DIY Spreadstone Countertops and review
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2020
- In this video I attempt to refinish my kitchen countertops using a product called spreadstone. Despite the incredible amount of sanding that I had to do for this project, the product was relatively simple to use and provided easy to follow instructions. I ultimately decided I didn't love how it turned out, but I believe that is due more to personal preference than the failure of the product.
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I used this product on our countertops about 8 years ago. We did ours in the black. I did exactly what the instructions said and they turned out perfect. They are still the just about the same shape today as when they were new. Actually right now, I'm in the middle of redoing them again with Spreadstone. Only because we wanted to change the color. I only used a random orbital sander for the whole job and stuck with the grits they recommend. This product isn't meant to be smooth when its all done. It's a stone product and therefore it is meant to be a bit rough. The only purpose to sanding the stone coat is to just knock off the tips if the grit. Not to make it smooth and polished. The final coat will smooth them to the point it was intended too. I had extra of the black so I used it up on a cedar cabinet I had out on the deck. That cabinet has been out in the elements for just about 8 years and it too is still in super shape with no cracking or peeling. In my opinion this is a great product if it is applied they way it was intended. I highly recommend this product.
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you are happy with your countertops.
So glad you jumped in with your experience. I'm planning on using this on my countertops. Was about to rethink it, Thanks again!
I agree with this review. I did my countertops 4 years ago and they are still great before that I used giani countertop paint and that did not hold up! If water laid on the counter top too long the clear top coat would wrinkle after it dried it would flatten but this sauce paint does not do that and is very strong and durable!
@Lola’s Mum Go for it! I just finished redoing my countertops in Daich SpreadStone natural white and am very satisfied with it. This is an excellent product - watch some of the other Daich SpreadStone videos on UA-cam and read other comments by people who have used this. The majority of the commentators are quite satisfied with this product even after several years of use.
Thank you. You gave me more info than this video. I’m doing my counters this week
I used the diamond white on my countertops about 6 months ago. They turned out fabulous! I have had no issues with cleaning or any problems at all. I would definitely recommend spreadstone.
Good to know!
Me too! I love this.
I'm today putting the 3rd and finishing coat of the Spreadstone product on my kitchen counter ... no issues at all. It looks great!
I’m glad you like them, but I did not.
Mine turned out perfect and seven years later still beautiful.
I’m glad you are happy with yours, they just aren’t my taste.
WOW !! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!! GREAT TRANSFORMATION. FOR JUST OVER 100 BUCKS YOU MADE THAT COUNTERTOP LOOK LIKE REAL GRANITE SLAB. SOMETHING TO LOOK INTO. THANKS FOR THE DETAILED VIDEO.
Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate it!
Lightly sand your cured clear coat and apply another layer. Repeat this until the countertops are smooth. I did this and it worked great. It has held up for years.
I should have tried that! I decided to move instead 😂
I'm about to do this next week for a customer. I'm a professional painting contractor, but this is my first time using this particular product. This was a great video about your experience! It was both informative and entertaining! Thanks mustache guy! :-)
Thank you for watching, and thank you for your very kind words! I hope it get well for you.
This video sucks. The product is great, and I have the same color on my orange countertops. Looks awesome 7 years later
I did my countertops 6 years ago and I still LOVE them! I had no problems with sanding and even had my (then) 88-year-old mother helping me. I didn't go through all that covering of my kitchen with plastic, only around the work area. I attached my vacuum cleaner to my palm sander and had no problems with a lot of dust. I wasn't expecting a perfectly smooth countertop because that's not what this product is for. My countertop has a slight texture to it, but not as much as yours does. I hope your next project goes better for you.
Thanks
I’ve watched at least 300 videos on redoing my bathroom countertop and I liked the spreadstone. I contacted them for color swatches and they arrived today. Anyway, I came back to UA-cam to juuust make sure before I purchased and your, “high school flooring” comment really stuck with me. You’re spot-on with the analogy and now I’m rethinking for the 700th time. I too am used to a super smooth finish and that requires a lot of sanding. (Tips from other videos). I still haven’t decided but if I do end up using the spreadstone, I’ll purchase the two part epoxy clear coat another commenter suggested for a smooth finish. Good video and I appreciate the effort and honest review.
Thank you so much, I think the epoxy will make it look a lot better, but that is just a guess. Something I didn’t do in the video but would recommend, is putting a bead of clear silicone around the sink. I believe the manufacturer recommends that as well. I have a little chipping around my sink so I put some silicone on it after the fact. I wish you the best of luck with your project, and I’m glad I could be of help.
Not sure why you had so many problems! I have used this product on 6 or 7 projects in the last 10 years. It was really easy and the countertops all look great still.
The process was not difficult, other than the absurd amount of sanding I had to do. I am just not happy with the end result.
Looking great is a separate detail to countertop smoothness. Which is one point the poster did not like.
Looking great may be the colour/grit combination too. From me watching a yt vid, this reminds me of my high school corridor walls in Scotland in the 1960s.
I think he did his own thing..... following the sandpaper you're given seems to be the right amount or grit
I just used the natural white on my countertops and I love it. It’s not perfectly smooth but I don’t mind the very subtle roughness. They look great and the product was simple to use. 10/10
I’m glad you are happy with them.
They look beautiful. That's an amazing transformation for some elbow work and $120.
thank you for your kind words, that really means a lot.
I enjoyed your style of conversation throughout. It is a lovely job, absolutely lovely and it was a pleasure to share your triumph!
Thank you for those kind works!
This was fantastic. I laughed and enjoyed your dry humor!
Haha, thanks! I’m glad I could educate and entertain.
This video and the narration was great; I especially appreciated the honesty in assessing the experiment. Thank you.
They don’t call me “weekend honesty woodworker” for nothing 😉
Thank you. You just saved me a lot of time and hard work by being honest.
Thank you for your kind words. I will always try to be honest, whether I love or hate something.
nothing wrong with the product, just didnt follow directions. It is suppose to be a semi rought surface. If you want a smooth surface there other products that do that. 👍
As far as seams, cracks, or holes in the countertop, many of us have found that bondo works best. I'm doing another countertop with Spreadstone here in a few weeks and this will be my fourth.
Yeah, that’s what I should have done, I was trying to save myself a trip the the store...bad idea. Thanks for your comment and thanks for the watching!
What is bondo? Thought it was for cars? Nice video & entertainment I enjoyed too!!
@@user-ob5xq5xx9f Yes, the same one you use for cars. Regardless of which counter surface I'm repairing, bondo is what I use for the holes and cracks.
Thanks for your honest opinion on this product.
Any time!
You just saved me hours of frustration. Thanks so much for the awesome video. You're quite hilarious too😂
Glad I could help!
I used the Rustoleum version of this kit about a decade ago - no it's not perfectly smooth, but it has lasted all this time; it was on sale for $40. Even at the regular price, it's a good alternative to replacing everything.
Nice!
If you're not happy with it now you probably won't be happy with it in the long-term. The best thing may just be to rip it all out and put in a countertop you're truly happy with. Great video, thumbs up!
I sold the whole house, that fixed the problem.
Hard work. Thanks for the warning. I was about to try this!!
You still could, it just wasn’t my taste. If I ever do it again I’ll try an epoxy.
The moustachey humor got my attention. I'm intrigued! Subbed n thumbed!
Thanks for your support!
I just did mine and I am Truly impressed with my turn out! I don’t understand what part he’s unhappy with I had no problems whatsoever and I covered a bright orange (had to be a 70’s thing) and in very good shape and they turned out great no complaints here!!!
I was unhappy with the texture, I wanted smooth countertops.
HaHa, you’re in the wrong business! Never laughed so much! Looked like a lot of work, but they look great!
Haha, thanks for that. Fortunately this is not my day job.
If you want to to be smooth like glass, use a clear epoxy resin over it. It’ll make it shy snd dimensional. For a couple hundred bucks it’s worth a try. We clear coated our butcher block counter & it looks great! If you want to remake them, use some mdf & make them whatever color you want with paint & resin. It’s pretty easy!
Thanks for the tip!
I don’t think you can use oil-base products over water base finishes, but you can do the opposite.
I'm a DIY moron. Could you expand your explanation of how you were able to attain a smoother surface and the product you used? Thanks for any help.
@@frederickwhite6416 we used a clear epoxy resin from Stone Coat. After sanding the butcher block counters, followed the directions and watched some of their videos.
@@Bshell1502 thank you for responding to my query. I really appreciate it. I spent my life in the military, in my job we weren't home much so I really appreciate the help.
Looks great
Thanks
Its been a few months, and we now have new floors and a new dishwasher, and range. Stay tuned for a short video on that, but that's not why I'm commenting. I'm here to eat some crow. My wife and I both agreed that the counter-tops are growing on us, but we still aren't sure if we want to keep them or not. Maybe a new range will convince us one way or the other. THANKS FOR WATCHING!
I contacted them about the smoothness, and they said you need to get their two part epoxy clear coat (you can get it on their website) if you want a completely smooth surface. Can’t say if it works or not, but it’s something to keep in mind. I think it’s $40ish, so not too bad.
Interesting, you would think that would be included. I can’t imagine there is a huge market for countertops that you can zest a lemon on. Thanks for sharing this!
Enjoyed your video! Same thing happened to me. I couldn’t get that darn stone to spread out evenly. At least you made me laugh about it!
Thanks, that’s what I’m here for 😉
Awesome video. Thanks!
Thank you.
Thanks for an honest review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I try.
Hey, thanks!
I enjoyed your personalized account.
Thank you so much.
I think it looks fine! Just do a flow coat of clear epoxy over it and it will be as smooth as glass!
Thanks
Looks good to me! You did a great job sanding!
I plan on adding epoxy on top of mine to give it a more granite look. You should try it too!
I'm planning to do the same. Have you tried it yet? Has it turned out well?
Did you apply epoxy to yours too
Epoxy is probably a really good idea!
This dude made this look really hard. I just did it for the first time and it was pretty easy if you follow the instructions.
It all depends how smooth you want your countertop.
@@WeekendWoodworker I agree. I wasn't satisfied at first but after the clear coat, I was impressed. Sure beats replacing the countertop.
Your work on the countertop looks great! Lets see if I can get mine that spectacular ; ) My problem will be to find a small quantity, I only need 10 feet square (ha ha)
Thanks, good luck!
I think it looks good.
Thanks!
I used this product twice now....it came out amazing...you need to use a brush instead of a roller for that color. I found the roller didn't evenly spread the stone, was patchy and clumpy. I used a 2 inch brush to apply when I used the product a second time. Mine came out alot smoother than the first time I used it. I used the onyx fog...I wish I could show you how mine turned out.
It’s to late now
Your commentary is crazy funny!!
Thanks, that's what I'm here for.
I used this product on my 2 bathroom countertops about 4 years ago. I agree that it’s a challenge to get the stone particles distributed evenly. But the countertops look as good now as when first done - the finish is very durable. I’m now considering what to do with my kitchen countertops, but it won’t be Spreadstone because I want these to be very smooth. Wish I could get myself to spring for real granite, but that’s just too much $.
Thank you for your comment. I You should checkout stonecoat countertops. They make an epoxy product that looks really nice. That’s what I wanted to do but my wife thought it would be to much work. In hindsight I think it would have been easier.
An alternative smooth countertop refinishing kit is the Giani Epoxy kit sold through Amazon. My friend used it and it creates a very smooth finish. ** I actually looked at both products and preferred the Daich SpreadStone. To me it is smooth enough when finished and looks like granite due to the real stone bits in the paint (step 2). Other reviewers have commented on its durability as well.
Maybe im missing something here, but your counter looked awesome before. Im looking into this product to refinish my countertops, im just having trouble finding the right color because i dont want anything close to white. Your before counter looks perfect for what im looking for, i dont understand why youd change them to white.
To each their own. My wife and I thought the old counters were ugly so we took a gamble on this. This is a fine product if you don’t mind countertops that aren’t completely smooth.
@@WeekendWoodworker how have they held up for you? I just installed this countertop in black and it looks way better than my old countertop. Withing the first 24 hours I had something drip on the countertop that hardened and when I scratched at it to clean it off the counter chipped right off too. I filled the chip with leftover paint but now I'm paranoid at how easily it chipped. Will it chip if I accidentally drop a coffee cup or did it just chip so easily because it was within the first 24 hours of the final coat and it wasn't fully set yet. How have yours held out?
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Wow, perhaps I’ll give that a try! In reality we would probably all be better off without refined sugars.
Thanks for the info
You are welcome
Put an epoxy kit over the top bro. Just a self leveling two part epoxy. It will look okay. Don't even change anything and just tape it off and cover the bottom cabinets with plastic and the floor with plastic and pour epoxy on all of it and cut the excess off that drips off the side down off the corners with a knife that is sharp maybe 10 minutes after you pour while it is still a bit soft. Then just wait a day and it is cured. You won't regret it and it will only cost a gallon of epoxy which is like $150 bucks tops.
Do not get new countertops yet before you try this. You are almost done. Just consider this the first step of two and you will be pleased you saved yourself the money and have a cool and different countertop that nobody else has because it is a combo of both spread stone and epoxy.
Do it and let us know how good it is to save the day.
Thanks Jonathan! That is something i considered, but I ended up selling the house before I got the chance. I do want to try epoxy countertops at some point though!
Im getting ready to do this this weekend I picked a darker color. Hope that is better. One thing I know is that I am not paying for new countertops..LOL
Good luck!
At the end of the video you mentioned redoing your backsplashes. I have the same type of countertop (1 piece counter top and backsplash). What did you end up doing for a new backsplash?
I sold the house, problem solved! I was planning on doing some sort tile backsplash from the top of the existing backsplash to the bottom of the cabinets. I have also seen people cut their backsplash off using a multi-tool or reciprocating saw, patch the countertop, refinish it, and do a “full” backsplash. If I had to do it today I’d probably go with option 2 although selling my house was a good solution. I hope that helps, good luck!
I know this video is a few years old, but many thanks for posting it, as I am considering this product, if I can get it shipped to the UK, so this is useful info. However, I question the finish you achieved, because the Daich coating website states the "final smoothness or texture based on your degree of finishing." I'm not questioning the effort you put in, but the type of sanding disks. As the stone embedded in this material is hard, I would expect that diamond or similar disks would be required to flatten it. Standard sanding disks would not be hard enough to flatten the stone particles.
That’s a great thought, it could do the trick!
Dude, not sure what you did wrong. This product is great.
I didn’t do anything wrong, I just wasn’t happy with the end result.
You put to much stone coating in one place, it needs to be spread out more. We used Daich stone coating on our 20 yr old kitchen counter tops and they are as smooth as a baby's butt and look exactly like stone. Friends and family don't believe it's not stone until I show them the underneath side.
Hmm, maybe your right. Unfortunately I can't do anything about it now.
I used a 2 inch brush the second time I used this product...alot more control and less clumping. Turned out amazing..and smooth. Problem I think people run into is not putting enough coating on. I put it on pretty thick so as to get the stone pieces closer together.
@@eddieg430 Thank you for your comments. Checkout minutes 4:30-5:10 where I used a brush to spread the stone coat and explain why. One says too much, another says not enough? I think the issue is that the product did not suit my personal preferences (like a said in the description), through no fault of the manufacturer.
@@WeekendWoodworker got ya....product isn't for everyone ..I said the same about another coating product that alot of people liked and I didnt.
Is it possible to repair some uneven surface after the top coat applied and dried. Bumpy surface is pretty obvious in darker color.
I like it! However it may look different on video vs in person. The color pattern seems to pick up some color from the cabinets and looks great!!! How does it repel tough spills like spaghetti sauce especially if it isn't noticed right away? Trying to figure out my color, lol!! Also, love the sarcastic commentary, we must have gone to the same college!!!
Thank you for your kind words. It cleans up about the same as a regular laminate counter, so its pretty easy. The white definitely shows a lot more than our old dark counters though!
That's not a bad finish, actually. They have that "flamed" finish that people pay a premium for! It may not be what you wanted but it could have been so much worse. ~Stonelady2003
Ha Ha, that is very true! I should be a little more grateful, I could have ruined my counter tops altogether.
I thinki that your color choice is the issue. I wouldve gone with a dark grey and paint the cabinets brighter grey or whatever. but the finsihed product for your workmanship is 👍
I’ll be sure to call you next time so I can get the color scheme right!
What color is that? I think it looks good!
I think it’s called natural white
How about a coat of stone coat clear epoxy over your finish? Lite sand and pour and let it flow out
I actually wanted to do a stone coat counter-top from the get-go but my wife thought it would be too much work to level everything and whatnot. Hind-sight is 20-20. I also thought about doing coat of epoxy on top but that would double my cost (approximately). I may still try something like that, but with new flooring and appliances, it is growing on me. Thank you for your comment!
It seems like you did a great job, but I would have just bought home depot countertops or something equivelent. You are a warrior though.
We considered doing that, but it’s a pretty substantial price difference. $125 vs $1000-$2000
I will be using it again on a new project at the end of the month and will be making a video with some new tips.
Have you made a video yet?
@@WeekendWoodworker had to move out. Could not make video sorry
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I’m glad to hear you like my mustache.
You should add a clear epoxy on top of this. I did and love my counters!
Thanks, maybe I’ll try that next time.
Sorry and thanks for sharing!
I hope you found it helpful at the very least.
Don't know what you did wrong, I've done my kitchen, and bathroom turned out beautifully. I didn't have any problems and you don't need to sand that much, redoing counters has to be the easiest diy to do.
I didn’t do anything wrong, my “problem” was I wanted my countertops to be as smooth as laminate or real stone and this product does not lend itself well to that.
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So your saying it’s to late for me?
This took you way longer (and you had way more problems) than it should have. I'm an older woman and it didn't take me that long, nor did I have any issues with rolling (when they said to roll) or sanding. Maybe you had a bad batch or something? I think you should have followed their directions....you went off on your own with the dabbing then rolling. Mine look fabulous! I've gotten tons of compliments. Did it in two bathrooms. And I didn't get any paint on anything but the counters. :).
But was it smooth? I am of the belief that countertops should be smooth/flat like natural stone or Formica. It would have taken a fraction of the time if not for that belief, which is the sole reason it took “way longer than it should have” and which I was very clear about. I didn’t have any real “problems” with the process, I just didn’t like the end result which is my personal preference. This is something I have stated in many other responses. I’m glad you are happy with your countertops, but I was not happy with mine.
If you want smooth countertops you probably need to do a flood coat of clear epoxy on top.
Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind for next time.
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Ha, thanks for that!
You are funny!
Thank you very much, I try at least.
Bruh why so much sanding?! 😂
I’d have to agree with most of the other comments and say we love ours too. But we looked up videos and all that jazz before we did it so we knew we would love the finished look.
I also looked up videos, and no one said the finish wouldn’t be smooth like real stone. I sanded so much because I wanted as smooth of a finish as possible.
Nice and pleasant personality , go into video acting , forget dyi :)
Haha, thanks for that! I’ll keep it in mind
It looks like their commercials. That’s how it’s supposed to look.
Maybe, but I would prefer a smooth counter.
Where is the clear coat that is applied last?
Thank you for your question. The clear coat is applied at 5:56…ish
Do a concrete countertop. Practice first though on a small island or something
Maybe I’ll try that next time.
I think the counter tops look great man idk
Thanks, hopefully the people I sell my house to will too.
It's like a sanders dream. It dries like a block of frozen cookies and cream ice cream. But it does look better than the ugly blue laminate disaster I started with. I too blew off the roller. Total waste and the 2 pieces of sandpaper included still have me laughing.
Your sander must be better than mine.
@@WeekendWoodworker I doubt it. I have 68 SQ ft. so I had to buy 2 kits. That gave me the ability to add more coats. I sanded until the cows came home. Covering up everything was pointless. The dust was everywhere. I'm still cleaning it up. You're absolutely correct. The sanding prior was lengthy. It was easy to identify the little places I'd nut scuffed enough but I had plenty left over to cover the spots. I tried the roller for a bit and popped the little fragments into brown streaks. If it wasn't so bumpy I would have left it unsanded. With my Veterans discount I got both kits for less than $200 bucks. I was able to fill in all the dings and scratches from the previous owner so although not what I was hoping for it's much better than it when I started. Yeah it's not silky smooth and like glass but the days of tossing the wife up there are long gone so it'll do.
@@frederickwhite6416 gotcha, your previous comment made me think it was easy sanding for you.
@@WeekendWoodworker I wish. For the most part your story was mine.
@@frederickwhite6416 Me too!
I thought this came out looking really nice, I don't get your disappointment.....
It just wasn’t as smooth as I wanted it to be, or thought it should be.
Lux Rock is the smooth one ....did you not see this , I almost ordered what you did but saw the like glass product LUX ROCK ....it uses real rock and has Epoxy before top coat .....smooth as glass with wet sand between ....you should do better research on this stuff....even factory video has spreadstone finishing bumpy .
Never heard of it but I sure wish I had!
I called the factory , when you finish the bumpy spreadstone let it cure for a week , scuff it up , put epoxy over the bumps , then top coat ....then it will be like glass ....never too late to make it smooth.@@WeekendWoodworker
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This is the best comment on my channel, thank you!
You’re being too picky. They look great!
Haha, thanks. I will always be my own harshest critic, for better or for worse.
You admit you pretty much did not follow directions then wonder why it looks off... I see.
Which instructions are you referring to?
Maybe its you, not the product....ever consider that. who doesnt know joint compound and spackle are the same?
I suppose I am the problem given that i would prefer smooth counters. It’s a matter of personal preference.
What about the WOMEN who live alone and DYI? Not just men doing stuff for wives, ya know.
Yes, women can also refinish countertops.
IHi, it says this video was made in 2020, so I love how you say, for those MEN that are thinking of doing this for your wife'. So Neanderthal😆😅🤣. I hope your wife enoys it.
Thanks… I think?
@@WeekendWoodworker In answer to that question, no.😁
Lol to think someone is spending their time trolling on a video from 2020. Oh well, we all have hobbies I guess. 🤷🏾 Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
@@tylertrue1398 Aren't you replying to a comment on a video from 2020, lol. I was looking for info on Spreadstone🤷♀️.
Like I said, we all have our hobbies. :-) I hope your project goes well; this tutorial is one good option to learn from and I hope you don't have the problems that happened here as they don't look fun. Have a terrific day!
You clearly dont know how to do anything right
😂😂😂 based on what specifically?