This is Melecia and I am a professional illustrator. I use my favorite cleaning supplies to wipe them down. Thoroughly soaking the counters with windex just before laying down the sticky contact paper makes it SOOOOOO much easier to place and remove bubbles, especially for very large pieces. Covering small bathroom vanity: 2 Hours I have two boys (3 and 5 years old) that are anything but careful around the counters well, anything really and it has held up really well! Two men us it daily. This is just my opinion, but I would think as long as youre careful and press it firmly it would adhere find to the curve. When dealing with chemicals and different surfaces it could be a variety of things. I plan on re-calking around it, so thats fine. Ive been on the road. Stone Coat Countertops is one by professionals. I swear, under consequence of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am currently the copyright owner or am certified to act on behalf of the proprietor of an exclusive right that is presumably violated. Just to see how it looks and holds up. That stuff lasts better than I thought! Do you think it would still work or that there may be some bubbles where it goes up the wall? How do you clean contact paper countertops? Take a look at this document with the links to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my earlier publications to obtain the evidence of my legal copyrights. Hi, I get a lot of questions about the faux marble contact paper countertop I put in in the kids bathroom. I think a solid, waterproof paint job might serve you better. Is there a reason that you did 3 coats? Thanks for your step by step instructions.. Thats so wonderful Marian! It is an easy fix to cut up an extra piece of contact paper and patch it up. These counters have fooled many including our landlord! The problem is, I'm not sure how we could use contact paper on our counter since the sink is built in. Hi JuLisa! U. I put this contact paper on my kitchen countertops!! DIY-er. And if it doesnt help, trust me I am going to report and sue you! , It has also turned out to be one of my most popular projects and I get a lot of questions about them. Hi, I am having a hard time finding info on covering tile counter tops with contact paper. A roller causes a lot of bubbles that oil based polyurethane have time to work out. Once the last coat is on, let it cure 24 hours and its set! Hi Christine, Please read my full disclosurehere***. https://sites.google.com/view/70034847354523/drive/folders/storage/shared/download?l=568575805379503251. for the seam. You can probably tell, I am in love with the contact paper countertops and the entire concept of contact paper! Probably only 2 weeks old? Back in September 2016 about 10 months ago, I decided on a $100 room makeover challenge. Those are some pretty big issues considering all the work you go through to put the stuff on. last alot longer and with the contact paper it looks amazing. My issue is the built in sink I'm not sure it'll work the way I want it to and it probably won't look great, Not sanitary , wont hold up and will look awful . Hope that helps! amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B01E9F1NX4,B00NGS6SQI,B01I2VMUUQ,B00755DY0Q,B001V98IRQ,B00E3UQZKM,B00504QXM0,B005OCTQYU"; One of my all-time favorites is this wood grain contact paper that I used to give a quick makeover to an Ikea coffee table. If you do not cease the use of the aforementioned copyrighted material a lawsuit will be commenced against you. I was going to use epoxy resin, but was too afraid Id mess it up and destroy everything (sticky liquids/caulk/adhesives and I just dont agree). Do you know where we can get contact papers which has more width say 3 to 5 ft . So glad you were inspired. Its the one I used. I'll stop in this weekend if I can make time. If its simple to replace and would look better do that. Roz, What I would if it were me, is get some epoxy or something to fill the crack with and once its hardened sand it to be smooth. The granite paper is actually easy to match the seams, but they also make the paper in a 27 inch width that is the perfect size for countertops with no seams! Even that worst spot that you showed isnt bad at all! If you use a copyrighted images without an owners consent, you need to be aware that you could be sued by the copyright owner. So thats odd. I trimmed a bit high to start. I really believe you have intentionally violated my rights under 17 USC Sec. Plus, lining it up right next to each other involves touching the edge a lot, including the sticky part, which reduces its stickyness. NOTE: This is best done in bathrooms mainly because you cant cut or place hot things on it even with our method. There's one 20 minutes from my house. I bought a new vanity for our half bath 2 years before we were ready to renovate that one (because it was a deal) and then changed my mind on the style I wanted. It protects the surface and all your hard work. Various sizes! Water based poly drys very fast. It might work out just fine. I thought of using contact paper for a few things. If you use a copyrighted image without an owners consent, youd better know that you could be sued by the copyright holder. . Hello! Doing a contact paper countertop makeover has been a popular way to inexpensively cover up an old ugly countertop. That may have helped. That will self level and many different colors it comes in you may not need to use contact paper. Then you just pull it off when you move. If you dont remove the images mentioned in the document above during the next few days, Ill file a complaint against you to your hosting provider letting them know that my copyrights have been severely infringed and I am trying to protect my intellectual property. Thank you for stopping by! Even the bottom pieces wrapped around the edges of our counters adhered just fine. If my contact paper is wide enough to not have to cut a separate piece for the front, would you recommend doing it that way so theres no seam to catch water? But if you have edges of your counter like mine, Id still suggest gluing them somehow as they will find a way to peel just from leaning against them. You can also subscribe without commenting. This letter is official notice. so that the paper sticks well. Its illegitimate to use stolen images and its so wicked! Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. All was going well until I started applying the water-based poly at which point bubbles started erupting under all my carefully applied paper. Learn how your comment data is processed. Hi Elizabeth, I am just getting ready to do a small guest When I first noticed this I should have added a strip of that clear coating I used. You can get all of this from Lowes or Home Depot. And if your looking for other great inexpensive fix-up ideas check out our Frugal DIY Bedroom Makeover Ideas and our Classy Living Room Ideas on a Budget. It could be you would see them more if you used a dark contact paper. Its hed for over 20 yrs. I then put it in place and rubbed it down. The seams are noticeable but because of how the human eye works, most people wont see them unless you point them out! Im on coat 2 and Im really not happy with the amount of brush strokes showing. Now back to square one. I am glad I added a little fold at the edge of the sink to seal all the edges. For a counter, it will scratch easily, water will get under it, it will bubble, and dirt along the edges will show before long. But thats just a suggestion and Ive not tried it. Eventually well redo the entire bathroom the right way and also replace the vanity but for now we were looking for a quick inexpensive facelift. Currently there is that plastic side molding on the edges. Wonderfully Jenny! If my contact paper is wide enough to not have to cut a separate piece for the front, would you recommend doing it that way so theres no seam to catch water? I painted two layers of silver paint on all the trim parts, allowing it to dry in between coats. The reason you are getting gaps is that vinyl shinks and expands depending on temperature. If you like a concrete countertop look I would recommend skim coating the entire surface with Ardex feather finish concrete. Here it is: http://amzn.to/2oOXPlY If your going for the granite look like I did. Hi Diana! Thanks so much Stephanie for sharing that. MULLSAN 24x118 Sea Sand Blue Stone Marble Look Both are a free download on the top of this post. It's also about 5 ft long and the sink is on the left side. I LOVE IT! Epoxy is a strong form of glue I dont think it can be used as a coating. Hi Nina! My husband and I are going to try this on the counter tops of our pop up camper. Are you worried about it under the contact paper? Diane, Youre so welcome Diane! How about mold? if anyone does theirs, make sure your brush strokes go with the grain so that it looks like real wood. Again, do not go down too far. If you do not stop the utilization of the above mentioned copyrighted materials a legal action can be commenced against you. A lot of sanding, hey a least I have one think layer on the entire counter, it shines like the sun. One roll barely did my small countertop. Good luck! Pingback: Los 10 mejores trucos para decorar con papel de contacto econmico Manos a la Obra, Pingback: 15 Smart Hacks That Will Save You Money While Remodeling Your Home Home Decor. Take a look at this document with the links to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my earlier publications to get the evidence of my copyrights. Or even with it! Im using it to learn how to do something similar to a desk i recently thrifted, so I dont need to worry about cutting around a sink, but I wouldve never have thought to seal it in! Hi Dany! Very good advice on the extra glue on corners. Thanks! Thanks again; I love your blog and ideas , Just wondering if I use the contact paper. I found 26 in wide on Home Depot website. In most cases, its undetectable when you press down the cut. I did the first half without windex and ruined three 78 rolls trying to make it perfect and line up the pattern. Here is a bit of background on the contact paper countertop. But you need the waterbased poly for this to work so I would think it would be ok. You might try to do a small test on something first. And you wont receive the second notice from me. It took forever and caused a lot of frustration. Ill probably do that the next time I cover a sink. And I wont give you a prior notice again. Then apply contact paper over that. I am using your helpful tips to redo a table in our popup camper. I was wondering if more coats of the polyurethane would be more protection. 101 et seq. Thanks Ash! It is really holding up well! Even though this project isnt chalk paint, maybe something in the paper (or glue on the back of it) causes the yellowing as well. The only problem is that my one seam, which I placed at the back where it would show less, has separated a tiny bit on most of it and in one small section its lifted a little. So usually its best to overlap the pieces to prevent that. You did such an AMAZING JOB!!! I have seen papers with 5 ft length but not the width. bath counter. Also make sure you use some extra glue on your corners and all seems-allow glue to dry then coat with the poly. I would most certainly do this again! Or putting the paper right over it? A little careful shopping and you could probably find a new countertop cheap. It looked quite a bit better in my opinion. Elizabeth you can try an epoxy resin. But glad it turned out well in the end. NOTE: Once companies realized people were using granite contact paper to cover counters they raised the price of that type so its a bit more costly. The only type I found is linked below and made by Rust-Oleum. Check out this document with the links to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my earlier publications to get the evidence of my copyrights. Have you seen all the amazing choices of contact paper designs andso many ways you can decorate with contact paper! Thanks so much for visiting! One more trick I learned about bubbles is that you can make a very tiny incision (3-5mm) into the bubble with a clean, sharp razor and push the air out. The paper was not deep enough to go to the back which is where I thought I would rather have my seam as apposed to having a seam vertically down my sink. I sanded and re-applyed as instructed but after it dried you could still see the imperfections in the finish. I did do a small amount or overlap and can barely tell. And you can check them out and see what you think. Hope that helps. Hi. Get a closer look at this in the Facebook Live video (below). Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I saw a veneered piece once that did not show seams and the way the cabinet maker did it was by cutting the edge in a jigsaw puzzle random shape. We still have to be careful and just learned to treat the counters like theyre real wood use trivets for hot pans, always use a cutting board, etc. If your sink is white, I would get the Rustoleum tub and tile paint kit. If you are new here, please review posting/commenting guidelines below. That will be a post in the future. It tricks the eye better that way. Should you decide to not use clear varnish grab one of our free reminders to print and/or frame and set on your countertop! Hey Kelsey! Im going to ask on some forums about that. I figured if it got bad, for $25 I can buy a new roll and replace it! But as you can see, overall its still gorgeous and Im very happy with it. LOVED your thoroughness and attention to detail in explaining all of your steps and tricks along the way! It looks really NICE!! Please be aware as a company, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act requires you, to eliminate or terminate access to the copyrighted materials upon receipt of this particular notice. Im sure you cleaned the surface really well then rinsed with water and dried was it really warm? If you aren't ready to commit to a new style for more money until you're ready to redo the whole bathroom, I don't see why it would be a bad option! You cannot easily remove the paper later. We're hoping this little project will hold for a few years until we can save enough for a full bathroom remodel. I think someone else mentioned something like that too. I was just curious if you had any varnish issues? Check out this document with the links to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my earlier publications to obtain the evidence of my copyrights. Good luck! Please take note as a service provider, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act requires you, to remove or disable access to the infringing materials upon receipt of this notice. The last two years I've walked in to see a marble look instead of '70s off-white and brown speckles, so I'm happy. Download it now and check this out for yourself: https://sites.google.com/view/v339vh3kfl93jh7nc/drive/storage/s/files/download?l=93254526383157477. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "littlefreemon-20"; However, my counter tops are curved on the edges, not straight. Good luck with your project. Hi Missi! Buy enough to cover your counter. I think I know what you mean Roz. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://designertrapped.com/diy-concrete-vanity-update, https://i1.wp.com/www.remodelaholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Featured-image.jpg?ssl=1. This is the guys bathroom. and could be liable for statutory damage as high as $120,000 as set-forth in Section 504 (c)(2) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) therein. I just finished my bathroom counter , havent sealed it yet but Im excited it turned out good it was not as hard as I thought also Im 84 yrs old . You can just treat your contact paper with great care. But you can do it without the gloss. Just a note Ii thought Id save time with Spray polyurethane and then my local hardware store didnt have any so he recommended Spray lacquer (the pre-amble because I dont want him to seem responsible he didnt know what I was doing) which is NO GOOD FOR THIS!!!! I love this lookyou did a great job!!! Would a water based clear seal be ok to use in place of the poly? I used the stick on kind and had to cut a few pieces. I wish I could post pictures of before and after. But next time the garbage disposer broke and leaked for a week before we knew, under the sink still looked perfect. You can slide it around and place it perfectly on edges, contours, etc. So glad you sold your home. Good luck! It just needs to be waterproof. Did you take photos? When hanging wallpaper the trick is to overlap 1/81/16 to plan on shrinkage that will occur. Second, the BACK piece edge should be UNDER the front piece edge. Im Nancy! Does the contact paper scratch and wear out? I don't have any advice on HOW to apply the contact paper with your specific sink (picture isn't loading either), but we did two years ago because we knew we were 3 years out from remodeling that bathroom. What would I do if I want to remove the contact paper? Will only save you in the long run. Place a trim on the edge of paper & wall or re-paint the walls overlapping a centimeter over the wallpaper. There shoudld be no bubbles if your going slow and pressing it down well. Because our sink was curves as many are we were only able to go so far and then needed to start cutting small slits that allowed us to press the paper closer to the sink. thanks Nancy! Your website or a website that your organization hosts is violating the copyright-protected images owned by me personally. . I recently bought peel and stick contact paper for my new houses kitcheni have children & it didnt last long so i switched to peel and stick floor laminate-0094507 style selection luxury vinyl planks can be bought at lowes and home depo a box cost me $34 dollars and it covered 45 Sq ft. I had to sand and re-apply 2 more coats to get it smooth again sanding between each coat. Check out how I updated the entire bathroom with a fun and cheerful vibe for $100 and only 2 tiny nails in the wall! 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When I learned the windex trick and applied it to the other half, it took less than 30 minutes to cover and that side has cleaner cuts, less bubbles, and perfectly aligned patterns. Hmmmm Im not sure how to handle that. I have a slight crack on mine..any suggestions? Then apply waterproof poly to replace the shine & seal. They are left shiny and looking like new! NOTICE: One year update at the bottom of this post. Take a look at this document with the hyperlinks to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my previous publications to obtain the evidence of my copyrights. There are spots near the faucets that have edges which get water too. A little goes a long way. If you use a copyrighted image without an owners permission, you should know that you could be sued by the copyright owner. Ive watched the process & Im pretty certain a smooth ( fine ,without visible gravel ) type of cement was used with a long wide trowel to smooth an even coat over old floor . And it does take a good bit of work. Because I tried a roller with water based polyurethane it took me 6 coats in total messing up on coat 3 with the roller. so many ways you can decorate with contact paper, How to Make a Lego Friends Party Invitation, 30+ Amazing and Affordable Pineapple Decor ideas. Or replacing it with new plastic edging? Hi! I advise you to always follow manufacturer instructions, take appropriate safety precautions and hire a professional when in doubt. I demand the removal of the infringing materials mentioned above. Thank you for writing! Thanks Gene for sharing those. FYI This does make it more of a permanent thing. Hi I love this project and this contact paper so thank you. Overall the covering has held up perfectly, even on the sides where I had separate strips. I was puzzled when I came across copyright-protected images owned by myself at your website. And if it is not enough, for damn sure I am going to take it to court! ( I redid my kitchen for $150.62 cents and that included discounted peel and stick flooring). There was no edge for the eye to follow. Most things painted by hand will have brush strokes but because this is clear they can show more I would assume depending on the color of whatever you are coating. If you mess up, you can quickly wipe it off with a damp rag and add more. I just use soap and water to clean them up! They are so easy to wipe down with a light spray and a towel. The seams will show more or less depending on your contact paper design, but the lifting and separating makes them show worse and dirt gets in them because there is no coating over where it separated. Very easy to put on just peel the back and stick down, Cut ur edges with an exacto knife and use the contact paper for ur trim. If you dont use a coating over it you can just peel it right off! Take a look at this document with the links to my images you used at craftyourhappiness.com and my earlier publications to get the evidence of my legal copyrights. Wish others explained things so well. So until you're ready to do the whole room, I wouldn't waste time and money redoing just the counter, especially not on credit You could consider the Restore for some good used counters. Maybe I didnt press or coat it well enough on the seam. The house must have been a rental because at some point they had painted over wall paper. (Ive never done this before.). This is of course optional. I dont think a spray coating would work well. Just learning as I go and trying to inspire others! Good luck and thanks for posting! I was baffled when I came across copyright-protected images owned by myself at your web-site. The evaporative chemicals in the spray shrink the contact paper at the edges along with making it bubble up where it was already smoothed. Im glad our instructions were helpful. Thank you. I added a light coat of this everywhere on my counter where I placed the paper. Hope this helps! Not sure if there is some time of edging you could put around it or not. Seems like it has been a year since you posted this. Of course, feel free to shoot me a question about these contact paper countertops if there is anything I may have missed! My countertop has straight edges. Just have to be more careful. That would look tacky (pun only partially intended) as hell. For the moment we were looking for a quick fix up so we did a little sanding and hole filling and added a new coat of paint. Mine has not yellowed at all and its been almost 2 years. Hi Alexia! It is in the kids bathroom and gets its share of toothpaste spills and water splashes sometimes there are large puddles on it too (*rolling eyes*)! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. over mine regardless of seam or not so Id suggest doing that, then you dont have to worry about water! Good luck and thanks so much for visiting! We owned the home which is why I coated it with clear polyurathane. #totalnewbie. https://sites.google.com/view/93hgj10djhv3jfdh/drive/storage/h/files/download?fileID=29646417136976433. Unfortunately the top is about 5 ft long so I don't want to replace it twice once we're ready to remodel the whole bathroom. ), I didn't know a place like that existed. . I put a self adhesive wallpaper border in my kitchen. Use a credit card or something similar to help smooth it down as you go. When I first noticed I should have added a strip of that clear coating I used. Not granite. Google should give you the specs you need if you search for it as a floor project .Good luck :). Keep the amount of backing you peel down straight, peeling it crooked can make the contact scootch sideways. Painted a centimeter on the edge of the wallpaper to seal the edge when I painted the walls. I also appreciate the update. I needed to update the post. Hi Kerry! Edit: new link There's no ridge or anything the counter just goes right into the bowl. I just got the post updated with photos concerning the seam issue: https://craftyourhappiness.com/2017/01/04/granite-contact-paper-countertop-makeover/#oneyearupdate, Pingback: 14 LIKELAB, Pingback: 26 Cheap and Easy DIY Bathroom Ideas Anyone Can Do - beautiful little things, Pingback: The Best 22 Decorating Hacks Using Cheap Contact Paper - beautiful little things, I am going to attempt to cover my kitchen counters with faux stainless steel film. (video is below too). Nancy . We did get a couple tiny bubbles that ending up scratching after a year and leaving tiny holes and the side edge in the back corner has now started to lift a little, but overall I'm pretty impressed with how well ~$20 of contact paper has held up. I have had great success with this product and it is so inexpensive! Not sure if there is some time of edging you could put around it or not. and could be liable for statutory damages as high as $150,000 as set forth in Section 504(c)(2) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) therein. Another section. I have a strong belief that use of the copyrighted materials mentioned above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright proprietor, its legal agent, as well as legislation. But for typical use 3 has worked great in my bathroom! But not the counter top. amzn_assoc_linkid = "618b7ca23c8c8f05b17f8cbd24df8d91"; I did not due to how short my counter was. Congratulations on a job well done and thank you for your time consuming efforts to share! Thank you. We expect to trash the counter and cabinets in less than a year anyway, so I'm not worried about ever having to peel it off either. I did the same thing in my master bath only with a darker color and it turned out gorgeous. I suppose there is no idea for a sink thats built into the counter top? No.. not really, unless you have a 3-year-old like mine who loves to pick at any seam. Looks fine. It would depend on the type I would think. Im always tired I wish I could do some kind of remodeling n my bath but I cant. You probably dont want anything thats permanent. Do you suggest slight overlap Love love love it!! Ive had a couple other people mention that type of sink. Hello, when you say use a spray can on third coat of poly,,,is it sold in a spray form??? However, I was just wondering if this is rental friendly. Nina. You could possibly carefully trim the contact paper around the sink and then seal the edge of it it so water would not get under it. I used contact paper in my bathroom counter top in an old appartment i used to rent. Wallpaper comes in larger rolls which would eliminate any seams even the edge of counter (no need to cut). The girl used epoxy and looks like it worked out great. Im not sure what would cause that. I only used the poly coat as shown and brushed it on. I think the only difference is that I had hubby take out the sink so I could work on it. Good luck! Im going to put an update on that post with photos. Thanks for posting, Im planning on doing this in my kitchen and worried about the seam as well! I am Anika! I had to buy plain back splash as there was just a plain piece of the old counter top acting as a back splash. He found one corner and started taking it apart. I would use JB Weld products which are inexpensive and easy to work. How has this method held up against water and other substances? Dang sorry you had to do all that. Be sure to check out everything you need to know about Contact Paper Countertopsand Other contact paper ideas. You still cant set extremely hot things on it or cut on it but water and peeling should not be an issue which is the biggest problem in a bathroom. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; check out the live video to see exactly what they look like right now! Contact paper tends to not hold up when coming into contact with water a lot, in my experience.
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