Click here to watch my 18 month review and updated contact paper countertops tutorial (sound issues and loud music fixed!) 😍: ua-cam.com/video/e7JPRm4etAI/v-deo.html
I absolutely love this! What a great way to change your kitchen without spending thousands of dollars! I've been looking at houses, I'm wanting to move closer to my Children and it seems like the first thing I notice is I would need to redo the counter, backslash and cabinets. I will look at the homes in a whole different way now! Instead of thinking thousands of dollars I'll see a little paint and contact paper! Thank You So Much and God Bless!
Thank you!!! I'm so glad this helps with your search. I know how it feels to look at everything that needs to be done and be overwhelmed. Our house is a major fixer upper. I know I'll remodel the kitchen in a year or two but couldn't live with it any longer! This solution will hold up until I'm ready to renovate. It's been 2 years, it'll last another 2 if it needs to. I've done several little things around the house like paint, stencil the floors etc just to get by until I can come back and do major renovations. It's a fun process! Good luck to you and I hope you find your dream home soon!
I really enjoyed this tutorial! I used to sew a lot of mine & my daughter’s clothes and the cutting slits for rounded edges, v-necks & squared edges is exactly what seamstresses do to get nice, smooth edges so, this made perfect sense to me! I’m gonna take the plunge & try this in my kitchen since I’m now, unfortunately, on disability and cannot afford the granite countertops I want so badly! Thank you so very much for taking the time to teach us how to do this!!🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much! ❤ I love getting comments like this. We don't always have the funds to make major updates but still want to get that look. I hope yours turn out great. I have never really sewn anything but now that you say it, it does make sense that fabric would work the same way!
You made it look so easy, I’m gonna take the Plunge and do it... I also liked your hacks for the corners. Thank you for saying Exacto knife, I thought I needed a box cutter. I’m doing it !!!!
Thank you Barbara! And good luck! I'm sure they'll turn out awesome 😁 let me know how it goes! I'm planning on doing an 18 month review soon, if that tells you anything. Mine are still going strong!
Thank you for taking the time to show us how you did this. What a difference it makes without costing a lot! I'm attempting this in my kitchen now and your instructions will be invaluable!
Good job. I’ve just recently done my kitchen and am very happy with it. I used masking tape around the sink before siliconise it, got to say it is super neat doing it that way.
Thank you! I'm glad you are happy with yours as well. It's crazy how much of a difference it makes. Masking tape is a good tip, I will have to remember that.
This is a great idea. A cost effective way to update older counter tops. A few things to remember like the tomato based products, but overall, a great idea.
Thank you! I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I have no idea who first thought this up. I just did it a little differently than I've seen some others do it. Thank you so much for checking out my channel 😊
Have you ever tried adding polycrylic as a sealer over the contact paper. I have painted mine multiple times and of course sealed with the poly, but wondered if this wouldent help with durability and shine.
Excellent video. I liked your push the paper under the sink rim technique. And my countertop has those metal strips also. I recently purchased the paper to redo my countertops.
Looks really nice! I've been putting this off in my kitchen because I wasn't sure how it would look around my top mounted sink or on the rounded corner. You've answered all my questions! Plus you showed me that if you mess up a section, you can easily replace it. Thank you for sharing this! Now I'm inspired to do mine!
Awesome Diannah I'm truly glad I could be of any help! If you run in to any issues feel free to message me, Good luck! I don't think you'll regret taking the plunge, I still have mine and they've held up surprisingly well. I'm going to do an update on them soon. Let me know how yours turn out!
Wow. This is really great information! Thank you. I have been tossing up between using contact paper or epoxy paint. I like the contact paper idea better since it is less messy and more economical.
It's crazy, I was looking at English results for what I should do with my countertop and watched your video and thinking what I should do if you recommend a product that isn't in Germany (where I live) but you held up exactly what I can find at Toom lol nuts. And I just bought the exact same thing.
I have been watching so many videos on this contact paper but I like yours the most. I'm going to get the courage and do my countertops!!!!! I have no artistic creative thumb! 🙄😊
That's awesome Tina! And thank you! I bet you can do it, with or without the creative thumb 😉 it might just take a few practice pieces first but you'll get the hang of it, good luck!
Awe girl thank you!!! It's a work in progress, I'm still working on the floors and replacing appliances ect but I'm getting there 😊 I love that I can just replace a small section and not the entire thing if I need to. Share if you do yours, I love to see these makeovers!
I showed Dan your video and he was very impressed! He told me to figure out the cost, etc. I'll have to wait until after Christmas, but I can begin planning for it and buying supplies now 😊 I love your channel!
Thank you so much, that really means the world to me to hear that! I'll let you know if I find a good deal on the paper. It's cheaper than new counters but it's still definitely an investment.
Oh my word! That is absolutely GENIUS! If I wouldn’t have known better, I would have totally thought those were actual marble counter tops! This is awesome! 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much! Yeah I thought this would be a really temporary solution but it's turned out so well I'll be keeping it this way for as long as possible! Tfw ♥️
Been looking forward to this video! I love how descriptive you are, showing issues and tips. So excited to see your subscribers growing, you deserve it!
Hey Megan! Thank you so much! I'm thankful for your feedback and everyone else's, I know everyone has their own style and some people just show what they're doing without any talking but it would drive me crazy to not explain everything lol! But I've worried about talking too much. So I really appreciate that. Even more so I really appreciate your support, thank you! ♥️
Thank you for your input! I was using this editing app with a handful of song options, I found a great music source literally days after publishing this... I'm actually trying to figure out how to go back and redo the music and voice over without having to delete and republish the video. I would actually like to redo several of my first videos audio...
Agreed! The music is louder than her voice. I had to really focus to hear what she was saying and not be distracted by the loud music. But the content is great!
@@staceygordon6540 I've done some research and looks like I can't redo the sound 🤷 I might actually make another video lol. My mom's kitchen might be next!
And thank you 😊 I appreciate all the input, I'm still working on finding my editing style as well as the right volume levels, best places for music etc.
Love this video ❤thank you for this !!! Your outlet cover statement cracked me up, I spray paint mine 😁 with a tiny squirt to outlet as well to brighten. 😂
Thank you! It's definitely perfect for renters. I'm planning on doing concrete or something like that down the road but had to do something for the time being. I'm happy with it.
I watched a few videos, even the ones with using Windex. I prefer using your method. I do not have a craft bone in my body. But, like you, I am a wife and mother. With the whole Stay Home order, I suppose this is a good time to do something to these counter tops. Thank you for such simple instructions. If only our kids would take our simple advise, right?
Thank you, I'm glad you liked this method! I've been using this time at home for the same thing, projects around my house. It never fails, we give them advice then they don't follow it and now there's a new stain on our countertops 😂 good luck to you with your project and your time at home!
Your suggestions on what NOT to do with tomato sauce, hole punctures, etc... all the advise is so helpful. I'm sure in my house my husband will be the culprit to mess it up. One to your seven😛
Where did you get your contact paper from. I only did my back splash and a small 2 person table top with the same paper I got it at the dollar store. Do you think it's ok to put the same paper on my counter tops I rent here and I have been here for 6 years I painted the wall last summer white and did my cabinets a beige taracotta and the paper is the same color but with specks of other browns it looks like stone kinda. I also layed peel and stick flooring on my kitchen and by the way I am 67 so I am proud of my self.
You're welcome! I was worried about the same thing when I did mine, I'm glad my trial and error might help with others projects 😊 good luck with yours!
Love it I been wanting to do this but my daughter cooks and she sometimes makes messes with stains idk how long it would last here thanks for sharing ❤️
Yeah I understand, my kitchen is always a disaster lol. I'm surprised there aren't stains literally everywhere. We've just tried to make a habit of wiping the counters down afterwards. Maybe you could do a darker contact paper? I couldn't believe how many options there are.
That's brilliant! Have you had to replace any of the clear contact paper where it's stained? Just curious if it will peel up without damaging the contact paper underneath. I am going to try that though!
Thank you! Yes it will stick to granite and any other polished stone finish. If your edges are more detailed it might just take a little more work to contour that contact paper around the edges of the counter.
I'll jump!!! I'm going to FINALLY apply the contact paper to my kitchen countertops & backsplash 🤗...before the rolls dry-rot! I want to use several coats of sealant or plexiglass on the counters. Have U thought about doing/using either?
I did think about it but decided not to since I planned on mine being temporary and I can replace small sections as needed. But I have seen others use polycrylic (not polyurethane, that would yellow) just make sure it's kitchen grade if you go that route. Some of them aren't safe to prepare food on. I've also seen people use clear epoxy over the top of the contact paper. If you want to make it more permanent and durable I'd probably go with an epoxy. Good luck with your countertops! I'm sure they'll turn out great!
Thank you! I did a follow up video on this if you want to check it out and I believe I showed the overlapping areas better in that one. I only overlap the pieces by about 1-4 or 1/2 inch. That's just enough to make sure the old counter doesn't show through and the contact paper sticks to itself really well creating a seal so nothing gets underneath it. It's not noticeable unless you are staring right at it, even then it's not majorly noticeable.
Thank you! Yes I was, and I do try to avoid it but I've been in a hurry and sat something hot down when I didn't have room anywhere else and didn't have a hot pad on the counter. I haven't had any burn marks or anything else happen as a result.
Thank you! I've gotten a couple of suggestions for protection over the contact paper (I haven't tried these myself). You can put clear contact paper over the pattern contact paper. You could use epoxy over the countertop if you want to make it more permanent. I've also heard others have used a couple of coats of kitchen safe water-based polycrylic. Hope that helps!
@@TheNiftyNester thats crazy cause i was thinking the same of the clear contact paper omg.I tired the waterproof sealer the one that is milky and it didnt work at all.I got to redo my counter tops over ...TYSM I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTLY SOOOO MUCH
And i seen a lady on YT use the epoxy and it came out so dope but the only thing bout it is that it take like 2to3 weeks for you to use your tops again. i cnt wait that long at all lol....but its the best to use for a protection.
This looks amazing, what a great idea! Thanks so much for the tutorial, the countertops look beautiful. Just subscribed looking forward to following your channel hope we can stay connected 💕🥰
Thank you so much! I'm so happy with my countertops and it's great to get all this feedback 😊 thanks for your support and I'll go check your channel out right now!
Your instructions were easy to follow; thank you. I do have one suggestion: delete the background music. It's so distracting. It was difficult to focus on what you were saying, and it quickly got annoying. You do an awesome job; it's the awful background noise. 😀🌸
Just bought the same contact paper to do my countertops! How much of an overlap at the seams did you do? Great video and loved the curved corner solution! My counters are all curved edges so this will come in handy. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you! You don't need much of an overlap, between 1/4-1/2 inch is good. I've found that overlapping keeps it from peeling up at all and it looks less like a seam. I'm so glad you found this tutorial helpful, and you'll love that brand of contact paper. It's my favorite. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Also if you run in to any issues feel free to ask.
As far as the "stain" thing...yes you DO need to wipe immediately as it happens. I always clean up as I anyhow when I cook because, it's less time taking after dinner that you need to worry about
love your video! question, to start, I have a L shape counter. Do you start by laying a long strip, then because the widths, I'd have to do 2 of them. Not understanding how to lay it on a 'L' shaped counter top
That's a great question! And the first time I think I've been asked that, I'll have to add it to my list of responses on my blog. No, it does not. Or at least it has not been any issue for me at all. I have my toaster, coffee pot and ice maker on the counter at all times. I use an electric griddle and a deep fryer occasionally as well without any issues. I know you're not supposed to put heat directly on it, but we have (mistakenly) several times, taking things out of the oven, and it hasn't even left a burn mark.
Thank you, Lori! It's definitely not a permanent solution but I've had mine for nearly 2 years now and it's still going strong. It has a few flaws, I shared an 18 month update that shows those and suggestions for upkeep if you'd like to check that out.
I've seen the blow dryer trick but didn't really like the way it looked wrinkled when it shrank up around the edges. It does seem like a good option though.
Ive been using this on my counter top for a while. My counter top has the old Formica sheet with gold flecks on it, and it is UGHLLYYY! But really, how do you do the inside counter top corners that are on the outside.
I was worried about the same thing. There isn't a pattern to follow like with wallpaper and the marble pattern blends really well along the seams. I just laid the sections next to each other before applying them to make sure they would blend well and switched them around if I needed to before applying them.
Good question! It creates a seal around your sink (or stove, if your stove is like mine) and helps to keep the water or anything else from getting underneath the contact paper. Without it the contact paper would probably peel up in those areas pretty quickly.
Thank you! I believe I bought 5 or 6 rolls, I had some left over. I did my entire kitchen, bar and backsplash with that. It took me a couple days, I just spent the evening after work working on it. I could've done it in one day if I had waited for a day off work to do it.
I am about to do this process with my moms 70 year old kitchen . She does not have any rounded corners thank goodness . I am so nervous about the sink . The space in back and the sides . Do I do the sink in different pieces? The color I chose was a beige marble.
Yeah I would cut a piece a little bigger than needed for behind the sink and install it using the exacto knife to trim it around the sink and a spatula to push it under the lip. Then on the sides you'll do one piece on each side. When you're done and you add the silicone to the sink it'll all be fine and the silicone will keep the water from getting underneath it. I hope that helps, feel free to comment again if you have any more questions. Good luck!
I’ve watched several videos of people applying contact paper and everyone seems to explain it on a straight counter however what happens when your counter is L-shaped and you need to go in a different direction when you overlap do you cut out the underneath piece and how do we match the pattern.
I have a couple corners, mine is a U shaped counter. Sorry I didn't include that. I always run from the back edge of the counter to the front edge. When you get to a corner where it's an L, just run it from the back of the counter on one side and it'll lay over the corner running towards the other side of the L. Then on the other side of the corner run a piece from the back edge down over the front edge, with the edge of the paper wrapping over right where there front corner is. That piece will lay over the bottom of the piece before it. I hope that isn't too confusing. You'll game m have one piece of the corner running side to side and the other back to front but it isn't noticeable.
Click here to watch my 18 month review and updated contact paper countertops tutorial (sound issues and loud music fixed!) 😍: ua-cam.com/video/e7JPRm4etAI/v-deo.html
Your video is the first video that shows how to apply the contact paper to corners, and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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You're welcome, and thank you for watching! I appreciate your comment!
This is great. I binge-watched a bunch of tutorials on this and specifically came back here to say yours is 💯. Thank you!
Thank you Chris! That is so awesome to hear! I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that ❤️
This is the most detailed and best video on how to apply contact paper. I’ve watched like 50! You’re awesome.
Thank you so much! ❤️
I agree , Hers was the only video I saved to rewatch for when I did mine
I absolutely love this! What a great way to change your kitchen without spending thousands of dollars! I've been looking at houses, I'm wanting to move closer to my Children and it seems like the first thing I notice is I would need to redo the counter, backslash and cabinets. I will look at the homes in a whole different way now! Instead of thinking thousands of dollars I'll see a little paint and contact paper! Thank You So Much and God Bless!
Thank you!!! I'm so glad this helps with your search. I know how it feels to look at everything that needs to be done and be overwhelmed. Our house is a major fixer upper. I know I'll remodel the kitchen in a year or two but couldn't live with it any longer! This solution will hold up until I'm ready to renovate. It's been 2 years, it'll last another 2 if it needs to. I've done several little things around the house like paint, stencil the floors etc just to get by until I can come back and do major renovations. It's a fun process! Good luck to you and I hope you find your dream home soon!
This is the EXACT same contact paper I used on the table I film my DIYs at! I love it! It has held up! I think the way you used it is GENIUS!
Thanks Fallon! It's really strong stuff. And so freaking pretty!
Thank you!
I bought contact paper I have a breakfast nook too. We were nervous but after watching you do your counter I can't wait to start.
Thank you so much!!! ❤️ Good luck, I hope it goes well and I hope you love it!
I loved this video! Perfectly described and inspired me to “take the plunge” as you said! Thanks so much!
Awe thank you so much! How did it turn out?!
I really enjoyed this tutorial! I used to sew a lot of mine & my daughter’s clothes and the cutting slits for rounded edges, v-necks & squared edges is exactly what seamstresses do to get nice, smooth edges so, this made perfect sense to me! I’m gonna take the plunge & try this in my kitchen since I’m now, unfortunately, on disability and cannot afford the granite countertops I want so badly! Thank you so very much for taking the time to teach us how to do this!!🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much! ❤ I love getting comments like this. We don't always have the funds to make major updates but still want to get that look. I hope yours turn out great. I have never really sewn anything but now that you say it, it does make sense that fabric would work the same way!
Clean the surface with water mixed with a little bit of baby shampoo. That makes a residue free surface. That is what you use to apply window tint.
You made it look so easy, I’m gonna take the Plunge and do it... I also liked your hacks for the corners. Thank you for saying Exacto knife, I thought I needed a box cutter. I’m doing it !!!!
Thank you Barbara! And good luck! I'm sure they'll turn out awesome 😁 let me know how it goes! I'm planning on doing an 18 month review soon, if that tells you anything. Mine are still going strong!
Thank you for taking the time to show us how you did this. What a difference it makes without costing a lot! I'm attempting this in my kitchen now and your instructions will be invaluable!
Awesome! Thank you so much ❤ I'm glad it was helpful and I hope your project turns out fabulously!
Good job. I’ve just recently done my kitchen and am very happy with it. I used masking tape around the sink before siliconise it, got to say it is super neat doing it that way.
Thank you! I'm glad you are happy with yours as well. It's crazy how much of a difference it makes. Masking tape is a good tip, I will have to remember that.
This is a great idea. A cost effective way to update older counter tops. A few things to remember like the tomato based products, but overall, a great idea.
Thank you! I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I have no idea who first thought this up. I just did it a little differently than I've seen some others do it. Thank you so much for checking out my channel 😊
Have you ever tried adding polycrylic as a sealer over the contact paper. I have painted mine multiple times and of course sealed with the poly, but wondered if this wouldent help with durability and shine.
Excellent video. I liked your push the paper under the sink rim technique. And my countertop has those metal strips also. I recently purchased the paper to redo my countertops.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your countertops, I hope they turn out great!
Looks really nice! I've been putting this off in my kitchen because I wasn't sure how it would look around my top mounted sink or on the rounded corner. You've answered all my questions! Plus you showed me that if you mess up a section, you can easily replace it. Thank you for sharing this! Now I'm inspired to do mine!
Awesome Diannah I'm truly glad I could be of any help! If you run in to any issues feel free to message me, Good luck! I don't think you'll regret taking the plunge, I still have mine and they've held up surprisingly well. I'm going to do an update on them soon. Let me know how yours turn out!
You're a genius. Best video I've seen with the contact paper.
Awe thank you! I really appreciate that!
Thanks to your video, I now have much needed inspiration to re- do my counters. Well done 👏🌺
Awesome thank you! Good luck on yours and I hope you love them!
Omg thank u , I'm trying to do this . Finding your videos may of saved me.....thank u again. 🙏👏❤❤❤❤
Awe thank you!!! I'm so glad this video was helpful. I hope your countertops turn out amazing!
Girl those look great. Thanks for the tip on the corners!!
Thank you and you're welcome! I'm glad that was helpful, the corners were the trickiest part for me to figure out.
Thank you . I was baffled how to tackle the curved edges on my worktop , I used both methods and it turned out great 👍🏻😊
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing that, I'm so glad that worked for you 😁
Wow. This is really great information! Thank you. I have been tossing up between using contact paper or epoxy paint. I like the contact paper idea better since it is less messy and more economical.
It's crazy, I was looking at English results for what I should do with my countertop and watched your video and thinking what I should do if you recommend a product that isn't in Germany (where I live) but you held up exactly what I can find at Toom lol nuts. And I just bought the exact same thing.
Thank you so much for creating a video with such great content! I feel confident to do my kitchen countertop after watching this. Thanks again!🙂
You're welcome and thank you so much for the kind comment! Good luck to you with your countertops, I hope they turn out amazing!
@@TheNiftyNesterI hope so too. Thank you!🙃
This was the best tutorial I’ve found. Thank you kindly ma’am!
Thank you so much Kris! Good luck tackling your countertops 😊
Brilliant and great, simple instructions! Looks gorgeous!
Thank you!
Thank you! I'm not arts and crafty. I tried this before I found video and I hate the seams!😕I guess I'll put more effort and retry..
You're welcome, and thank you! I'm sure it'll go a lot smoother this next time. Good luck, and I hope it turns out well!
I have been watching so many videos on this contact paper but I like yours the most. I'm going to get the courage and do my countertops!!!!! I have no artistic creative thumb! 🙄😊
That's awesome Tina! And thank you! I bet you can do it, with or without the creative thumb 😉 it might just take a few practice pieces first but you'll get the hang of it, good luck!
@@TheNiftyNester Thanks for responding! I will let you know how it goes.
Great video, I’m fixing to do mine now 🤞🏾I had your video saved to rewatch again when I finally got time to do it
Thank you so much! ❤️ That's exciting, I hope you love it!
@@TheNiftyNester yes girl it turned out very pretty ! Ty so much!
I'm so happy you have shown how to do this! I was wanting an alternative to buying new countertops and bingo!!!! I love your kitchen!!!! 😊👍❤
Awe girl thank you!!! It's a work in progress, I'm still working on the floors and replacing appliances ect but I'm getting there 😊 I love that I can just replace a small section and not the entire thing if I need to. Share if you do yours, I love to see these makeovers!
I showed Dan your video and he was very impressed! He told me to figure out the cost, etc. I'll have to wait until after Christmas, but I can begin planning for it and buying supplies now 😊 I love your channel!
Thank you so much, that really means the world to me to hear that! I'll let you know if I find a good deal on the paper. It's cheaper than new counters but it's still definitely an investment.
Oh my word! That is absolutely GENIUS! If I wouldn’t have known better, I would have totally thought those were actual marble counter tops! This is awesome! 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much! Yeah I thought this would be a really temporary solution but it's turned out so well I'll be keeping it this way for as long as possible! Tfw ♥️
Awesome job. You are such a perfectionist and you explain well. God bless🤗
Thank you so much! You made my day with your comment 😊 bless you❤
Aww! You’re welcome 😇
Best video I have seen explaining the installation
Thank you for the kind comment, Natalie! ❤
Been looking forward to this video! I love how descriptive you are, showing issues and tips. So excited to see your subscribers growing, you deserve it!
Hey Megan! Thank you so much! I'm thankful for your feedback and everyone else's, I know everyone has their own style and some people just show what they're doing without any talking but it would drive me crazy to not explain everything lol! But I've worried about talking too much. So I really appreciate that. Even more so I really appreciate your support, thank you! ♥️
Great info! The music, however... I thought I might completely lose my sanity after the first minute or two. Seriously.
Thank you for your input! I was using this editing app with a handful of song options, I found a great music source literally days after publishing this... I'm actually trying to figure out how to go back and redo the music and voice over without having to delete and republish the video. I would actually like to redo several of my first videos audio...
Agreed! The music is louder than her voice. I had to really focus to hear what she was saying and not be distracted by the loud music. But the content is great!
@@staceygordon6540 I've done some research and looks like I can't redo the sound 🤷 I might actually make another video lol. My mom's kitchen might be next!
And thank you 😊 I appreciate all the input, I'm still working on finding my editing style as well as the right volume levels, best places for music etc.
Please ditch that HORRIBLE music, why do you guys think music is relevant in any instructional video. NO MUSIC NEEDED!!! Video was great
Excellent instructions! Best I've seen. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you so much! ❤
This is a great idea! Love the stove covers!
Thank you!!! And those came from Dollar Tree, they have some cute ones!
thank you, I am using this in my campervan. I found your video very helpful
Love this video ❤thank you for this !!! Your outlet cover statement cracked me up, I spray paint mine 😁 with a tiny squirt to outlet as well to brighten. 😂
this is a great idea especially because im renting. great video
Thank you! It's definitely perfect for renters. I'm planning on doing concrete or something like that down the road but had to do something for the time being. I'm happy with it.
I watched a few videos, even the ones with using Windex. I prefer using your method. I do not have a craft bone in my body. But, like you, I am a wife and mother. With the whole Stay Home order, I suppose this is a good time to do something to these counter tops. Thank you for such simple instructions. If only our kids would take our simple advise, right?
Thank you, I'm glad you liked this method! I've been using this time at home for the same thing, projects around my house. It never fails, we give them advice then they don't follow it and now there's a new stain on our countertops 😂 good luck to you with your project and your time at home!
Your suggestions on what NOT to do with tomato sauce, hole punctures, etc... all the advise is so helpful. I'm sure in my house my husband will be the culprit to mess it up. One to your seven😛
Sometimes husbands can be worse than kids lol 😁
Thank you! You really make it seem doable.❤
Where did you get your contact paper from. I only did my back splash and a small 2 person table top with the same paper I got it at the dollar store. Do you think it's ok to put the same paper on my counter tops I rent here and I have been here for 6 years I painted the wall last summer white and did my cabinets a beige taracotta and the paper is the same color but with specks of other browns it looks like stone kinda. I also layed peel and stick flooring on my kitchen and by the way I am 67 so I am proud of my self.
Perfect tutorial thank you!!!
Thank you!
Wow I love that Transformation! That is so beautiful. I love those stove Covers! I have the same ones! Favorite dollar tree find.
Thank you!!! I know right?! It's crazy they're so cute and so cheap! We must have similar taste lol.
Thanks... Mine is missing some end pcs & I wasn't sure I could still use this! 😁 ❤️
You're welcome! I was worried about the same thing when I did mine, I'm glad my trial and error might help with others projects 😊 good luck with yours!
Love it I been wanting to do this but my daughter cooks and she sometimes makes messes with stains idk how long it would last here thanks for sharing ❤️
Yeah I understand, my kitchen is always a disaster lol. I'm surprised there aren't stains literally everywhere. We've just tried to make a habit of wiping the counters down afterwards. Maybe you could do a darker contact paper? I couldn't believe how many options there are.
Yes they different ones but I love the white one you did a great job ❤️
Thank you!!! Yeah I agree the white is beautiful
I added clear contact paper over my marble contact paper to help with cooking spills...especially tomato spills
That's brilliant! Have you had to replace any of the clear contact paper where it's stained? Just curious if it will peel up without damaging the contact paper underneath. I am going to try that though!
That was fun to watch! You have a soothing voice. Your kitchen looks great!
You are too sweet! And thank you! 😊 it's always hard to listen to myself lol.
Will this contact paper adher to granite? Thank you for the great video!
Thank you! Yes it will stick to granite and any other polished stone finish. If your edges are more detailed it might just take a little more work to contour that contact paper around the edges of the counter.
Great Job!! 🙂
Thank you!
Hello. It's Absolutely Beautiful. Great job. Tfs. Xoxo
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it and thank you for watching 😊
Thanks so much this was the nest tutorial I found as well!
Awesome thank you so much!!! ❤
I'll jump!!! I'm going to FINALLY apply the contact paper to my kitchen countertops & backsplash 🤗...before the rolls dry-rot! I want to use several coats of sealant or plexiglass on the counters. Have U thought about doing/using either?
I did think about it but decided not to since I planned on mine being temporary and I can replace small sections as needed. But I have seen others use polycrylic (not polyurethane, that would yellow) just make sure it's kitchen grade if you go that route. Some of them aren't safe to prepare food on. I've also seen people use clear epoxy over the top of the contact paper. If you want to make it more permanent and durable I'd probably go with an epoxy. Good luck with your countertops! I'm sure they'll turn out great!
This is a really nice video. Thanks.
Thank you!
Awesome tutorial A++
Thank you!!! ❤️
I also wanted to say that I love your shirt! I know that is random but I love the color!
Lol thank you! It's one of my favorites, I got it at torrid maybe a year ago
Best video by far!
Thank you!!!
You are amazing ❤! Thanks for this video 🙏🏼👌🏽
Great job and informative tutorial, however your music was too loud and distracting.
Thank you! And I agree. I'm actually working on an update/ redo on this video. With minimal background noise lol. Thank you for the input.
Please... No Music
Looks beautiful!!
Thank you! ❤
Perfect idea. Thank you
You're welcome 😊 and thank you!
look so elegant i like it
Thank you so much!
I meant the hand stapler you used under the tight space under the work top x
Love this tutorial...thank you so much
Awesome, you're welcome! And thank you! ❤
Love the end result! Quick question, if you overlapped the large sections, wouldn't the overlapped areas show?🤔
Thank you! I did a follow up video on this if you want to check it out and I believe I showed the overlapping areas better in that one. I only overlap the pieces by about 1-4 or 1/2 inch. That's just enough to make sure the old counter doesn't show through and the contact paper sticks to itself really well creating a seal so nothing gets underneath it. It's not noticeable unless you are staring right at it, even then it's not majorly noticeable.
Love ur work. Were u concerned about setting hot items on ur countertop?
Thank you! Yes I was, and I do try to avoid it but I've been in a hurry and sat something hot down when I didn't have room anywhere else and didn't have a hot pad on the counter. I haven't had any burn marks or anything else happen as a result.
You make it look easy gud work...i want to put a protection on top of the contact paper
Thank you! I've gotten a couple of suggestions for protection over the contact paper (I haven't tried these myself). You can put clear contact paper over the pattern contact paper. You could use epoxy over the countertop if you want to make it more permanent. I've also heard others have used a couple of coats of kitchen safe water-based polycrylic. Hope that helps!
@@TheNiftyNester thats crazy cause i was thinking the same of the clear contact paper omg.I tired the waterproof sealer the one that is milky and it didnt work at all.I got to redo my counter tops over ...TYSM I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTLY SOOOO MUCH
And i seen a lady on YT use the epoxy and it came out so dope but the only thing bout it is that it take like 2to3 weeks for you to use your tops again.
i cnt wait that long at all lol....but its the best to use for a protection.
Very nicely done can contact paper be removed after get damage hope it won't damage counter top
Thank you! It won't damage the countertops at all. You can remove the contact paper easily and it doesn't leave anything behind.
This looks amazing, what a great idea! Thanks so much for the tutorial, the countertops look beautiful. Just subscribed looking forward to following your channel hope we can stay connected 💕🥰
Thank you so much! I'm so happy with my countertops and it's great to get all this feedback 😊 thanks for your support and I'll go check your channel out right now!
Your instructions were easy to follow; thank you. I do have one suggestion: delete the background music. It's so distracting. It was difficult to focus on what you were saying, and it quickly got annoying. You do an awesome job; it's the awful background noise. 😀🌸
Wow amazing . Is it still holding on ?
Very throughout thanks for sharing
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Just bought the same contact paper to do my countertops! How much of an overlap at the seams did you do? Great video and loved the curved corner solution! My counters are all curved edges so this will come in handy. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you! You don't need much of an overlap, between 1/4-1/2 inch is good. I've found that overlapping keeps it from peeling up at all and it looks less like a seam. I'm so glad you found this tutorial helpful, and you'll love that brand of contact paper. It's my favorite. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Also if you run in to any issues feel free to ask.
As far as the "stain" thing...yes you DO need to wipe immediately as it happens. I always clean up as I anyhow when I cook because, it's less time taking after dinner that you need to worry about
Really helpfull, thank you!
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
love your video! question, to start, I have a L shape counter. Do you start by laying a long strip, then because the widths, I'd have to do 2 of them. Not understanding how to lay it on a 'L' shaped counter top
How far apart do you use staples? Also where the paper meets on top of counter do you overlap or just place the paper exactly next to each piece?
Does it matter if the contact paper is under the toaster and microwave?
That's a great question! And the first time I think I've been asked that, I'll have to add it to my list of responses on my blog. No, it does not. Or at least it has not been any issue for me at all. I have my toaster, coffee pot and ice maker on the counter at all times. I use an electric griddle and a deep fryer occasionally as well without any issues. I know you're not supposed to put heat directly on it, but we have (mistakenly) several times, taking things out of the oven, and it hasn't even left a burn mark.
Looks great. Does it hold up well?
Thank you, Lori! It's definitely not a permanent solution but I've had mine for nearly 2 years now and it's still going strong. It has a few flaws, I shared an 18 month update that shows those and suggestions for upkeep if you'd like to check that out.
If you use a blow dryer on high heat around the edge where it wraps under the countertop, it won't require stapling.
I've seen the blow dryer trick but didn't really like the way it looked wrinkled when it shrank up around the edges. It does seem like a good option though.
@@TheNiftyNester Thank you for the heads up! I haven't had this happen--yet--but that doesn't mean it won't!
I think it's a fine method and if it works for you that's great! I think it's good to have options.
Ive been using this on my counter top for a while. My counter top has the old Formica sheet with gold flecks on it, and it is UGHLLYYY!
But really, how do you do the inside counter top corners that are on the outside.
My concern is matching at the seams. Like regular wall paper, is there a match pattern to look for?
I was worried about the same thing. There isn't a pattern to follow like with wallpaper and the marble pattern blends really well along the seams. I just laid the sections next to each other before applying them to make sure they would blend well and switched them around if I needed to before applying them.
14:09 Good video. Congrats on your progress, being a small UA-camr is hard. Thumbs Up 👍
Thank you! It is a lot of work getting started but it's a lot of fun as well 😊
This video appears to give good instructions/information; however, the background music is annoying and distracting. Shame.
You can just replace it with another piece of contact paper. That’s the nice thing about contact paper.
Exactly! That's what I love about it. It looks great and is easy to fix little mishaps.
Hi! What is the purpose/benefit of using the silicone?
Good question! It creates a seal around your sink (or stove, if your stove is like mine) and helps to keep the water or anything else from getting underneath the contact paper. Without it the contact paper would probably peel up in those areas pretty quickly.
Looks great!! Two questions- how many rolls did you buy for your kitchen? About how long did it take you to complete this project?
Thank you! I believe I bought 5 or 6 rolls, I had some left over. I did my entire kitchen, bar and backsplash with that. It took me a couple days, I just spent the evening after work working on it. I could've done it in one day if I had waited for a day off work to do it.
Why do all the diyers have music to drown out instructions?
I am about to do this process with my moms 70 year old kitchen . She does not have any rounded corners thank goodness . I am so nervous about the sink . The space in back and the sides . Do I do the sink in different pieces? The color I chose was a beige marble.
Yeah I would cut a piece a little bigger than needed for behind the sink and install it using the exacto knife to trim it around the sink and a spatula to push it under the lip. Then on the sides you'll do one piece on each side. When you're done and you add the silicone to the sink it'll all be fine and the silicone will keep the water from getting underneath it. I hope that helps, feel free to comment again if you have any more questions. Good luck!
Looks awesome!
Thank you so much!
I had mine for 2 years now it is the same as yours. It is stained so i am ready to replace it.
It's surprising how well it holds up being as inexpensive as it is. 2 years is pretty good!
I’ve watched several videos of people applying contact paper and everyone seems to explain it on a straight counter however what happens when your counter is L-shaped and you need to go in a different direction when you overlap do you cut out the underneath piece and how do we match the pattern.
I have a couple corners, mine is a U shaped counter. Sorry I didn't include that. I always run from the back edge of the counter to the front edge. When you get to a corner where it's an L, just run it from the back of the counter on one side and it'll lay over the corner running towards the other side of the L. Then on the other side of the corner run a piece from the back edge down over the front edge, with the edge of the paper wrapping over right where there front corner is. That piece will lay over the bottom of the piece before it. I hope that isn't too confusing. You'll game m have one piece of the corner running side to side and the other back to front but it isn't noticeable.
nice video sister
Thank you!
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Great. Thank you! Music is so loud
I know I wish I could go back and fix it.... thank you for your feedback! I'm going to do an updated video soon with way lower background music lol.
Where the sections overlap, couldnt yoi cut dn middle of it and peel back on both side and it would lay side by side butted up together?
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Love!!! ❤️
Thank you!!!
Love it!!!
Hey girl! Thank you so much! ♥️