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds lovely

Magic Erasers are an abrasive

Great job under those humid conditions. Do you think it’s possible to end the job by sanding down the gloss to a satin finish? I love that it’s possible to paint over stains and bumps. Than it really doesn’t matter. Also countertops are going to look used by time and wear. It doesn’t matter that much to me.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

I hear that!! so true. ya know, maybe 🤔 thats a good idea, I could just magic erase the entire thing and I would have a matte finish! 😆 I wonder if they have a satin or matte finish clear epoxy?

Have you considered putting something like a tray, placemat, cutting board or whatever to protect your coffee bar countertop ? If you decided to, could you add another couple of coats to the paint on your counter top?

Would cleaning with baking soda work better? Worth a try.

Great job! I really need to do mine

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Thanks for watching Arlene!!

I hate the countertops in our “new to us” house!! I have to try this!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Man I know the feeling! Cindy thanks for watching! If you use this wear your mask for all steps! Good luck and let me know!! ♥️

Did you seal this with any type of resin?

have you considered a top coat of two part epoxy or Minwax polycrylic? I will be using this paint for a faux marble and have to top coat it with one of these.

nick are going to happen even with granite. and stains can be bad on them too. but i wonder if a coat of clearcoat would protect its finish? . i think in going to try it i going to sell in near future and i really think my tast in a new kitchen would not be new buyers. but i like to spruce it up some and i price with room for some remodel. but even old nice and clean works .

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

yes i think im going to add a couple coats this fall and put a top coat of some kind on it ....

Have you considered applying stone coat epoxy over it?

Have you tried a little soft scrub instead of the eraser?

I wonder if just plain bleach would remove stains without any deglossing of the counter as happens with a magic eraser scrubbing?

I do not have the side trim around my bar anymore. Thinking about painting it black.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh that sounds interesting!! Thanks for watching!! ❤️

Great job! I was wondering if the epoxy appliance paint could be mixed with a tint? I am not much of a white aesthetic gal but I do like affordable. Let me know if anyone has done this and what the result was. Thanks~

On areas where chipped or stained --are you repainting just those small areas and do they show gloss and the paint spreads evenly? Sorry for my long question. You are wonderful and so patient with haters.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

I still need to buy the touch up bottle for this ... last i checked it was out of stock, but that was a while ago, ive forgotten all about it ... haha ... I will grab it and proabably video that as well. .. Don't be sorry .... Thanks, im pretty patient, all glory to God on that one. 😆

Can you tell me how will this hold up against heat ?

Have you tried something like a wax polish on those spots? It might also help to protect from further staining.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t, thanks

@msteel2021

2 жыл бұрын

@@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife If you have any of that enamel paint left over, you can take a small brush and touch up those spots.

Use some folded towels to put pots, pans, mugs, ect. - as added protection. I think no matter what you use, your going to have the same issues your experiencing. The scuffs and scrapes look like nothing a little touch-up epoxy can't handle; I hope you saved some in the can.

PLEASE 2 YEARS UPDATES WE AWAIT AND DESIRE

Could you touch up the paint where the chips are or will that stand out? Not cover

I wonder if the clorox cleaner with bleach cleaning spray would have worked on the wine spot..... as for the coffee stain (tannic acid) I would have experimented and used baking soda on a damp rag and see if that works to lighten it.

I love your mug! Where did you get it? I'm still thinking about doing my counters cause now they don't go with my new flooring. I might go with a darker epoxy tho. Thank you for doing this video!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!! 😀 Thank YOU for watching Debbie! I got that mug up in Pottery Town USA Seabrook, NC at a place called McNeils Pottery. I LOVE their stuff! My absolute fav!! ♥️ They might ship 🤔 let me know if you do your counter, I would love to see it! Be encouraged!

@debbieb.8708

3 жыл бұрын

@@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife Thank you for the info. I will definitely let you know.

Hi. I'm thinking of using this product on my hideous ceramic tile countertops instead of their tub & tile 2 part paint. I'm wondering why you can't just touch up the chipped areas and the spots that lost the gloss using the same paint. Seems like if you can use multiple coats, then you should be able to touch up a small area and have it blend in with the rest. Have you tried that? Thanks!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment! There is a touch up bottle i need to grab to do the scratches, I will have to video that when i do it! thanks for watching! 💕

Do you think a poly sealant clear coat would be beneficial?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lizzette, thanks for watching! I don't think it would hurt!

Please, please, please, look into using the Daich countertop refinishing kit. You can use it over this "can I do it" test and come out with some great results. It's also a paint on process but uses actual stone in the product. It doesn't cost a fortune, require artistic talent (which I have none), and it's resistant to heat and liquids. Oh, and unlike the appliance stuff you used, the Daich product is food safe and doesn't stink.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic news!! Thank you so much for watching and sharing!! I will look into it for sure!! I was just speaking to my dad about whether or not I can paint over top this or if I am going to need to sand it first.

@xtremefight

3 жыл бұрын

@@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife You don't need to sand it off but you definitely need to sand to scuff it up so you can get a mechanical bond. We arrived at the Daich product after looking at all other options. Cheapest, you can paint but we have 2 wonderful autistic little girls who will ruin that within days. The most expensive DIY being stonecoat countertops and yes, it looks great but you really need to tear out and start from scratch which is way too much work for us and I have 0 artistic talent. Daich was in the middle and I spoke to people who've used it and called the company (badgered them) before purchasing. Check out their site for that and their other awesome products. You have enough subs so I bet if you did the countertops, they would probably send you some other products to try out and NO, I don't work for them, just a huge fan. Keep up the great work and videos!

@johnw9245

2 жыл бұрын

I redid my kitchen countertops last week using the Daich SpreadStone refinishing kit and love the result! I'm fairly certain based upon other KZread reviews that it's more durable and stain resistant vs. the Rust-Oleum epoxy product. A Daich kit costs around $120. Watch other KZread videos for more details about the Daich product and DIY tips.

maybe get touchup pens you can fill with the appliance paint to refill those chips

So a soft cloth and dish soap. Do you ever think you could touch it up or done more coat?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching MaryAnn! I use some of my homemade scrubbies, on the counter, but nothing scratchy. There is an epoxy touch up paint that I may try actually! Thank you for reminding me of that! I need to make sure its the same white! I think I would have done at least one more thick coat knowing what I know now.

They sell little patch bottles of the paint so the gloss rubbing off can easily be patched. I’m sold.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

woohoo

Rustoleum has an appliance brush on prodect to go over scratches and dings

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that!! I need to get that!! thanks

What about covering the top with clear food grade resin

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

i think that is a fantastic idea

Probably should do 3 coats, it would be a lot thicker as you clean it over the years? Also if it don't say food safe it is not, period dot end of the conversation, so roll dough on top of a big cutting board (what I do), or just a plain board, or a cheap plastic dough roll surface that you can buy.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I have my eye on a marble slab to roll dough on! Thanks for watching!

what do think about putting Bar Top clear coat over your Rust Oleum Appliance paint ??

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been thinking about that .... actually been thinking about going over this this fall and then putting a top coat over it, like an acrylic or something like bar top.

I'm going to use this to brighten my guest bathroom laminate countertop. It's not very big so I'm thinking a quart will do it but how many coats would you recommend?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for watching! I would do four coats with the last one being thick, you should be able to get that done with one quart, depends on how small. I would love to hear how it goes!! Keep in touch!

@HealthyandLovingLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife Thank you! I actually ended up doing 4 coats as that is what it took to fully cover. It looks great and exceeded my expectations! I'm thinking of doing my kitchen next!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@HealthyandLovingLife awesome!! 😀 if you do the kitchen I have to see before and after!!! Have fun!!

I buy these Appliance Epoxy i never try these paint. I will start today. Do i need a Clear Coat later or these paint have a good coat?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

You do not need a clear on top, this paint is all in one, just do multiple coats and let cure for quite a while! Thanks for watching, be sure to wear your mask!! Let me know how it goes!

Could you roll pie dough out?

You can use a cutting board for your bread.

Your kitchen paint color is lovely, do you mind to share that name?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

Ive been asked this before and I can not find it, it was bought from lowes though, its a real light blue.

Hi you my won't to check out the Stone Cold Counter Top Epoxy KZread videos the countertops are beautiful and affordable and you can apply it to your existing countertops and you can put hot pots on it

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I will have to check it out, I wonder how much it is 🤔

I'm glad you did this review. I was curious if it was holding up. Are you planning on doing another coat to get the gloss back or are you leaving it as is?

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Leaving it for now, we have other projects that are of priority. I don’t the areas unless I’m really looking for them.

@HomemakingwithHeatherYT

3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea. I'm thinking about doing this to my counters but I just have some clear epoxy and some paint. I have been going back and forth with if I should or not. Maybe I will. I need change!!!

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomemakingwithHeatherYT you can do it! What’s the worst that could happen!? I did my coffee bar first a week before I did the rest. 😊

@HomemakingwithHeatherYT

3 жыл бұрын

👍😁

When will you finish painting the walls in your kitchen above the counter 🤔 top

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Not soon enough 😀 Our floor is torn up right now, so we've had to switch gears. We were just talking about the backsplash, i think we are going to paint the cabinets before we decide on the backsplah.

You're so willing to be handy. I'm surprised your backsplash is still undone. You can throw some paint matching the rest of the kitchen in no time. You can even get a sample size for $7 bucks.

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

Im willing to be handy when its simple! LOL! the back splash is still undone ... 😔 Im waiting on the hubby to gibe me a green light on something ... however, I will say we have been working on other things.

do you think priming is necessary with this paint

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

Жыл бұрын

priming like sanding, they said no, but I wanted to make sure the paint had something to stick to, the paint said it was a primer included so i did not use a primer. I hope that answers your question

Ok, so I just had a day without my 2 yr old and I prepped and painted and then it started to rain. And humidity is now 97% for the next couple of days. I should have checked the weather. Anyone know what happens (besides stickiness), does it EVER dry if you stupidly applied it above 50% humidity (and don't have a dehumidifier)

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

2 жыл бұрын

haha it did dry for me in 70% humidity ... took a while ...

Are you still happy with this? I'm debating whether to get new countertops or paint them. Thank you.

i wish they made this product in black!! only comes in the spray

@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know it, I wonder if you can break open the spray can?