Rental Friendly Upgrade | Part 2: Countertop Edition

Hey guys! This is the second video in my rental friendly upgrade series. You will see how I upgraded my ugly outdated countertops to a black and grey faux granite look using contact paper.
I hope yall enjoy!
Products Used:
Granite Contact Paper [Amazon Storefront]: t.ly/kreL
-Nia Ayanna
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[@angiebolton6059]

Looks really great!!! You should add some caulking around your sink, so no water gets under there and causes any lifting of the contact paper 😉

[@theniaayanna]

Hi love! I responded to your comment in my new rental friendly 1 year update video that I just uploaded! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52zg2BsirCfhMk

[@metrocustomer2208]

Also I'm thinking what about the cabinets now?

[@valeriemcclain3506]

@@theniaayanna5 uuuuuu,u.

[@composing-chaos]

Great job! My daughter just moved into her first apartment. It is so ugly. I told her to watch your videos.

[@talayahthornton3504]

Suggestion: Caulk around the seams (i.e. Cuts and gaps) to avoid moisture seeping underneath the contact paper. Try getting the caulk that matches the color of the contact paper or use silicone instead.

[@justinbrookins6373]

Not only is this amazing, but she does it with acrylics. My mom and I are in awe.

[@theniaayanna]

Hi love! I responded to your comment in my new rental friendly 1 year update video that I just uploaded! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52zg2BsirCfhMk

[@shareltomlinson8815]

Can you imagine if/when you do the cupboards?!?! A whole new kitchen from contact paper?! My heart is racing! The upgraded apartments probably not even nice like this TUH lol

[@theniaayanna]

Hey guys! I re- uploaded this video with the sound working! Thank you for letting me know about the last one! Hope y’all enjoy 🤗 **** I have a 1 year update video that I just uploaded! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52zg2BsirCfhMk **** Removal Video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe0YYmabc2Gl7s

[@DeniseLopez-rw6qx]

You did a really great job

[@alexisrivers8152]

Gonna redo my kitchen and my bathroom you did so great I can’t wait to see how mine turn out 🥰🥰

[@drbeautyglam7092]

I am sorry dear... though u did do a very nice job , don't u think it would have been efficiently done better had u taken the time 2 measure and think out certain techniques so u don't have 2 work as we say double??? u would have saved so much more material if u would have done so...

[@nancyuren6456]

I am getting ready to re do guest bathroom. Landlord said we cannot do anything to floor tiles. All else is good. Not sure if we can do counter w contact. I am worried w time it will not come off. We are putting in new faucet & light. ( Our choice).

[@blairdwilson]

The look amazing! Question. Have you tried to remove a section to see how easy/hard it is? Can you do a video where you remove a small section of the paper? I’m really open to trying this, but I’m a little hesitant since I don’t know the removal process.

[@mrsfrazier4268]

Just peel to undo folding and lift ..think of it as a big sticker. I don't suggest applying wall paper on a surface that's peeling or cracked because it might lift off when removing the wall paper. Other than that ur hood to go!

[@theniaayanna]

Hi love! I answered your question in my new rental friendly 1 year update video that I just uploaded! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52zg2BsirCfhMk

[@LuxeSkincare]

How many rolls did you use?

[@vs.common5454]

From all the videos I watch... barely anyone ever mentions this!!! Smh!!!!

[@gabriellabordeaux5370]

At the 1:13 mark, she says 4 rolls...

[@dejapalmer5982]

Love this! “How would they know… they’ll never know” this was encouraging I’m getting ready to move and I’m not finding upgraded anything. Looking forward to trying this & seeing you other videos. Subscribed 🙂

[@MBMCincy63]

Ok, I watched part 1 & 2. Absolute pride of your talent, patience and conviction. A 100 gold ⭐✨⭐. I agree on the hairdryer would have made part 1 a lot easier. 3 questions: it's been 2 months per the time stamp, and how is all your hard work and $ spent, time investment holding up to the rigorous day-to-day of life; cooking, dishes? Q2: have or are you going to do the cabinets? Q3: Wayana I believe has done several renter friendly videos, had you watched her?

[@dajw7540]

Nice job. You'll enjoy it while you live there.

[@dovesolutions]

Looks like the real thing!

[@theniaayanna]

Yayy!! Thank you!

[@eulamanning4892]

Awesome job - did you do the cabinets as well?

[@metrocustomer2208]

Great job overall

[@1228fabiola]

Now do a 3rd part do your cabinets next

[@theniaayanna]

Hi love! I responded to your comment in my new rental friendly 1 year update video that I just uploaded! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52zg2BsirCfhMk

[@Aicia-43Ass]

Love it 💕💕 You should do The cupboards the next

[@meameameaa]

Cabinets next

[@edithjhonson9439]

Good job 👏

[@christineg6123]

Omg I had to look at your thumbnail like 10x to figure out what was different between the 2 pics. WOOOSH 😂😂

[@youlovevicky3756]

Did you use the hair dryer with every piece? Did you use the hair dryer with the fridge, and other appliances?

[@theniaayanna]

So I learned about the hairdryer trick unfortunately after I did the appliances. It would’ve been wayyyyy easier for me if I did use the hairdryer originally! Lol

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

Gorgeous! For the future, I came across a great video on how to warm and stretch the contact paper for a clean curve without cutting it on Artestion's channel. Check that out, it's such a great help! Still looks great, though! 👌☺

[@nuraal-shammari7530]

Bravo nice job! You should update the hardware in your new kitchen to match the great revamp job you did

[@maialae]

Girl we were all ashy in quarantine lol

[@theniaayanna]

Facts 🤣🤣

[@shaviixshanshan2697]

💯

[@courtneyeldridge6784]

U do so good thank u for the idea my countertop r HIDEOUS we bought a used trailer an for some reason the kitchen it a ugly red with black appliancesi hate it an wanna go so much lighter but prettier lol thank u so much for this idea

[@tamelatate9087]

Is it water proof? And you did in awesome job it looks beautiful but if I were you I would make my cabinets black.

[@sindykoh1240]

Looking for some inspiration to diy kitchen using contact paper too, your after was amazing.. Like you said, many re tries needed n a whole load of patience I must say 😍😍

[@privateprivate8366]

Beautiful job on n both vids. Just worried about heat and water. Let us know how it stands up.

[@stacywilder9212]

OK AWSOME

[@dianahanderson2761]

Can you please list where you got the power screw driver from ? or the name of the brand ?

[@edithjhonson9439]

Can you do a video where you diy the kitchen cabinets ?

[@roslynjones5886]

Does it really last around the sink, or did you have to replace it?

[@angelinefilms7556]

You should do your cabinets with white contact paper

[@mes3387]

Looks awesome, nice job...your hard work paid off.

[@ltzAnthony]

That's so funny. I have the same countertop

[@yf8350]

This is ahmazinggg!!! I need to hire u to do mine 😩😩😩

[@jazzywristonchunkybarbiemi1477]

I’m following these videos like a series lol ♥️

[@justkaneisha4820]

Are you planning to do your cabinets as well?

[@silentplayert9818]

You can also use simple green from Walmart for $1,99, to clean any surface area, it works really well. Great job, well done. Love yah 😘

[@theniaayanna]

Great tip! Thank youuuu 😘

[@kimswrld5321]

You did a fabulous job love ❤️ the color

[@luzmtejada]

Very nice,you only have to paint the gabinet👍

[@deijaelizabeth6469]

how is it holding up to this day??

[@Ieshia_Unique]

Click the like button guys!!

[@Ambersims92]

Amazing Job Girl!!! ❤️❤️

[@latoyahodges4962]

Looks really good. It's great this peel off easily? Cause my landlord may charge me if I don't place it the same as it were before. Happy I've found your videos

[@talayahthornton3504]

Hair dryer to remove it and Goo Gon to clean up sticky residue.

[@aleahgibbs5662]

You did that sis!

[@roslynwilliams4917]

Thanks awesome!

[@nelsoncharlene63]

Awesome job

[@sherrihandy8533]

Great job

[@jenniferhobbs6085]

Love it

[@JelaniProductions]

Fiiireer!!!!

[@shopping4gems6855]

Very nice.Does it pop up at all once it get wet?

[@theniaayanna]

Nope! If i spill something on it, I just wipe it right up with no problems.... just like normal countertops.

[@shopping4gems6855]

@@theniaayanna cool I may try this on my island top.

[@ashleyroberts8208]

Love this! It looks so good!

[@theniaayanna]

Thank you Ash!

[@kimryals7528]

Awesome 👏 job I like 👍

[@theniaayanna]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Allmeashley]

Question do you overlap the paper when its two pieces or line them up perfectly? I can't even tell it looks so good!

[@Allthingslacy91]

You can overlap it.

[@gme7778]

Its more likely to lift and harder to clean regularly if u overlap, you'll want it to be one layer all over for the best results

[@theniaayanna]

I just lined them up! Since it is a pattern like this, you can barely tell honestly!

[@annm.1561]

nice work girlie!

[@theniaayanna]

Thanks girl! ❤️

[@teejdavenport4574]

How does it feel?

[@theniaayanna]

It feels smooth like my original laminate countertops!

[@marv_line]

Looks Great!!!