Love this tutorial!! Finally one with faux-wood instead of the faux-marble. I'm going to redo my cabinet-countertops and was really happy to find this gem. Especially cool, because I actually ordered the same contact paper, so it's good to see your process. Thanks, Lauryne. :)
As someone who’s done this before Great job! Using that pattern is ideal as it hides the lines well. It does help to have a second person if you tackle anything larger. But the only advice I could truly give is if your happy with the job and you would like to make it permanent put a quality coat of clear epoxy. Easy to do and you will be amazed by the results. Says you can set a hot pan on it but I still avoid doing that.
Omg the corners are so difficult when they are rounded like this! 🤣 I’m so happy Rusty and I figured it out through trial and error and I am so happy it helped you! 💕💕 Thanks for watching friend!
I am so excited for you! Definitely be sure to buy extra, because practice helps! And I have heard of people sealing theirs as well to help with kitchen moisture! I hope you love it!!!
I have just bought my first pop up and have been binging renovation videos - this is by far my fave countertop! LOVE IT! I never would’ve considered using a heat gun to improve the finish - I think I’m sold on this look!
Yes!!! So happy to hear this friend!!! Yay! I love the product too, it’s such a great look and works so well! I’m so happy you found me! I hope my videos help friend!
This pattern design is great! First it looks natural and elegant by itself; secondly it helps making a "seamless" finished look, even at the corners. And thirdly, it matches your floor perfectly! :)
Awesome job, I’m going to try this on a plastic folding table I have. I sometimes record videos when we are on the road and this will really dress up my “studio” lol thanks again.
I've been watching videos on this subject, considering doing this in my kitchen. You've just convinced me to give it a try in one of the bathrooms as a test. This looks great.
OMG!! You are SO sweet, thank you for saying that! When I started I honestly hated that I couldn't find anything straight to the point and simple! So I hope I can provide that in this space.
Oh my gosh this video just changed my life and made my RV projects soooo much easier!!!! Thank you!!! You’re awesome! Subscribed to your channel and so excited I found you!!!
You are SO sweet!! I will continue posting projects when we move into our new home! for now, organizing and prepping to move from WA to AK is my priority! haha I may even post some new mom videos because I felt like there aren't many for products you actually use! haha Just trying to be helpful in any area I can be! Thank you for the comment, friend!
Yay! So happy these helped! I think you will love the little update! Its pretty simple, just be sure to order extra so you have some to play and learn with! Thanks so much for the comment friend!
Thank you for this video, it's very helpful! I really appreciate it! I need new counter tops this just gave me a new updated Cheaper way to do it! Awesome! I'm so excited! I'm telling hubby about this one! 😁😊💕
I'd suggest putting the whole 1st pcs.on the front ( opposite S yours) and put the seam farthest back towards the wall. Because more than likely you'll put stuff on the. Counter against the wall and doing it this way you'll have stuff covering the seam.farther back. If the seam is like yours it's in the front 1/3 and visible.
*Ok MRS. Fixit LOL. 😁. Very, very good job. And i'm assuming this is some kind of RV youre in, the design/ construction of it is sooo confusing to me, one second it looks like an RV, the next second it looks like a real living room in a house haha. Great video.*
I actually sold my pop up, but it worked super well for us while we had it! I honestly think that even if you get a tear it is so cheap and easy to replace it wouldnt be a big deal to replace! :)
Your videos are so helpful. I’m about start redesigning our pop up. Do you remember how many countertop vinyl rolls and flooring pieces/boxes you used? Thanks for all the helpful tips!
I think I bought 6-8 rolls of the counter top! I had extra and was able to play with it and learn how to use it. And I only bought two packages of floors I believe!
You did a great job and I really like the butcher block paper. Is there a company that has the butcher block paper wider? I see a lot of other colors wider but the butcher block is not. Thank for any information.
I am obsessed with your make-over!! I'm pretty much copying everything lol. I've hit a snag though..how did you do the contact paper around the sink and faucet? I'm trying to do it in as few pieces as possible to avoid seems, but I see no way around it? Any tips??
That was difficult, my husband helped me a bit with that. I just used the heat gun a bunch to really stretch the dx fix into place. And then I sealed it with some clear caulking to make sure the water doesn't get under it, if you use a color close to the DC Fix that could also help with the edges!
www.amazon.com/d-c-fix-Self-Adhesive-Butcher-Block-346-0168/dp/B007UGECS8/ref=sr_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=stick+on+countertops+butcher+block&qid=1628141725&sr=8-50 Hopefully this works! You can also search on amazon for DC Fix Butchers Block!
Yes it does seem to make it stay better, it also helps it lay down nicer. You will find that the edges are harder to work with. Adding a little heat helps a ton.
Have you thought of maybe painting and sealing? I have a video going live tomorrow for painting tile! Maybe you could use the same idea for counter tops!
@@laurynejuneprojects1443 I just did this on a round table. Used a hair blower to heat it up slighly, it streched pefectly around and under. I suggest u try it 🙂
Does anyone know.... Can you put anything on top of it to make sure it doesn’t rip or tear anywhere? I’ve tried this put it always knicks and tears in little spots..
I have seen people seal it with a clear coat! You would probably need to put a couple of coats. Have you used this specific brand? I haven't had any issues yet, and I have only heard good things!
I had zero issues with ours! It was fantastic. I actually sold it a couple of months ago but I'm sure its still doing great. The awesome thing to remember is this stuff isn't too expensive, and isn't very difficult to install, so if you do have an issue (maybe a tear) I think it would be easy to fix!
🤔 It's either this, or one of those graining tools + multiple coats of paint. The smart choice is made obvious, when you look back in history, to the magnificent, gargantuan American station wagons of the 1960s - 1980s. Many of them came with long, wide strips of wood grain contact paper running down their sides, from bumper to bumper! It was apparently durable enough to use on cars exposed to all weather. Granted, wood grain finishes are great around the house, but they REALLY struck gold when they put it on cars! 🥴😉 For the life of me, I can't figure out why they stopped spreading it on cars!? Just imagine a new Ferrari or Porsche, even a Lamborghini, with tall strips of contact paper in a beautiful shade of dark, knot-filled mahogany running all the way down the sides of the car.... Maybe a lighter shade of pine running over the roof and hood! I'd personally paint the rims in a brown, pine-cone pattern! What could be more sporty and modern?? 🤪
Love this tutorial!! Finally one with faux-wood instead of the faux-marble. I'm going to redo my cabinet-countertops and was really happy to find this gem. Especially cool, because I actually ordered the same contact paper, so it's good to see your process. Thanks, Lauryne. :)
Yay! I love the wood look so much, and yes! A ton of people do the marble. I was so impressed with how nice the wood turned out!
As someone who’s done this before Great job! Using that pattern is ideal as it hides the lines well. It does help to have a second person if you tackle anything larger. But the only advice I could truly give is if your happy with the job and you would like to make it permanent put a quality coat of clear epoxy. Easy to do and you will be amazed by the results. Says you can set a hot pan on it but I still avoid doing that.
Omg what a great idea. I am about to do a desk makeover and I’m going to try this out 😍🙌🏻 thanks so much.
I think I'm watching your tutorial videos more than I'm doing anything else LOL I can't wait to see all your videos you are brilliant
Thank you for taking the time to show how to do the corner.
Omg the corners are so difficult when they are rounded like this! 🤣 I’m so happy Rusty and I figured it out through trial and error and I am so happy it helped you! 💕💕 Thanks for watching friend!
This looks so good. I’ve been really skeptical about faux wood print contact paper. But you’ve just convinced me to do this in my kitchen
I am so excited for you! Definitely be sure to buy extra, because practice helps! And I have heard of people sealing theirs as well to help with kitchen moisture! I hope you love it!!!
I want to do this but a light wood pine
THANK YOU. i needed this tutorial!! currently trying to use the same contact paper to redo old countertops!!
I have just bought my first pop up and have been binging renovation videos - this is by far my fave countertop! LOVE IT! I never would’ve considered using a heat gun to improve the finish - I think I’m sold on this look!
Yes!!! So happy to hear this friend!!! Yay! I love the product too, it’s such a great look and works so well! I’m so happy you found me! I hope my videos help friend!
This pattern design is great! First it looks natural and elegant by itself; secondly it helps making a "seamless" finished look, even at the corners. And thirdly, it matches your floor perfectly! :)
Oh my gosh thank you so so much! This is amazing to hear, I really appreciate your feedback! 😍💕
Awesome job, I’m going to try this on a plastic folding table I have. I sometimes record videos when we are on the road and this will really dress up my “studio” lol thanks again.
Yay! Love hearing this.
Those turned out FANTASTIC! Well done.
Thank you so much!! 😍🙌🏻 I appreciate your support! Just trying to keep up with your incredible channel! 🤗😌
I've been watching videos on this subject, considering doing this in my kitchen. You've just convinced me to give it a try in one of the bathrooms as a test. This looks great.
So excited! How did it turn out?!
This is so helpful! Thanks. My husband and I are so glad we found your videos!
OMG!! You are SO sweet, thank you for saying that! When I started I honestly hated that I couldn't find anything straight to the point and simple! So I hope I can provide that in this space.
Great corner tips! I just bought an older motor home and it has the ugliest counter tops, loving the butcher block. 👍🏻
So happy I could help!!
Love!!! I'm going to do this my new old popup!!!!!! Cannot wait!!! Love from San Diego!!!!!!
Nice Idea I like diy people ✏️✏️✏️
Thank you!!
thank you for showing this - less trial and error for me!
I’m so happy to share! Thank you for watching! 💕
Oh my gosh this video just changed my life and made my RV projects soooo much easier!!!! Thank you!!! You’re awesome! Subscribed to your channel and so excited I found you!!!
You are SO sweet!! I will continue posting projects when we move into our new home! for now, organizing and prepping to move from WA to AK is my priority! haha I may even post some new mom videos because I felt like there aren't many for products you actually use! haha Just trying to be helpful in any area I can be! Thank you for the comment, friend!
The counters look amazing!! Great work.
Thank you so much!!
Yes!! Love this and totally giving it a try in my new house. I already have faux marble countertops so why not give this a try!
Yes amazing!!
WOW LOOKS SO GOOD
Thank you!
This is so amazing! I actually thought you had a wooden countertop! So glad I found your channel before I started mine! Thankyou!
Yay! I’m so happy you found this helpful! And yes it looks this good even in person! 😍 I am in love!!
Right!?! I did too!!
MissMandy so realistic! I just ordered the same vinyl! Found it in Australia, so happy!
@@hayleypuzey I’m torn between this colour and a marble as my entire trailer is light except my yet-to-be-installed hardwood!
MissMandy oh I know the feels! I considered marble for a while but when I saw this I was sold!
This is super helpful, I've been wanting to 'update' our old kitchen. Thank you for the clear instruction.
Yay! So happy these helped! I think you will love the little update! Its pretty simple, just be sure to order extra so you have some to play and learn with! Thanks so much for the comment friend!
Very good tutorial Lauryne! They look perfect 👌👌👌🤗
Thank you so so much!! You are so sweet! 😍💕
Very helpful video!!!! Exactly what I was looking for!
So happy to hear this!!
So glad I found your page! Been binge watching all your videos!
OMG that makes my heart so freakin happy!!!! Thank you so much for watching! I am happy you are loving these videos!
Finally someone without marble😭
Right?! 😆
Fantastic job!!😊
wow you did an amazing job and made it look so easy!
Thank you so much!!!
looks great
Thank you!! 💕💕
Thank you for this video, it's very helpful! I really appreciate it! I need new counter tops this just gave me a new updated Cheaper way to do it! Awesome! I'm so excited! I'm telling hubby about this one! 😁😊💕
So happy to hear this!!
Looks great!
Thanks mom! ❤️
You did a great job !
Thank you so so much!!
Thank you!!!😊 So useful!!!😊❤
This is so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you!! 😆💕💕
Great video! It was a huge help. Thank you so much!
Yay! I love hearing that! Thank you so much for watching! 💕
I'd suggest putting the whole 1st pcs.on the front ( opposite S yours) and put the seam farthest back towards the wall. Because more than likely you'll put stuff on the. Counter against the wall and doing it this way you'll have stuff covering the seam.farther back. If the seam is like yours it's in the front 1/3 and visible.
Wow! I am amazed how realistic it looks fantastic job 👏 new subscriber
Yay!! Thanks for the sun friend! And I’m so happy you like it! It seriously transformed the space and I’m obsessed!!
@@laurynejuneprojects1443 your so welcome 🙏
looks lovely!! thank you for the tips!! :D
Of course! So happy they helped!!!
Gah!!! It looks sooooooo good! Great job girl!!!!
OMG thank you so much!! So happy you like it!
*Ok MRS. Fixit LOL. 😁. Very, very good job. And i'm assuming this is some kind of RV youre in, the design/ construction of it is sooo confusing to me, one second it looks like an RV, the next second it looks like a real living room in a house haha. Great video.*
Awe thank you!! It’s a pop up camper! ☺️
Love it, it looks fabulous. How is it holding up though, that's the big question?
I actually sold my pop up, but it worked super well for us while we had it! I honestly think that even if you get a tear it is so cheap and easy to replace it wouldnt be a big deal to replace! :)
Loved this video! Doing this in my camper this weekend! :) Can you tell me how you did your little backsplash in your kitchen? It's so cute!
Of course! I have a video here: ua-cam.com/video/4T9LalBcdxQ/v-deo.html thanks so much Diana!
Wow! It looks awesome! Totally got the notification while I was hanging out in my pop up lol
Yay!! So happy you like it, I love that you got notified while in your popup! Amazing. 💕
Your videos are so helpful. I’m about start redesigning our pop up. Do you remember how many countertop vinyl rolls and flooring pieces/boxes you used? Thanks for all the helpful tips!
I think I bought 6-8 rolls of the counter top! I had extra and was able to play with it and learn how to use it. And I only bought two packages of floors I believe!
Hi! This was so helpful. I'd love to know how your counter tops have held up since? Is it all still looking good? X
They held up great while I had my pop up! We sold it because we are moving to Alaska! Once I am up there I will be getting another 😊💕
Looks great
You did a great job and I really like the butcher block paper. Is there a company that has the butcher block paper wider? I see a lot of other colors wider but the butcher block is not. Thank for any information.
I think I purchased the widest one at the time, but I bet there are even better ones now!
I would try and put any seams towards the back of the counter where there is less traffic.
Hello! I’m watching this years later… Can you tell me how this wore over time?
I am obsessed with your make-over!! I'm pretty much copying everything lol. I've hit a snag though..how did you do the contact paper around the sink and faucet? I'm trying to do it in as few pieces as possible to avoid seems, but I see no way around it? Any tips??
That was difficult, my husband helped me a bit with that. I just used the heat gun a bunch to really stretch the dx fix into place. And then I sealed it with some clear caulking to make sure the water doesn't get under it, if you use a color close to the DC Fix that could also help with the edges!
Exited to try this on my camper. This link doesn’t seem to be working could you please repost the link to the contact paper.
www.amazon.com/d-c-fix-Self-Adhesive-Butcher-Block-346-0168/dp/B007UGECS8/ref=sr_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=stick+on+countertops+butcher+block&qid=1628141725&sr=8-50
Hopefully this works! You can also search on amazon for DC Fix Butchers Block!
I'm putting contact paper on top of an old desk. Will a hair dryer work?
Yes totally!
How exactly did you do around the sink?
I just measured and trimmed. We also caulked around the edge so no water gets through!
Why do you use the heat gun on the paper once it’s down? Does it make it stay better?
Yes it does seem to make it stay better, it also helps it lay down nicer. You will find that the edges are harder to work with. Adding a little heat helps a ton.
I want to do marble but I feel like the seams would be more noticeable.
Have you thought of maybe painting and sealing? I have a video going live tomorrow for painting tile! Maybe you could use the same idea for counter tops!
ua-cam.com/video/lV3q3odt6TQ/v-deo.html here is my link!
A question. Is there a reason you didnt just use the heat gun to heat up the vinyl to stretch it around the corner? Instead of cutting and stuff.. 🤔
I do stretch it, but without the cuts I just can’t get it to lay right. Let me know if you find a better way though!
@@laurynejuneprojects1443 I just did this on a round table. Used a hair blower to heat it up slighly, it streched pefectly around and under. I suggest u try it 🙂
Does anyone know.... Can you put anything on top of it to make sure it doesn’t rip or tear anywhere? I’ve tried this put it always knicks and tears in little spots..
I have seen people seal it with a clear coat! You would probably need to put a couple of coats. Have you used this specific brand? I haven't had any issues yet, and I have only heard good things!
How is holding up?
I had zero issues with ours! It was fantastic. I actually sold it a couple of months ago but I'm sure its still doing great. The awesome thing to remember is this stuff isn't too expensive, and isn't very difficult to install, so if you do have an issue (maybe a tear) I think it would be easy to fix!
"You Guys Just Saw Me Do That Whole Countertop By Myself
So You Totally Can Do It.... .. Alone... "
... *SOB* ..
"I'M SOOO ALONE!!!" ....
Can u use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun?
I totally would :) may be a little harder to handle as they tend to blow more air, but that would work!
🤔 It's either this, or one of those graining tools + multiple coats of paint. The smart choice is made obvious, when you look back in history, to the magnificent, gargantuan American station wagons of the 1960s - 1980s. Many of them came with long, wide strips of wood grain contact paper running down their sides, from bumper to bumper! It was apparently durable enough to use on cars exposed to all weather. Granted, wood grain finishes are great around the house, but they REALLY struck gold when they put it on cars! 🥴😉
For the life of me, I can't figure out why they stopped spreading it on cars!? Just imagine a new Ferrari or Porsche, even a Lamborghini, with tall strips of contact paper in a beautiful shade of dark, knot-filled mahogany running all the way down the sides of the car.... Maybe a lighter shade of pine running over the roof and hood! I'd personally paint the rims in a brown, pine-cone pattern! What could be more sporty and modern?? 🤪