Watch how I create an Amazing Marble Countertop with Stone Coat Epoxy: A Tutorial by KCDC Designs

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Learn how to create an Amazing Layered Marble Countertop with Stone Coat Epoxy by KCDC Designs. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to use Stone Coat Epoxy to achieve a beautiful, durable countertop. Perfect for any kitchen or bathroom remodel project!
👉Chapter Breakdown:
0:00 - Intro to Watch how I create this Amazing Layered Marble countertop using Stone Coat epoxy! | KCDC Designs
0:14 - Fogging the countertop edges and surface before epoxy resin
1:30 - How to apply a washcoat of epoxy
1:45 - Applying the epoxy resin colors on the countertop
2:45 - Melding the colors on the epoxy resin countertop
3:35 - Adding brown epoxy as an accent color
4:03 - Adding veins with spray paints on the epoxy countertop
6:35 - Flyover showing the completed epoxy countertop, with recap
Hi! I'm Keith McGinnis, the owner of KCDC Designs, based out of SE Nebraska. Since 2019, I've been creating and installing top-quality epoxy kitchen countertops, epoxy-coated bathroom vanities, and stunning epoxy wall art. My passion lies in working with epoxy resin as a decorative finish, and part of that passion includes providing helpful tutorials to aspiring business owners and DIYers looking to gain confidence working with epoxy. You can find more at:
KCDCDesigns.com
Colors used in this epoxy countertop project:
White Pearl - Just Resin paste
White Metallic - Stone Coat/Polycolor
Diamond Dust - Stone Coat/Polycolor
Pewter Metallic - Stone Coat/Polycolor
Deep Silver Metallic (added to Pewter) - Stone Coat/Polycolor
Alumilite Black Dye for washcoat (very translucent) - Stone Coat/Polycolor
RustOleum spray paints used to create veins:
Black
White
Chestnut
Metallic Chestnut
Champagne Bronze
Colorants and Stone Coat Countertop epoxy purchased from:
RK3Designs.com
When it comes to custom designs and fabrication techniques with epoxy resin, I'm your guy! If you're looking to elevate your space with unique and durable epoxy creations, contact KCDC Designs for your next project.

[@mtownrudeboi]

This is exactly the look my wife wants!!! Guess its time for some research

[@kcdcdesigns]

Very cool! Please keep me posted on how it goes and/or if I can be of any help.

[@Wendy-pw3px]

Wow!! Absolutely stunning. White marble was the only design I liked until I've seen your work with the browns etc!! Naturally Gifted. May GOD continue Blessing your creative skills. Thanks!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much, Wendy those are very heartwarming comments. Any colors can be used with this technique and the browns are so neutral and IMO takes it to another level. Thank you again for your kind words! What other techniques or colors would you like to see? I'm always up for a challenge :) .

[@katherineharbigerwalker464]

You nailed that countertop! It truly looks like a real stone. Amazing!

[@kcdcdesigns]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@marysorrells]

Great GREAT JOB!!! Gorgeous!!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you Mary, I so appreciate your support!

[@lindysmith5482]

Beautiful

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Lindy!

[@chriscerny9104]

Keith - you’re a master!

[@dorisreynolds7057]

Yes he is

[@scccreationteam8402]

@@dorisreynolds7057 🔥🔥💪💪❤❤

[@TammyMcRae-wo7cc]

❤

[@dorisreynolds7057]

You did a wonderful job on this countertop. Simply beautiful

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much, Doris!!! 🥰

[@vickeygautreaux5438]

❤❤❤ this is absolutely beautiful wow!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much, Vickey!!! 🥰

[@scottweinbrecht2143]

Beautiful!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thanks, Scott!

[@cherylmossing6317]

Fantastic word that is the identical thing that I want in my house I love it

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you! That one was 2 years ago and still one of my favorites! It looked great in my studio, but truly looked amazing once installed! It really transformed their kitchen (from the black granite tile they had).

[@michaeloliver6745]

Beautiful vein work for sure!! Great job!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, my friend! This is a very simple and yet authentic and great look.

[@belindagalle97]

This is a real heart-grabber! I see bits that I like then you shift angles and there's another bit I like then you stun me with a full glamor shot and I fall in love with the whole piece. There's just something warm and comforting about the browns, creams, and "desert" colors. Thank you

[@KristiSage]

Well done, Keith! 👍🏼

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Kristi!

[@sharonkelso3740]

That is stunning. I wish you filmed portions in real time and close up so your technique could be seen. You're very talented and have a great eye for what will be visually interesting.

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Sharon and I too wished I could get more close-ups! I will be doing more smaller projects so it's easier to see the techniques. Thanks for your comment and stay tuned! :)

[@blondebobbi4505]

Just gorgeous!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you!!! :)

[@DediThorne]

This one is AMAZING!

[@kcdcdesigns]

I appreciate that, D T, thank you!!!!

[@KeithR3]

Awesome job

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Keith! From another Keith 😁.

[@margaritajordimontenegro6273]

Preciosa

[@annapruchnik2996]

WOW, I absolutely LOVE this counter!!! Every single piece you created is gorgeous!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Anna!!! Do you have a favorite or something you'd like to see me create (or attempt to create)?

[@3BoardChicks]

Gorgeous!! As always!!! ~Shannon

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much, Shannon! And keep up the great work yourself! What other designs and/or colors would you like to see???

[@3BoardChicks]

Anything you create is worth watching!

[@mitchquist]

This kitchen looks really nice!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, my friend!!!

[@suegriggs5384]

Keith, you did a beautiful job

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Sue I appreciate the comment and kind words! And please let me know what other designs you'd like me to attempt :) .

[@soulshinememe5274]

BEAUTIFUL 😊

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynnmiller6652]

Looks amazing!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Lynn!

[@tressadottavio5587]

Absolutely Beautiful!❤

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Tressa!!!

[@3BoardChicks]

LOVE!!!❤

[@kcdcdesigns]

As always, thank you!!!

[@thomasbreslin7759]

Great job it’s BEAUTIFUL

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@tamarathomas5126]

Absolutely Beautiful!!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thanks, Tamara! Are there other designs you'd like to see?

[@ilsebackman4573]

Gorgeous!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@blzafour4]

Great work… very realistic looking!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thanks, Brett!

[@robyn3270queenofcups]

Thanks for the tips! Absolutely beautiful 😍! Love the colors and the veins ❤️

[@kcdcdesigns]

You are so welcome and thank you!

[@ameyburden8961]

Wow I love this Amazing once again you alway do an Awesome job.

[@kcdcdesigns]

You're too kind, Amey! Thank you so much!

[@kschirtzinger11]

So so gorgeous!! ❤ Great job!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Kim!

[@tonyperez8465]

Great work. Love all the details and creativity. Thanks for all your help in the RK3 pro class.

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thanks, Tony and you're so welcome! It's always a great time at the Pro Class and it was great meeting you!

[@shannontipton2768]

Beautiful!❤️

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Shannon!

[@DiegoPerez-zm2tv]

Simplemente hermosa felicidades 🤙🏻🙏🏻

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you!

[@jessicagibson109]

This is amazing

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much! From a small sample board, that much countertop space seemed like a daunting task! It's amazing how things flow once you get started and let your creativity take over. Thank you again, Jessica!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Excellent looking kitchen countertops Keith! Thanks for taking the time to share with us, you're becoming a really great instructor . I'm so impressed with the quality of your work, and I can't wait to try out these techniques myself. Keep up the awesome work! :)

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you so much and I really appreciate the kind words! Stone Coat and RK3 Designs changed my life and I've never had so much fun!!!

[@carischaoticcreations3925]

Stunning.

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you!

[@scccreationteam8402]

Nice countertop tutorial! That is a pretty finish, how long have you been working with epoxy, do you do this full time? What other projects have you done with it? I'm interested in trying out this technique, do you have any tips for beginners? Thank you!

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you! I first discoverd epoxy through the Stone Coat videos and immediately had to try it and became hooked about 3 1/2 years ago. Within 3 months I poured my first countertop and went full-time within a year. My tips and/or advice for beginners is to watch a ton of Stone Coat and RK3 videos to build confidence. Thank you, again for all you do for the epoxy community!!!

[@brendagould13]

Absolutely amazing!! Can you tell me how much epoxy you used plz

[@kcdcdesigns]

Hi Brenda and thank you! On this project and 95% of all projects I use 3 ounces per square foot. As far as total on this project, I don't recall the total square feet, but 3 oz/sf for color coat, 3 oz/sf for flood coat.

[@hobbythomas4414]

Look so nice and so big countertops…cool….I’m curious sq ft ?

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you, Hobby! If I recall, it was around 75-80 sf total.

[@hobbythomas4414]

@@kcdcdesigns wow that’s huge kitchen…

[@chriscerny9104]

6:51 - how did you do that vein?

[@kcdcdesigns]

Chris, those veins were created with spray paints sprayed on a tongue depressor. Sorry the video didn't capture more of that, but they're created and manipulated the same as on the Fantasy Marble sample board tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Gnd5yoZs6gars

[@genewuchner9004]

Looks nice! How much epoxy do you use per square foot on average?

[@kcdcdesigns]

Thank you! I rarely exceed 3 oz/sf on my color pours as well as flood/clear coats. Are you using more or less than that? What's been your experience?

[@genewuchner9004]

@@kcdcdesigns I have only done one pour, maybe three years ago. Not real happy with the outcome. Gonna do another one here shortly. I like this video and the one you did with spray paint. Thanks for the response!

[@kcdcdesigns]

@@genewuchner9004 of course! Feel free to reach out if I can be of help!

[@edwardhuang2475]

Hi, Keith, what is used to do the wash coat ?

[@kcdcdesigns]

For that project I used about 1oz/sf of Stone Coat epoxy and Black Alumilite Dye. I didn't want a heavy wash coat, just enough to "lube" the surface as you can see in the video, and provide some color as well (which is why I used black dye).

[@flyingrogue8550]

How did you learn how to do this?

[@kcdcdesigns]

I started out by watching a TON of Stone Coat and RK3 Designs KZbin videos. I followed their recipes until I learned different techniques and how to create different designs. I then attended the RK3 Designs Pro Class and that was a game changer for me and my business. Thank you for asking, and are you working with epoxy now, or looking to?

[@samimakela5267]

why does it look like there is massive orange peal surface? it looks kind of bad where the light hits it.

[@kcdcdesigns]

The gloss topcoat has an unavoidable orange peel, the natural (matte) does not. Customers are always aware of how the finished product will look, and what to expect. We've yet to find a gloss topcoat that does not have an orange peel appearance, but still offering incredible durability.