How can I make a resin countertop?
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Hi Amy, this video will give you a whole bunch of tips and show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWxnMWBibLU
This link should help:
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Resin-Countertops-Using-Clear-Epoxy-Coating-Re/
Here's the process:
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Resin-Countertops-Using-Clear-Epoxy-Coating-Re/
Here's some ideas
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/simple-epoxy-countertop-44308574
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/epoxy-over-laminate-countertop-36047781
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/how-to-mix-epoxy-for-countertop-resurfacing-42200985
Simple Epoxy Countertop
Epoxy Over Laminate Countertop
How to Mix Epoxy for Countertop Resurfacing
Hello. Here are a few ideas that I find exciting and interesting for your consideration. I hope this helps.
https://www.hometalk.com/tv/decorate/504/transform-your-laminate-countertops-with-epoxy
https://youtu.be/xpbzr-SE8qg
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/simple-epoxy-countertop-44308574
Simple Epoxy Countertop
This how to video will show you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAlGfBm9q0k
This is an excellent site with lots of info (I have watched a video or two by them and they were fascinating).
https://www.stonecoatcountertops.com/home?msclkid=d6d4423339e115fb65e2235f44e8ea7f&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Branded&utm_term=stonecoat%20countertops&utm_content=stone%20coat%20epoxy%20countertops
There are many steps to resin countertops, but think twice about doing it. You will need a blow torch to get the bubbles out. I have a friend who tried this and was never satisfied because of all the little bubbles that she could not get out.
This may help a little bit: https://extremehowto.com/eht-spotlight-wisebond/
Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Resin%20counters
https://www.stonecoatcountertops.com/home
Add a removable trim around to hold in the resin . then pour as instructions.
You need to make a form with wood made tightly to edges of counter then pour resin into wood and make diffrent colors b adding diffrent colors on top of each other .
Here's another link for you
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-resin-decorative-countertop-60090.html
Have you thought of painting the counter? Here's a link that shows how to use one of those Giani kits.
https://countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/how-to-paint-a-countertop-to-look-like-granite/