Use a hairdryer around the edges and corners. It makes it stretchy and pliable so it will form around perfectly

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you! We used hairdryer for air bubbles and wrinkles.

Use a hair dryer or heat gun to seal in the edges. I saw someone else do it, and I tried it when I put paper on my closet doors. It works

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

Hair dryer to the rescue👍🏻😊

I wish you would have showed how to do the corner triangle part of the counter .. it was the only reason i watched this and you skipped right over that

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your feedback! To be honest this part was what I struggled the most with. I'll make sure to cover the corner triangle part in my next video. Thanks for watching!

I’ve been thinking about doing this to my bathroom countertop but I’m wondering why no one is popping the sink out to lay the paper? Would this not make it better so water doesn’t get under the paper? Easier installation? Your advice appreciated, thank you!

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

That's an interesting thought! Popping out the sink might indeed make installation easier since you won't have to work around it. It could be worth considering for a smoother process.

Awesome video! This is almost identical to what I'm planning to do so this was great to be able to visualize the process!

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

Thank you greatly! Glad it was helpful!

@flowersrain6341

Жыл бұрын

😅😮😮😊😊

Thank you for this. I have a back to my counter like yours and had no idea how to put the paper on. This was a great help!

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

We are so happy that this video helped. Thank you for your comment!💟

I thought the countertop looked better black. Nice job though

@mydogeatspuke

Жыл бұрын

Even the really old, really ugly counter tops look better. This looks ok from a distance but it's not practical and it's really bad up close, especially about a week after applying it

Thanks for making this it was very helpful. The end of my countertops (the side that touched you when you stood in front of it) is rounded, and I have two L-shaped corners. I am wondering how you managed your L-shaped corner, It looks like you did the middle at an angle?

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. This part of the project I struggled the most with, I’ll be making a separate video about it. However, I angled the contact paper in the middle to create a seamless transition. It might take some trial and error to get it just right, but I hope that helps!

Did you overlap the contact paper or place it right next to the other piece?

@diywithdando

5 күн бұрын

Hey @arberry99! Thanks for your question. I did overlap the contact paper slightly to ensure a seamless look. However, in high-traffic areas, like where I place my cutting board, it did fade/wear out over time due to the slight elevation created by the overlap.

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Hi, great job..how much rolls to used for the counter

@diywithdando

11 ай бұрын

Hi there and thank you! All in all we’ve used four rolls.

What happens of the kids put a hot pot on it. Does it melt or is it heat resistant?

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

It will most likely get damaged. I took a hot tray from the oven that touched the counter and it left a mark. Hot mugs or plates are fine, no damages.

Did you not use a heat gun? Or need one?

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

Hair Dryer did the job just fine👍🏻🙏🏻

How durable is this? Will it withstand hot items?

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

No scratching or peeling (3 months in). The hottest item i’ve placed directly on it was a cup of coffee/tea, otherwise I use a trivet pad.

@mydogeatspuke

Жыл бұрын

It's not durable at all. It will scratch and chip just from moving your kettle or chopping board around, and it won't withstand any heat.

@mr.billhillerich

11 ай бұрын

Looks nice, but won't last. Nothing hot, no sliding anything with a rough bottom, will scrape off finish. Will wear off the " finish" very rapidly. You'll have to have " safety" fine cloth materials under EVERYTHING you put on top of it...bottom line it won't last looking that good, not at all. But nice job!😊

I’m pretty sure your caulking gun has a point cutter for you.. it’s the little silver hole on the side and it cuts a perfect shape

@diywithdando

Жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct👍🏻 but I could not cut with it at an angle. I struggled so I decide to go with the craft knife🙏🏻☺️

It look much better the way it was than the contact paper.

@diywithdando

3 ай бұрын

I have moments when I miss the old one too…moments😉