Anyone epoxied their kitchen countertops?

[SlickStick]

Seems like a terrible idea I am almost certain to fuck up but this stuff has surprisingly good reviews:

Amazon Link

Would maybe consider moving to a lake house in a year or two if things play out right, so don't feel the need to dump a bunch of money into a kitchen remodel. Maybe do this, repaint the cabinets, replace the sink, and call it good enough with a cheap overhaul.

 

[skeletor25rs]

Not on purpose.

 

[Thumpin'Ram]

Is that a thing? Are they durable enough for a kitchen?

 

[Sirius]

Nah man. Minus whale be spray painting carpets or some shit. Extreme poverty

 

[FlyNReeLow]

Seems like a terrible idea I am almost certain to fuck up but this stuff has surprisingly good reviews:

Amazon Link

Would maybe consider moving to a lake house in a year or two if things play out right, so don't feel the need to dump a bunch of money into a kitchen remodel. Maybe do this, repaint the cabinets, replace the sink, and call it good enough with a cheap overhaul.

millions of videos on youtube. stone coat countertops

 

[FlyNReeLow]

Is that a thing? Are they durable enough for a kitchen?

pretty popular, if done right can look pretty nice. very durable. zero VOCs etc.

ive seen some showers look pretty damn good for a fraction of the price.

 

[intro_vert13]

dated a girl who did that bc it was her first house and it turned out like dogshit
we're no longer together

 

[SlickStick]

dated a girl who did that bc it was her first house and it turned out like dogshit
we're no longer together

I figure if I do this and it comes out terrible I can then go plan B and just rip them out anyways at that point... but yea I'm not very artistic so high probably I will fuck it up.

 

[FlyNReeLow]

I figure if I do this and it comes out terrible I can then go plan B and just rip them out anyways at that point... but yea I'm not very artistic so high probably I will fuck it up.

please set up a go pro time lapse.

 

[Jon91SE]

dated a girl who did that bc it was her first house and it turned out like dogshit
we're no longer together

She drive a black Acura TL?

 

[spooled2.2]

I don't think the epoxy to do this is super cheap.

 

[FlyNReeLow]

She drive a black Acura TL?

nah, think thats still in the shop

 

[FlyNReeLow]

dated a girl who did that bc it was her first house and it turned out like dogshit
we're no longer together

u got any pics?

 

[intro_vert13]

She drive a black Acura TL?

why's it gotta be black

 

[SlickStick]

I don't think the epoxy to do this is super cheap.

Looks like I have about 75 sq ft of countertops... that takes a 4 gallon kit which is $450.

Granite may be $60/sq ft or more so $4,500 + installation. $7,500 or so just for countertops.

 

[FlyNReeLow]

Looks like I have about 75 sq ft of countertops... that takes a 4 gallon kit which is $450.

Granite may be $60/sq ft or more so $4,500 + installation. $7,500 or so just for countertops.

id start watching those youtube videos

 

[Ramathorn15]

Looks like I have about 75 sq ft of countertops... that takes a 4 gallon kit which is $450.

Granite may be $60/sq ft or more so $4,500 + installation. $7,500 or so just for countertops.

Find a starron/Corian dealer near you. We paid like $350 per 10' slab. Sucks to cut, but I still think it would be much easier than epoxy. Also lasts forever.

 

[FlyNReeLow]

Find a starron/Corian dealer near you. We paid like $350 per 10' slab. Sucks to cut, but I still think it would be much easier than epoxy. Also lasts forever

how bad is the cutting and fabrication?

 

[Ramathorn15]

how bad is the cutting and fabrication?

It's not terrible. Cut with circular saw and epoxy/clamps to do things like 90°. It comes in 1/2" sheets, so you have to epoxy a lip on to make it appear thicker. Then trim router it flush. Hardest part is keep the router bits/bearings from exploding and ruining your piece. I did our full kitchen with about 7 $10 Lowes bits, but if I were to do it again, I'd by the $100-200 purpose made bits.

 

[FlyNReeLow]

It's not terrible. Cut with circular saw and epoxy/clamps to do things like 90°. It comes in 1/2" sheets, so you have to epoxy a lip on to make it appear thicker. Then trim router it flush. Hardest part is keep the router bits/bearings from exploding and ruining your piece. I did a good bit with some $10 Lowes bits, but if I were to do it again, I'd by the $100-200 purpose made bits.

epoxy seems easier and less risk no?

 

[Ramathorn15]

Solid Surface Flush Trim Router Bits-4 Flute

Flush Trim Solid Surface Router Bits

www.solidsurface.com

 

[victor77]

I don't know what most of these words mean but if you don't have granite countertops you are clearly poor.

 

[Ramathorn15]

epoxy seems easier and less risk no?

Idk. Never done epoxy. I would think it would be a pain in the ass but I suck with anything paint or glue related

 

[SlickStick]

It's not terrible. Cut with circular saw and epoxy/clamps to do things like 90°. It comes in 1/2" sheets, so you have to epoxy a lip on to make it appear thicker. Then trim router it flush. Hardest part is keep the router bits/bearings from exploding and ruining your piece. I did our full kitchen with about 7 $10 Lowes bits, but if I were to do it again, I'd by the $100-200 purpose made bits.

You're greatly overestimating my abilities.

 

[Ramathorn15]

Solid surface stuff is pretty much the same as working with wood. If you can make a plywood countertop, you can make a solid surface one. Just need the right glue and trim bits.