Beginner's Guide to Building new Epoxy Kitchen Countertops

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Need help starting your first epoxy job? Start here! - www.stonecoatcountertops.com/project-builder/

[@waynecrussell]

i am a DIY been following you guys for 3-4 year.... and my time has arrived! I have all the products to get my countertop done in another week. Will be sure to share my experience with you guys! I GOT THIS definitely a 10!

[@cynthiamcfarland284]

Excellent tutorial! Been doing counter for nearly 3 years and learned even more from you. Excellent reminders of some basics too! You and Rhonda are the best teachers!! Exceptional and many thanks! This tutorial is great

[@mitchquist]

❤❤❤Thank u so much! Truly appreciate the kind words ❤❤❤

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great comment. Thanks for taking the time!!

[@jameskleist4019]

When I 1st saw your videos, it was with Mike and his wife doing classes, and they were GREAT! And every now and then, I watched your videos doing your contacts epoxy videos, and I really enjoyed those videos as well. Even though I miss Mike on your videos, you do a great fantastic job as well! This video was so fantastic to the point I have to save in my rewatch videos, so when I get around to buying your products and doing something, I'll know what to do. Now, from 1 to 10, I'll give you a thumbs up and a 12! 😅😅😅👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

This was a great comment that I truly appreciate you taking the time to type for me. I'm happy my teaching is helping folks know they Got This!

[@mitchquist]

Comments like this make teaching mixing epoxy 500 times worth my effort! Appreciate you ❤

[@dennispreble4064]

I was happy to see a new video pop up, I always enjoy your videos. And this is an awesome video. With an outstanding teacher. I have been watching from the very beginning when Mike started the channel, doing little practice boards and experimenting all the time. You are doing a great job following in his footsteps and expanding this channel to its full potential. Thank you. This video is perfect. I’ve been working on a custom house on the big island, and I’ve known from the beginning I was going to use your products in my kitchen. We decided a long time ago to use the color kit you guys used on the boat I believe it was in Florida called tropical storm. This color combination is very similar. My wife and I both love these colors and hope you are putting together a color kit for this video. Thank you for the great video keep up the good work.

[@mitchquist]

This is one of my favorite comments of all time ❤❤❤ you truly made my day reading this, thank you 😊

[@veyseltras5202]

Hello sir. My name is Veysel, I follow you from Turkey. It is a known fact that many people who follow you do not know English and do not understand what you say. I am grateful to you for opening your project explanations to all languages. Thank you.😊

[@mitchquist]

I added a bunch of languages and will be adding more captioning to older and all new videos! Great suggestion!

[@jorgegravinni8650]

@@mitchquist español Italian

[@jorgegravinni8650]

@@mitchquist a lot of people from South America

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Copy that!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@scottallen2804]

9+ for a tutorial. One of the best yet. Doing my kitchen in the next month.(Cornelius Oregon)

[@mitchquist]

Epic! U got this!! Lemme know if u have any questions

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Nice!!!! Perfect timing on doing the kitchen before the holidays! U GOT THIS

[@valeriedemoss3052]

A big fat 10! You kept me engaged throughout the whole video. Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@mitchquist]

Appreciate that! Happy you enjoyed the video

[@mike-vw1zn]

I’m getting ready to do my kitchen and would like to know what the formula you used to get that look,cause that’s the look I’m looking for. Thanks, I live near the ocean in Florida and just installed my cabinets and can’t wait to do the countertops.

[@mcape441]

Great tutorial, thank you for taking the time and explaining every step of the whole process, very good speaker, 10.👍

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

I'm happy you enjoyed the video! I'm going back to the basics for a few videos! Have you tried the products yet on a project?

[@kcdcdesigns]

Great tutorial and explanations! Thanks for the tutorial and all you do for the epoxy community!!!! You Rock!

[@mitchquist]

Thanks Pal! Right back at ya! Did u catch my math flub up, 8x8 = 16 sqft 😂😂😂 that's addition not multiplication 😅😅😅

[@kcdcdesigns]

@@mitchquist well, I was trying to be nice by not mentioning it, lol. I thought you said 8x4= 16sf

[@ericasamoah8142]

10 out of 10 I really love your works 😅

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks bud! Appreciate you taking the time to drop a comment for us!

[@mitchquist]

Appreciate you!

[@rickiebrooks3707]

I liked the blue, very rich in looks and overall. Nice

[@mitchquist]

Thanks for your feedback, have u used epoxy yet?

[@margaretquist9920]

Great job Mitch!

[@mitchquist]

Love ya momma!

[@kathyking6482]

Thank you for the start to finish. Getting ready to order soon.

[@mitchquist]

U GOT This!! Lemme know if you have any questions 🎉

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Let us know if you need any questions answered! U GOT This!

[@biggtipz]

Very Nice Mitch !!! ❤👍

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Very nice indeed! I’ll let Mitch know he’s officially a fan favorite!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

That kitchen looks incredible!!👍 Great teaching, Mitch!! 👏👏

[@mitchquist]

Thank u so much❤🎉

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@mitchquist You're very welcome!! 🤗

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

You're one of our biggest fans!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@StoneCoatCountertops You do great work!! 👏👏

[@juliannebaxter9147]

Just did my first one! Simple island project with no cutouts. I love it!!

[@mitchquist]

How many videos did u watch before doing a project?

[@cookiepfeffer8196]

Great back to basic video. I especially enjoyed the tutorial on how to make a counter top! I would love to see more videos on that. I give this a 8 out of 10. The 2 point deduction is because I feel like the assemble of the countertop was too fast. I would watch and hour or more of detailed videos🤣 Thank you for sharing👏👏👏👏

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great feedback! Thanks for taking the time to let me know your suggestions, they truly help! U GOT THIS!!

[@mitchquist]

Great feedback ❤❤❤

[@deborahkelley3341]

A definite 10. I’m a total Newbie. Watching your videos has given me encouragement and confidence Now I just need to order products and start making sample boards

[@dienekes4364]

LOVE those countertops. And thanks for all the detail. I can't wait to get started.

[@Autumnswirl71]

Just did my first stonecoat counter top today, got the earthtones kit. Its killing me to wait but I am making myself do it. I didn't do a deep pour, went with the 3oz per sqft, absolutely love the way it looks!!!! doing the clearcoat on it tomorrow morning

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Love this!!! U GOT THIS!!!

[@sauloelartesano]

Muy buenos consejos de un profesional como usted, agradecido por su experiencia y conocimiento, en este arte.saludos.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

De nada, es un placer para mí ayudar a personas trabajadoras como usted a aprender habilidades para ganar mucho dinero mejorando las encimeras y los pisos de las personas con Stone Coat Epoxy. ¡Tú puedes, amigo!

[@isaiahcornelius2961]

10!!! Love the walk through thank you!!!

[@mitchquist]

You're so welcome! Lemme known if you have any questions

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

I'm glad you enjoyed the walkthrough! Let me know if you have any questions about it!

[@gustavoyaeggy]

Awesome 👌, very well explained 👏

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you! Have you learned anything form us watching the videos?

[@gustavoyaeggy]

@StoneCoatCountertops I've learned a lot from you, I've a small business after you videos, I wish I could use your resin, especially the ultimate coating, since I do contertops and tables. I just started on flooring and panels for bathrooms, walls, and steps. I love the 3d and the flakes as well. Thanks for replying btw, be safe and take care

[@charitywaggoner912]

Thank you for your help in my apprehension to my first pour. I plan on pouring mine today. ❤

[@chipbr5998]

Welll now I have to do my own kitchen. I believe that I can do it after watching your videos and a little common sense. Thank you so much!!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

This is why we do the videos!!!! U GOT THIS! Thanks for this great comment, my main video goal is to give folks confidence to try it out on their own tops, I'm truly happy that my teaching is helping! -Mitch

[@CardiacCat]

Beautiful colors in this one. I want something like this at my beach condo.

[@marshallgarner7903]

Ten out of ten got to say that's unbelievabley amazing not sure if it will work in my campervan conversion but ill give it a go, thanks for the video

[@jay24232]

Great job great teaching skills!! Ten outta ten for sure!!

[@rickiebrooks3707]

Super nice Job and showing how to put it together. Thanks

[@DbMom-x1y]

Can we do open cup pour with epoxy resin ?

[@mitchquist]

Heck yes!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Certainly! We call it an exotic pour. If this is what you're talking about: Start by blending the resin, splitting it into individual mixing cups, and incorporating different colors. Combine the colored epoxy back into the main container, then proceed to pour it over your project to achieve instant epoxy countertops!

[@yolandafreedom7186]

10 tutorial an extra thanks for the pro tips! Could you do a video on clean up to include brushes, anything epoxy touched?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great suggestion! U got it! I'll make that into a KZbin short

[@melanielandsman122]

Enjoying the tutorial 😊

[@debbieainolhayat1465]

Love this.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you Debbie!

[@donadaobra5155]

wonderful, I'm from Brazil and I love watching your videos. I've already learned a lot of things from them and I'm slowly applying them. I would really like to use the top coat, but it would be a fortune to import it, since I live in Manaus, Amazonas

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

We are working at expanding international ordering!!! Stay tuned -Mitch

[@whitefeather572]

Could you please show how to tape the rough edge. I watched a video where you showed a straight edge but I would love to try the rough edge on a project I have in mind.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

U got it! On my next live show I'll show that for you. Hope you're subscribed and hit the bell so you get notified when we go live! -Mitch

[@doyouluvit]

amazing tutorial, thank you!!!!!!

[@flossiebarfield3181]

10 great job and i love your teaching videos!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the teaching videos. Your support means a lot!

[@GeorgeSimmers]

10 ! Loved the Kitchen and Tutorial...

[@anthonytidey2005]

10 Real intresting, don't know if I could be as confident as you are. Thanks fom the UK

[@cherylkitchen]

I really wish/request more videos on going over existing counters without fabricating new ones. Please

[@donproctor3445]

10. One thing I have noticed. In all the videos I have watched from many makers no one shows how they level off the countertop especially when making in a shop. Built in place or covering existing require shims. A level top, as we know, is very important. I made leveling blocks app 2 in tall from scrap wood. 4x4 works good. Drill and insert a T-nut, I used 1/4-20 then screw all the way down a short 1/4-20 bolt about an inch long. Set these under your top and find the high spot, this will be your benchmark, then unscrew the bolts as needed to bring the top to level.

[@scottrichards3937]

Thanks for detailing that small and very important issue. I am ready to pour tomorrow morning, but haven't checked the level. I know the kitchen slopes several inches over 15 feet. I hope the dining counter is level or it'll be quite the delay.😅

[@ladyloweallgood4500]

Love it!

[@juggaknot171]

Looks like you captured pool water 🌊 and put a still motion to it! (Animated the colors)

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

A pool sounds real nice right about now as I'm answering comments in my home office and it's 99 out and the kids are at the river! Well, I'm done with comments now, see ya at the river!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@christophergooding5525]

going to build my counter now

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Awesome!!! U GOT THIS! Lemme know if you have any questions along the way -Mitch

[@christopheranderson8275]

Do you build another tape dam for the clear flood coat or no?

[@dawngreen5772]

10 out of 10 ❤❤❤

[@tracymayfield5782]

Hey Mitch! Thanks for the helpful tutorial! I’m new to epoxy work and want to purchase your products for my kitchen (& maybe guest bath) countertops. Do you have a product library? I didn’t see one on your webpage. I’m looking for a simple white design with either light gray marbling or just stone spray. Thanks!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Hey there! Check out our quick order section on the website right here: www.stonecoatcountertops.com/quick-order Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions! -Mitch

[@sharonthorpe8661]

What is the best tape for edging please

[@thelampman6582]

You Tha Man!!! So I guess if I have any dimple's do a clearcoat and I'm good to go?

[@thelampman6582]

after letting it rest for more than 24 hr and sanding lightly with 240 grit or more?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Depends on the size of the dimple and if you applied a clear coat over the color and have epoxy to sand and feather out the dimple

[@thelampman6582]

there not super big just throwing off a shine to the light

[@immytay65]

Looks really cool 10

[@KeithR3]

Love the singing at the end 🎶

[@Freyja-f7m]

LOTS of pro tips here that covers the whole job, not just the epoxy pour.

[@tuffy11000]

I think you meant to say 32 square feet instead of 16 for a 4x8 sheet.

[@marywhittle3759]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

HAHAHA! how did this make it past the cutting room floor!!!! 😭⛑LOL!!! Nice math big guy!

[@mitchquist]

Whoops-a-daisy! Nice catch❤

[@bryanmeyer606]

​@@StoneCoatCountertopsOmg!! I was going to say the very same thing!!! I thought... He can't be serious!! 😅 whew !!! Lol... I started doubting my own self... 😮Had to frkn Google that sh*t!!!😮 LMAO 🤣😂 I love Blue... My favorite color but I think these countertops have toooo much Blue... Just my opinion

[@3031rob]

I did a small 2*3 feet sample. Lost a lot of epoxy through the tape damn. What tape do you recommend using and any hints to get best results

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great questions, and sorry u lost some of the good stuff out of the tape dam! Wipe down the bottom and front of the edges with a microfiber rag lightly wet with 91% isopropyl before applying the tape. Make sure the edges are all the way dry before applying the tape. Take your time here and iron it on really well. I used an orange 3-day removal tape from Scotch on my last onsite job and it did really well. I use blue mid taped mid edge and let it go above and work as the dam. I used the orange to go mid edge and rap the bottom, I had no leaks on 80 sqft!!! I have some good tape dam tips in our newest tutorial video that dropped last Sat! Thanks for watching -Mitch

[@InvisibleManMusic69]

How scratch resistant are these counter tops have?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great question! Very durable, especially with our Ultimate Top Coat as a final layer. Brings durability to max

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Always wanted to ask - does this take the heat of a hot pan?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Yes, heat resistant up to 450 degrees!

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

@@StoneCoatCountertops Thanks! The ones shown here are gorgeous (sucker for blue). Now all I need is money!

[@saimsarwar8766]

Is it heat up... ??? And damage from hot pan etc???

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Finally...and first!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

U GOT THIS!

[@rebekahdixon8194]

Other than it's cheaper, is there a reason to use MDF and layer it for an island or would it be ok to use plywood? I currently have real wood cabinets with plywood counters covered with sheets of formica that was glued down to it. I built the house a little over a year ago and frankly ran out of money, so I hope to do epoxy countertops in the future. Will I be good to just epoxy right over the top of what I have now?

[@Tina-y7m]

ALL 10’s

[@christophergooding5525]

10 rating

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks!

[@jorgegravinni8650]

Hey Mitch thanks awesome job “you got this “

[@mitchquist]

Thanks!🎉😊

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks! I appreciate it! If only “you got this” came with a side of pizza for motivation!

[@cherylkitchen]

10 awesome

[@Dan_Man1]

I am amazed by your work. Unknown in Germany. You should open up a business here or at least offer your products to customers in Europe too. Does this also work on old granite or marble counters ? Cheers

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

I do not know for sure if our distributor in Europe ships to Germany, I think we do! Check it out here: www.stonecoatcountertops.eu/ Thanks for the great feedback and let me know if you have any other questions

[@bdjp2011]

Where is the undermount sink tutorial? I dont see it in the links or on your channel

[@cynthiamcfarland284]

10!!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@JamesMCKOWN-nw2ws]

When are you coming to Alaska to teach some of us that don't have your expertise.

[@brandonwichtner1462]

Hey does anyone know if I can do this on my bathtub and shower liner? It’s an old 1992 mobile home so it’s a yellowish plastic maybe fiberglass liner and tub..👎

[@michellehatchett819]

I’m a nurse who is very interested in learning how to do this to my kitchen.

[@veyseltras5202]

Hello again. Could you please open the subtitles in all languages ​​so that I can better understand the useful information in your previous projects?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Wonderful suggestion, I'll do that right away! Thanks for watching!

[@hopechannelcat5462]

11 1/2

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Ah, the elusive 11 1/2-perfectly balanced between 11 and 12, just like my attempts at adulting! THANKS!!!! -Mitch

[@Joseph_Rao]

10

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thank for subscribing for so long!!!! U GOT THIS!

[@accadacca]

"4 by 8 = 16, square feet". Here in Australia 4 x 8 is 32. lol

[@Joseph_Rao]

love the videos and the lives and your product but why does everyone call it bondo its like nails on a chalk board its called body filler

[@mitchquist]

Good call! I'll straighten up my all-purpose filler / body filler talk vs branding good ole Bondo, they don't pay me anyways! Thanks for watching bud!

[@Joseph_Rao]

@mitchquist I'm a ball breaker lol Im a body man / painter I have my own shop the one day a guy that works for me came in and says he needs bondo a customer looks at me mad and says I don't want that cheap slop on my car going off like crazy I says no I use ever coat brand body filler

[@Joseph_Rao]

@mitchquist is there a way to speak with you on the phone I'm gonna do my garage but wanna do something custom and need your advice I know for a fact your the only one that could help with my idea

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Email me your number [e-mail] I GOT U!!!

[@juanan.]

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks for watching!

[@heathermcrowe]

You could be a Jason Kelce look alike lol

[@joebebo7443]

9

[@hopechannelcat5462]

4x8 isn't 16', but 32 sq ft. lol

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

LOL! I blame the editors! I fixed the math right after that!!!! LMAO! Thanks for watching

[@donbaker8252]

Nine+

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

U GOT THIS!!!!

[@melanielandsman122]

You said to template the EXTERIOR wall? Don’t you mean the INTERIOR wall??.

[@Freyja-f7m]

So a tape dam on a 4x8 sheet needs 3 gallons....ok.

[@Zamboni-0805]

WHY?

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

to teach folks how to use epoxy to save money on their countertop project.

[@egilisdal2405]

Too much talk

[@eurotrash2000]

Looks so dated..

[@mitchquist]

Any requests for a color scheme that you'll find less dated? Thanks for watching though!❤

[@melanielandsman122]

4X8 is 32 Sq Ft not 16.🫣

[@jorgegravinni8650]

10

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Thanks!!! Did ya learn anything new? -Mitch