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Update 2 years after install: seems the extra care taken when applying paid off. Making sure surface was cleaning it thoroughly and making sure the surface was sanded down so it was no longer slick. And that I allowed each layer to thoroughly dry. I have had no peeling. The only damage I had had that I repaired was a guest deciding to cut something on the counter! And cut into the counter itself... So that wasn't a repair because the job failed but because someone literally sawed on it with a knife :( ... but it was easy to fix. I have to say however... the gloss after 2 years is not as shiny? There is still sheen but I think the gloss just wore down a bit so I may be revealing the counter so the counter looks new and shiny again. Over the years I cleaned with sponges, Clorox and degreasers... However the first few months you can see what I did below. I still do not take hard scrubby pads to the counter, if so.ething is stuck on I allow it to soak a bit and just wipe off. Update 7 months after application: counter tops look just as new as they did when they were painted etc. no chipping or peeling anywhere. Counters are heavily used via cutting boards, pots pans sitting on them. Cleaned with clorox wipes and water and soap etc. the first 3 months anything wet left on counters would make it look hazy until it dried. So I did get a heated dryer twice and reheated the counter tops and it seemed to stop this from happening as I think it helped in further curing of the epoxy finish. Update: it's been about 2 months since application and still flawless. Pretty good so far. I have seen some reviews where they stated the paint peeled off. From experience; although the directions say no sanding needed, if you are not going over roughed up laminate but really sleek surface it generally peels. I paint as a hobby. I have laminate counters in the house I just moved into that I can't replace with granite right away. But can't stand how horrible the laminate looks. I sanded my counter tops to make sure to remove whatever chemicals, grease and whatever else was gone with a fine grit paper. I wash the counters really well. I applied the iron ore primer and let it dry 20 hours. The key is patience and not layering paint on top of already tacky paint if you want a good finish. I them did the mineral dabbing. With every dab I rotated the sponge slightly so I didn't repeat patterns. I also bought mica flakes and gold leaf dust, the gold was sprinkled using a toothbrush in it and rubbing the bristles over the bronze areas. I sprinkles a few mica randomly in the white areas. I'm waiting for second clear coat to dry and cure 7 days and will then use a wet sandpaper to smooth the surface. Then use a rustoleum heat resistant epoxy for a glossy shine.