What it's like Installing Stone Coat Epoxy for a Living w/
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- This Epoxy Countertop Installer tells all with his 4+ years of experience how he goes about creating a one of a kind kitchen for his customers! Listen in and learn how Keith McGinnis with @kcdcdesigns knocks his projects out of the park!
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0:00 - What its like Installing Stone Coat Epoxy for a Living intro
0:19 - How to match epoxy countertops to customers home decor
1:01 - How to create a custom epoxy countertop design
4:53 - Granite vs. Epoxy costs
5:38 - Why choose Stone Coat Epoxy?
6:38 - Final results of installing epoxy countertops
7:11 - Epoxy tips and advice and communities to join
8:47 - Customer testimonial on their new epoxy countertops
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As a kid, I tried drawing rocks, especially when I was on jobsites with my stone mason Grandpa. Such a gorgeous product and your work looks genuine
That's pretty cool actually, drawing rocks! Have you worked with epoxy at all? You'd be amazed at what you can create, and thank you for the kind words!
Keith
I'm in the process of doing the kitchen counters in my home. I went with a white/grey marble with minimal black and grey veins and some light blue accents to tie into the base cabinets. I made a neat mistake when I did a practice desktop, a dog hair landed in my flood coat, but the colors matched so well that I kept it. I even pulled a hair from a dog we are fostering and laid it in a vein in one of the kitchen pieces. It'll be a nice little keepsake when he moves onto his next home.
The biggest thing I've learned is to work in a clean area with no air movement. I made that mistake when I did my basement floor and again in some of my practice pieces.
I LOVE your story, and that's a happy accident I hadn't heard before!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Awesome. I'm just now getting things together so I can start doing this with my business. I'm a flooring installer . Countertops, showers, exc... I do tile brick flagstone slate granite marble exc... . I was doing a home in Ruston, Louisiana and actually thought I had the countertops as well until I seen some guys come in and start doing them in a white w/ grey veins in it and was amazed and decided right then I was going to learn this. That was a year ago and now I'm finally at my starting point and I e watched several of your videos. Many videos. I really like this one. I like them all but I want to try this one.
WOW those counter tops are awesome. That's a counter top I would have in my kitchen. I love it, well done!. Xxx❤
Thank you so much! Have you played around with epoxy? You can do it!!!
@kcdcdesigns I'm just starting my epoxy journey. I think I should do many epoxy test boards then I'm going to tackle my kitchen.
It is addicting! You'll have so much fun and have your kitchen done before you know it!
And not only practice, but also learn the "best practices to achieve best results".
Feel free to reach out if I can be of any help!
@@kcdcdesigns thankyou, I will.
Awesome conversion and creativity!
Thank you for watching and for your comments!
Very nice. A little too dark for me in a regular kitchen, but in an office it makes sense, beautiful!
Thanks! And for his office, he really wanted that stone look along with the rock edge to highlight it. Once we installed it, it really brought the whole room to life. It was a fun project and thanks again!
Excellent work and great finish with the colors 👋😃👋
Thank you so much!
Dear Sir,
I stumbled upon your video tonight and couldn’t believe what I saw - the exact same glass tile " Night Sky" that I am in love with from HD. I’m currently using it to redo our spare bathroom's shower. I also plan to epoxy my floor over travertine and the countertop for the cabinet sink in the bathroom to match the colors.
What is the color used to paint the cabinets? It is perfect for the bathroom cabinets.
Your technique is incredible, and I am so excited to implement it. I will be studying this video a lot and practice on some old pieces of the Travertine that was used on the floor here. Your work is absolutely gorgeous and perfect.
What a very lucky client you had!! This is one my DIY project for the year, and I am grateful to you for sharing your video. You're amazing, talented and I thank you so much for your inspiration.
Warm regards
Thank you so much for your kind words! And I would love to see and/or follow your project!
I'm not sure of the cabinet color the customer used, but Stone Coat may have one similar in their new line of cabinet paints.
And here's another video from my RUclips channel of the sample board I created for the same tops in the video:
ruclips.net/video/q9f-BWCf30Q/видео.htmlsi=I58ukp5Z9o2sMtNr
It's absolutely beautiful
Thank you, I really appreciate it!!!
Looks good and natural. Very unique too 💯
I appreciate that, thanks!
GORGEOUS!!
Love the look! The edges are what scares me the most doing this. I have a small table with a pine top but it's inset into a metal frame. Have no idea how I would make the edges look good.
Is the metal edge at the same height as the pine top? If it is, and you're able to round the top edge so the epoxy can flow over, you could "etch" the metal with 60 grit on a grinder and apply bondo to the metal edge (remember, bondo is used on vehicles). You just don't want too much of a build-up of bondo, keeping it less than 1/4" thick. And it wouldn't take much to just add some character to your edges. BTW, bondo would adhere best to bare metal, so try to remove any paint where you'll want bondo.
Just gorgeous!
Absolutely love this!!!❤
Thank you!!!
Was it the colors, design, or rock edge that you think tipped it off?
@@kcdcdesigns all of it
Amazing . You need to come out with a product that I could use on my outdoor kitchen countertops
Stone Coat will be releasing a polyaspartic product soon, which is not epoxy resin and should be fine for outdoor applications. Stay tuned!
I love it!
That looks magnificent, Keith!! ❤ It looks so elegant with the navy cupboards!! 👍
Thank you so much, and I gotta hand it to the customer for picking out the colorful mosaic tile and color for his cabinetry, really made it fun to work with!
@kcdcdesigns I'm sure it did!! 🤗 Turquoise is such a lovely add-in color!! 💎 Just ask Rhonda! 😉 You are very welcome!! 👍
So true with Rhonda, lol.
@@Kreative_Rainbow
@@kcdcdesigns Totally love that about her!!🩵
That looks awesome …excellent work! 👊
Thanks, buddy always appreciate you!
I love it!! ❤
Thank you!
Like the rock edge and colors and yea if going to a slab yard it would cost thousands for sure.
Thank you, and I agree! I've been to many of our local slab yards and they don't carry much in the high-end stone,,,, likely for the reason of cost! I love being able to provide looks like this to our customers!
Am I wrong or are there some spots where you hit it with some isopropyl too?
Looks amazing!
Would love to see more of how you created those rough edges and got epoxy into all the little grooves on those edges too. Nice work!
Thank you, and you are correct that I did spritz with with 91% isopropyl alcohol. Sorry I omitted that in the video, but good catch!
On the rock edges, as soon as I put the first epoxy color coat down, I "grease" the edges with epoxy so it will flow over evenly.
I do have design and fabrication tutorials on my RUclips channel, including how I create my rock edges, if that would help.
ruclips.net/video/0Cd-lYgTOvQ/видео.htmlsi=0_TNN6TzjGQn8IR1
@@kcdcdesigns Oooh perfect!! Thanks. I'll definitely check it out. 😁
Love it, beautiful colors❤
Thank you, I appreciate that!
@@kcdcdesigns your very welcome
@@kcdcdesigns I'll have to save this for reference when I do my kitchen unless I still decide to go with butcher block. Ahhhhhh the dilemma of choices, could do a combination though.
Beautiful 😮❤
Thank you!
Very interesting
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That's beautiful
Thanks!!!
I love it
Beautiful
Thank you!
I like the counters. The only thing i would like to change here is the edges. I wish they turned out smoother
Thank you, and this customer requested the rock-faced edge, and others request a smooth edge.
Thanks for your comment!
@@kcdcdesigns oh, I see , they really look rocky
Nice!
Thanks!
Whoop!!!
Thank you, my friend!
Beautiful design. I’m learning that timing with epoxy is extremely important. How long after you poured did you meld the colors? How long after you melded did you go over with the bondo beard comb? Thanks
Thank you, and sorry for the late reply!
Right after I poured the colors out, I melded, then ran the beard comb through it. I want to do both very early while the epoxy is still very fluid. This way I know it will continue to move and soften, and the lines from the beard comb can soften as well.
Great question and thanks for asking!!
Can you put epoxy on tile floor?
Great video is possible to make same project but using foam pink insulation panels for countertops in vanlife or in rv camper where weight might be a issue? If possible maybe show a demonstration thank you.
Foam would not be rigid enough for a working surface (such as a countertop) IMO.
And thanks!
Can I paint concrete countertop with white paint to give it a epoxy Carrara look?
Not my cuppa tea as I hate brown, BUT I love how realistic it is, love the teal which is my favourite colour! I did mine last year but used another brand and it just didn't flow properly so bought some SCC to do it again in something a bit more way out, 😂
Thanks for your honest feedback! I too tried other brands initially, but with Stone Coat, you have so much working time and it's amazing how designs can develop from just being patient and giving it time to move.
So did you end up re-doing yours? If so, how did it turn out? I'd love to see it!
@@kcdcdesigns hiya, I've not done it yet, it'll be end of May when kids are away lol. I liked mine but ruined it with adding gold at the end,it just looks like dirty marks 😭but my kitchens tiny so I sanded one side down ready to redo. Not sure how to put a pic up here to show you? It's white marble style but I want the quartz effect or just all out white glitter, diamond dust heaven 🤣🤣
Isn't that the great thing about epoxy? If you don't like it, or want to change it later, just sand and reapply :) . Feel free to email any pics to Keith@KCDCDesigns.com. And if I can help in any way, please let me know.
I also have a lot of design tutorials on my RUclips channel at www.youtube.com/@kcdcdesigns
@@kcdcdesigns wow Keith thanks so much for that, I love your kids 🥰 learned everything I know from watching them!! I may well just email you as I do have some questions and pics I could ask you about. Thanks again and keep the videos coming😍
Thanks for the kind words, and I'm sure you meant "vids" and not "kids", lol.@@darkangeldeb
I would like to see how to make the stone edge.
Here's a video from my fabricating tutorial playlist on my RUclips channel, I hope this helps!
ruclips.net/video/0Cd-lYgTOvQ/видео.htmlsi=tp8NdsBxxZ_lUqTY
Have you done this over existing formica counters?
You certainly can, but for my business I always build new countertops.
Work top great but unfortunately it gets lost with the back tiles😢
Thank you! And as we're all entitled to our own likes and dislikes, for KCDC Designs it's about the customer and bringing THEIR vision to life, not mine or someone else's. They loved it, so it's a win for KCDC Designs 😁.
I had one customer who wanted Peacock colors on their countertops. It wouldn't have been my choice, but they loved it! So again, that's a win.
You guys have to do a Carrara marble swimming pool!!! Can it be done?
In a nutshell, no. From what I understand, epoxy resin is not recommended outdoors (UV rays and extreme temps), or constant exposure to water.
I want to learn the live edge
Here's a tutorial from my RUclips channel on how I create a live/rock edge:
ruclips.net/video/0Cd-lYgTOvQ/видео.htmlsi=tp8NdsBxxZ_lUqTY
What tools/eqiptment to do rock edge??
Here's a tutorial on how I do rock edges, I hope it's helpful! ruclips.net/video/0Cd-lYgTOvQ/видео.html
Was that just normal spay paint on a stick for the veins?
Great question, and yes. I've found RustOleum Gloss spray paint to work the best.
Do you also work with epoxy?
Can I add the rock edge onto my existing countertop?
What is the substrate of your current countertop?
How do you do the rock edge?
Using an angle grinder and some bondo. Here's a full tutorial on how I create rock edges, and thanks for commenting!
ruclips.net/video/0Cd-lYgTOvQ/видео.htmlsi=PoWKSJV3slLoaLYg
What is the material cost alone?
As I only build new countertops, opposed to pouring over existing surfaces, my total material cost comes out to $9-$10/sf.
If you were to do this for yourself, and pour over your existing surface, you'd likely be more around $5/sf + or - .
Absolutely beautiful but you should really use a respirator mask to protect your lungs
Thank you! I do when I use a lot of spray paints, but Stone Coat's epoxy has zero VOC's, no solvents.
Thank you, though for your comment, and as a safety precaution it's never a bad idea.
Very nice, but like what was said before its too dark for my taste. Only way I could see it working out is with white or light gray cabinets. Personally, I also don't care for the notched trowl. Doesn’t look as natural to me.
But these aee just my views....😊😊😊
I always appreciate others' views! As everyone, including customers have their own individual tastes, that's what I truly love about what I do, being able to bring each customer's vision to life. I've designed and installed many countertops that I wouldn't have in my own home, but they likely wouldn't have mine in theirs either :) .
Thanks for your comment
I love love the countertop as well as the colors... but I also would definitely avoid the notched trowel😕
@@kcdcdesigns 😊😊😊.
One of these days, I'm going to make it down to Portland and take one of your classes!
@@guyh.4553 Although Stone Coat and RK3 Designs are putting on a Master Class in Grants Pass, OR in July, the 4-day Pro Classes (all skill levels are welcomed) are held at RK3 Designs in Seguin, TX.
We'd LOVE to have you!
Where are you located?
Thank you! Out of curiosity, what is it about the notched bondo spreader that you don't care for? I love hearing others' opinions!
Thanks again!
Keith McGinnis - KCDC Designs
Tip: go to rich neighborhoods lol
Lots of ppl wont pay thousands for an alternative to stone on their existing counter tops.
I appreciate the feedback. The majority of my customers are not "rich neighborhoods", but customers who appreciate functional art, as well as durable epoxy countertops. It's worked well for them (and me) for over 4 years. As far as them paying thousands, they're actually paying thousands less than natural stone, and happier they're able to actually get what they want.
@@kcdcdesigns yes I agree, but it's pretty hard to find ppl who appreciate art, and it's hard to make a living out of only epoxy countertops as your main job.
Without any social media views or sponsors.
My epoxy countertop business is my sole source of income, nothing else to rely upon, including sponsors (I have none) and my RUclips channel pays enough to keep gas in my vehicles and that's about it. Maybe someday I'll hit subs in the 6 figures but that's a LOT of work to get there, and the time I spend editing videos the way it is, there's not enough ROI.
@kcdcdesigns that's great to hear. Success like yours is good to see, gives me hope.
Btw I love your work and attention to detail it's top tier.
Do you have an LLC or are you sole proprietorship?
I'm looking at what route to start with.
I am a LLC, but there's certainly nothing wrong with starting as Sole Prop until you get established. There's certainly more accounting work involved as a LLC, and that's not my strong point, lol.
Thank you again for the kind words!!!