How to Paint Countertops | Rustoleum Countertop Paint + Review 4 years later!

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DIY Painted Countertops! If you're wondering how to paint countertops, or how to apply the Rustoleum Countertop Transformation Kit, then this video is for you! Sharing an honest review of the product, tips for application, and a review 4 years later on the durability in our kitchen!
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@Bun0000 2 жыл бұрын

WOW you need your own television show. Great video!

@3dchick 2 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic! Thank you for the thorough review if both product and process! ☺️

@judydwiggins3456 2 жыл бұрын

We need to do this on our orange bathroom counter from the 70s. I love it!

@michellepeters6532 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for a clear and precise tutorial! I will definitely be saving this video for future reference. 😁😁👍👍

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Oh amazing! I'm glad the video was helpful!

@jos-1994 2 жыл бұрын

What a difference! The shine just brought the surface back to life. I'm not sure I could attempt this but I'm inspired. Great job. It looks amazing 👏🏼

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It definitely made a huge difference brightening them up again!

@Volundur9567 Жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss It's cheaper, it's skill-building and more eco friendly.

@AyeshaKumari-yj9ei 7 ай бұрын

Very informative. this showcases the durability and longevity of the paint, proving it's a worthwhile investment for transforming countertops. The step-by-step guidance and long-term results make it a must-watch for DIY enthusiasts looking to refresh their kitchen space.

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching :)

@crystalwebb5725 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the work with steps to accomplishing this diy.

@LindiandRuss 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Durufle68 11 ай бұрын

I'm getting ready to do this and was so happy to find your video!

@LindiandRuss 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@debkincaid2891 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation & video of each step. Looks fabulous! I'm hoping this is the way we'll go until we do our kitchen remodel. Thanks!

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think it's a great solution while you're saving for a remodel! Ours has worked great!

@saltnlight8072 10 ай бұрын

I so enjoyed watching you work together. ☺ You make a great team! The countertops look amazing.

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@sheryllawson4868 Жыл бұрын

I painted our countertops about 4 yrs ago and they are still holding strong it is a great idea and your counters look great

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Its a quick and affordable change :)

@kristinal-ghoul2680 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! I also painted my countertops using beyond paint white and montana marble spray paint in silver. It looks so much better than the old worn out laminate I used to have. Way cheaper than new counters!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Millasoaps Жыл бұрын

Beautiful once again! I love your kitchen! Great video on the application too.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rosebuhr 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic upgrade! You guys and Rustolium are a winning team. I hope they sponsored this transformation

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Haha they didn’t! But maybe one day they will work with us! 🤞

@davidwinters2084 Жыл бұрын

It looks awesome. You save me a ton of money. I was thinking about replacing mine but now I think I’ll just paint them. Thank you.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@markrobinson271 Жыл бұрын

I have been planning to do this. Excellent job and a money saver.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Its a great way to change the look on a budget!

@susankuehne1810 10 ай бұрын

This was a great and informative video. I have been debating on this project for a while. Good job guys!

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kassandralevingston9874 11 күн бұрын

You give me hope for my kitchen. Thank you for the thoroughness of your tutorial. It was very helpful. 😊

@LindiandRuss 11 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@smokedcoyote8521 2 ай бұрын

I just saw this video. Great job guys, well explained. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 👍😁

@LindiandRuss 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@russianaloha4576 Жыл бұрын

Came out Beautiful guys! 💞 I'm definitely going this route when the time comes for my kitchen. Right now I'm building a pantry in a closet under my stairs. I have no clue what I'm doing, so I hope it comes out alright lol. Thanks for sharing this video, your kitchen is really beautiful 💞

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad the video helped. The counter top paint is a great affordable and quick way to transform your kitchen!

@washTfam 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video I truly enjoyed watching your transformation!❤

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@dfalco2138 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing what the 4 yr old countertops looked like!

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

Of course! Glad it was helpful to see!

@patricia739 7 ай бұрын

I loved your video! It’s by far my favourite one, and your instructions and tips regarding the foam rollers were such a help. It would be a nightmare to go through all that work, and have “ fuzzies “ left on it from the roller. I’m surprised that the manufacturer hasn’t caught on to this yet! Keep up the great work, and I would love a video on repainting chipped bathroom sinks. 👍🏻🙏🏻

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - we have never done sinks, but maybe that is something we should try in the future!

@joyleenpoortier7496 Жыл бұрын

Thank you i am about to start my kitcken. So your video has given me exactly the information that i needed to know. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Oh perfect! Good luck!

@green5sing 3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! I'm an SLP too!!! Much love for your videos ❤❤❤

@LindiandRuss 3 ай бұрын

So cool!

@carolyncarlson3825 Жыл бұрын

Great job and Great teaching I learned alot.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@renayemcdougall7112 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love it!! Looks so beautiful!! Tfs 😀♥️

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🖤

@dru2506 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite new channel.

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🖤

@tracyo2495 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing and I’m want that floor too!!

@JayDeBee Жыл бұрын

That’s a cool dude, Good job to both of you!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’ve been really impressed!

@tammytinhorn-fz6jj Жыл бұрын

Wow great new look!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jessicawilliams775 Жыл бұрын

This looks great! I'm renovating my whole house currently bit by bit, and I've been on and off the fence for what to do about the countertops. $300 and a bit of hard work for a refresh while i save money for what I really want sounds OK to me!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Its a great temporary and affordable fix!

@lanclincunningham12 Жыл бұрын

You both make it look so easy.i have to do my countertop

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Its a great quick change.

@kathyhelmold7358 4 ай бұрын

Looks great!!

@LindiandRuss 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Cole_Cross 2 жыл бұрын

FREAKING AMAZING ASMR audio!!! thank you for this awesome video, you guys are soo calm and helpful it makes me feel like I CAN DO ANYTHING.

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to do an entire ASMR video ones of these days! It’s so much more fun!

@Cole_Cross 2 жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss I'm a new fan of that genre of videos but DAMN do I love it!!!! I'd love to see that from you guys!! The soothing, meditative effect of DIY

@trevialee1902 Жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR DOING THIS VIDEO we can't afford a remodel this is awesome & ill be doing this for sure

@LindiandRuss 11 ай бұрын

thats great - its a great affordable option for a temporary counter top change :)

@JeffJefferson 11 ай бұрын

Looks great…thanks for the inspiration!!!

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bettyrubble9420 2 ай бұрын

You have a beautiful kitchen!!!

@LindiandRuss 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@sandrabrown86 10 ай бұрын

Good job guys!!! I will be doing this❤

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@mscolleen13able Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Donna-vh5ym 2 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness... You just saved me a ton of money.

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great to hear, thanks for watching!

@milo6373 Жыл бұрын

And a ton of work ,🤔👍💪🙏✌️😺

@GoodFencesMakeGoodNeighbors 4 ай бұрын

YOU TWO ARE SOOOOO CUUUUUUUUUUUUTE!!!😍😍

@LindiandRuss 4 ай бұрын

Aww thanks!

@law81669 Жыл бұрын

Gee whiz , you have a nice kitchen, nice layout 😊, oh and good job on the counter tops 😀

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@deborahthompson5041 4 ай бұрын

Job well done.

@LindiandRuss 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@britter5683 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! I saved this for when i get my first home incase I need to redo counters. Good job yall

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly we’ve been impressed with it. For the cost, I think it’s a great update!

@lorihartnett4939 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it it looked like an onix counter top

@howmygardengrows3080 Жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial, very helpful, and also maybe an example of a reason not to go with solid black. The scratches show up to much. I'm definitely going to be looking for a more mottled color to hide imperfections I think.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Yes! The black definitely shows more imperfections! Glad you found it helpful :)

@MCGus2018 2 ай бұрын

Thank You, I’m learning to do my own countertops ❤ this helps a lot! Please do a rock fireplace.

@LindiandRuss 2 ай бұрын

You can do it! If all goes well we have a fireplace makeover coming in the future!

@danielleg2616 4 ай бұрын

The black is beautiful

@LindiandRuss 4 ай бұрын

We were so happy with how it turned out!

@c.h.9193 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@saveamerica2896 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. I'm jealous.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Clutching.My.Pearls 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial.

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m hoping anyone who would want to do this could watch the video and know exactly what to do!

@Clutching.My.Pearls 2 жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss We're thinking of upgrading our daughters kitchen. She's only going to be staying for a few more years, so spending lots of money seems senseless because more than likely a new owner would put their own stamp on the house. This is a perfect solution to make it look really nice and spend under $500.

@sonyatrantham8346 Жыл бұрын

We did this but put a layer of poly on top and it protected it so well

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Oh smart idea! How is it standing up over time?

@kaylakappel7687 2 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to move into a new house that is woefully stuck in the 90’s. I’ve painted the counters in our last house and it was a huge upgrade from our gross mustard colored 80’s laminate. I’m going to be painting our new counters (charcoal ‘granite’ instead of white this time) and I think this time I’m going to do a clear epoxy pour over the paint

@Tenebarum Жыл бұрын

This is great. I just bought a condo with a small kitchen and 1 1/2 baths. One kit should be more than enough. Love the video, thanks!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bluematrix5001 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I like the color you have chosen, which one it is?

@wandaschmitz4775 7 ай бұрын

beautiful

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ronniegee311 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I've seen other videos, but this is the only one that I like lol. Will it work if I want to go lighter on my countertop? Black speckled to white?

@britegrl03 2 жыл бұрын

Probably sand and use a counter top primer first

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Yep it’ll work! They have a lot exactly like ours, but in white that would cover nicely

@ronniegee311 2 жыл бұрын

@@britegrl03 thank you!

@ronniegee311 2 жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss Awesome, thank you!!

@wadeintoit 8 ай бұрын

Hello, the countertops look great. Y'all did a fantastic job. So I searched the links for the products you two used & the epoxy link was not functioning correctly. What epoxy do you recommend for the repairs for this kit?

@LindiandRuss 8 ай бұрын

looks like they changed the product since we did our counter tops. I added their new tintable counter top coating at the top of the product list int he description :) I haven't used but would assume is similar?

@bobrichard-dw6ss Жыл бұрын

How did you do the plastic that went over cabinets?

@lynnnickerson7586 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Volundur9567 Жыл бұрын

We're doing the onyx color one. I'm excited to see how it holds.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Ours worked really well! Just follow all of the directions, mix well, and leave it alone after it's applied - don't try to do touch ups!

@bobrichard-dw6ss Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Bet a matte epoxy would look good too

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Agreed! 😊

@vanillascooplinda8849 2 жыл бұрын

I used this same kit on my kitchen countertops 2 years ago. The results were beautiful. However…after a year, I couldn’t handle the minor scuffs and scratches. We replaced with laminate countertops due to budget constraints, but we’re happy.

@LindiandRuss 2 жыл бұрын

That’s fair! When ours started showing scratches at the 3 year-ish mark it didn’t take long for me to want them replaced! Laminate can be beautiful too!

@ceciliajohnston1553 11 ай бұрын

@@LindiandRuss.

@gloriadelgado7405 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Would you mind clarifying the name of the sealant you used? I have the paint but not with the kit and I haven’t found the final step materials you showed. Thank you

@LindiandRuss 11 ай бұрын

All the paint/epoxy/sealant came in the kit we bought.

@celiajohnson6822 11 ай бұрын

Did y’all used a top coat or did the paint have a gloss to it? It’s beautiful

@LindiandRuss 11 ай бұрын

The paint kit has a top coat with a gloss already 🖤

@virginiameyer8495 10 ай бұрын

Love it i

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@citticat2 Жыл бұрын

Considering, the painted countertops held up well. If I had old lament counter tops and couldn't afford new, I would do the same thing. If you can remove the sink and stovetop even better. Very Nice. I hear black is coming back vs the white on white.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Its a great solution to change the look of counter tops on a budget. But it will start to show its age of time. I agree, the first time we did it we removed the sink and stove top to get the coatings on the entire surface.

@citticat2 Жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss I had granite countertops (grey, black, peach) installed back in 2005? and I still love them . Of course now I hear -- quartz is better and to change it. "NO". We can't let society dictate how our homes should look like. We are all on some kind of budget. Work with what you have, love your hard work, then sit back enjoy it. BTW, I love those white cabinets too.

@heatherreddish9286 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! Now, y’all come and paint my countertops please?! 😂

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, your should try thought, its really not that hard! Thanks for watching

@hoppincin Жыл бұрын

#1000 🎉🎉🎉

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@marymn11 4 ай бұрын

Wow

@LindiandRuss 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@livinglifeforward4560 2 жыл бұрын

We gutted our old kitchen and redid the whole thing and it was 30k! That was over 6 years ago too!

@binhvandu3175 21 күн бұрын

Can this be used on white porcelain countertop tiles in a bathroom?

@LindiandRuss 21 күн бұрын

Yep, just have to do the proper prep work!

@vickysikora3394 3 ай бұрын

Are there different colors that you can choose from?

@LindiandRuss 3 ай бұрын

Yep they have a couple different colours to choose from (at least they did when we did it) 😃

@michaelortiz2652 2 жыл бұрын

As an electrician some of those screws on cover plates gave me goosebumps 😨

@spwalker1057 7 ай бұрын

A tip to keep your rollers from leaving debris is to roll on the sticky side of some masking tape and that will take any loose hairs off.

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Thats smart - will definitely have to try that next time! Thanks for watching :)

@superawesomechannel2600 Жыл бұрын

weldone guys

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kathynolan4151 Жыл бұрын

I did that to my countertops and if I could take a picture of it and show it to you I hate it it was sticky and it looks awful I’m going to try to use appliance epoxy paint to paint over them

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

If it was sticky and/or uneven, one of the instructions was not followed correctly, or the epoxy was not mixed thoroughly enough.

@amycerrato8317 3 ай бұрын

Do you have to remove the sink? Thanks!!

@LindiandRuss 3 ай бұрын

you don't have to remove the sink, you can paint up to it, i would just mask the edges/cover sink to prevent any spills/paint marks

@fairamir1 Жыл бұрын

How do I buy just the sealer? What is the name on the can ?

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Not sure, no longer have can and just bought it as a kit.

@bobrichard-dw6ss Жыл бұрын

Do you have to sand vinyl countertops too?

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think you want it to adhere well so you need to sand first to create a profile for it to adhere to.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think you want it to adhere well so you need to sand first to create a profile for it to adhere to.

@lesbridges3040 7 ай бұрын

Great news

@LindiandRuss 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@lesbridges3040 7 ай бұрын

Yes great job out their

@alxim6392 9 ай бұрын

Why did you use epoxy over polyurethane?

@Johanna-qf1yx Жыл бұрын

I liked the full look better. Is it ok to do that ??

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean by “the full look”? 🤔

@lavender5964 3 ай бұрын

You two are adorable.

@LindiandRuss 3 ай бұрын

Aww Thanks! 🥰

@modusbee9092 Жыл бұрын

Do you think I should tackle this with textured laminate kitchen counters??

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

Textured surfaces might be hard to get it evened out and have uniform thickness of epoxy. Depends on how high the textured parts stick up?

@sandym7952 10 ай бұрын

I'm here looking for kitchen work top makeovers. I bought hamerite rust to metal paint by accident. Does anyone know if that would work too? Has anyone else used it? Thank you. Waiting for work to finish to watch the whole video.

@LindiandRuss 10 ай бұрын

You should check what surfaces it bonds to - if its a rust paint is it intended for metal? Ultimately you want to follow the instruction and what application it is good for, as how it bonds to the surface will decide how it performs.

@kumbaon 5 ай бұрын

Are these heat resistant?

@LindiandRuss 5 ай бұрын

I would check the manufactures specs/label to confirm but if I recall the paint/coating had a similar heat resistance as the existing laminate counter top. I wouldn't recommend placing a hot pot/cooking sheet directly on top of the counter top without heat trivet on the counter first. Again I would look at the product's label to confirm its actual heat resistance :)

@LM-uq9nv 7 күн бұрын

Heads up. Black counter tops ALWAYS look filthy.

@LindiandRuss 4 күн бұрын

We were really happy with them 😀

@werper09 3 ай бұрын

It looked before you put the epoxy, I would sand the epoxy to make it a matte finish.

@LindiandRuss 2 ай бұрын

yep, can modify for what finish you want

@ashleyreeves8452 Жыл бұрын

How would this stuff work in an RV?

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

It would work great! You can definitely use it in an RV! We’re re-doing our RV on the channel right now!

@a9p6m4 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about using Stone Coat countertops. It may last longer

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

May have to look into that in the future - always like to try new products!

@a9p6m4 Жыл бұрын

@@LindiandRuss yes they a have beautiful work of ideas for countertops, showers and floors. I like coming on here to watch them.

@purebeauty1401 Жыл бұрын

Are you able to use bleach on the countertops after using this product?

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

We used used cleaners with bleach - not sure that we tried straight bleach though.

@evictioncarpentry2628 Жыл бұрын

When you consider the time to do this it's cheaper to go to a counter top store and custom order to fit then install yourself.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

That is absolutely not true 😂😂 I can only assume you’ve never paid for or quoted countertops if you believe that 🤣

@geraldwilliams4879 8 ай бұрын

mine lasted 8 years, now they are starting to chip a little

@LindiandRuss 8 ай бұрын

That’s amazing!! 🙌 In a less traffic-filled area, I think this could’ve lasted a lot longer too!

@reereno9178 Жыл бұрын

Wait? Did you just go from black to black? 🤔

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

If you watch the whole video, you’ll see what we started with and why we changed it.

@grahamshaw8884 Жыл бұрын

I’m quite certain I wouldn’t want to do this process every few years due to scratches.

@LindiandRuss Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I’m my mind it’s a temporary solution. Do it once, live with it for 4 years while you save for nicer countertops - we definitely couldn’t afford them when we first painted. Although if you did it in a less used space, it will likely last much longer too.

@MsLillyc Жыл бұрын

I think you did an awesome job and if it takes a few days for a 4 year goal totally worth it. Some people just don’t get it! Once again great job 👏

@skoerable 9 ай бұрын

I just saved myself 150 buuuucks

@Hiperf 2 ай бұрын

Definitely don't like the fact it scratches that easy. Then having to redo it in 3 to 4 years from living with problem areas. I was thinking about it but for those reasons I think I'm out.

@LindiandRuss 2 ай бұрын

I’m glad we could help you figure it out! We wanted to give people a realistic view of the results they would get so that could make that choice! Happy it helped :)