You should do a clear coat on top. I painted my sisters countertops with regular paint. Two coats paint with two coats of poly. At least 10 years ago, still looks good

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Yeah alot of people have mentioned it i think i may try it !

@donniemoder1466

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt The can instructions say not to put on a clear coat.

@shadrachification

Жыл бұрын

Paula, Can you give more details such as type of paint and poly..Did you sand between all of the coats.I need to do my 1950s counters and do not have the cash to do alot. Thanks

@nataliewoodley-yg1vd

Жыл бұрын

Hi did you use regular house paint?

@byronb801

Жыл бұрын

@@nataliewoodley-yg1vd it was for countertops

I was a bathtub and shower and countertop refinisher for 35 years. For damage like that use polyester glazing putty. It looks and smells like Bondo but Bondo is made for cars and it's kind of cheesy and stays flexible forever so you can use it on a door panel or whatever. Glazing putty turns into stone practically. And it mixes and applies the same you put on a little extra than you need and sand it down and maybe give it a skim coat and then sand it down and then it's perfect. Just be careful not to get it on your hands or your fingernails because it will cure quick and you will be wearing that stuff for a couple of months.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thats a great tip i have never heard of glazing putty but i will check it out! thanks for watching.

@robertlee3

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt also use tack rags before you apply any coat and it really picks up all that dust. A regular rag just pushes it around. Before I sprayed something I would always wipe it down with a high quality paper towel with a little lacquer thinner on it and then I would tack it off with a tack rag. That way it's decontaminated from oils and stuff, like when we touch it, and then it's pretty much dust free. You'll never get rid of all the dust. It's impossible. But it won't be like a prickly pear. The way I did all these counters is just hang up piece of 9x12 plastic all the way around the room and then use paper out from the surface and just cover everything up and then I would spray it. You can spray everything that way cabinets counters everything. And it would take you one day with a sprayer not three or four. That would be torture for me. You got to get busy and hustle but I did it many hundreds of times. But unfortunately I have degenerative disc disease from consuming so much diet Pepsi and not taking care of myself over many years and just some genetic things I guess. Now my back is ruined. Bathtub and countertop or finishing is just so hard on your back. I'm sure you found that out. Eventually I stopped doing kitchens. It was just too hard on me. I use an aliphatic acrylic urethane. No primer needed. Prep it spray it walk away let it cure. You got to be real careful though. You got to have proper safety equipment you can really harm yourself with this stuff.

@Boli4161

Жыл бұрын

@robertlee3 I hope your back gets stronger and you have better days good sir

We put this on my moms house in her bathroom when we were trying to sell it. The new owner said it still looks great after 10 years!

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

thats awesome!

Just found your channel.... I really like how honest you seem to be about the process, sharing what you've learned and actually being kind and receptive to people's advice. Made me a fan!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Hey I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching

I used this about 10 years ago on my counter top and it's still in great shape !

@BryanBuilt

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

I painted my daughters red countertops in a rental. I used black as a base then copper and silver, with a rag to mimic granite. Two coats of semi gloss poly. Still held up till she moved 3 years later. Looked just as good as the finish!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thats awesome did you use this product or something different?

@kellyanne7225

11 ай бұрын

Red countertops? 😳 Oh my! I’m glad her rental let you improve them!

@nursetk1315

9 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to see a pic of how your daughters countertops turned out

@solaveritas2

8 ай бұрын

Was it polyurethane or polycrylic you used? Thank you

@SylviaSalazar-sw8xb

5 ай бұрын

I would like to see a pic of it too please!

Impressive! I'm inspired to do this in the winter when I can have the house opened. Well explained and all supplies are shown and easily found at store. Subscribed.

Back in the 90's and early 2000's Rustoleum sold oil based melamine paint that I used all the time for counters and cupboards , it held up great as long as you didn't cut on it . I was a student and the $10 for a litre can was affordable . I even painted my waterbed with it .

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Nice i wonder if its still arounf

@rajjie100

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt No, discontinued in early 2000's

I only just now saw this video because it came up in my feed. I’m glad it did! I have a couple older rental properties and the countertops definitely need updated. This was a great video and your countertops look great! I actually like the orange peel texture on them. I subscribed because I can’t wait to see more of your videos!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you i really appreciate it! Hopefully this helps with your rentals!

@anjasikkema7393

Жыл бұрын

Hello just a thing I feel like saying. I've done this on some older and now my newer home.. A it's Brown Paper Lunch Bags floor or countertop treatment. You can add some drops of colored paint I've done plain, grey and black. They turn out amazing. Just thought I'd share, I tried it out on a few different larger pieces of wood so I could practice the technique but I haven't found anyone whom has seen them who hasn't liked them.

This is gorgeous! 😍 It looks much brighter. I hope the renters take good care of that space.

@whathandleUtalkabt

Жыл бұрын

Funny, in a way, if they don't take care of it, he has rental income profit to buy another cheap can of paint when his renters move out.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

Smart guy using the water putty. It is the greatest product ever ! Cheap, too.

Heck of a difference. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have good success with Wooster Brush foam brushes! They are more dense than craft sponge brushes and can get a very smooth finish! Use fine steel wool to sand right before the final coat. Placing some press on floor tiles to the backsplash would be a great contrast addition and not too expensive!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Ill have to check out the wooster foam brushes

I have used that putting several times. It’s great for a lot of things, you definitely have to be quick.😊

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Right! But its one of my favorites. Its affordable and holds up

When you added water putty to the patch I admit I actually said 'noooo!'. The pressed wood substrate soaked up the moisture like a sponge, that's why it took so long to dry. Bondo is a much stronger option, it is definitely longer lasting than water putty, it dries quickly and it will not cause the pressed wood substrate to swell. Those paints for counter tops are great for rental properties. There's also an option that adds a bit of texture, it's also very forgiving . Also very helpful on bathroom vanities. I simply added another layer of paint after each tenant departed.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info i will try bondo next time ! Hopefully mine hold up well over time

@hilo4noff1

Жыл бұрын

Amen on the Bondo as a better hole filler. Also big box stores frequently sell damaged laminate ctops for 5 bucks. I have a small kitchen and my Lowe's always have damaged rights and lefts with chips or bits of backsplashes broken off. I was fine cutting my 6 and 8 foot pieces out of damaged 12 footers. I was all in 75 bucks for new black c-tops for my kitchen. The majority of the cost being for the professional c-tops shop cutting to length and glueing the end caps on and final trimming.

@jimwalker76

Жыл бұрын

Bonds and duct tape, part of a true Southerners tool kit.

@ThumperSillywabbit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lastprophet222

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should put a layer of epoxy over ur paint, so you don't have to paint after every tenant?

It looks a whole lot better than mine do. Thanks for showing this!!!!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watchin!

It looks a lot better, and its clean. Good job...

You're awesome! 🎉 So helpful! Many thanks!

Black would look great!

Awesome video! I was contemplating if I should buy a new countertop for our rental, only because it’s like 40 yrs old. I am now going to paint it thanks to your great video.😊

Definitely worth the time what an improvement. A nice clean look overall so much better

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think it looked so much better too

Loved your video!! Trying the same thing on a property my husband and i are remodeling and your video gave me the confidence to do so. Thank you!!

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

We have this product on our countertop and I find that it can stain easily and over time it will wear down. (2 years you’ll start seeing it chip) I recommend having a back up can of paint for touch ups. This kind of treatment is not my first choice but if your budget is tight then I totally get it.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I believe you sometimes the consumer grade stuff isnt the best but when the budget is tight sometimes you have to use it. Ill probably do a follow up around 1 year to see how its holding up. Thanks for watching!

@annemariekershner5382

Жыл бұрын

Do you think putting a sealer over it (polyurethane or polycrylic) would help?

@LisaCunninghamLieveEnterprises

Жыл бұрын

True. Back up paint, same can, it spoiled quickly. Also when I tried getting the store to match the original color, it was not a perfect color match and when I used it on the counter to try touching it up, I ended up having to repaint the whole counter again. Ugh!

@jakethedog4397

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info

@elainemonterio22

Жыл бұрын

GOOD AND HONEST WITH DEMONSTRATION. ENJOYED VERY MUCH...LOOKED GREAT, BUT DURABILITY WILL BE THE ANSWER. THANKS 😊 SO MUCH !

I strongly suggest you use Tac-Cloths as final prep (just before paint is applied). You will be amazed at what is picked up. Very inexpensive, you will love them and start using them on all furniture, etc, before paint and probably between coats.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I just always forget to buy them when im prepping . Good video idea!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just bought a house and the counter tops look exactly like these, prior to the redo. I did not know what I was going to do because I cannot afford to replace them and they look AWFUL! I want to make them white, too, so I will be viewing this video several times to get up my courage. 🙂

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

your welcome! I'm actually working on a 3rd video with this product right now that you may want to wait for some more tips! I did a 2nd video where I tested the durabilty and wasnt completly impressed so I decided to give it one more try

@AandP4dummieslikeme

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt Will do. Thanks, again 🙂

Looks great!!!

Great job!!!

That looks pretty good for a quick fix.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

From this stand point, it looks beautiful. Granted I'm not in the unit to see n feel how it came out but it looks good enuff that I'm gonna give it a try on my counter tops! Thanx n gr8 job 👍

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! I made another video and tested some things on it make sure you check it out.

I came across your channel. Last year I accidentally burned the laminated countertop as well. Thank goodness there is a solution

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ! Im glad i could help 🙂

Good and honest demonstration..Durability will be the true answer. Thank you and I hope you have good results.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually did some tests on a scrap counter and they werent great kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3dnp8aMj6mzfLQ.html

I did a faux granite on the counters, when we remodeled our last camper. The only place it didn’t hold up was on the dinette table, but I hadn’t prepped it properly-it was my first ever attempt. Now in our present camper where we are only needing to do cosmetic work, I want the stone look on the countertops! 😍 AND I love your shirt!!! As a law enforcement wife and mom, you got it! 👍🏼

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

thats awesome i thought about doing a camper . how was that experience? Thank you its from froning farms

@kellyanne7225

11 ай бұрын

@@BryanBuilt Well, we had people from the our campground (we have a seasonal place) coming to see what I had done, and get tutorials! This past winter, the camper sustained too much snow damage and insurance totaled it. However, we got more money for it because of the work we had done! 😁

Wow ! Absolutely beautiful.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you .!

Looks great!

I did this with the Rust-Oleum countertop kit which came with flakes and top coat. It came out pretty good for what it is however I opted to remove the layer of laminate topping before applying. I had thw glossier kind of laminate that was unable to be scuffed even with 80 grit on orbital. That is why I peeled it all off and applied product directly to the particle board. It's held up for a few years now

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Happy you're satisfied with it.

Looks amazing! I'm going to try this on my laminate tops

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

That kitchen is so nice! Retro style 😍

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

👍Looks good! Not too keen on Soo much white... Certainly bright! Good job!

I would love to try this too! I want black counter tops with white cabinets. I have already painted the vanities in each bathroom white. The counter top in the kitchen is a challenge though. The area behind the faucet is warped due to a previous leak from the previous owners. So replacing the counter top in the kitchen will have to be done. Thank you for the video inspiration!

@BryanBuilt

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting!

It looks amazing. You ARE a counter top guy!! I have awful counters and they are trimmed in tiles, which I equally hate.

This is great. Good job. 👍 👏 👏 👏 I immediately subscribed. Bravo. Edit: you didn't even have to seal it??? Makes the kitchen look so much brighter.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and the sub! no, I didn't seal from the instructions it was just a one-part system.

THANKS!

Looks pretty good, cleaner looking

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

better then the almond color i think

Great information... Looks Fabulous... thanks for sharing..

When doing happy rehab work we sanded the counter down with a light sander pad. Cleaned it up and dried it overnight Then painted it

Love the tee shirt!

Thanks for the video! I am going to try it in a bathroom today.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Hope it goes well

Nice video. You do a very good job explaining things. Thank you.

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

So nice of you! glad it was helpful

Great job

Wow, it looks great!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thank you! and thanks for watching

Thank you, Bryan, for the information.

@BryanBuilt

10 ай бұрын

your very welcome 😊

Looks really good!

@BryanBuilt

9 ай бұрын

thank you!

Cheap and effective good job!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it

we used the Rust-oleum countertop with the chips of vinyl which gives the stonetop look

@BryanBuilt

8 ай бұрын

Nice!

Looks so much better than drab yellow. I used melamine paint on my kitchen cupboards more than twenty years ago. It did the trick until l had a new kitchen. As long as its sanded to give a key for the paint to stick, and in the uk we use Sugar Soap, degreaser as well. I will be watching all your videos from now on ...

that looks really good.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Well see how it looks when tenant moves out

It's beautiful can't even tell repairs were done

@BryanBuilt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

It looks good. I painted mine. 2 years ago. It's coming up in places because of cleaning products. Leave touch up paint. Or do marbling later. I miss my 70's orange counter top underneath. If it's starts peeling off I will strip it off and paint the other orange to match😂. OR just keep do touch up.

Looks Great!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks good thank you I will use this

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome ! Multiple coats and plenty of cure time 3 days minimum

Looks great👍🏻

@BryanBuilt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Looks really good 👍

@BryanBuilt

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Looks good. Thanks for the info.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome ! Thanks for watching

Better then the previous color.

looks bright and clean - good deal for a small budget. Agree with previous comment - maybe want to clear coat on top for added protection

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah thinking of doing that next time we get it back

Love your shirt!! 😉 Thanks for the video

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! One of my favorites from @froningfarms2297

Used this product for kitchen counter in the rosemary color! It really came out nice and changed the whole look of the kitchen! This is a great video!

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

glad to hear it worked out for you!

@solaveritas2

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I see you posted this a few months ago. May I ask how it's holding up?

@liannedoherty4816

8 ай бұрын

@@solaveritas2 HI! I actually painted the countertop about 3 years ago. It still looks pretty good!

@solaveritas2

8 ай бұрын

@@liannedoherty4816 Oh wow, that's good to hear. Thank you for sharing. Makes me feel more confident to try.

For that patch all purpose bondo - the kind you mix the white hardener into - dries rock solid in 10-15 mins. Pull the bondo really tight. 45mins to and hour later even out completely with a tight coat of MH Ready Patch. Maybe apply a 3rd coat of that in 10 mins. You want the patch at the same exact level as the counter. Sand lightly.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips! will definitely use bondo next time

@onlyinmaine3290

4 ай бұрын

bondo is polyester and will shrink and unbond it self

Looks awesome I used this stuff today! It holds up fine just don't put hot stuff directly on it

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info !

Thank you for posting this helpful video. I was not aware of this product.I have used the Rustoleum cement patch, out on my front walk, and it works fabulous.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I havent tried that product yet

Awesome t-shirt and thanks for the review.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Its from froning farms

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks nice

I love it!!!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video thanks!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I like that kitchen.

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

Thank You!

I think it looks great.

@BryanBuilt

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great! Easy! Also have older house that will go rental …. Great economy fix

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Yes for quick in a pinch update it works . I made another video testing it and the results werent amazing but im keeping my fingers crossed welll see when we get the rental back

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

Thank You.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thanks for the video, I'm on a budget and going to do .this

@BryanBuilt

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Great job 👏

@BryanBuilt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Use some all purpose bondo for the counter repair, it stinks but dries fast. And if you have to wear a respirator, always open the windows first. Read the instructions on the can. It doesn't matter how big or cheap the job is, safety first. Good job.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip will try bondo on the next one!

Fantastic!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terrie!

Wow nice job!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love that you're totally not anxious about doing this project! I'm in the process of buying an 85 built house and need to do this! I wish you traveled.. I'd pay you to do my kitchen

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my mottos are “we can fix it if we mess it up “ and “ you learn by messing it up” 😂. Sounds exciting are you doing most of the work yourself?

@mamas-jeep1984

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt Yes we plan to do the work ourselves. Installing wide plank bleached wood flooring. Sanding off that 80s * sand finished walls*( yuck! And repainting kitchen cabinets. So I hope it goes well( ha)

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Just gotta take it one day at a time and one project at a time and you will be able to get it done.

@coleneritchie5625

Жыл бұрын

Looks very nice

Beautiful

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you gor watching

love it!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Sheep dog shirt and kiwi guava Celsius. You are my people. Thinking about doing this on my bathroom counter as a budget way to update it.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

😎😎 my favorite shirt and drink lol. This one is holding up pretty good we walked our rental a few weeks ago but its only been about 7 months

Thanks for sharing

@BryanBuilt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

About a month ago, I did an epoxy, three coat on a bath vanity, sanded between coats with 320, then 400 wet, and a final with 1000 wet on a flat rigid block to flatten...what started out looking like a sort of orange peel from the last coat, after sanding with 1000 wet, it looked more like knock-down on a mini scale. I liked the result, though it was not planned. It felt flat and grippy at the same time. There was a corner which had peeled away from the original contact cement, so I super-glued it first, tested it and it held up very well. Now, I don't see it at all. I was going to try to buff it with a small auto buffer and compound, but decided to leave it for a while, see how it did as is for a few months. So far so good. My one regret is that I did not use a complimentery color on the last coat and create a speckled look. I think it would work.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Did you use this product or another? would love to see the results.

@dandexinventor

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBuilt Used the Rustoleum countertop stuff, and now it still looks good. I did see a small area where the surface seems flatter than the rest and not sure if I missed it initially, or it has worn from cleaning...guess I'll know if it gets bigger. My gut is telling me I missed that I built up too much in that spot and when I sanded it, it removed the 'orange-peal' feel.

It looks good. The white cabinet and white countertop seem to match.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

yes it matched pretty well

It's like that truck-bed paint, but for your countertops.

Please let me know, you did not need a clear coating after applying the 3 coats? thanks

It’s been a year how is it holding up

Howd the counters hold up?

Legit video my brother

@BryanBuilt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching

I love your shirt!

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its from Froning Farms

Looks great! How has it held up so far? Other than a good cleaning, did you have to do any prep?

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

cant say for sure I havent been back in the kitchen . I will update as soon as I can. I would probably sand more with an orbital sander to give it a better grip.

I thought about putting new countertops in a short term rental, but I think I’m going to do this. I would be mad if a guest messed up a new countertop, but with this, I can just paint the messed up section.

@BryanBuilt

Жыл бұрын

thats why i used it. worst that could happen is i need to repaint when the house is empty again