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I wish i had seen this video before i started on my project! Definitely gonna use the trick for the rounder corners and get a staple gun. I just used packaging tape before i watched this video lol. I ordered more contact paper and might have to redo some sections. You live and you learn! Thank you so much for the tutorial. New subscriber here!
Thank you, I'm so glad to have you here! It's all a learning process, I wasn't sure what to do in the beginning either! That's the nice thing though about the contact paper, it's easy to replace if you mess up or just want to change it. I hope yours turn out well, good luck!
Thanks for the great tutorial on applying contact paper countertops. I'm looking forward to doing my counters. Your video was the best that I've seen. Keep up the good work. I'm definitely following your UA-cam channel.
Hi New Sub here! 🙋🏻♀️ I love this video. I'm so glad I came across it. I was thinking about doing this in a double wide Mobile Home I'll be renting out in FL. I was iffy about trying it. After watching your video, I'm gonna do my kitchen.... then tackle one of the bathrooms too! Your video is so detailed. I really appreciate the time you took to make sure everything was thoroughly explained. Thanks a bunch. 💐
Thank you Lenore! I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you found my video so helpful! Thanks for subscribing, I look forward to chatting with you again!
I have a "back splash" wood block type situation where the counter meets the wall. Should I do one continuous strip or should I cut its own strip and caulk it ?
I haven't. I did see other people use that method but it looked wrinkled to me. That's why I did the slits and wrapped it around the corners the way I did. I think it's just personal preference.
Can you use white caulk on black marble contact paper or would that look bad? Also, do you caulk the back lip of the counter? Not sure what it's called.
I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your comment! You can just any color caulking you want but I would say clear might work better with black marble contact paper. As far as caulking the back of the counter it just depends on your counter and backsplash. Mine has that metal lip so I didn't need to caulk it but if your counter just goes straight up to the wall or the backslash then I'd definitely caulk it. I hope that helps!
Thank you! I had someone comment on my first contact paper video saying she added a layer of clear contact paper over her marble contact paper. I think that would probably give you some extra durability. If I was ever going to redo my countertops I'd probably give it a try!
@The Nifty Nester, would liquid nails work for underneath the counter tops? I live in an apartment with crappy particle board “chunks” under my counter tops an my contact paper didn’t stick...I had to take it all off throw it away and cried lol
Oh man that had to be frustrating I'm sorry to hear that! I've had someone else comment before with a really similar issue and I honestly don't know what the best solution is. Using some type of adhesive would probably help keep it stuck to the counter but would also make it hard to repair if you have more issues with it and if you're renting it'll damage the original counters and the landlord might have an issue with it. Can you staple it to the underside of the counter edge like I did, would that help? Also if the landlord doesn't care maybe you could do an epoxy countertop? It's tough to work with damaged surfaces, I hope you find a solution that works for you.
Yeah it is a lot more expensive than the contact paper... what kind of material is the counter? Is it like a laminate countertop with the composite wood underneath?
@@TheNiftyNester I wanna say it’s composite wood underneath… it’s basically your typical “crap” cheap “I don’t care” apt countertops and cabinets! I don’t even have a dang vent in the bathroom for the shower to suck up the steam. I’ve been here since 5/21/21 & already had to clean the bathroom ceiling as it looked like moldy spots…and I shower w/the door open
I've been subscribed for a long time and love your channel, but what if they don't have the correct width? My island is 36 inches wide, so I don't know how to do that part without having seams. Help, please help. ❤❤❤ Suggestions? Anyone?
Hi! How many rolls did you use to complete this project? My kitchen counter is shaped like yours but I also have an island, I see there’s an option for a 4 pack.
I believe I used 4 or 5 rolls. I did my counters including the island and the backslash. I did have some waste where I cut a piece the wrong size so I had planned ahead and bought more than I needed, maybe 6 rolls? I think I had one full roll and one partial roll left at the end
I just replied to your other comment then I see this one, I'm glad you found this video! Did this help answer your questions about how it's held up? And as far as cleaners go, I use anything and everything on these. I usually use a vinegar water solution for all of my general countertop cleaning needs but I use a bleach cleaner sometimes when it needs a really good scrubbing.
They are barely noticeable. I didn't tell anyone what it was and every single person that came over right after I did these thought I had put in new countertops. No one noticed the seams or even that it was contact paper until I pointed it out. I think the pattern makes it harder to see them.
Thanks so much for this video! Question - do the instructions tell you to overlap the layers vs placing them down side by side, or did you choose to do that yourself?
You're welcome, thank you for watching! When I watched other tutorials before doing mine I noticed a few having problems with different things and that was one of them. Someone had laid them down side by side and was having trouble getting the lines perfect without leaving any of the original counter exposed and I just thought it made more sense to overlap them and avoid that issue entirely. Then I realized how well the contact paper stuck to itself and that kept it from lifting or anything getting in underneath the paper or where the two pieces meet. So it's not really a must but I think it works out better that way. I hope that makes sense.
You have to treat these like you would laminate countertops. You really shouldn't put anything hot on them, but I've broken that rule when I've been in a hurry and haven't had any burns spots so it's been pretty forgiving.
Great detailed sharing, the rounded sides edges are what I was worried about while thinking to diy with contact paper.. 😊 Btw, will using penknife be the same as a exacto knife ?
Thank you! I'm glad this was helpful. So a penknife is like a pocket knife, right? The exacto blades are really thin and sharp which makes it such a good tool to use right up against edges and corners and to get clean straight lines. If the penknife is thin and sharp like that I would imagine that would work fine, but if it's a thicker blade like a pocket knife then it might not be as precise.
I don't remember where I got this exact one but I usually order packs of them from Amazon or I buy them from Home Depot (depending on if I need it that day or can wait a day or two for shipping).
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One of the best explanations for rounded corners. The blow dryer wasn’t working for me. Thanks so much for this tutorial ❤!
I so appreciate how you explain steps in your videos! Please keep them coming !
Thank you so much!!! I'm working on several videos so there is more coming, just slowly lol. I appreciate your comment 😊
I watched your original video and used the same paper as you have in the video. Almost a year later and it still looks great.
That's awesome to hear! I'm glad yours are holding up well and I appreciate the feedback 😊
They sell a sliding coffee pot tray for underneath the machine. Very cool. Cheap. Looks great. Amazon.
Thank you sooooo much for the detailed tutorial🙂.
You're welcome, and thank you for watching! 😊
I wish i had seen this video before i started on my project! Definitely gonna use the trick for the rounder corners and get a staple gun. I just used packaging tape before i watched this video lol. I ordered more contact paper and might have to redo some sections. You live and you learn! Thank you so much for the tutorial. New subscriber here!
Thank you, I'm so glad to have you here! It's all a learning process, I wasn't sure what to do in the beginning either! That's the nice thing though about the contact paper, it's easy to replace if you mess up or just want to change it. I hope yours turn out well, good luck!
Superb job! One of the best contact paper videos I have seen!
Thank you so much Lori! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my tutorial and to leave a comment ❤
You are very good teacher! Nice video. Thanks
Thank you! I appreciate your comment ❤
Thanks for the great tutorial on applying contact paper countertops. I'm looking forward to doing my counters. Your video was the best that I've seen. Keep up the good work. I'm definitely following your UA-cam channel.
Thank you Sondra for the kind comment and for subscribing! I'm glad the video was helpful, I hope your counters turn out amazing 😊
Hi New Sub here! 🙋🏻♀️ I love this video. I'm so glad I came across it. I was thinking about doing this in a double wide Mobile Home I'll be renting out in FL. I was iffy about trying it. After watching your video, I'm gonna do my kitchen.... then tackle one of the bathrooms too! Your video is so detailed. I really appreciate the time you took to make sure everything was thoroughly explained. Thanks a bunch. 💐
Thank you Lenore! I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you found my video so helpful! Thanks for subscribing, I look forward to chatting with you again!
I love it! My counter has a built in 4" backsplash. Any ideas?
Thanks for the tips!❤😂
Thank you for the video Great job!!!!
Thank you so much Carolyn! ❤
I have a "back splash" wood block type situation where the counter meets the wall. Should I do one continuous strip or should I cut its own strip and caulk it ?
What color did you use from Amazon? I see there are a few different whites and matte or no?
Hello. Thanks for your video. Have you ever tried using a heat gun or blow dryer to warm and stretch the contact paper over the rounded edges?
I haven't. I did see other people use that method but it looked wrinkled to me. That's why I did the slits and wrapped it around the corners the way I did. I think it's just personal preference.
Can you use white caulk on black marble contact paper or would that look bad? Also, do you caulk the back lip of the counter? Not sure what it's called.
I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your comment! You can just any color caulking you want but I would say clear might work better with black marble contact paper. As far as caulking the back of the counter it just depends on your counter and backsplash. Mine has that metal lip so I didn't need to caulk it but if your counter just goes straight up to the wall or the backslash then I'd definitely caulk it. I hope that helps!
Hello, you didn’t list what silicone sealant you used in the description
I'm sorry I'll go fix that now. I used a clear waterproof silicone, I'll link the exact one in the description.
How do you cut the inside corners
Awesome job! Question can you use two films of contact paper for extra durability??
Thank you! I had someone comment on my first contact paper video saying she added a layer of clear contact paper over her marble contact paper. I think that would probably give you some extra durability. If I was ever going to redo my countertops I'd probably give it a try!
Hi question can you put contact paper over contact paper?
Yes you can! I haven't done it myself but I've heard from others that have layered clear contact paper over the decorative contact paper.
@The Nifty Nester, would liquid nails work for underneath the counter tops? I live in an apartment with crappy particle board “chunks” under my counter tops an my contact paper didn’t stick...I had to take it all off throw it away and cried lol
Oh man that had to be frustrating I'm sorry to hear that! I've had someone else comment before with a really similar issue and I honestly don't know what the best solution is. Using some type of adhesive would probably help keep it stuck to the counter but would also make it hard to repair if you have more issues with it and if you're renting it'll damage the original counters and the landlord might have an issue with it. Can you staple it to the underside of the counter edge like I did, would that help? Also if the landlord doesn't care maybe you could do an epoxy countertop? It's tough to work with damaged surfaces, I hope you find a solution that works for you.
@@TheNiftyNester I do do epoxy resin pour paintings, although my materials are very expensive
Yeah it is a lot more expensive than the contact paper... what kind of material is the counter? Is it like a laminate countertop with the composite wood underneath?
@@TheNiftyNester I wanna say it’s composite wood underneath… it’s basically your typical “crap” cheap “I don’t care” apt countertops and cabinets! I don’t even have a dang vent in the bathroom for the shower to suck up the steam. I’ve been here since 5/21/21 & already had to clean the bathroom ceiling as it looked like moldy spots…and I shower w/the door open
I've been subscribed for a long time and love your channel, but what if they don't have the correct width? My island is 36 inches wide, so I don't know how to do that part without having seams. Help, please help. ❤❤❤ Suggestions? Anyone?
Hi! How many rolls did you use to complete this project? My kitchen counter is shaped like yours but I also have an island, I see there’s an option for a 4 pack.
I believe I used 4 or 5 rolls. I did my counters including the island and the backslash. I did have some waste where I cut a piece the wrong size so I had planned ahead and bought more than I needed, maybe 6 rolls? I think I had one full roll and one partial roll left at the end
@@TheNiftyNester Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Wouldnt it been easier to cut the end square?
Can you use cleaner on it? Or do you just use water?
I just replied to your other comment then I see this one, I'm glad you found this video! Did this help answer your questions about how it's held up? And as far as cleaners go, I use anything and everything on these. I usually use a vinegar water solution for all of my general countertop cleaning needs but I use a bleach cleaner sometimes when it needs a really good scrubbing.
Are the seams very noticeable?
They are barely noticeable. I didn't tell anyone what it was and every single person that came over right after I did these thought I had put in new countertops. No one noticed the seams or even that it was contact paper until I pointed it out. I think the pattern makes it harder to see them.
Thanks so much for this video! Question - do the instructions tell you to overlap the layers vs placing them down side by side, or did you choose to do that yourself?
You're welcome, thank you for watching! When I watched other tutorials before doing mine I noticed a few having problems with different things and that was one of them. Someone had laid them down side by side and was having trouble getting the lines perfect without leaving any of the original counter exposed and I just thought it made more sense to overlap them and avoid that issue entirely. Then I realized how well the contact paper stuck to itself and that kept it from lifting or anything getting in underneath the paper or where the two pieces meet. So it's not really a must but I think it works out better that way. I hope that makes sense.
Can u put a hot pot on top of the counter top
You have to treat these like you would laminate countertops. You really shouldn't put anything hot on them, but I've broken that rule when I've been in a hurry and haven't had any burns spots so it's been pretty forgiving.
Great detailed sharing, the rounded sides edges are what I was worried about while thinking to diy with contact paper.. 😊 Btw, will using penknife be the same as a exacto knife ?
Thank you! I'm glad this was helpful. So a penknife is like a pocket knife, right? The exacto blades are really thin and sharp which makes it such a good tool to use right up against edges and corners and to get clean straight lines. If the penknife is thin and sharp like that I would imagine that would work fine, but if it's a thicker blade like a pocket knife then it might not be as precise.
@@TheNiftyNester I see, thank you so much for this sharing. Now I feel more confident in starting this diy project for my kitchen counter top 😊👍👍
You're welcome! I hope yours turn out fantastic! It's pretty easy once you get the first couple pieces down and get the hang of it. Good luck to you!
Where did you find the contact paper? Love your tutorial
Thank you so much, Danielle! I bought the DCFix brand off of Amazon. I have a link in the description as well if you're interested.
Where did you get spatula?
I don't remember where I got this exact one but I usually order packs of them from Amazon or I buy them from Home Depot (depending on if I need it that day or can wait a day or two for shipping).
How do you cut inside corners