TimKerry, I did a similar thing to my island about a year ago. I bought actual bead board from Lowes, as well as trim pieces. I painted mine cream, and am thinking about antiquing it now, to give it more of a primitive/farmhouse look. I tried looking for table legs as well, but opted for decorative trim pieces instead. Good Luck! ... View related article.
TimKerry, I'm afraid it won't fit back in because the countertop will be thicker after enviro. Don't want to go through cutting it to fit. I thought maybe we could tape around it really well. Also, I placed a cup of just poured coffee on my island, because I forgot, and got a slight ring, but it went away. The cup was not on there long before I realized and moved it. ... View related article.
Has anyone used envirotex around and inside an appliance garage? I have one in the corner of my kitchen. Just wondering how people have handled this situation. ... View related article.
pksummer, when you pour the epoxy, you spread it so it runs down over the sides, then use a foam brush to spread and smooth it onto the sides. In my experience, the sides are not near as smooth as the top. It still looks okay, but they are more of a textured look. Maybe others had better luck than me. Just be sure to cover your cabinets with plastic or paper, that also covers the floor under and beyond your countertop edges. I found plastic drop cloths to be inexpensive and easy to use for this. I used painters tape to fasten them, then took it off about 3-4 hours after the pour, once it's tacky enough not to drip anymore. ... View related article.
So TimKerry, are you saying that your sports bar eventually cured to the point you were able to use it like a normal countertop? Cups out of microwave on it? If so, how long did that take? ... View related article.
Deeli, I guess what I'm thinking about is, after I make coffee, I don't want to have to use a hot pad under my cup as I'm pouring from the coffee pot. Or after I make soup, I want to be able to put it straight into the bowl without a hot pad under the bowl. Those are not things I have to do now, and I don't see myself or my family babying counters like that. ... View related article.
Oooh, that doesn't sound good. Although, it does say it is a pliable finish and objects may leave impressions, but should disappear. But it sounds like the cups/bowls from micro. may be due to the heat? It says it's heat resistant up to 120 degrees, but not sure how hot that really is?
TimKerry, I've read that you use pledge on yours. Did that seem to help the impressions made from cup/bowl from micro? I don't want a beautiful counter that I can't use. I'm thinking about maybe doing the rest in the Rustoleum Countertop Paint, or just leaving them as is. Anybody know much about durability of Countertop Paint? I've seen mixed reviews. TimKerry thanks for the info., and please keep us posted. ... View related article.
I've asked this before, but no one seemed to respond, and I know there are those of you out there with Envirotex or other epoxy finishes that have been on there for some time. I'm still worried about how it will hold up to dragging a kitchen aid mixture out of my appliance garage, placing certain serving dishes with rough bottoms on them, cup from the microwave, or cup of coffee on them, etc. My island is done, but I'm leery of doing the rest of my counters. Those of you who have used your counters with this finish, please update the rest of us on durability, what to avoid, what is okay, etc. Most of the posts seem to be of finished product after being completed. I would like to see some "everyday use" posts. Thanks everyone! ... View related article.
Queenie, another thought. I read in the directions the container should be 50% larger than the amount you're mixing. That said, you should probably buy at least 2 gallon containers to mix in. ... View related article.
Queenie, I bought large plastic tubs/buckets from True Value in the paint section. They were about 3 bucks each. Used a paint paddle to mix, and I did whip it like cake batter, as the directions stated. Ended up with lots of bubbles in it, but they say thats normal. Just be sure to scrape sides and bottom as you're mixing. You should be able to buy the buckets at your local paint or hardware store. My walmart didn't have them. I hope your large pour goes as well as your smaller pour. Good thing your husband will be there to help you. Two people for a large area is almost a must. If you can do a section at a time, that's what you should do. But if you have a lot of counter that runs continuously together, then good luck! And remember, if needed, torch, torch, torch! ... View related article.
