How to Make Custom Copper Countertops
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I show how to make custom copper countertops using laminate veneer copper sheets. It's very easy to do and they look fantastic. Best of all, the copper can be installed directly over existing laminate countertops.
The copper used in this video came from Color Copper. They are really nice folks and seem eager to help their customers get great results. If you would like more information visit their website at:
www.colorcopper.com
Or call Kristen at the number below and tell her I sent you.
1-888-565-3180
If you would like information about installation services in East TN, SW VA, or W NC then send me a note and I'll help put you in touch with someone who can help you out.
blazingnailgun@gmail.com
For more information about these kinds of projects please visit my website:
www.redneckdiy.com
We installed 27' of raw copper counter top in our kitchen in 2013. We didn't seal it because I wanted the antibacterial properties. I love how it changes almost everyday because it is a work surface and things get spilled which immediately changes the patina and it takes a beating adding character. It has darkened with time. It's easy to clean and if you end up with a ketchup spill or ring from something it will disappear within a week. It is NOT for someone who needs constant sameness. My husband had a hard time getting used to it, but he's an engineer. I LOVE it!!
THANKS SOOO MUCH for your generous instructions on how to install copper on a cabinet top. Gentlemen, you are the ones making America great. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. For those of us who lack confidence/fear we'll "ruin" it, your video is life-changing ☮️
Oh man!!! I'm in interior design school and I've been looking everywhere for info on how to make a good copper counter. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! You even put the link to where you got the copper!!! You are my new best friend. Awesome video
snarf McFarlan Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching. Give them a call and talk to Kristen. Really sweet girl. Tell her I sent you!
Thanks for posting! My fiancée and I will definitely try this. I also read that copper has great antimicrobial properties and is being used in the fight against hospital acquired infections. There are several studies in which hospitals are using (I assume pure and non-treated/non-sealed) copper surfaces on fixtures and equipment (i.v. poles etc) and its showing that its decreasing bacteria on surfaces by 70-97%. It also has a "halo effect" on non-copper surfaces up 50 cm away from copper surfaces, decreasing bacteria on non-copper surfaces by 58%. The Ronald McDonald house (which houses families of critically ill children who must receive care outside of their hometown), is also replacing high contact surfaces with copper to decrease bacteria.
Andrea E Thanks for watching and commenting. Interesting science. I'd never heard about that. Thanks for sharing.
you guys saved me thousands of dollars thank you so much for showing how easy it is
I love the looks and had always wanted to do but needed this video to get me confident. Having worked with copper sheathing it is surprising you never mentioned risk of getting cut! That stuff is like handling a giant razor blade. There are some different, easy chemical treatments to customize the look which provides an infinite realm of possibilities. I don't like the epoxy finish so I with you on how you finished with shellac. Thanks guys for the video.
OF CV Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate the feedback.
Nice work. I've been doing copper projects for about 25 years...Custom capping, counters, Hammered copper floor transitions, etc...Such a versatile product...Nice to see you wearing gloves...Fingerprints look terrible...:)
Just a suggestion. When cutting out for the sinks, Leave about 3/4" of the copper and fold it over to protect the counter top if there is any water penetration in the future.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
i build bars in south florida. we use color copper exclusively. in a heavy usage environment such as a bar top...the "bar top epoxy" is a must. and yeah...you got away with no contact cement on the copper. it should be wiped off and scuffed. total pain! complex corners and edges as well as miters must be well thought out. great job!
Thanks for the great feedback. Great pointers. Glad to hear from an expert on this since this was the first time I had experimented with it. Thanks for watching!
Loved it! And your no nonsense approach. I am subscribing!
Great video. Love your sense of humor, too!
You have done a splendid job of teaching us, thank you.
Nice job guys. Maybe after watching you do this I can incorporate something into my woodworking using what you just showed us. Thanks.
+whoababy11111 Thanks for watching!
Hi! Thanks for the great video! Any more suggestion on how to apply it to an already glued down counter top? With no overlap for space to wrap it around….? And a sink that’s already installed.
After everything is installed, please post some finished pics :-) Nice vid Feddy!
Will do. It's going in a beach house in NC so I think the blue patina finish is going to look nice. Thanks for watching.
You know Feddie, I think you handle criticism in the comments (as from gracie below) better than anybody I have ever seen in here. Most people tend to fire back. Nice to see someone with good self-esteem handle it well.
As for me, I have NO criticism of the negative variety and can only say that I wish I were as talented as you are. I ain't bad, but was an engineer, and never did construction for a living. Don't know if YOU did, but it seems like maybe that's where you are coming from.
If you didn't then I am even more impressed!
Good channel.
Now, we heed a video about building secret passages into a house! ... not really, but I bet you could do some good ones ...
Question about the pole barn.
Can you put down gravel and then maybe concrete. At what point is it NOT considered a pole building? Maybe if you keep the concrete away from the poles? Just curious, no real issue.
Keep it up.
Great video...completely removed my "fear" of ruining perfectly good copper sheeting. Thank you!
TheArkDoc Cool. Glad it helped out.
Love your outtakes, too! Thanks for an informative and helpful video!
how cool! I may be doing this very soon for my kitchen. TY
A friend just installed copper countertops on stock cabinets in her pool house. I asked her a million questions about the installation, but didn't get any clear answers. After watching your video, I'm ready to get started. Thanks! Great information and explanation of technique. What is the thickness of the copper sheets that you used and where can it be purchased?
Hey Feddy, I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and great ideas. Thank you! Dave
Thanks for the kind words, Dave. I appreciate you watching!
I am building a bar on a dinner cruiser it’s only 15 inches wide but the length is 30 feet. Honestly a little nervous but thanks to you guys I have the misguided idea that I can do this....
How’d it turn out?
I always wanted to do my counter top in my art studio with copper that has a green patina. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Hope mine turn out as good as yours, where do I buy that type of copper??? and do you know if it doens't come as wide as I need it, can I do it in two sections or not??
Maria
Great video and thank you for sharing...looking forward to future videos
it would be helpful to know what gauge of copper sheet you used and what the advantages and disadvantages are of thinner and thicker material. also, a supplementary segment on using raw copper sheet and applying a patina solution yourself would be great, as i'm guessing one pays a premium for the pre-patinated stuff and this would probably make the whole thing that much more affordable. it probably wouldn't hurt to mention something about doing this in a well-ventilated area, too, especially when applying patina solution yourself. very nice video.
John Hannah Thanks for the view and feedback. If you go to www.colorcopper.com you can see the stuff I used. Seems like it was 24 gauge. Give Kristen a call and she can answer any question you might have. She a really nice lady. Tell her I sent you!
I have watched this video and and your pole barn series and really like what you do. It's a nice mix of being a craftsman and being practical. Do you have any information on the food safety of the cooperlac? I do question the use of the lacquer on anything that food will be prepared on. It seems like anything that is chemically engineered to stand up to high heat may have properties that are not healthy for food preparation. I looked at both the cooperlac site and also the traced down what seems to be the manufacturer and in neither case could I find any claim to to be food safe. It may sound a bit crazy but you can never be sure what the risk is in some of this stuff.
Thanks Michael. I really don't know about the food safety aspect but I bet the folks at www.colorcopper.com do. Give Kristen a call and tell her I sent you!
Love copper and this looks like a great idea
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Beautiful finish!! Thanks for sharing guys
lol..just saw the outtakes....hysterical!!!!
OF CV Ha! I like to show the lighter side of things.
OMG. Thanx for the copper counter vid. I am a jeweler and I have been creating some award winning jewelry created with copper. Now , since the price of gold and silver are up, I've been seeing a lot of other crafters and jewelry makers using copper.
Since viewing your video, I want to install copper laminate on my counterparts
my question is after removing the tile currently on the counters. what type of bed would be best. should I just install new ply board as the bed? thanx for the very informative tutorial. and thanx ahead for your answer.
+Jeannie Winters Thank you for watching, Jeannie. I have never done anything like you are describing so I hesitate to tell you anything. I would suggest you give Kristen at www.colorcopper.com a call. I bet they could help you get pointed to the right idea.
Amazing finished product; great video!
OF CV Thanks!
love it! this is my next countertop! love the diy! tks so much!
FEDDIE Has become an ICON to me and my Wood Working Buddy ! Feddie keep it up!!!! Put some T shirt on your web store and we will buy them!
GO FEDDIE!!!!!
Dessert Man Thanks Dessert Man. I appreciate the enthusiasm and kind words!
Nice work. Enjoyed your work.
This was an amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge! this is something I've wanted to do for YEARS! The trouble is my #%#*=× other half I believe the only word he really knows is "NO"! However, this looks like something I can do with the help of a couple of friends . (by the way...where do you live...you could just pop right on over! ) I was thinking more along the lines of using plain copper, putting it on some saw horses (on tarps of course) outside and mixing a huge batch of liver of sulphur. Pour enough of the liver of sulphur on the copper to completely cover it, then, depending on the color your looking for, rinse it off with the garden hose and apply a mixture of water and baking soda. I would like to put this on the wall behind my range. Of course, it would cover the entire wall starting from the range to the next wall. What do you think?
Great stuff good man
Wonderfully informative, thank you
Would this be an option for outdoor kitchen countertop?
I can listen to that accent all day 😉
Copper and brass countertops are FANTASTIC! It's incomprehensible to me how anyone can still prefer the boring, bland, drab quartz and granite stuff that all looks alike and has ZERO aesthetic appeal.
Am I mistaken or did you only apply the contact cement to the laminate countertop. I thought you had to apply it to both halves?
Thank you for the encouragement!
I just watched this again and was checking the pricing and previous comments. There is a big difference in the price of the 24 and 36 gauge. Did you use the 36 gauge? I am not sure since two comments had different answers. Thanks for the instructional video!
Jeremy Kuntz Thanks Jeremy. I used the least expensive copper in the video. I believe it's 36 gauge.
unless epoxy resin went over it, a copper laminate will not last as a counter top--not durable enough.WHERE DO YOU GET THE COPPER LAMINATE WITH FINISH ALREADY? thanks
Great video, what was the brand of sealant you used for this project?
That can of dap contact cement you recommend shouldn't be used with copper(read the can) it causes corrosion and will fail prematurely. speed of corrosion depends on environment of course. I think the spray you're using is a neoprene cement like s-18 in which case should be non-reactive and last for years. I love that patina and I agree that it looks better without the epoxy finish and appreciate you effort for making videos. Keep up the good work.
I called DAP and they verified that this contact cement WILL CORRODE the copper! Big NO NO. But I also studied website www.colorcopper.com They say they are aware of the DAP warning about copper however they claim they have been using the contact cement for years without problems. They say DAPs warning is for copper plumbing. So it appears to be ok for copper sheeting. Also, here in California.....the red canned DAP contact cement is illegal. Too high VOC's. You have to use the green canned stuff. I don't know how that works however.
GREAT WORK. THANKS FOR YOUR TECH
love the bloopers!
Maria V :-)
What contact adhesive are you using? Every off the shelf can I product I find specifically states it will interact poorly with copper.
Nice!! Will the contact cement hold up on an outdoor table with copper top?
This is a great video. You mentioned using this method to retrofit an existing countertop. Do you have any tips about applying this stuff around an existing sink? Do you think I have to remove the sink first? I'd prefer not to if I don't have to as it's a ceramic apron sink and not at all easy to remove.
I wish you were in Philadelphia, PA
So this is what Brett Favre has been up to?
Wish you'd shown the finished cabnet tops after dried
Did you spray the underside of the copper as well?
good stuff, gives me lots of ideas thanks.
+the green man Yes!
Loved the video, but I wanted to see the finished counter top!!
Thanks Teri. Sorry I left you hanging... :-(
Good video! Like the 'out takes'... See ya next time.
Thanks for watching and for the compliment. I really appreciate it!
Do you need to seal this? I'm researching copper countertops since copper is antimicrobial and sealing it would negate that property.
Loved the video, What gauge copper is it that u used?
Uncle Brian Thanks for watching. I believe it was 36.
Thanks
I have a round table top. What would I do for the 1/2" width edge thanks. Great bideo
Good n crisp!
Where can I purchase a roll of copper sheeting And how long of a piece is it
Nice, Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video!
Really cool video
I learned something. Thx
+Michael Aitchison Cool!
You only put the contact cement on one of the surfaces? Not on the copper as well?
Great video, really liked your pole barn series as well!
Thanks for watching. We used this industrial "cabinet shop" adhesive that is very strong. Without that I would have put it on both surfaces.
***** great job. the best part was the ease of following your steps and translating to individual use.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate you watching!
Great vid/how too! One question, normally you might spray the counter top and the laminate...did you also spray the copper?
ok, more than one question....what about durability in the kitchen? ...IE bouncing a hot pan on it or poking/cutting it?
Thanks for watching. You don't have to spray the copper, just the surface. It's pretty durable. Don't know that I would cut on it though. The laquer they sell is durable enough for a hot pan.
Great! I recently bought a 1928 "Craftsman Style" home that was in pretty sad shape. I stripped the original kitchen cabinets (original glass knobs and brass/copper hinges) and put on a tongue & grove pine top. Even though I used 5 coats of sealer, water still gets into the wood and has started to cause some separation and minimal cupping. Im thinking of sanding it smooth again and going with the copper.
Please help! I bought a condo with copper counters. They don’t look pretty. They are very orange with black splotches. They dont even look like copper but the previous owner says they are. What can I do with them?
Never thought of using copper for a counter top. Nice video. I am working on a cupola on my pole barn and want to use copper to cover the roof. Would the contact cement method work for this type of application? Thanks Dave Ferrier. Wilmington Delaware
Hmmm. I really don't know about how well contact cement would hold up outdoors. Thanks for watching!
Question: what would you say to a client who expressed concern about galvanic corrosion between the copper and the (presumably aluminum) staples?
+Ron Curtiss Thanks for watching, Ron. I admittedly am not a copper expert. This was my first time so I really don't know the answer to your question.
I just checked prices. As expensive as granite. 😢 I might do backslash with this. What spray you used at the end? Thank you!
Is there a contact cement that’s better for colder temperatures
We have a C-shaped counter with miters on both ends. How do you make the miters look good?
Is there a specific gauge you recommend?
Just wanted to ask. I don't remember anything being said are shown about putting contact cement on back of copper. Did you do that? are does it stick without it? For those who never used contact cement.
***** Thanks for watching, Don. We did not put anything on the copper. Just sprayed the surface. It's not the recommended technique but the tops are going on two years in a vacation rental home and the owner tells me they are still holding up great.
Thanks...I'll do it!
Hey thanks alot man this was very helpful. What do you think about using the same copper roll for a shower liner?
Thinking way too thin
Love it!!!
oh you absolutely have to worry about putting something hot on it and leaving a ring
Thank you.
I have a copper top kitchen table that does not look good after one year. I don't know if I should rip it off an start new or remove the sealer (not sure od the proper way to do that either) and sand it (not sure how to do that.) See my dilemma? The store we bought it from does not appear to want to help much. It had a nice sort of 'burnt in spots) patina, but it I can get it to be smooth and just have a copper color appearance, that would be fine. It has furniture upholstery tacks along the edges - I expect I would have to remove those prior to working with the edges.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Rich M
uswrdm02 Thanks for watching, Rich. I'm going to defer to an expert on this because I admit that I am not. Give Kristen at colorcopper.com a call. I bet she might have a solution. And let her know I sent you.
What mil copper is this
Ah...? Aren't you suppose to spray contact on both the counter and the laminate for proper adhesion?
Robert Pirlot Thanks for watching. I really don't think it matters. The tops are holding up fine so far.
Can you get polished copper sheets and let it naturally patina?
I suppose you could if you were will willing to wait a while. Thanks for watching.
Love the vid
Major Hellrazor Thanks!
Where do you order copper laminate?
Did you also rap a back splash?
Yes, we did those too.
Is it possible to flame treat copper after it is applied to a counter?
H A Munro Hmm, that's a long way out of my expertise. I really would not know anything about that. Thanks for watching.
Nice, can you share some sources for sheet copper?
Thanks for watching. Go to www.colorcopper.com. Give Kristen a call there and tell her I sent you.
Cool
Can you put copper sheets over ceramic tile counter tops?
Diane Kundracik Thanks for watching, Diane. I'll admit that I am not a copper expert so I'd rather just admit that I don't know rather than answer your question incorrectly. Give Kristen a call at www.colorcopper.com. She can help you out.
+Diane Kundracik Here's how I would do it......I've redone alot of bathrooms, and notice that when people try to cover things up, it's just not right. And they live with it because they did it, but I buy or rent there, so, I need to make it right. (I've done 5 bathrooms...and helped friends with theirs.) And the problem is always that they are covering stuff up. (One bathroom had 5 layers, lol). Insted, you can remove the tile, with a hammer, clean up the 3/4 plywood (or 5/8) it sits on, then glue and screw a 1/2 piece of plywood on-top. You then have a countertop that is likely stronger then the base (lol). This is actually an essay question, because taking off the plywood countertop might show more damage to the box, and but if you left it on, I'd glue and screw 1/5 plywood on top (lots of screws, elmers wood glue). But, putting on the sheet might be tricker. Best of luck. (My hobbie is working on my house, lol).
What kind of lacquer are you using?
Vasek Z Thanks for watching. Here is what we used: www.colorcopper.com/copperlac-copper-lacquer-12oz-can-satin-gloss/
How durable would this be for a bar front? residentual
+Marky Mark I would epoxy over it for a bar.
what thickness of copper did you use?
36 gauge.
Can you recommend a supplier for counter top copper?
Colorcopper.com. Give Kristen a call and tell her I sent you.
Do yall know anyone in Louisiana that does copper counter tops?
Where do you stay ?? I live in Virginia beach VA.
Bristol TN area.