Top notch. One of the most realistic marble finishes I’ve seen. You’re right about the top coat. Matte is the way to go. Gloss has way too much reflection. It’s hard to get polished finish with epoxy. Shows every fish eye divot and every light in the room. I’m going to overly emphasize that matte is the way to go. I’m also going to experiment with both top coats blended when I get enough material on hand
Thank you for that, I really appreciate the kind words! I agree on the reflection, fingerprints, smudges, etc., that the UTC Gloss shows. Which is probably why at least 80% of our customers choose the UTC Natural finish. And personally I feel it's a much more authentic finish to natural stone. Thank you again, and thanks for supporting my channel!! Keith McGinnis
This is a real heart-grabber! I see bits that I like then you shift angles and there's another bit I like then you stun me with a full glamor shot and I fall in love with the whole piece. There's just something warm and comforting about the browns, creams, and "desert" colors. Thank you
Thank you! That one was 2 years ago and still one of my favorites! It looked great in my studio, but truly looked amazing once installed! It really transformed their kitchen (from the black granite tile they had).
Wow!! Absolutely stunning. White marble was the only design I liked until I've seen your work with the browns etc!! Naturally Gifted. May GOD continue Blessing your creative skills. Thanks!!
Thank you so much, Wendy those are very heartwarming comments. Any colors can be used with this technique and the browns are so neutral and IMO takes it to another level. Thank you again for your kind words! What other techniques or colors would you like to see? I'm always up for a challenge :) .
That is stunning. I wish you filmed portions in real time and close up so your technique could be seen. You're very talented and have a great eye for what will be visually interesting.
Thank you, Sharon and I too wished I could get more close-ups! I will be doing more smaller projects so it's easier to see the techniques. Thanks for your comment and stay tuned! :)
Excellent looking kitchen countertops Keith! Thanks for taking the time to share with us, you're becoming a really great instructor . I'm so impressed with the quality of your work, and I can't wait to try out these techniques myself. Keep up the awesome work! :)
Thank you so much! From a small sample board, that much countertop space seemed like a daunting task! It's amazing how things flow once you get started and let your creativity take over. Thank you again, Jessica!
@@kcdcdesigns I have only done one pour, maybe three years ago. Not real happy with the outcome. Gonna do another one here shortly. I like this video and the one you did with spray paint. Thanks for the response!
Hi Brenda and thank you! On this project and 95% of all projects I use 3 ounces per square foot. As far as total on this project, I don't recall the total square feet, but 3 oz/sf for color coat, 3 oz/sf for flood coat.
Nice countertop tutorial! That is a pretty finish, how long have you been working with epoxy, do you do this full time? What other projects have you done with it? I'm interested in trying out this technique, do you have any tips for beginners? Thank you!
Thank you! I first discoverd epoxy through the Stone Coat videos and immediately had to try it and became hooked about 3 1/2 years ago. Within 3 months I poured my first countertop and went full-time within a year. My tips and/or advice for beginners is to watch a ton of Stone Coat and RK3 videos to build confidence. Thank you, again for all you do for the epoxy community!!!
Chris, those veins were created with spray paints sprayed on a tongue depressor. Sorry the video didn't capture more of that, but they're created and manipulated the same as on the Fantasy Marble sample board tutorial. ruclips.net/video/QPDFir1im4Y/видео.html
I started out by watching a TON of Stone Coat and RK3 Designs RUclips videos. I followed their recipes until I learned different techniques and how to create different designs. I then attended the RK3 Designs Pro Class and that was a game changer for me and my business. Thank you for asking, and are you working with epoxy now, or looking to?
For that project I used about 1oz/sf of Stone Coat epoxy and Black Alumilite Dye. I didn't want a heavy wash coat, just enough to "lube" the surface as you can see in the video, and provide some color as well (which is why I used black dye).
The gloss topcoat has an unavoidable orange peel, the natural (matte) does not. Customers are always aware of how the finished product will look, and what to expect. We've yet to find a gloss topcoat that does not have an orange peel appearance, but still offering incredible durability.
Awesome job
Thank you, Keith! From another Keith 😁.
Beautiful vein work for sure!! Great job!!
Thank you, my friend! This is a very simple and yet authentic and great look.
Beautiful
Thank you, Lindy!
Top notch. One of the most realistic marble finishes I’ve seen. You’re right about the top coat. Matte is the way to go. Gloss has way too much reflection. It’s hard to get polished finish with epoxy.
Shows every fish eye divot and every light in the room. I’m going to overly emphasize that matte is the way to go. I’m also going to experiment with both top coats blended when I get enough material on hand
Thank you for that, I really appreciate the kind words!
I agree on the reflection, fingerprints, smudges, etc., that the UTC Gloss shows. Which is probably why at least 80% of our customers choose the UTC Natural finish. And personally I feel it's a much more authentic finish to natural stone.
Thank you again, and thanks for supporting my channel!!
Keith McGinnis
Keith - you’re a master!
Yes he is
@@dorisreynolds7057 🔥🔥💪💪❤❤
Well done, Keith! 👍🏼
Thank you, Kristi!
Great GREAT JOB!!! Gorgeous!!!
Thank you Mary, I so appreciate your support!
Gorgeous!! As always!!! ~Shannon
Thank you so much, Shannon! And keep up the great work yourself!
What other designs and/or colors would you like to see???
Anything you create is worth watching!
This is a real heart-grabber! I see bits that I like then you shift angles and there's another bit I like then you stun me with a full glamor shot and I fall in love with the whole piece. There's just something warm and comforting about the browns, creams, and "desert" colors. Thank you
❤❤❤ this is absolutely beautiful wow!!
Thank you so much, Vickey!!! 🥰
Looks amazing!
Thank you, Lynn!
Keith, you did a beautiful job
Thank you, Sue I appreciate the comment and kind words! And please let me know what other designs you'd like me to attempt :) .
BEAUTIFUL 😊
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful!!
Thanks, Scott!
WOW, I absolutely LOVE this counter!!! Every single piece you created is gorgeous!
Thank you, Anna!!! Do you have a favorite or something you'd like to see me create (or attempt to create)?
Fantastic word that is the identical thing that I want in my house I love it
Thank you! That one was 2 years ago and still one of my favorites! It looked great in my studio, but truly looked amazing once installed! It really transformed their kitchen (from the black granite tile they had).
This kitchen looks really nice!
Thank you, my friend!!!
Beautiful!❤️
Thank you, Shannon!
So so gorgeous!! ❤ Great job!
Thank you, Kim!
Great job it’s BEAUTIFUL
Thank you so much!
You nailed that countertop! It truly looks like a real stone. Amazing!
I really appreciate that, thank you so much!
Wow!! Absolutely stunning. White marble was the only design I liked until I've seen your work with the browns etc!! Naturally Gifted. May GOD continue Blessing your creative skills. Thanks!!
Thank you so much, Wendy those are very heartwarming comments. Any colors can be used with this technique and the browns are so neutral and IMO takes it to another level. Thank you again for your kind words!
What other techniques or colors would you like to see? I'm always up for a challenge :) .
Absolutely Beautiful!!
Thanks, Tamara! Are there other designs you'd like to see?
Thanks for the tips! Absolutely beautiful 😍! Love the colors and the veins ❤️
You are so welcome and thank you!
You did a wonderful job on this countertop. Simply beautiful
Thank you so much, Doris!!! 🥰
Great job Keith! It’s a masterpiece!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
Simplemente hermosa felicidades 🤙🏻🙏🏻
Thank you!
This is exactly the look my wife wants!!! Guess its time for some research
Very cool! Please keep me posted on how it goes and/or if I can be of any help.
Absolutely gorgeous
Thank you so much!
Wow I love this Amazing once again you alway do an Awesome job.
You're too kind, Amey! Thank you so much!
This one is AMAZING!
I appreciate that, D T, thank you!!!!
Great work… very realistic looking!
Thanks, Brett!
That is stunning. I wish you filmed portions in real time and close up so your technique could be seen. You're very talented and have a great eye for what will be visually interesting.
Thank you, Sharon and I too wished I could get more close-ups! I will be doing more smaller projects so it's easier to see the techniques.
Thanks for your comment and stay tuned! :)
Excellent looking kitchen countertops Keith! Thanks for taking the time to share with us, you're becoming a really great instructor . I'm so impressed with the quality of your work, and I can't wait to try out these techniques myself. Keep up the awesome work! :)
Thank you so much and I really appreciate the kind words!
Stone Coat and RK3 Designs changed my life and I've never had so much fun!!!
Just gorgeous!
Thank you!!! :)
Great work. Love all the details and creativity. Thanks for all your help in the RK3 pro class.
Thanks, Tony and you're so welcome! It's always a great time at the Pro Class and it was great meeting you!
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
LOVE!!!❤
As always, thank you!!!
Stunning.
Thank you!
This is amazing
Thank you so much! From a small sample board, that much countertop space seemed like a daunting task! It's amazing how things flow once you get started and let your creativity take over.
Thank you again, Jessica!
Look so nice and so big countertops…cool….I’m curious sq ft ?
Thank you, Hobby! If I recall, it was around 75-80 sf total.
@@kcdcdesigns wow that’s huge kitchen…
Looks nice! How much epoxy do you use per square foot on average?
Thank you! I rarely exceed 3 oz/sf on my color pours as well as flood/clear coats.
Are you using more or less than that? What's been your experience?
@@kcdcdesigns I have only done one pour, maybe three years ago. Not real happy with the outcome. Gonna do another one here shortly. I like this video and the one you did with spray paint. Thanks for the response!
@@genewuchner9004 of course!
Feel free to reach out if I can be of help!
Absolutely amazing!! Can you tell me how much epoxy you used plz
Hi Brenda and thank you! On this project and 95% of all projects I use 3 ounces per square foot. As far as total on this project, I don't recall the total square feet, but 3 oz/sf for color coat, 3 oz/sf for flood coat.
Nice countertop tutorial! That is a pretty finish, how long have you been working with epoxy, do you do this full time? What other projects have you done with it? I'm interested in trying out this technique, do you have any tips for beginners? Thank you!
Thank you! I first discoverd epoxy through the Stone Coat videos and immediately had to try it and became hooked about 3 1/2 years ago. Within 3 months I poured my first countertop and went full-time within a year. My tips and/or advice for beginners is to watch a ton of Stone Coat and RK3 videos to build confidence.
Thank you, again for all you do for the epoxy community!!!
6:51 - how did you do that vein?
Chris, those veins were created with spray paints sprayed on a tongue depressor. Sorry the video didn't capture more of that, but they're created and manipulated the same as on the Fantasy Marble sample board tutorial. ruclips.net/video/QPDFir1im4Y/видео.html
Preciosa
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How did you learn how to do this?
I started out by watching a TON of Stone Coat and RK3 Designs RUclips videos. I followed their recipes until I learned different techniques and how to create different designs. I then attended the RK3 Designs Pro Class and that was a game changer for me and my business.
Thank you for asking, and are you working with epoxy now, or looking to?
Hi, Keith, what is used to do the wash coat ?
For that project I used about 1oz/sf of Stone Coat epoxy and Black Alumilite Dye. I didn't want a heavy wash coat, just enough to "lube" the surface as you can see in the video, and provide some color as well (which is why I used black dye).
why does it look like there is massive orange peal surface? it looks kind of bad where the light hits it.
The gloss topcoat has an unavoidable orange peel, the natural (matte) does not. Customers are always aware of how the finished product will look, and what to expect. We've yet to find a gloss topcoat that does not have an orange peel appearance, but still offering incredible durability.
Absolutely Beautiful!❤
Thank you, Tressa!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!
@@katykayy Thank you so much!