HOW TO POUR DIY EPOXY MARBLE COUNTERTOPS

HOW TO POUR DIY EPOXY MARBLE COUNTERTOPS | Modern Builds

Рет қаралды 81,539

Күн бұрын

Watch this video if you plan on pouring DIY EPOXY Countertops and want the best results. I love the way these look and learned a ton along the way!
Head to squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MODERNBUILDS
Be sure that you prime whatever countertop you're using with white paint/primer so that it seals the edges and prevents any mdd from showing through.
If you all have any tips on sealing the MDF edges, please let me know down below in the comments!
Watch the full Airstream Makeover: • DIY Airstream Trailer ...
Materials and Supplies:
Total Boat Countertop Epoxy Kit: amzn.to/3G98pfk
Varathane Superglaze: amzn.to/3lVtjYv
Gloves: amzn.to/40TGcRA
Measuring cups: amzn.to/42UKeex
Mixing Sticks: amzn.to/40vRbBf
Amazon epoxy powder Pigments: amzn.to/3nzOvnA
Amazon liquid white Pigment: amzn.to/40SYO4g
Where I Get My Music (Free Trial): www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Thanks for watching!!
www.modernbuilds.com/
___________________________________________________________________
ADD ME ON:
Instagram: goo.gl/UgEpJs | @modernbuilds
Facebook: goo.gl/KiI1cX
TikTok: / mikefrommodernbuilds
Subscribe: goo.gl/pgDSS8
Website: www.modernbuilds.com/
Merch: www.modernbuilds.com/store
___________________________________________________________________
Thanks for watching!
-Mike Montgomery
MODERN BUILDS
Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

Пікірлер: 130

@SmokeNMirrors470 4 күн бұрын

I like how you made mistakes and showed how to fix. GOOD JOB

@laurahubbard7820 Жыл бұрын

Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzfaq.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

@kojw7100 Жыл бұрын

So, so much nicer than the peel and stick. Well done!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, way better than the vinyl!

@cziegle3794 Жыл бұрын

@ModernBuilds Will the epoxy pour work on counters that, first of all, I can't get fully clean, and second, that are porous? Hence the can't get fully clean problem..

@DommoDommo Жыл бұрын

Holy crap, those came out NICE. I loved this one Mike!

@ChristinaBlack4083 4 күн бұрын

They look amazing!!

@SmokeNMirrors470 4 күн бұрын

No2 is the best effect I think

@sheronlewis2249 Ай бұрын

Great job young man!!!!!

@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

You need to prime the MDF before applying the epoxy. That’s standard procedure. Regardless of what the substrate it you need to prime. Total boat is a great brand. I’m glad you show how fails happen. I’ve watched hundreds of videos using many different brands. Looked at hundreds of reviews on brands. I’m doing my countertops in my kitchen but not until early summer. Good results looks great

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommendation on what primer to paint the counters with beforehand?? I noticed the superglaze from varathane was more yellow before it cured, but it ended up curing to the same clear finish as the other total boat epoxy!

@dashshuman620 Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds works best if you put a slight round over at the finish edge (top and bottom) with a router then paint with latex (sand w/220 in between coats) let dry for 24 hours. Also if you use tyvek tape (or something similar to packing tape on the bottom edge you can pull the tape and get rid of the drips. Taping the front edge (effectively damming the epoxy on top) and leave for 45 minutes (to where the epoxy is just starting to set up) - pull the painters tape and the epoxy will roll over the edge slower and give you better coverage on the front edge - Stonecoat Countertops has videos that explain this - the edges come out really nice

@LukeTheJoker Жыл бұрын

Liking this so much more than the previous idea!

@jeebs2002 6 ай бұрын

I like the epoxy tops. They look great.

@TMichael1415 Жыл бұрын

That looks so much better... turned out great!!

@katherinedgriffin Жыл бұрын

So good! Well done.

@perdue22 4 ай бұрын

awesome job. great video

@boomgoon Жыл бұрын

This is inspires me to really get into epoxy projects

@handyman9298 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@bobromero2485 Жыл бұрын

Looks great

@bernelledore4744 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@nopetuber Жыл бұрын

remember there are no mistakes, only happy accidents!

@00Montse00 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work ✨🤌

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@thefrankperspective4247 Жыл бұрын

Time to call the Stone Coat team to rate lol. Nice job.

@youarebymyside Жыл бұрын

Is epoxy durable for a counter top for a daily use in the kitchen? P.S.: Peel and stick is always a waste for me (and for the planet).

@c.a.g.1977 Жыл бұрын

Love your attitude towards just going ahead, trying + making mistakes, but not hiding them for us. Not a mable-look-fan myself, but the countertops look very nice in the Airstream, Mike!

@houstontexas4658 Жыл бұрын

Very creative, they look great!

@Relax-bu1eh Жыл бұрын

Mike, if you ever want to do epoxy countertops again, hit me up. I do this for a living and would love to show you some different techniques that make the tops look more organic.

@mozu517 Жыл бұрын

Success! I appreciate how you demonstrate your experiments

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!! 😁

@bushdog Жыл бұрын

much much better!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

agreed!

@philabot Жыл бұрын

Well done! Those turned out great

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@vsmochent Жыл бұрын

Satisfied work!

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Terrific job on that epoxy countertop pour Mike! It really turned out looking great! 👍👍👏👏

@thesevendays. Жыл бұрын

My man, quick clap back with the come back 👏🏼 😂

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Had too.. That vinyl started to bubble and peel like crazy with the heat/cold in the trailer

@thesevendays. Жыл бұрын

@Modern Builds Oh man I bet. I didn't know if you were going to just ride it out and fix it after the remodel of the house. Pumped you fixed it and it came out great!

@brentonjoseph Жыл бұрын

wow mike! this is magic! you're truly gifted at this process, such a beautiful marble design.

@kristianmorris9738 Жыл бұрын

The counter tops turned out awesome!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

thanks!!

@kris_kreations Жыл бұрын

Great job, Mike. Those turned out great!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I'm pumped with how they came out too!! I appreciate it Kris, thanks for watching

@alyssadler6301 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! The counter tops look great!!! Good job - I’m gonna watch the video again!! Very cool!!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!!! I'm glad they came out looking decent and it was a big learning experience!

@CKYT2010 Жыл бұрын

Woaaaahhhh, no more glasses?! You switched to contact lenses? Either way, you look great 😍

@paulalusk5586 Жыл бұрын

The counters look great!

@JohnJacksonJohnson Жыл бұрын

It's like my middle school (and junior high) art teacher used to tell us: "if you make a mistake, work with it"! Even 20-something years later, I still remind myself of that when I'm restoring an area and it doesn't QUITE come out like I had planned!

@teresabell1014 Жыл бұрын

I like that you are open to trying new things. Great job 👍

@mll1208 9 ай бұрын

After trying both concrete overlay and epoxy countertops, what do you prefer? In terms of look, ease of maintenance and durability?

@melissabreedlove8211 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing!!

@ShaneCarrigan Жыл бұрын

knocked it out of the park, these look baller 😊🔥😊🔥... "now thats SUMTHIN!"

@ray7351 Жыл бұрын

that came out mint!!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray!

@allenjernejcic6516 5 ай бұрын

Did you seal the tops once they fully dried? Is that required or recommended?

@Dontletthemchangeyou Жыл бұрын

This is amazing 😻

@nichicakes Жыл бұрын

Oh man so so much better!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

1000%

@Dave-tn3eo Жыл бұрын

Anything hot (pan & pot) will melt this and Sun light will turn it yellow quick

@NoReverse77 Жыл бұрын

Epoxy is not food safe either

@freeq1829 Жыл бұрын

Ultimate top coat from stonecoat countertops makes it scratch and heat resistant. And yes epoxy will yellow in sun not recommended for outdoor

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

@@freeq1829 I didn't know about ultimate top... good recommendation!

@hagiwoodworks7759 Жыл бұрын

False

@phillipbruer3638 Жыл бұрын

@@NoReverse77 some epoxy is good safe

@adam_loooong1735 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why Mike was so surprised how well they turned out for his first time doing them. Mike, in my opinion, is the quintessential definition of a "maker" - everything he does is hit and it is because he is passionate, thoughtful, and not afraid to fail. Mike has to be my favorite maker on KZfaq

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!!! I don't know about all this... definitely not afraid to fail but I appreciate it a ton!

@adamalbright2020 Жыл бұрын

Dope comment

@nottheone582 Жыл бұрын

the chill psychedelic tunes paired with heat gunning epoxy was so trippy!! you could make whole videos of just this for like an hour lol very meditative. awesome work mike!

@skebeman Жыл бұрын

fantastic work! so much better than the vinyl!

@morrigansraven61 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I like how you don't edit out the goof ups, so you can share these learning opportunities with us! It looks really bougie in the RV

@barbarajonesmba 3 ай бұрын

Did the white epoxy yellow over time and stain? Did you think the home depot brand was good enough?

@sharontanouye4707 Жыл бұрын

Your mobile home will look fancy! Nice job!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon!

@troy4312 Жыл бұрын

awesome job, been waiting for this video since first mention that was the plan, as i wanted to do something similar my self for my brothers new little man cave gaming shed at the end of the garden, i didn't wait and went ahead anyway and used 40mm thick ( 2x20mm sheets glued together ) sheet of OSB cut to L shape made a groove 2 inch in from the back 10mm deep painted the groove white and laid a rgbic govee lighting strip into it filled this with loads of play dough my nephew abandoned at my house lol ( couldn't think of anything else to use ) and shaped it using a razor, i then laid down a flood coat light grey epoxy finished with sliver flicks through it, when dried removed the playdough as much as possible with fingers and cleaned up the edges of the groove with a Dremel and finally filled the groove with clear epoxy with a thin layer over the whole desk to get a smooth finish and so the lights can shine through, flipped it over and added some straight steel flat bar across the centre from side to side help stop sag from his several screens and finally added some white steel adjustable ikea table legs, easily pay up to a 1000 for something like that built for under 300 ( £ uk ) ... all that said what you've just done is how i want my kitchen side to look so off to order some epoxy haha ( fyi I'm building your sofa design for his man cave too lumber arriving Tomorrow )

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

That's gonna be a killer setup dude!!!

@farrrule1983 Жыл бұрын

Looks sick Mike 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@JWSJR Жыл бұрын

Nice work Sir 😃

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, it was a fun one!

@terrirouleau4758 Жыл бұрын

Good job!

@DrLoveQc Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, was a cool project. But yeah priming is a must. You shouldnlook at stonecoatcountertops. They make tons of videos about this. Their epoxy seems great too. They usually tape the perimeter and do their designs using pigments and also rattle cans sprayed in the bucket (nice effect). They remove the tape after an hour or more and it flow thick on the sides, using his hand to break the surface tension if it doesnt flow everywhere on the sides. After 5h he scrape the botttom epoxy like you did. Its a slow epoxy so you have lot of time to work with.

@GmailDaniel Жыл бұрын

Result it's really good

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@katharinabruns9480 Жыл бұрын

What about the edges? The rim? Was that good too?

@ClintSalvato Жыл бұрын

It looks great bro! It seems like it's one of those projects that seems intimidating at first but once in the process, it's not too bad

@loveforeignaccents Жыл бұрын

Looks good!!!

@gregmize01 Жыл бұрын

Great results!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Big time!! Thanks Gregory

@pteddie6965 Жыл бұрын

The counter tops look great. You did a great job with the grey/black additions. How durable is this epoxy? Do you have to be extra careful when setting hot pots and pans on it? Will the hot Oklahoma sun coming in the windows have any effect on it?? Thanks for the video. It was another fun and informative one.

@dashshuman620 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the brand of epoxy you use - I use Stonecoat and it is heat resistant up to 500*. The sunlight may will cause it to yellow that’s the reason I never do primarily white countertops

@ironmyno Жыл бұрын

@dashshuman620 I bet you can do a UV protectant like 303 Aeospace on the epoxy. Once a year or so.

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie, I'm not sure but if anyone with experience knows, please keep adding to theses answers!! thanks y'all

@UnseenShortss Жыл бұрын

Wow turned out nice ❤. I think I’ll give it a try now that you gave me some confidence 😂

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

For sure!!! I didn't know if I could expect getting good looking results on the first try and was surprised it was quick to get the hang of!!

@UnseenShortss Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds ♥️💯 it’s bc you’re talented asf man I’m sure I’ll get great results. I learn a lot from watching you. Thx a lot man.

@banecker1 Жыл бұрын

Bro, I love the good the bad, owning it. I have been following Stonecoat Countertops forever now. You should check them out, might give you some awesome ideas for your next projects.

@user-rx8dy1ik1d Жыл бұрын

I am very interested in your videos and would like to work with you to help us shoot videos for our products,

@arlenem9697 Жыл бұрын

I did my countertops with Stone Coat Countertopsmine and RK3 Designs. Watch many videos that took weeks to ensure I would get everything right. Please remember to mix up what you will use and do a sample piece first.

@bohmsaw Жыл бұрын

You mean putting what amounts to tape on MDF gave you a crappy countertop?! 😲 What a shocker!

@Ladythik Жыл бұрын

What was the total cost of the project? I just bought a house and can’t afford several thousand for new countertops but hate the brown formica. I’ve been binge watching your channel and a few others for ideas.🎉

@joancanaveraslaguarda266 Жыл бұрын

First!

@dennisschickling2249 Жыл бұрын

Looks Great. Well Done. Just like a SUPER PRO. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

@vandittpatel Жыл бұрын

No more "On moderrrrrrrrrn Beeewuilds"?

@Dontletthemchangeyou Жыл бұрын

He did it on the last video 😂

@harpyboiz Жыл бұрын

He did it at the end of the video.

@mgooding8 Жыл бұрын

“Thin” and “viscous” are antonyms 😬

@Crafter_H Жыл бұрын

1-800-superpro tip. Put your epoxy in a sink full of warm water for a while before starting. Helps bring it up to temp and would solve the temp problem you had

@kcgunesq Жыл бұрын

The proof isn't in the pudding and never has been. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting.

@kylepayton1036 Жыл бұрын

Viscosity is resistance to flow so you wanted the epoxy less viscous so it would flow better

@jorgeconcheyro Жыл бұрын

Trick to try?: I saw @JonnyBuilds putting tape in the under edge, so drops stop there and don't get stuck in the wood? I Hope you can understand my english, cheers!

@ryanharper3238 Жыл бұрын

Just watch Evan and Katelyn, they have better tutorials with better success.

@saulgoodman2018 Жыл бұрын

Way better then that crappy ass wallpaper.

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Better Call Saul

@mathewdixon6624 Жыл бұрын

u should try using a cake Spatula instead of a paint brush so there will be no bristles

@Ataiatek Жыл бұрын

the peel and stick could have worked if the counters had been less angles and had the typical round over. for the amount of corners and details they just couldn't work

@arlenem9697 4 ай бұрын

My advice, read the instructions first. Watch a few videos.

@abaddon4468 Жыл бұрын

Should have watched the legari epoxy guys before you did this. Could have avoided all these mistakes

@shiningsophia Жыл бұрын

you should never do epoxy indoors with no ventilation. it's super toxic, so it needs to be well ventilated. you can severely damage your lungs, sometimes permanently. nothing worse than feeling like you're drowning from inside out

@ChristinaBlack4083 4 күн бұрын

I was just talking to my husband about this same thing yesterday. We are going to do epoxy counter tops in our house we are building and I told him I either need to do them outside or it needs to be super ventilated because of any fumes and toxins.

@shiningsophia 4 күн бұрын

@@ChristinaBlack4083 make sure to get a quality respirator so you minimize the amount of toxins you breathe in!

@scut55 Жыл бұрын

The first mistake was making epoxy marble countertops, smh.

@victorlicht6765 Жыл бұрын

Please get a new lens - You have needed one for some time. (I love your videos).

@saulgoodman2018 Жыл бұрын

I told you, and many others told you. It looks liked shit, and wouldn't last.

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I told you it was a stop-gap and I planned on doing epoxy in ep 3

@ryeckley7267 6 күн бұрын

They don’t look that nice, kinda washed out.

@judmcfeters9054 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched hundreds of hours of profession “how to” videos from professional epoxy counter fabricators whose whole gig is to teach you how to DIY and sell you there epoxy line. Having watched all of that I felt “prepared.” Even then, there were still thing that never got covered and had to be figured out on the fly. There is no way this or any single 13 minute video can prepare someone to do an epoxy counter pour. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH FIRST!