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★★★★★
perfect for an easy rental-kitchen update
I used about 6 rolls of this product to cover my ugly rental laminate counter tops and it made a huge difference! It looks great in person, and if you're not inspecting it up close, it looks close enough to real marble. I did the installation myself over a weekend, spending about 4-6 hours on it each day. It is important to make sure your countertops are clean- i removed any residue with goo gone, cleaned with soapy water, then finished with 409 to make sure there was no residue. I dried the counter tops with a hairdryer after cleaning. I divided the space into sections no bigger than 26 in x 24 in and measured and pre- cut pieces. I started at a corner by peeling off the backing and sticking down just the corner. I used a squeegee/ scraper to smooth out bubbles and apply as i slowly pulled away the backing. Would have been easier with 2 people but was definitely fine with 1. If a piece gets messed up, misaligned, or wrinkled, it is easy enough to pull up the section and re start. There will be bubbles no matter how careful you are in the application process; it is a fact of life. Live with it. In the right lighting, they are hardly noticeable. More bubbles showed up 2-4 days after applying it and i'm sure with temperature/ humidity changes there will be more. I have had it on for a month now and it is holding up perfectly. I applied it around the sink and it shows no signs of water damage or peeling. Just be sure to always use a pot holder if putting down hot items and always use a cutting board.
October 2016 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase
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