Retique-it French Oak DIY Kitchen Countertops - painting backsplash - kitchen makeover under $500

used Retique-it in French oak on the countertop and chalk paint on the backsplash
video has all the things that worked and didn't work when using Retique-it on countertops.
$400 retique it kit
$30 country chic paint

[@shelleycoleman1760]

Thank you for this video. I just purchased the deck kit and cannot find any tips for that. I will benefit from your ‘lessons learned”.

[@sosalty701]

Looks nice. You could’ve removed the caulk, painted, then redone the caulk when the paint cured.

[@kellyanne7225]

I really liked the painted backsplash and the imperfections of it! It looked…authentic! 😊

[@vintagefindsCA]

Thank you!

[@user-bq6yg3gv9p]

Thank you for this video wow! I'm amazed by this. Can you tell me, how is this adhering to the countertops? I too, have very ugly granite and could try this before tearing them out. Would really like to know how they're wearing and if she likes working in them.

[@vintagefindsCA]

@@user-bq6yg3gv9p they're doing well. There's one spot where I think I messed up so it's still there - like a little dot missing the top coat but even tho it's there and it's near the sink it's not peeling more or messing up. The island is doing EXCELLENT - no issues there. Maybe I'll post a pic if I get a chance. So far she still loves them - cleaning is easy too

[@user-bq6yg3gv9p]

@@vintagefindsCA Thank you so much! Would love photos!

[@tomoffinland74]

I'm midway through doing my bathroom countertop and really appreciate the advice here. I'll definitely use an exacto knife when removing the tape. Thanks! FWIW, I think your results are good!

[@tomoffinland74]

PS I would have liked to have seen footage of the issue with removing the tape.

[@vintagefindsCA]

@@tomoffinland74 👍🏼 thanks for the feedback. I didn't make any footage of it because I was too stressed out to remember lol but that's why I mentioned it. You can also try without tape too. Just be extra careful around the edges. If I had known I would have done that instead - no tape.

[@nikitapia9825]

Thank you for the tips! Ive been struggling to find info about doing this around the sink. I know i can remive the sink which would be ideal but i dont have thst skill.

[@chananjavandewaetere2213]

New subscriber ❤ wow so much better indeed,beautifull ❤

[@vintagefindsCA]

Thank you!

[@karenmarie2282]

Thank you for this honest tutorial! The company videos are very vague and not very detailed. I’m looking to do my kitchen cabinets.

[@vintagefindsCA]

You're welcome 😊 if you have questions as you go, shoot me a comment

[@lindasimpson-qz3qi]

What colors did you use to get that countertop?

[@vintagefindsCA]

@@lindasimpson-qz3qi the barnwood one. It's mentioned in the beginning during the unboxing