The QUICKEST Method for RENOVATING Your Pop Up Camper’s COUNTERTOPS! | The Highwall Remodel Pt. 3

This is part three of the Highwall Remodel series. In this video we give vinyl contact paper a shot as a method for renovating and remodeling our 2008 Jayco Select 12HW’s countertops. We made sure we purchased vinyl contact paper specifically made for going on countertops, which is much thicker than your run of the mill contact paper. Specifically, we picked up a gray marble look vinyl contact paper made by Very Berry. One of the advantaged of the vinyl contact paper that is made for going on countertops is that it can be stretched with the application of heat.
For this part of the renovation, we actually required very few tools and supplies. In addition to the vinyl contact paper, we utilized a degreaser and an alcohol based cleaner to clean our table and countertops. We also utilized a scissors, a utility blade, a heat gun, different sized plastic scrapers, a caulk gun, and latex caulk to finish up the look.
We found that this method of renovating countertops is most certainly the quickest of the methods we’ve tried as it doesn’t require allowing paint to dry or completely remaking countertops. However, this method certainly wasn’t frustration free as air bubbles liked to work their way under the vinyl contact paper. In our opinion, this is at least a two person job - one to hold the contact paper off the countertop/table and to apply heat while the other squeegees the vinyl contact paper down onto the existing countertops.
With all that being said, the one thing we did not mention in the video that we wished we had done was allow the corners that we utilized the heat and pull method to cool prior to trimming the excess material.
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[@jeffwinget4065]

We were out camping this weekend for Labor Day and I was thinking that you should encourage viewers to send in photos to feature in one of your videos. Might be a good source of inspiration for others in doing these sorts of projects and give someone on the fence the confidence to get a PUP of their own! Y'all are awesome!

[@jeaninewatsondelgado]

Literally just did this to my reno pop up this weekend lol even got the same marble. Nice job!

[@zacharycameron3980]

Looks great! We bought some marble contact paper and are going to try this on our 83’ Coleman Columbia next week!

[@makewaitrd]

Did this exact same thing to our pop up counter tops. Loved the way it came out, definitely was not stress free lol , we also didn’t have T-channels on our counter tops so we had no choice but to do the wrap over the edge. There are a few edges that have lifted and a little bit of damage to the marble material. We didn’t utilize the heat gun as much as you did but I thing if we were to redo the tops we’ll use the heat gun more or I’m just going to do completely custom hard wood counter tops. Great job though!

[@stevenrogers4832]

Liked the look of the contact paper covering. Also liked the look of the stretched corner, vs. cut corner. Please advise in the future how serviceable the covering is. We might decide to do the same in the future. Our Rockwood HW is the last popup we will own so we will continue to repair, and refurb as required. We Love our unit, it is comfortable, and as you are showing through your vids, it is uniquely ours. We so enjoy your instructional vids, and great perspective for all things popup. Please keep it up as long as it brings you Joy, and Satisfaction. As we have enjoyed each other's company for 44 years, we wish the same for you, and your lovely Wife. Bless our popup Family. Thanks

[@ItsPoppin]

Will do

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Looks nice! 🤩 I've seen so many people trying that contact paper for counters. Looks great, I hope it holds up well!

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks guys!

[@deeterr1227]

Hi I watch you a lot Thank you for your videos I've learned a lot from you..I have used that marble tack paper on my camper popup truck..and my travel trailer countertop kitchen and bathroom...It works great Only thing is I found that it does not stick well when you put it under the counter to stick.. So I had to use E6000 to keep it stuck under the counter and it has never come off since..So just a tidbit and it has held up well for 3 years but like I said I did have to use E6000 to keep it up under the counters Seems the materials are different under the counter, more porous I suppose but anyhow seeing you always give me advice I thought I'd give you a little.😊

[@ItsPoppin]

Right on, thanks for the tip!

[@catlondon7107]

Looks great! I'm interested in updates regarding the durability as well. I live in Canada and am worried that temperature fluctuations could affect it, but I don't really know if that's likely.

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks, we will let you know!

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

Great job and it looks awesome. So between the 3 methods 1. Paint 2. Spray paint 3. Contact paper which one held up the best and will last the longest? Thanks

[@jacobcurtis628]

Did you just add right on top of the original top?

[@n5zxz]

Was the original wood grain surface you sanded a very thin veneer on MDF board ? I have the thin veneer and it has some very deep gouges to where the MDF is showing through. This process probably isn’t the right move in my particular situation but wanted your opinion. Thanks for the great channel. New subscriber !

[@ItsPoppin]

Yes it was

[@KRT045]

I think it looks great! We used a similar product on our laundry room countertop. I have thought about doing this in the pop up I just worry about the heat in the summer. Btw we have the same love pillow with the paw print🐾🐾🐾 Thanks for the video , and good info!!

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks! I think we picked up the pillow at Walmart.

[@deeterr1227]

Hi Kyle I have had this product in my camper for 3 years..I live in northern Minnesota where it gets 50 below zero..And can be 90 to 95 in the summer at points. Nothing has ever happened to my countertops. No we don't live in it. We store it under a lean-to up at the barn. Only thing is I did find we had to use the E6000 to make it stick under the counter, Apparently it's very porous under there😊. And I get it wet a lot because it's on counters It seems to be holding up.

[@KRT045]

@@deeterr1227 good to know! Thank you.

[@Skiper517]

Hi there! New pop up owner here. Love your videos but looking for one that discusses leaking door. The rubber strip on top of my lower door has rotted. Tried to replace but is now leaking. Don’t think what I used is proper weather strip?? Any tips you can provide would be appreciated. Do you advise a pop up cover in the winter if stored outdoors? Thank you so much!! 😊

[@ItsPoppin]

The weather strips I'm familiar with on the top of doors are gray plastic "L" shaped weather stripping. What you have might be different? A temporary fix might be to use a foam pipe insulator or a pool noodle, cut to size, and then slid over top of the door. This will keep the water out while the roof is down. Also if you're storing your pop up outdoors, get a purpose-made breathable cover. Don't use a regular tarp.

[@Skiper517]

@@ItsPoppin thank you so much!! Helpful info. Love your videos too.

[@rosemiller646]

I know that using contact paper seems to be the most popular method of redoing countertops, but how well do they hold up? Is using paint and then an epoxy coating (like you did in your Starcraft) a better & more durable method? I would assume so, but I could be wrong.

[@ItsPoppin]

Time will tell. This is some pretty thick stuff so I think the tops will be pretty durable. The only thing that might not be as durable - or might lift off - are those edges.

[@rosemiller646]

@@ItsPoppin Thanks, but keep us posted. It’ll be interesting to see the differences.

[@stacimurray3981]

Did you wrap directly over the t molding? (I'm loving this content! Totally binging it!)

[@ItsPoppin]

Yes, in a sense. These countertops didn’t have t molding so we wrapped right over the edge.

[@stacimurray3981]

@@ItsPoppin thank you! If I did it on my counters, would you suggest going over the T molding or removing it (leaving it off/replacing it after)? Thanks so much for the reply!!

[@hollywoodsoles2804]

Do you reno other pups.

[@ItsPoppin]

No, at least not at the moment.

[@hollywoodsoles2804]

@@ItsPoppin Apologize I was looking into rebuilding my 2013 Coachmen 1285SST and I have no clue where to start. Floor are completely week I just dont to rip walls.

[@tammy3458]

Countertopping?😂