Epoxy Over Formica Countertop Tutorial

[@kbtubrestorationhomeremode3480]

Great tutorial Tyler as usual. Awesome job! You guys products truly live up to your motto......Simplifying The Industry!

[@LeggariProducts]

Thanks for the wonderful comment and for watching the video

[@eduardocastanedaoficial]

This video is amazing! just what I needed to do it myself at home. thanks leggari.

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@pancholopez1088]

Eduardo Castañeda Oficial what happen bro you did you project already?

[@mswashu]

I love watching you do this!

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@mswashu]

I have and I have a color combo idea: pearl white, silver and rose gold. You guys need a rose gold metallic! Maybe with a little black veining also.

[@diyday21]

Good job Tylor!

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@alegro001]

Congratulations guys! & Thanks for your contents, Sugestion: try to reproduce Van Gogh, Picasso, Dalí, miró, Warhol classics 👍👍👍❗

[@jorgerodolfoflorentin965]

Genio excelente saludos de Argentina

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@poppapoppinoff9553]

If the Formica was separating from the board could you just remove it and work directly on the underlying board ?

[@ziomkim6917]

Good job !

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@Paula-po9kx]

Great instructional video, very helpful thank you.

[@LeggariProducts]

Thanks for watching the video Paula

[@4114X-manE_IGD]

Did you guys not sand the surface before priming? Also with a heavy pour why is there a need for that top coat? Or was that just for the handprint? The sides I understand but what's the purpose of doing overtop? Incase it's damaged or gets any gouges it doesn't effect the design & easily fixable with a quick sand and clear coat reapplied again?

[@rcook934]

I wanna know what type of roller your using cuz any roller Iv ever used with that much product out it just drags not actually roll

[@annestareidsimon8817]

I a a senior woman I want to do my counter top myself but I need step by step guide you mentioned primer but not exactly type also base I need the step slimpely so I can do it ready willing and able

[@LeggariProducts]

Every kit comes with step by step tutorials!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Awesome love it 😍

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@hp11208]

I have a green top and I want to expoxy it

[@brandielee7971]

I've got a sewing machine cabinet from the 80s I'm guessing thats laminate like this and i was debating removing the laminate and recoating it in wood veneer. I'm already doing my whole house in your flooring but I might just do my sewing table too.

[@ronfladell5648]

Next time try using Naptha for your final wipe down..It will help eliminate those fisheyes and cleans better that Denatured Alcohol..

[@LeggariProducts]

Thanks Ron for the advise and for watching the video

[@user-ix2iw1xh1m]

Отличная работа, просто и со вкусом. Good Job!!! Вы в РФ отправляете свой материал?

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@moniquemartel1]

Tellement beaux Merci!!!!!!

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@ashleywynn4923]

Is it a better finish product if you remove the Formica? It’s just plywood underneath most.

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes you can do that but you can also achieve the same look without taking off the formica. Thanks

[@enz0gfx]

Other videos show you putting tape around the edges then pulling it off once it starts to setup then ooze and cover the edge. This video you just let it ooze off with no tape then go and roll over. Is there a reason for the different methods or is one better than the other?

[@marvellloyd2666]

Is it possible to preserve a hard wood edge on a laminate/formica counter top. How? tape? then sand the bead later thats caused by not dripping down the sides???

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes, just tape off your face, pour the epoxy. Let the epoxy set up and then sand the lip down before topcoat!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Looks great! I’m going to have to buy that top coat. Is it heat resistant up to 400 degrees like the epoxy.

[@LeggariProducts]

The urethane top coat is heat resistance up to 200 degrees F. We do not recommend putting hot pans on any type of countertop surface. Thanks

[@danafidler8815]

So if the laminate is peeling off, is it better to peel it all the way off or glue it back down and then sand to round edges?

[@LeggariProducts]

You will want to peel it all off so you don't run the risk of it lifting up again. Thanks

[@danafidler8815]

@@LeggariProducts Gotcha! I will still need to round off that edge though, is that right? Thank you!

[@cgm3730]

What kind of primer and what did you spray on it after you put the epoxy on?

[@LeggariProducts]

We use a water based primer leggari.com/product/wb-primer/ and once the epoxy is poured and the design is established, the first thing we spray is 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol. This creates cells in the design and disperses the epoxy. Once that evaporates, we spray denatured alcohol to pop any micro bubbles that might be in the epoxy from mixing. This allows us to avoid torching the epoxy and the risks associated with that.

[@patrickvien2481]

Nice job ! What product do you spray on the counter at 15:55? I am actually preparing my counter As we speak I'm sanding them but I can't seem to sand anything .. the melamine has a shine to it I've tried 60 grit 120grit Spraying degreaser What should I do to get melamine ready before epoxy?

[@LeggariProducts]

Hello! Some surfaces are easier to prep than others. Typically, if the surface is not affected by sanding, the Primer will still be enough to prep the counter for epoxy. Please contact our customer service for more in depth instruction on how to use our products and prep your project. support.leggari.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

[@robbiemays80]

So i have formica countertops, they have the metal edge around the sides.. what would you suggest with that? Leave it, or remove it?

[@miketanner6238]

So how would you apply your epoxy to the backsplash if its attached?

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes you can, take a look at the tutorial video below. Back splash video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYakq5yLe8iafJY

[@sameoldsonganddance]

Mike Tanner Saw horses, with a board over them, pyramid pieces under each backsplash strip.👍🏻

[@feliciawashington5758]

Can you mix any spray paint with this epoxy?

[@cassiealesagapeinspiredcre853]

Gorgeous guy's! So do you razor blade off the tape on the back or do you pull it right before it sets up?

[@LeggariProducts]

Sometimes we pull it right off, but we always tape about 1/8 inch high so the taped doesn't get trapped under the epoxy. Thanks

[@cassiealesagapeinspiredcre853]

@@LeggariProducts awesome! Thank you so much for your reply!

[@noname-gd5se]

Can you use autobody fillers in place of the plaster product?

[@qhailey58]

Is bondo required for laminate , or i can sand real well. and add primer

[@LeggariProducts]

Only need to bondo imperfections, joints or gaps!b So just give it a good sanding round any sharp edges and corners and clean really good and your ready to roll on your primer!

[@KatherineMwright]

Can I buy a prefabricated countertop from you? If not, would love to have a clinic on epoxy floors and countertops for the lounge above my barn in VA.

[@67goodoleboy67]

Wouldn't bondo be a better patching material?

[@kimdkus]

Ok, I can do this!!

[@LeggariProducts]

We made the process for DIY'ers through our tutorial videos on our website that show you step by step the process. Thanks

[@sattarhack3092]

Can this epoxy work on car dashboard?

[@shopping4gems6855]

What is the best way to do this without removing the sink?

[@LeggariProducts]

Just tape off the sink about 1/8" high and just coat up to it!

[@shopping4gems6855]

@@LeggariProducts Thsnk you soooo much.

[@alegro001]

I really would love to have your products & clínics here in Mexico

[@ryanreynolds2169]

Id like to see videos testing the durability of your products.. 👍

[@LeggariProducts]

Our products are actually industrial coating made for military aircraft hangers, etc. So theoretically in a residential, or even commercial setting it will last forever. This is NOT a cheap epoxy paint that you will commonly find at box stores like Home Depot or sherwin Williams. It is a thick 100% solids epoxy coating. Fire and heat test kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmrInaimapaBbLc

[@iste4696]

I am in saudi Arabia how to get this all product's

[@LeggariProducts]

You can email [e-mail] and they can assist you with an order. Thanks

[@melloneemcdonald3767]

Can I use your product on a fiberglass counter top?

[@natanpiatowski9986]

what agent do you prime before pouring the resin?

[@LeggariProducts]

Our primer is a water based epoxy specifically designed to chemically bond to almost all smooth surfaces.

[@Merkumber]

Do you have a video where you leave the backsplash on the old counter top?

[@LeggariProducts]

Take a look at the backsplash tutorial video Back splash video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYakq5yLe8iafJY

[@hoomanjalilian3514]

Nice Great job, how can i buy your product?

[@JanColdwater]

I love all your videos but for some reason, the music drove me nuts. LOL Anyway, have you ever done the inside edges of the sink area of the Formica to install a sink under it instead of on top?

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes you can roll the inside of the edges, it be the same as rolling the edges on the countertop. Thanks

[@Irish-Triplet]

Make sure you investigate how to put an undermount sink on a formica countertop. If it gets wet, which it probably will, it will expand the mdf or plywood and the sink will drop. We looked into the undermount sink and ended up going with a Karran Quartz drop in sink because it had great reviews and we didn't want to take any chances with the water getting into the old countertop and making it fail.

[@fashionforwardmom]

So why the top coat I have watch several of Leggari videos and this is the first one I have seen with a top coat. Do you have to do the top coat?

[@LeggariProducts]

We recommend the urethane top coat because it makes the surface more durable.

[@Karly134]

Why not use foam roller 4 primer?

[@andrewshoot14]

When you shipped my kit on Monday, you said you were out of Pearl white and sent regular white. Could I use Rustoleum gloss pearl white spray paint as a substitute?

[@LeggariProducts]

Andrew, please contact our techs at 844-534-4274 ext. 1 and they can assist you.

[@irinawhite4810]

I have a brand new house but the countertops are formica material. I just want the countertops white. Do I have to sand the formica first or can I apply the product directly without the sanding process? Thanks in advance.

[@LeggariProducts]

You will need to sand the surface first with 80 grit to scuff it up so our primer will adhere to the surface. Thanks

[@odin9536]

So you spray water on the epoxy for that effect? Great work👍👍👍

[@LeggariProducts]

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[@Irish-Triplet]

They spray 91% isopropyl alcohol on it for that effect.

[@jerride2414]

Have a question. If there isn't a way to level a built in counter top that is a little lower where it's connected to the wall. Is there a product to use to level the counter top out without removing the counter top? This has been a concern. I used wood filler to round the edge of the counter top and fill in the crease and nail holes. Then sanded down. Do I need to use the 5minute product that was used in this video or will the wood filler work? These are the two concerns to why I have not finished the counter top yet. Please help and thank you. I love your videos and have watched so many to get every tip I could find. (I have done samples on small pieces of wood to figuire out and practice your Technics. Thank you !

[@LeggariProducts]

Hello! Great question. If you email our head tech he can definitely help answer this for you! His email is [e-mail]

[@jerride2414]

@@LeggariProducts thank you. I just emailed Cody. Love your work!

[@Anthonyandgabie]

How is the little 3 inch backsplash done. Since it runs down

[@LeggariProducts]

Take a look at our backsplash tutorial video. Back splash video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYakq5yLe8iafJY

[@MohammedAli-sn5gd]

U applied very thin top coat , can u pls let us know is it possible to do it with resin (thin layer) ,doesn't it get bubbles....

[@LeggariProducts]

Take a look at the glaze top coat tutorial video Glaze top coat instructions kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2aaYWaCfpeFd68

[@artsyem1714]

Would this be able to be done on an older formica counter that has a bit of bowing at the sink?

[@LeggariProducts]

If the formica is not structurally sound then you will want to remove it because it could possibly peal of one day.

[@zayasmalave]

I want to keep my Formica design but I want to pour a clear coat, do I have to sand it? If so, will it ruin my Formica design?? Is there a clear primer?

[@LeggariProducts]

Email [e-mail] and he'll be able to help you with technical questions! 😁

[@tobylynn75]

Can you epoxy over tile?

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes it can be put over tile, but you need to fill all your grout seams with multi purpose bondo from Home Depot, then sand it smooth, this will scuff up your tiles also, then wipe it clean with denatured alcohol then you are ready to apply our epoxy. Take a look at the tutorial below. Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWmqq6aCZdCjpNU

[@tobylynn75]

@@LeggariProducts Thanks. What is the temperature range for the epoxy?

[@LeggariProducts]

The epoxy can withstand up to 200 degrees. Thanks

[@MariaMunoz-sx4tf]

Liked the video, but the music made me want to stop watching 😭

[@jonmalkowvich6967]

Can I leave in my top mount sink, or does it have to be removed ?

[@LeggariProducts]

The only reason we remove the sink is to give a good transition line of the epoxy going under the sink.

[@jonmalkowvich6967]

Can I get good results if I leave mine in?

[@joywatkins4760]

I have rounded edging, will it drip?

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes it will run over your edges and drip. The epoxy during the process will always run over the edges while it is setting up and self leveling. Thanks

[@hassanfazi2829]

What did you spray on the epoxy, was that alcohol?

[@LeggariProducts]

He used isopropyl alcohol to give it a dispersing effect

[@hassanfazi2829]

Thanks mate, Is there Leggari product in Brisbane Australia?

[@normanm.g1765]

Is this available here in phillipines?

[@LeggariProducts]

You can email [e-mail] and they can help you with an order. Thanks

[@jason65118]

Why not just do a clear flood coat?

[@LeggariProducts]

We have 3 different top coat options. Glaze coat is our super high gloss top coat that lays out glass smooth just like the metallic epoxy coat. Our WB Urethane comes in high gloss and leaves a minor texture and we also have a WB Urethane that’s a Matte/Satin finish.

[@timadcox4838]

I noticed a ceiling fan going ,do you have a problem with dust getting in the epoxy?

[@LeggariProducts]

Yes you can, you want to make sure you close all vents in the area and shut off any ceiling fans so you don't get dust in the epoxy. Thanks

[@jeanniesartadventures6146]

That's just what I was going to ask. I wondered if it would affect the drying. I wish this was available in UK. I'm having new kitchen and me and builder are doing resin worktops. I've so many ideas from watching you guys, but have to substitute products for what you use :-(

[@andrewmarkert1146]

@@jeanniesartadventures6146 If i were in the UK, i would use Easycomposites.com They have good epoxy for every type of use imaginable. Consider yourself lucky, they would be my preferred vendor, but shipping to the USA is expensive.

[@andrewmarkert1146]

@@jeanniesartadventures6146 P.S. If they don't have the Mica powder colors you want, go to Eyecandycustomzus.com has the best selections of every color. Ex, They have 27 different greens.

[@jeanniesartadventures6146]

@@andrewmarkert1146 thanks for that Andrew, I'll take a look. I'm a bit of a mica powder addict, I use them alot to make paints...I've quite a collection. Love them, so someowhere new to look is good.

[@CAV0151]

Enjoy the video, not the music :(

[@kylefagan9585]

You could just peel off the Formica and re laminate it

[@sameoldsonganddance]

The finished product wasn’t smooth and glass like it was dimples and bumpy is that how it’s supposed to be? I’d be so disappointed if this was my counter, the huge vein looked so fake not like natural marbling I guess this isn’t the product for me.

[@LeggariProducts]

Queen_Of_Rockers Rocks The texture is what makes it the most durable top coat on the market but we also have glass smooth top coats and matte finish top coats so there’s always something for any desired look. The homeowner requested this look and absolutely loved it. We have hundreds of different technique videos and our resins are in high demand because of the simplicity and looks your able to achieve.

[@sameoldsonganddance]

Leggari Products Thank you for that Info 👍🏻

[@johnraines74]

The cameraman need some work he should stay away picture instead of following your hand got me dizzy the music sucks

[@LeggariProducts]

Thanks for watching the video John

[@johnraines74]

@@LeggariProducts the job was well done very pretty

[@joywatkins4760]

Dang video messed up.

[@LeggariProducts]

Sorry about that, thanks for trying to watch our video

[@tombrown8328]

clearly a novice.......turn the fan off.....and dont rest hand on your work

[@2blackdanes]

Should have left the fingerprints in the finish, they didn’t make it look any worse.

[@camaro6810]

No offense, but I think that looks like cheap garbage, I wouldnt do that if it cost $50, I'd rather have had the original counter tops. Those look horrible. I dont think its anything you did wrong, you seem like you know what you are doing for sure...but the product and end result looks terrible to me, I dont know why anyone would wanna have that done. What does a reno like this cost? How do you price competitively, it cant be the price of new laminate counters because obviously someone would just by new ones, there are so many better options that are cost effective, wood etc that I dont know how you would price this service to entice people to have it done.