DIY | Painted Countertops with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint | Epoxy Countertops

[@caitlynwalker1734]

This is the best veining I've ever seen!

[@flippinglemons]

That is so sweet thank you!!

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

Honestly, i did like the process but the end was GORGEOUS

[@flippinglemons]

I redid them last year in July, they look even better now! I need to do a tutorial soon 😅

[@kristakayparsley7801]

Use stone coat countertop! Their Art coat has a lot of UV protection in it! And they say use a torch! You did an amazing job with your paint finish! It is beautiful!

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you for the tip!! I will definitely look into it, I’m planning on refinishing it again this month so I’m glad I seen your comment!

[@tig_afl]

I appreciate you taking the time to post the recommendation

[@elainerobertson7329]

Best I've ever seen. You had me fooled...I thought it was the real thing on the island.

[@FunnyApron-bp3ir]

Painting my kitchen cabinets and I so want to do this to my countertops. Looks great inspired.😊

[@emilygloeckner667]

You did a great job with the veining and color of the countertops. Beautiful!

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you Emily, it was my first time doing this technique!

[@stefanieoka4755]

This is the best video I've watched yet on this. You explain so well. Thank you!!!!!!

[@flippinglemons]

Oh wow! Thank you for that kind comment!! I know there’s some advise on the bubbling in the comments too. Hope that helps with your project!

[@KimHughesRealEstateVA]

I used this same product in my guest bath and did have a few bubbles, but I also had an issue with my shirt hit the epoxy while wet so I sanded over and re did the epoxy and love it! Doing our mast bath now.

[@elainerobertson7329]

Such a cute baby and that picture is adorable. Sounds like your family is doing well.

[@robinowens2851]

This is a great tutorial. Your countertops look like real marble. I wonder if the lacquer had anything to do with the bubbling?

[@jameswest6377]

Looks great as far as bubbles you have to be very careful when you mix not to pull the paddle out of the epoxy as you are mixing that will draw in air. Before you use the epoxy put the jugs in warm water for about half an hour it will help it flow. You can sand it now and put a flood coat over what you have that will take care of the problem you have now. It looks so nice it would be worth the effort to just finish what you have done it looks great. The cabinets look great too !

[@MrJakebs]

I've watched a lot of tutorials on counter top and venetian plaster, faux stone over the last year to prepare for my projects. This was probably my favorite. I gathered lots of inspiration and more confidence from your video. The feather was brilliant! Thank you! I was wondering if the primer that each seller recommends for their epoxies may help remedy/seal the gas from causing bubbles (gases from the counter material, or paints used?). I haven't been able to determine the importance of brand specific primers yet.

[@lesleyhowell3067]

Hi, great job I did all my countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms with stone coat epoxy. I also had bubbles ( not a lot) however when I sanded down the countertops a week later, I used the Stone coat topcoat. now you don't see any bubbles or imperfections. The top coat is the seal to long-lasting countertops.

[@flippinglemons]

I redid mine last year and bought Stonecoat brand too!! It was so much easier and they turned out GREAT! Still holding up strong after a year. The top coat makes all the difference too!

[@Dogsnark]

They look great. Sorry about the bubbles. I’m planning to do my countertops in a similar way. I was going to go with Giani but your experience has me reconsidering.

[@flippinglemons]

I still need to fix them but the thought of resanding them and then doing the whole taping & epoxy process has me dreading it. If you go epoxy just be sure to use a heat torch! Learn from my mistake 😅

[@flippinglemons]

We just used Stonecoat Countertops Epoxy kit and I love it so much better! Go with them, use a torch and watch the magic happen 😍 Stay Tuned for a tutorial!

[@deborahdaniels5238]

They came out Beautiful

[@jeannelowe480]

🙋‍♀️🫶🏻Greetings from 🇨🇦 Thank you for your honesty! They are beautiful Hope to see how you make out on removing the bubbles

[@flippinglemons]

Yes, a year later and I still haven't gotten to them. Life seems to be pretty busy lol but I will eventually

[@sueballard1497]

I’ve used them for years and they are a great company. What you need to do is lightly sand the area and re epoxy and use a blow torch are just a small kitchen torch and it will pop the bubbles out. It looks great what you did and those bubbles are very easy to get rid of. Give us a update on what you do

[@vanessasartoris4478]

This is the best job I have seen! I am using your pattern in my kitchen. Maybe the chalk paint reacted and gave off gas like vinegar and baking soda type think since chalk is calcium carbonate and calcium reacts even with water. It looks beautiful regardless.

[@wendyleatch6409]

Really enjoyed this tutorial I'm very excited to do projects when we get our home ❤

[@tinam1017]

Beautiful! I’m getting ready to do my countertops with similar look. I love your veining! Going to try to find a turkey 🪶.

[@rosemarysworld7735]

You did an amazing job!

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@clynn4mk]

They're beautiful. I love your kitchen!! You did an awesome job!! Thank you for sharing.

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you so much!! I actually just finished fixing the bubbles and I love them so much more. Stay tuned for a new update video!

[@AngelHardy2911]

You made a great job of this - don't be so hard on yourself it looks beautiful 😍

[@flippinglemons]

Aww thank you for the kind words! Stay tuned, we just redid my countertops yesterday and will be uploading a video soon!

[@nancyholmes1140]

Love, love, love it! ❤️👍 You did a very good job. Thanks for all the great advice and tutorial, awesome job.

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you!! 😊

[@user-qx9fz5zi9d]

Beautiful job. Thank you for all of the details - how is it holding up?

[@loveart4007]

You did a great job.

[@elenaclassen4546]

It's just beautiful. I want to do mine like that. My kitchen is small so it should be a lot easier. However, I don't think that I would use epoxy. Thank you

[@michelegolembiesky9161]

Did that area have eight epoxy & did you use alcohol before the heat gun? The alcohol can help release the bubbles….

[@pilartaarmo7469]

This is sooo unfair!😭😩 it turned out so good and real!! Do I have to be an artist to make it this good?? Im so scared to start mine🥲

[@jacindachasteen7379]

They look amazing. Thanks for sharing! (side note: what kind of foundation make-up do you use?)

[@gingerginger4669]

I am guessing the issue with the bubbles was because of gases. Paint usually has gases, and releases them for up to 24 hours after being applied. If you applied the epoxy less than 24 hrs after you finished painting, the paint was still off gasing.

[@flippinglemons]

That’s what the gentleman on the phone said but didn’t really give me a solution or reassure me that it wouldn’t happen again. Which I understand- certain elements and knowing is out of their hands.

[@AYK894]

@@flippinglemons you have to use a torch or heat gun several times to get rid of those bubbles.

[@ozzyoz5210]

Wow it looks great!

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@ozzyoz5210]

@@flippinglemons welcome indeed

[@Luiso1824]

Any updates on how it’s holding up?

[@cameogirl8741]

Good job on the countertops. Are you happy with painting the cabinets? I want to paint mine but a little apprehensive. I will look for your video on painting them.

[@flippinglemons]

Yes!! They have held up against my two little kiddos- no scratches or chips! It’s been over a year now and the finish looks great, if I need to clean a spot and water/mold soap doesn’t work I just use my Clear Wax and rub the spot back off! It’s like magic 😍

[@liamsawesomechannel1210]

Did it hold? I’m thinking of doing something with mine

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Looks great.

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you!

[@edwardhuang2475]

You have to use torch to get rid of the bubbles after pouring ....

[@AngryVet44]

For the bubbles us a heat gun or hair dryer after pouring but before it cures.

[@elainerobertson7329]

Stone coat tells you to chop it a.nd then to heat gun it or torch it. Best job yet.

[@quibblegaze]

0:13: 🎨 Life update on family and kitchen renovation, including a new addition to the family and ongoing DIY kitchen project. 3:32: 🎨 Transforming countertops with chalk paint and epoxy for a durable finish, including tips for application and drying time. 7:42: 🎨 A detailed list of tools and materials for painting countertops with chalk paint, including brushes, feathers, and paint samples. 11:38: 🎨 Techniques for creating natural-looking veins on painted countertops using a stippling brush and adjusting the thickness and direction of the veins. 15:13: 🎨 Tips for painting countertops with chalk paint and applying epoxy for a professional finish. 18:38: ⚗️ Disappointment with epoxy countertop bubbles, seeking alternative options, overall satisfaction with faux finish and color. 22:06: ⚒️ Feedback on using epoxy for countertops, including marbling techniques and future plans for improvement. Recapped using Tammy AI

[@jewelzinaz]

How long did you wait after painting to apply epoxy? The gases come from the paint.

[@flippinglemons]

I did it the next day, I wasn't aware that paint would do that. I had sealed with lacquer after my white base coat. Do you know the recommended wait time? Thank you for the tip!

[@ozzyoz5210]

How did you get the ideas for the veining? I made mine to large

[@mv2481]

My God you did AMAZING!! It's beautiful. What happened with the bubbles It's nothing, just sanded with 120 grit and use Stone Coat Epoxy, it's an excellent product, I've use it before and is easy and very durable, just look at some of their videos... again well done!!

[@StarrSalazar-nu8gw]

Your counter looks phenomenal! You did a fantastic job. Can you help me%)....lol. Will you please clarify, you said you did the base coat and then a layer of ??? did you say a clear coat? If so, what kind of clear coat? Poly?

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you so much!! I do have a blog link over all the details on the marbling, hope it helps! shopllm.com/blogs/news/painted-countertops-diy-using-chalk-paint-by-annie-sloan

[@glocultivatesgardens]

I just watched a video for their new gold marble and on the video it states "do not use heat gun" so im not sure if the heat gun is the cause

[@leaharaee]

Did you ever fix these countertops?! How are they holding up now?!

[@alfonsinafarias9966]

Wow! Amazing...

[@flippinglemons]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@reneegreen4634]

Giani does say not to use heat on their epoxy.

[@musicartculture]

Wow 😊

[@aprilsworld9562]

What's ur lipstick color 😍

[@trishann72]

Are you still happy with this? Do you have any chipping or scratches? I'm thinking about doing this. Thank you.

[@jenniferhart2705]

Read that Giani is a great brand

[@conniechuha3113]

Can we have an update as to how your counters held up?

[@flippinglemons]

Yes coming very soon!! I’ve had some places stain and some chip where I accidentally hit it with my pan coming out of the dishwasher 🥴 but my kids have gotten paint/playdoh/candy/popsicles on it and it’s held up great. Honestly if it hadn’t of been for the bubbles I would do it again! I’m looking to update very soon, life has just been busy with two kiddos and a business lol

[@sweetscraps56]

Beauuuutiful

[@tig_afl]

Do you live near VA??? Can I fly you to my home to do my ugly countertops??? Your countertops turned out absolutely beautiful!! And great tutorial! Thank you it was so helpful! But would be even more helpful if I could pay you to do mine lol ❤

[@flippinglemons]

Lol! No I live in Oklahoma, and I don’t think I’m skilled enough in epoxy to do someone’s countertops. Maybe one day! I just finished fixing the bubbles and updating them (finally) a year later so stay tuned for a video coming soon!

[@KimHughesRealEstateVA]

I also called them and their customer service was amazing. Sorry you didn’t get that from you.

[@Kintucky]

So did you use alcohol or water to spray over veins to feather them out? Is Ann Slone paint chalk paint? Im assuming since you did the epoxy over it wouldnt really matter what paint?

[@flippinglemons]

Just used water in a spray bottle, and yes it is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I know the paint very well & know that I can make a beautiful faux finish with the paint. Plus it doesn't have a sealer built into the paint so it adheres to the countertop surface much better than any "one step" paint.

[@pollymontgomery2568]

Stonecoat is the superior epoxy. I wouldnt use anything else. Its a one to one ratio. Food safe. Any time u use paint on countertops and then use epoxy, u must wait at least 24 hours for paint to off gas. If u use Stonecoat undercoating u can wait just 4 hours. Hope this helps u.

[@flippinglemons]

You got that right!! Spoiler alert for a new video coming soon…we just redid my countertops with stonecoat countertops and did a “dirty pour” style marble look and man, it’s GORGEOUS. I love them so much better than the faux marbling I did in this video.

[@pollymontgomery2568]

@@flippinglemons lol good for u. I just redid mine 2. in a beautiful granite

[@TheEfruge508]

@@flippinglemonsI’m looking to do my countertops with stone coat marble epoxy! When will the video be out? I’m still on the fence about it

[@Zurkan-pc6ot]

Prime 1st Then paint

[@flippinglemons]

Annie Sloan Paint doesn’t need a primer, it’s actually could be used to prime other paints. It doesn’t have a sealer built into the paint so it adheres to almost anything.

[@kaya3187]

heat gun will pop bubbles on epoxy

[@flippinglemons]

We tried the heat gun but the bubbles kept popping up even after an hour. It was definitely the type of epoxy I used, I redid the epoxy last year and bought a different brand. Made a HUGE difference and was so much better on turnout.

[@sisospam1]

The paints & lacquer need to off-gas before applying epoxy. Your countertops are absolutely stunning.

[@irisgraeber2684]

Before doing this, everyone should know that epoxy will turn yellow. That woud definitely spoil the look of a white counter. One woman said her white marbelized countertop turned very yellow in three years.

[@dazeyknows6736]

I used the pour epoxy that self levels and would NEVER use it again I had to buy new counters. The epoxy drippings were difficult to prevent off the sides. I followed instructions to a tee NEVER USE IT!!!

[@michelepiatek301]

You'r paint that you used was the problem. It needed to off gas at least 48 hours before you apply epoxy,

[@fyfgt5733]

Ummm, ummm ummmm

[@MiloAdmin123]

Which Epoxy undercoat did you use?Best regards

[@yvettevernon3488]

You could of talk less and just get to it. Just saying

[@flippinglemons]

Wow, thanks for that.

[@josswoman4191]

You could use standard English instead of thinking "could of" is actually acceptable. My Labradoodle knows better. How come you don't?

[@trishann72]

@@josswoman4191 Was this comment necessary?

[@josswoman4191]

@@trishann72 Yes, it was absolutely necessary. How come you didn't ask Yvette if her snotty comment was necessary. Fark off.

[@trishann72]

@@josswoman4191 Bright.

[@michellereed5943]

Looks great.