Transform Kitchen Countertops With Epoxy & Paint !! *surprisingly easy*
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- How to transform your countertops with paint & epoxy !!
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I feel Mia is more of a friend than an influencer or RUclipsr. I forget I've never met her or Mama Maples before 🤣🤦♀️
I feel the same way! I would definitely love being a friend of the maples family in real life
They definitely have that warm and friendly next door neighbor vibe about them. They also seem like real people, nothing fake about them. Every neighborhood could use its own Maples Family, or two.
I love this process and plan to attack it with my husband this year too! I can wait, will be super excited like Mama Maples👍🏻😁👏🏻
Also feel the same lol shes so fun and relatable
yesss she gives off such good vibes
At this point I just think you literally have unlimited rooms and idk how or why but I’m not even complaining. ❤️
Lol
Ikr
She explained her living situation in her most recent Q & A.
Its actually 3 houses
@@aayushideb6884 that's a lot no wonder she has so many rooms lol
She explained in a video, her parents own two homes right now because they’re unsure of their living situation//which home suits them best && Tate (her brother) moved into his own home && Mia bought a house a while back for filming. So she does have a lot of rooms right now, but they just aren’t settled completely yet (: just goin with the flow
Couple of tips here. First, you don't need to take off the texture before the epoxy. All you need is sanding. The epoxy, when poured correctly (around 6 Oz. per sq foot) is thick enough to cover everything. Secondly, the recommended way of making it look like marble is not to draw the design before the epoxy. The best and most natural marble effect comes when making the design with the epoxy. Basically, you use white paint or pigment mixed with the epoxy and then make a small mix with the gray by mixing a little of black into epoxy. You pour the white first and then make the veins with the "gray" epoxy mix. You then spray 91% isopropyl alcohol or over over the veins to make a more natural effect. Also, always use epoxy that is specially made for countertops which contains no VOC and no mask is needed. You also want to use a mixing cup or bucket to measure the exact amount since a little less or more part B will cause soft spots. Another thing and sorry for the big comment. I just want to help you learn. Epoxy has to be pour thick and it cannot make that "paint" sound. When it does that it means there's not enough epoxy. By the way, I am a renovation contractor specialized and certified in epoxy designs so that's how I know. Honestly, any question you have I am available.
Youre a cool dude 😊
Do you have any video on how to do it
@@stlouisfritznicolas9314 No but check out Stone Coat Coutertops channel
Hi Jonathan, I have the same countertop as her. Are you POSITIVE I don’t have to remove the texture off the laminate before pouring the epoxy? I am terrified it won’t level correctly and that texture might show through 😰
Thank you in advance 🙏🏼
Thank you so much
The epoxy started fuming because curing epoxy heats up (it does so in the early stages of curing). The larger the amount, the higher the temperature, and it can melt THROUGH the containers so be careful! Same goes if you want to do a deep pour of epoxy, the heat might melt whatever is around it (if you're using it for crafts, molds, or other things) so you should pour in layers! You don't need to wait the full cure time to pour a second layer, but at least let it sit for a while (for a 24h curing epoxy, I usually let it sit for 5 to 10 hours)
Also, epoxy is a delicate medium to work with so I advise you to be very careful, and really be thorough when it comes to PPE! You should always wear a respirator even with "non-toxic" brands. Often they are non-toxic when CURED but not so much during mixing and pouring. So just to be safe, wearing a respirator is worth it! The "surgical masks" do not protect you for anything, they're barely efficient for dust as well by the way so do use proper respirators when sanding, it's no fun to have whatever you sand in your lungs (and long term exposure to that with poor to no PPE use leads to lung diseases, it happened to a family member...) Always wear respirators and preferably long sleeves when sanding epoxy! Epoxy in the organism is really not good....
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Excellent advice! I was thinking much the same (minus the astute details you provided). Thank you for your expertise 🙂
That slim mask cures everything. its why people don't get sick anymore. Not to mention we wear our masks on and off. supper important
Yes that is what happens when you don't take time to really study even those countertops look bad very orange skin even by not removing the stove shows u how little thinking it went through this process
Does get into food if we use as countertop
You know you’re watching one of mias videos when you hear mama maples iconic laugh
Yes.
So true🥺🤣❤
If I was blind folded and then had to guess my subscribers vids that were playing, I would know by her laugh 🤣
honestly, every time mama maples isn't in the video something feels off
But Mia's laugh is evolving into Mama's laugh too!
therapy: expensive
mama maples' laugh in the background: free
I have never related to a comment more
RUclips’s mom
100%
I used to not like Mama Maples’ laugh. Then 2 videos after and it became my comfort 🤣
I dont get it😂😂😂😅😔👀
Other parents at night “are we raising our kids right?”
Mama and papa maples: sleeping soundly because Mia is their child.
I’m pretty sure she has two brothers
@@hermioneg237 haha yes she does, and they seem like the nicest people too from what I have seen. Clearly a super loving family. ❤️
yall goofy asf i piped tf outa mia da otha night
Few tips from someone who works with resin. 💜
Firstly, I don't think there are any resin brands that are safe to use without a respirator. Even those who say non toxic. There is no such thing as non toxic resin. So always wear a respirator and gloves!
There are very few brands that are food safe. Never put any food on anything made from resin or any resin item in your mouth. Like the resin spoons & shot glasses (they should be avoided!) Cake stands would be okay if there was something under the cake like baking paper. You should avoid resin ash trays because heating the resin is a bad idea as it can release toxic fumes.
As Mia said, do not leave mixed resin in large quantities. Resin has a work time & if the resin is very thick, like in a bucket or jug, it can heat very fast & catch fire. Try to only mix the amount you will need. Also, make sure the resin is suitable for the task. There is resin for shallow pours & resin for thicker pours.
Mia said something about the torch starting the curing process but that's not true. It is a chemical process that happens when the resin is mixed together.
Lastly, it's better to measure/weigh (depending on brand) in the same container. Resin can be very finicky about measurements. When you pour from one container to another, you will never get every single bit of resin out of the container. So it could throw off the measurements meaning the resin might not cure properly or at all.
Sorry for the essay but I spent a lot of time researching resin before I started working with it. I wouldn't want something bad to happen to someone because of it.
Miss EmJay, question. After the resin had dried, it is still not safe for food? Just asking b/c I want to do my countertop also.
@@eliciaanderica8472 not really. I wouldn't eat something prepared on a resin countertop. If you were to only choose,, NB on the bed
Is there a sealant that can be put on top of the epoxy to make it safe for food to touch?
@@lindsy8538 Stone coat epoxy is UV resistant and food safe, Epoxy, when cured, is generally food safe, as long as it is in compliance with the FDA's thorough regulations but not all epoxies are designed for use with food. Also a respirator is not need when pouring epoxy, only when sanding it. You do not want to breathe in the epoxy dust, I don't mean to disrespect Miss EmJay's comment but she needs to be more informed before making a factual statement.
@@jamess5872 // Hi James. Are the using stone coat epoxy? And if so do I need to have a torch or can I use something else? I just looked and at Lowe's it's $55.00...but I don't know what else I would use it for. I like to do DIYS but do I need the torch??? You sound sincerely informed.
When i heard the door bell I thought this was one of Mia’s genius ideas to introduce a sponsor 😂
Same 😂 i kept expecting that 🌠*smooth*🌠 transition into a sponsorship
omg same i was like hello fresh? are u back again??
My dog ran to our door 😅
@@abrielle13 Same lol
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Mia's videos where she transforms anything always turn out SOO GOOD I can't describe it. If i were to do anything like that it would just be painting over it lol.
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THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR LIKES!!!! 🤭
"Taking out the sinky" 😭😭😭😭 your Dad is so precious 😖
The relationship that Mia and her Mom have, is beyond amazing, it just radiates such a caring & loving LOVE! It’s such a blessing to have that-I know I’m blessed to be able to have that same relationship with my Mama!
you know you've transitioned into an adult when kitchen's excite you and you consider them equal to obsession 💀😝
Or new doors. I got a new back and front doors on my house. It made me super excited
@@lenabrewer2474 YESSSS!!
you know ur an adult when you use the 😝 emoji lmao
still want mia to do a DIY craft project with kaleidoscope glasses or drunk goggles and then have mama maples react 😅
Just so you know you have given this 35 yr old woman the confidence to finally tackle projects I've been wanting to do. I laid a new floor on my laundry room...THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS BECAUSE IT MADE ME BREAK THROUGH MY WALLS
How did your other projects go? I've been inspired by a different first timer doing "tutorials" in the past & it went awry for me. They had no idea what they were doing but faked it pretty well. I think they edited out all their mistakes and pretended not to have any issues. I like that Mia was more honest in this video.
A lil tip that I can see no one uses in reno videoes:
When you put paint or primer in the plastic thingy (don't know the english word), you put a plastic bag around it so the paint wont be stuck to it afterwards.. and when you are finished painting, it's clean and you don't have to wash it 😃
Also this is very smart when you are painting a room more than one time. Then you let the roll stay in the bag with some paint left in it. And clise it so no air comes in. Then you don't have to wash the roll, and you can start directly when you are ready to the next layer 😁
I hope I explained it good enough.
And remember that epoxy can be super dangerous to get on the skin!!
There are plastic inserts for the paint trays that let you work easier than a plastic bag. They are always cheap and definitely worth avoiding the frustration than dealing with a plastic bag.
@@Babylungmcgee nice to know! :-)
I have never been annoyed with the plastic bags myself, but it's probably helpful to others.
I also use it for the paint roll as I wrote in my comment. It saves both paint and time so I don't have to wash it every time.
One of the only RUclipsrs who never let fame or money go to her head. She has been the same since she started and is nothing but loving and so giving. Her videos are so wholesome and I get so excited every time she posts ❤️🥰
That’s my favorite thing about her☺️☺️💞💓❤️
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I swear they should teach parenting classes because they created such great humans
Is it just me or her house situation is too complicated to understand! I mean , it seems like she has unlimited rooms to renovate and I'm here for it.
BTW Awesome video
She did answer this in her most recent Q & A.
Its actually 3 houses 😂😂
@@aayushideb6884 yes! she also explains it in her other videos as well 🥰
@@aayushideb6884 What's the title of her q&a or when was it uploaded? I can't find it 😕
@@davielawrence3773 cant post the link so here's the tittle: "Relationship Status? Living Situation? New Dog? Answering your questions FINALLY!"
I believe she mentioned that they've got 3 houses. 2 official ones (1 bigger which is their childhood home and 1 smaller that's mainly just for her parents) and 1 house which is basically her studio for her channel which was supposed to be shared with Nate but things changed. I also believe she mentioned something about buying houses, renovating them them selling them right after but that could've just been a one time thing or maybe I understood it wrong, not sure.
Stone coat countertops has really good tutorials on all different designs and kits you can purchase with everything you need to complete your project. You do have to make sure your epoxy is food safe. Nice job!!!
These actually look really good. This is the first time I’ve seen someone do this without adding Grey/ colored epoxy on top the paint as well with the clear!
I think you should paint the cabinets black to give the kitchen a really modern look.
It would also match the fridge, sink etc. pretty welll
And to match the fridge 👍
I don't know if there's enough light to keep the room from being overwhelmed. Saying that, I don't know what color I'd choose either, not gray, that's for sure. I think the sponsors of the color gray have tried to make us think it's upscale or mysterious and sexy. Who could blame them? I'm still in the mindset of gray = gloom = depression. Maybe a slate blue? The silver handles would look good.
I think a darker tone would look nice in contrast with the counters and backsplash as well...although I love Mia her obsession with white knows no bounds lol. Could end up with white cupboards and dark handles instead. But ya never knknow. Whats fun about her videos is it always tends to be a fun surprise. 😃
I was thinking for them to paint it white and change the hardware to a black color such as the handles, etc. it would look better. Also they could add a cheap stainless steel fridge would help a lot.
“She’s so obsessed with me she copied my kitchen” 😂❤️ i love mama maples and mia
Can we get an entire video on mama maples!? I wanna know why you call her Ming and what she did/does for a living! I love her
What makes this video much better is it's like a bonding time with your mom as well. Love this!
Mia is one of those people who are naturally good at everything they do
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Right
Just a note for the next time working with epoxy:
I would always recommend wearing proper maks That Filter vocs. Even tough it is Low in vocs you Can have serious Allergic reactions to the fumes or develop an allergy. Liquid polymers are always to be handled very carefully.☺️
And yes the Masks you are wearing are Not hurting But they are also not doing anything...like literally nothing 😅
Sorry for typos- english is Not my First Language
Agree, came here to comment the same! Look for a mask with organic vapor filters! Epoxy is seriously toxic especially for pets. Your English is great by the way!
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Thanks That means a lot ☺️
I'd love a video in 6 months to a year to see how that countertops held up, they look beautiful by the way.
You and your mom laughing together warms my heart. And can I say that the cabinets actually look good (without painting) since you painted the countertop. Great job. Cheers to woman getting the job done.
i am not usually into watching other people do house renovations or anything but something is different about mia’s that make it so much more interesting and engaging. also this is actually quite satisfying to like see the process
Okay Mia , now you have to do the video,
“Being my moms maid for 24 hours”
😂😂😂😂
That would be amazing 😂
That would be so funny
What I love about this channel is one week we’re trying crazy clothes from tik tok next we’re renovating rooms in mia’s homes
Variety is the spice of life. 😀
My gosh Mia. You deserve every gosh dang follower you have. I’m so impressed with your ability to present any daunting project to your audience in the most digestible, but realistic way possible. Thank you for the endless motivation. All the love sent to you and your family from the states. ❤️❤️
Have been watching her for years and only realized now every video start with "very exciting video today" 😁
Absolutly love when you make videos about home renovations or remaking furniture!! So fun and cool!
We're redoing my room at the moment and these videos of you redoing things in your house, whether it's full rooms or parts of rooms, are really motivating. Also we're painting two walls of my room green right now. Never thought I'd choose green as a wall color. But so far I'm liking it.
Back to your video ... I'm loving it ! Your videos are so much fun and the results are so beautiful!
I just adore the relationship between you and your Mom. Reminds me so much of my relationship with my Mom. She is in the late stages of Lewy Body Dementia and watching you two just makes me so happy! Cherish these times! xoxo
Please get a really good respirator mask! Will keep out so much more when sanding and keep you safer! I’m no expert so I’m not sure exactly which kind for sanding, but there are really high grade filters for these types of projects
even with epoxy it's recommended as it emits fumes when it starts curing. made me nervous!
The amount of dangerous projects they do using chemicals and dusts and things indoors too, just blows my mind. Some times you are forced to do it inside but other times they're doing things like a piece of furniture indoors and like you said, without a proper mask.
Yes! Just left a comment about PPE because it's so important!! I use resin and sand stuff regularly but too much PPE is always better than insufficient or ineffective ones... I lost an uncle to lung cancer because he was inhaling sanding dust as an artist, and it's just not worth taking any risk... Respirators and proper full PPE is the way to go!
ok this looks so good?!? wtf??? Also, LOVE that Mama Maples is like, “yeah Mia, go ahead and try a diy on my countertops!” Like my mom would NEVER😂❤️
I love watching your videos. I’m so obsessed with this healthy and beautiful relationship your family has. You always project your family love to your viewers. It’s so amazing to see and be a part of because it’s so rare.
Can't wait to watch part 2!! I had planned to paint my parents cabinet this summer, but now you made me consider doing the counter too 🥰
Just for mia and her mums safety more than anything else , i dont think the surgical masks offer much protection from sanding dust etc :// try a proper dust mask thats sealed to the face, love you both just looking out for you 😇
Yeah I was thinking this too.. I work at a hardware store and those dustmasks were sold out for a while because of Corona, so maybe they have the same issue atm..
@@AnneMaaikie yeah definitely !! I suppose a mask is better than none definitely
Epoxy is extremely toxic and you need proper fitted mask with the fume filters AND a ton of ventilation... especially when working with large quantities like this
*Hey just a warning! For Epoxy you want to use a RESPIRATOR MASK, not “just” a surgical mask* 🙏🏻☺️
Great tip, but they used resin that's safe to use inside and the instructions apparently said that they didn't need to wear a mask. (However it's a good thing to point out that surgical masks don't protect against gases/fumes.
*A second warning!* Please don't put any food on the counters because even after it's cured, epoxy is very toxic if it comes in contact with your water and food.
Technically, there are food safe epoxies out there. But it is a good thing to be aware of even if it’s food safe.
Indeed, but like they mentioned their epoxy was inside safe.
@@mickb.8925 wait so if it was not food safe epoxy when they cook it can be toxic to their food? Lol😲
@@jesseniapoblete Yes! And even 'food safe' can be toxic if some of it comes off when you are cutting vegetables on the counter or something.
Brooooo I just binge watched a whole bunch of your old videos!!!! Side part! Braces! Baby lips! Prom video!!! Vacations! Diys!! All of it like omg 😂 you’re soo grown now.
Great job! I painted mine similarly to cover faux butcher block - I am so happy. Your veining is fabulous! Great instructions. Glad y'all had fun.
The way Momma Maples said "yeah!" After Mia said "I'm usually blowing this type of thing" killed me 🤣
Ya girl the counters look great!! ❤️
Omg I didn’t know u watched mias vids! I’m in love with ur channel as much as I’m in love with this one😁
@@ethanmuriithi9734 heh I've been watching Mia's channel for ages! Love her videos and thank YOU so much for watching mine too 🤣❤️
Aw thank you !! :)
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I've been wanting to do an epoxy countertop for ages, but I've been too nervous. Now I'm excited and I have so many ideas! Thank you so much Mia and Mama Maples!
Yeah! Awesome job Mia! You did it!
Mia giving us a Bob Ross tutorial half way through gives me life 💕
Mia!!!! Thank you so much for being so straightforward and transparent about the safety precautions surrounding resin! It can be really dangerous and not enough diy-ers online seem to care or know!
I’m obsessed with your videos now, idk how I’d not found you before now! You make such fun and easy to watch content, I’m just binging snd living vicariously through you for these remodels and hauls 🎉❤
Please tell me I'm not the only one who gets cold chills from the sound of sanding. 😱
Am I the only one that their day becomes 1000 times better when she posts💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
"pAiNt ThE vEeEeEeEines"- Mama Maples
P.S. try to design a room around your zodiac sign(not my idea)
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The counters came out GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
I am so glad you posted this! I’m about to redo my countertops and was going to buy an expensive “kit” for it and now seeing how amazing these turned out I’m going to just get the materials myself and save so much $$$$$!!!!
Mama Mia!!! Yes!!! I love watching them work together. More like laugh together.
Omgggg when they popped up in the matching workman outfits with their names on the pocket😭 i can't. They are too cute💙
She’s so great, these look awesome! Mia and her family are so wholesome.
I love how bright the white makes the kitchen look, great job 👏🏼. What makes this so special it’s mother and daughter time 🙏
Mia: It looks bad
Not even 10 seconds later.....
Mia: It looks so good!!
I love to watch Mia’s DIY’s even though I know for a fact I could never do them myself😂
Mia truly is a ray of light in everyone’s lives 🌟
Yay! Ma favorite RUclipsr posted!! Mia is just like a friends to us 💕 thank you for the endless positivity! Love this video as always ☀️☀️ much love to all!
Seeing mia's face brightened up my day for some reason
Mia, you are officially the most wholesome and my absolute favourite RUclips creator! Thank you for creating content that I can share with my daughter (age 11) and know it is creative, fun and wholesome!
You all did an amazing job! Thank you for this upload. I’m making a Home Reno/DIY project album to help me in a few months when I move. About to binge watch all your home DIY videos. Thanks to you guys 💛
If you’ve been feeling a bit down lately and your reading this comment... I hope something amazing happens within your life very soon, stay strong, everything always works out in the end and have a great rest of your day/night - from a small youtuber!
You girls are seriously the cutest mom/daughter duo on RUclips
Opoxy is porus and will hold stains so I'd recommend a clear uv resistant top coat to preserve and protect, not many videos say that. Love the turn out and hope cabinets are next!!
I'm Soo happy I came across this video 📹 !!! You just can't imagine, I have '70's orange countertops 🥴😵 and THIS, I AM IN LOVE WITH!!! This Ol gal is going to show hubby & we will be doing this!! Great Job girls!!👏❤👏
So kind and respectful.
Thank you for a refreshing video.
Very good job
"It should be a crime how good you look"🥺❤love you mia🙈just loved your video
Being able to say you did the counters yourself is a big flex 💪
I love your reno videos! My 5 year old watched with me and when you showed the before and after he said, "I love it!"
Gorgeous! Really brightens the kitchen!
Hey, hoping you guys used food grade epoxy? Or have atleast thought about buying a lot of food prep placemats 🤞🤞 looks great though, good work :)
I don't know why but it's like therapy to watch Mia's transformation videos, I keep on watching them again and again 😅😅❤️❤️❤️
therapeutic? I agree!
This turned out amazing!! I love watching your videos, and your relationship with your mom is so precious!!
The whole time I was like NOOOO and then the result shocked me. It looks pretty good!!! And I think mama maples will always love it because you did it with her. Having things in your home with meaning is very important 🥰
I'm loving this new style of video editing with the aesthetic pastels and typewriter sound
I love when they were laughing about how Mia's "back and knees felt likt they were going to snap off" and Mama Maples was laughing and was like "sorry, I was wondering what that would look like"😂😂 me too 😂
WHOA that vein on the island looks AMAZING!
Dang you made it look easy! When I did it a few months ago I painted white and drizzled grey, rolled it with a paint roller, added more drizzled and blended and added movement. This looks sooo much easier 🤍🖤
Yay I was hoping for a cabinet painting video!! So happy to hear that that will happen. Mama Maples getting a whole kitchen makeover .
Can we get another video of Mia and Mama Maples doing their nails👀😅🥰
as a furniture finisher, and as a viewer concerned for your health, when using epoxy you need to wear a respirator type mask with cartridges, those paper masks you are wearing actually absorb the chemicals, and then you are breathing them in
you're really an inspiration to me. i live how independent you are. and always do these crazy things by yourself. i can't wait to move out and be like you beacuse my parents would never let me do this kind of stuff by myself
yes!! I was waiting for another transformation❤️ love youuu MIA!🍁
i love that you post on my days off lol it makes me love them even more ✨
Your moms laugh just makes my day 🌟🌟🌟
Wow! This turned out AMAZING! The gloss really looks SO good. I'm about to try this on my dining room table... so I'm really glad I saw your video.
Hi Mia you really have helped me through this really tough year
I hope you are doing good
Thank you for being yourself
I love mama maples' airfryer, it's such a cute color, ours is just black.
You both did an amazing job! Love your mum, she is so fun! These counters look real!!
As an ex nail tech I’m watching you do the marbling and I’m excited! I know once the resin is on top making it gloss it’s going to look amazing! I’m super interested to see how it wears over time so please do update us in few weeks x
Mia I have a video idea for u!!!! You should renovate a room with your zodiac sign like all the accessories and the furniture. For example I am an aquarius so for me the room accessories would neon led lights etc. You can research more I hope this helps. Please mention me in the video you do this!
Im an Aquarius too! ♒️
@@artbylema5058 Twins😁
Do u like art? (because I do to)
THIS TURNED OUT SO GOOD!!!
Fantastic. More like this.
I love your moms laugh!
Thanks for making this video, it was very helpful.