HOW TO resin over existing countertops (Our First 8 ft counter and you can do it too)

Ok people, here is the tutorial to the countertops we just completed. Let us know what you think in the comments! I am still looking for proper voice over equipment, if you have any recommendations - please let us know.
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[@mixingitupwithmina93]

Oh my goodness! Your countertop went from nice to amazing! It is beautiful. I loved the real. The added white lines add beautiful 3D depth.

[@flintdesigns7292]

I love your veining process. That gold lacing is absolutely beautiful!

[@gr8eft]

You guys are so AWESOME !!! A Stunning counter, no one will ever leave the kitchen.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

gr8eft that’s the plan!!

[@dianac2596]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the blues and darker browns. Really gives it a lot of depth. I am so amazed at this beautiful countertop.ithas to be the best results that I’ve seen on all the videos. Just gorgeous!❤️🙏

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so much Diana. The first kitchen counter we did was in Alabama. couple of years ago. It still looks like new.

[@marypoppins3596]

Question.... What do you use to clean the resin surface? Comment... I have watched many KZbin videos on resin. However , you guys by far have the most beautiful work. Your talents are extraordinary!!

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so much for the comment and compliments! Are you asking what we use to clean the resin surface in between pours or after it is complete?

[@ArtistTillDeath]

For weekly or monthly cleaning, to maintain the epoxy resin surface, use mineral oil, or Murphy's Oil conservatively. Too much will cause the surface to dull and become hazy. In the event of a major spill, or just for peace of mind, you can also use paint thinner or acetone to clean the surface. You can also use vinegar. Avoid bleach.

[@ginginsgoodies]

This is incredible!!! I've been wanting to do mine and didn't know even how to begin such a project. Thank you so much!!!!

[@ArtistTillDeath]

We are doing another one in baltimore this coming week and will post the step by step guide to that one as well. If you have any questions - we are always here.

[@KandiDaGoddess]

It came out beautiful. Love the colors you chose.

[@yemenatluv4563]

Out of all the resin and or epoxy counter projects we’ve watched, this is THE BEST one my family and I have see. We wanted to do this exact project but they were not our style. Y’all made everything easy to understand and the outcome is beautiful. Wow!!! Also do you need that same type of dog to do this? Do you have a link as to where I can get a kujo that would be splendid lol.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Haha best comment ever!! Kujo came from Pom-derosapoms.com but I think you could totally do just as lovely of a countertop without one lol

[@juliasasaki8145]

GREAT job, guys!!! Super expensive artsy looking! I especially enjoy how that teal and metallic gold/tan marry so well against that two shade white.👍👍

[@arykritzer4053]

Love it!! I did my countertops last summer and they are awesome!! I wish I would have seen your video before then, I would have added some metallic spray paint. I am always struggling looking for a paint that truly reads like gold, copper or silver. I have added spray paint to my resin but never have added it straight to the top, brilliant idea. I am working on a series of geode inspired resin painting and this idea will be very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing, I love when artist share their process and don't keep it secret. I love art and I love new techniques. Stay cool!!

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Ary Kritzer omg I have been completely inspired by the geodes I have seen lately. I’m working on them too. For your counters you could always incorporate the gold into a clear coat.

[@katherinemcelroy1704]

What a beautiful piece! Nice job!

[@darlagledhill5181]

Thank you so much for sharing! Beautiful job!!

[@ocean8434]

Love the finished look.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Ocean Blox it’s one of my favorites!

[@ellenmac5406]

Amazing again!! Love the teal with the gold! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so much!!

[@garyfay4079]

Looks great, nice easy to follow vid 🖒

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Gary Fay thank you so much for watching!

[@lauramiller509]

Amazing! So beautiful!

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Laura Miller thank you so much!

[@kimberlygell8933]

insanely beautiful!

[@ShipperChick]

Absolutely stunning!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey lady! Thank you so much for watching! Just trying to get ready for the baltimore counters.

[@sandiphillips1685]

Beautiful love it !

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Sandi! Thank you so very much!

[@Marehs2002]

Stunning!

[@lesliecottrellsimonds124]

Great job as always. I haven't tackled a counter yet, but there's a certain van in Boulder that's waiting patiently for me to get the nerve (and warmer temps, of course.)

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Leslie! I believe in you, if you have any questions, we are always here. We would love to see your work as well.

[@robnhannon]

Awesome work and video.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so much! We really enjoy doing these types of videos. One day I will figure out voice overs lol

[@sandramurphy9691]

That was fun to watch...

[@brendamosal8777]

Beautiful countertop! Thank you so much for the step by step explanations! You didn't say but I am assuming Mom loved it? When do you do the Maryland commission piece? I am looking forward to seeing that video as well. Is it significantly less expensive to have the countertops done in resin as commissioned versus installing granite, marble, quartz, etc for the customer? It was great seeing Kujo in the video as well!

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Brenda! She did love it. We fly out to do the Maryland counters on the 10th. I have never priced a countertop personally but from what I have gathered from my clients it is about $20 per sqft less expensive to have a counter resined rather than gutting existing counters and purchasing any of those stone options and having it put in. I love including Kujo, I wish he could be in the Maryland clip but he will be at his sitters for that trip :/

[@serenafanlife4226]

I have been wanting to do this for a year, but my current counter has a dark green marble tile. Thank You for this tutorial.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Nurse Calls you totally should, it completely brightens up a room

[@serenafanlife4226]

Artist Till Death I am going to try my best... 😬 My issue filling in the marble tile grout, so the resin lays evened out on the marble tile and marble tile cracks so I have a flat surface before the resin acrylic goes on?

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Nurse Calls you could level the area up with more grout, then seal it with a polycrylic coat or two. Then do a clear resin prep coat to check it out and further seal it before you do the art coat.

[@serenafanlife4226]

Artist Till Death Bravo!!! Thank You. Glad that I subscribed To your channel page. I will record it when I do it and upload to my channel.

[@MimiDidi121]

On prefab countertops, just before the rounder part of the edge they sink in a bit to, I assume, keep messes from easily running off the edge. That will have to be filled somehow, correct? Perhaps bondo?

[@hollispring1519]

Beautiful!!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Amazingly beautiful thx

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you :)

[@paulab.252]

Beautiful. How does enviro Tex resin stand up to light. I saw a nightmare countertop video where everything turned really yellow within a couple of weeks from light exposure.

[@lou9007]

Absolutely love it! the roller tip is great, just wondering how long it needs to cure before it's safe to use? I also now know you need more than one person for large areas, need to find me a willing helper lol

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Lou! The foam roller is great to get the feathering without tilting the counter - make sure it's foam though. It's safe to touch within 18 hours usually but I wouldn't set and leave anything on it for roughly 72 hours. If you do, it can leave a slight indention. It's definitely better to have a helper for large areas since the resin will begin to set and be worthless within 30 mins unless it is able to breath on your surface (you saw what happened to the resin in the cup, lol).

[@lou9007]

Thank you need to ask someone who can handle a heat gun who doesn't forget and think it's a hair dryer haha

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Lou Phillips haha true

[@davidkeogh1570]

Very nice,one question though I thought you had to use a bonding agent for the base coat and then do the undercoat,is it OK to use ordinary house paint as the base coat??.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

It depends on what the surface is made of. Yes, a bonding primer is ideal but in the small town we were in, they didn’t have any. So in order to combat this we sanded the surface to create the tooth that the bonding agent would have provided.

[@mustardseed308]

WOW!!!! luv.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so very much! We are starting another countertop today

[@dawncoppock5180]

How do you keep lint from the air falling in the countertop without putting something over it to protect it?

[@surbhikshah2423]

Looks great but I don't think you can put hot stuff on directly on it ? Can you.. just like on marble we can't .

[@ArtistTillDeath]

It can withstand up to 500 degrees F. Is water, alcohol, UV and scratch resistant.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Correction, I just noticed that we used Envirotex Lite on this one - this resin is just like the countertop resin we switched to but it can only go up to 260 F.

[@malonisantiago3377]

I think the grit used to sand the white paint it was 180 grit not 100, just wanted to point out 😊

[@10us101]

this was great by the way not one but two beautiful women in your life hows that...and here i sit alone,cold,hungry, gotta get some of that resin stuff going must attract beautiful things , Keep on keeping on

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Larry, you should definitely try using resin. Thank you for the comment

[@preciousbash]

YAAAAAAAAZZZ!!!!!

[@linniekiser76]

I love what you did,I won't to try it.the writing went by to fast for me to get it all.Linniekiser

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Hey Linnie! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave feedback. I will leave the text up longer in future videos. You should try it! Start small and work your way up.

[@Chirkrasia]

Just slow down the video speed! Helps a ton!

[@angelsworld1733]

Couldn't you do your paint design then pour the resin on top?

[@nathalieneveu4197]

OMG💙💚💛💜

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Thank you so much