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We have a four year lease on this apartment so I wanted to make it nice. I hesitated for months before taking the plunge. In hindsight I waited too long. This project was faaaaar easier than I had anticipated. I watched all the YouTube videos and read all the reviews. I measured then ordered 5 rolls of 26" x 78" which was just enough. The first thing I did was unroll all the rolls and lay them flat on the floor overnight -weighting the ends. Then I cleaned the old countertops with rubbing alcohol and got to work. I did NOT use windex as some videos suggested. Be aware-the marble pattern has a definite grain (just like wallpaper) and you should make sure all your major pieces are running in exactly the same direction. I can't stress this enough. Match seam lines as best you can. Especially on the largest areas like islands and breakfast bars. The pattern repeats every 28 1/2 inches. I used a credit card to smooth out the bubbles.....but even then I had to pull large portions off and start again. Getting the edges to line up was a chore so you have to be very PATIENT. I used a very sharp pencil-shaped exacto knife and crafting cutting board. I had a long metal straightedge. Tip- If you are not worried about marring the formica, overlap the teams. Then cut through both pieces and remove the excess edges. I took frequent breaks and put soothing music on. The whole project took 8 hours. Some tips- Invest in an electric staple gun. It makes thing SO much easier. Staple the underside every 4 inches (see photo). Use a fine paintbrush and white primer to touch up seams and mistakes. I used water-based clear high-gloss polyurethane over everything to seal the seams and give it added strength. Final tip--- don't get upset if it is not perfect AND don't get upset if you burn a hole in it. You can just pull up the damaged piece and replace it. Please give me your feedback. I'd love to hear about your experience. Good luck!