Creating a Fantasy Marble, Epoxy Sink Bowl
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2020
- Ever wonder what happens to a finish when you have an integrated sink? And how would you handle an integrated backsplash? In today’s tutorial Rhonda shows several options when your surface is an integrated piece. With a second hand countertop, Stone Coat Epoxy and stick on title, the possibilities are endless!
Today’s finish is a grey fantasy marble technique. You can find more photos and all the supplies and products used at: www.rk3designs.com/tutorial-s...
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I would really like to see the backsplash with the veins running through it instead of the tile stickers. Thanks for doing this Rhonda I have a sink like this that I want to do! This shouldn't affect the plumbing, if it does it is easy to open the holes back up for the drain or the faucet.
Me too! No one can ever show the backsplash together with the sink as a single pour. It must be possible somehow.
I agree. I wanna see the pour on the backsplash and top together. It must be super hard to do
OK, I'm loving how this turned out. To be honest, not personally a fan of the plastic faux wall tile but they are very popular and I've seen them used in many RV makeovers where it is important to keep weight in mind. Also, since RVs are constantly moving and flexing on the road and especially off-road, the faux tiles are forgiving and stand up to that abuse. For my truck camper kitchen I went with brushed aluminum metallic stick on tiles. Obviously, brushed aluminium would not work for your bathroom faux marble sink. LOL. Only mentioned it because you mentioned there are many different types of faux backsplashes. Thanks for a super tutorial. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽❤🌲
We are in the process of buying a house now that needs updates. I think I am going to opt to do this for the bathroom vanities! I LOVE how this turned out before and after the veining. We updated the house we live in now, but I haven’t done countertops yet, we just did granite! I’m excited, thank you for sharing!!
Awesome!! Glad I could help!!! Have fun! 😊
Thank you Rhonda! Love the Mother-of-Pearl look!
The backsplash issue is killing me! I have a room full of supplies and tools ready to go! I attempted to remove my backsplash but it’s a no go. I have searched endlessly for alternative ideas and still I have not found anything. I love that you are thinking about and exploring options for people like me. Thank you 🙏. Have you made a video of you doing the backsplash? I would love to see it.
Thanks again!
If you’ve taken the sink off of the vanity, you can do the backsplash first by laying it horizontal, letting it set up and then doing the main Surface of the sink
I always enjoy your videos Rhonda. Great looking project!
Aww. Thanks Paul!! You’re such an inspiration to us!! Miss you lots!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank you!! 🥰
Luv this technique to let the bowl look as if it’s all one piece. I think I would try to do the back splash the same way. Ty Ronda for sharing
You’re so very welcome. You can definitely pour a backsplash as well. I have a video on that also 😊😊😊
That turned out Beautiful!! I’ve been wondering how I was going to do my bathroom counter and sink. Oh I also have a tub with walls, I’m not sure about that yet💖
I like the way it is . It’s beautiful the back splash is great
Thank you!!! ❤️
Beautiful!!!
Love it with the flow!
Thanks! 😊😊
Another option is cutting off the backsplash and sanding it smooth to take epoxy all the way to the wall. I really like the technique. Thanks
This is wonderful...I needed this so much..Thanks
Thank you! Glad it helped 😊
Another one I love. I do wish you had of done the backsplash though. 🙏🏼💙
I’ve had several say that. This video was actually done because the customer had requested me use the stick on backsplash. I’ll do another one and do the backsplash.
Thank you for the backsplash idea with the tile stickers....I was trying to think how to work with the backsplash, cuz I knew it would want to run, like you were saying....so the sticker idea was like, a fail-proof way to get the look I was going for :) yay!
excellent tutorial and application examples what could be!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch 😊
Great job!
Thanks 😊😊
Gorgeous!! This is exactly what I was looking to do.. Wish me luck.. hahaha
YES!! You can do it!!❤️
super , j'adore
Exelent job very pretty!👍
Thank you!! 😊
Amazing 😻 love the pink shirt it suits you 💕
Thanks you!!! I love me some pink!! 😊❤️
Love, love, love it. Wooo hooo baby
Thank you!!’ ❤️❤️
I love it by the way. And it may be an option on a redo we have in progress now at home.
Perfect!! Hope it works out 😊😊
Inspiring!
Thank you!! 😊
I love it.. great job..
Thank you!!! ❤️
@@RK3Designs welcome
I ironically JUST re-did my sink. Mine is like a mother of pearl. I was considering doing veins but opted against it because I haven't done too many epoxy projects. Now I'm reconsidering it and thinking about sanding it down because of this video lol
Well...hate that you have to start over, but I’m super glad you like the finish 😊😊😊
Well isn’t that the fun part about epoxy ? You can always change it if you don’t like the results :)
We need a follow up on these projects after 2 yrs usage to sell us!!
I’ve got kitchens that are 6-8 years old. What are you needing to know?
I loved the white pearilized striae pattern, but adding the veins on top flowing into the sink was totally awesome❗💣💥👍
Thank you!! 😊
leave it alone. I love that..
I would love to see you show how you would do this now! ❤ I know you've done foil on this type of sink more recently, but not straight epoxy.
I do need to do another one soon!
@@RK3Designs 🤗😍🥰
Absolutely LOVE the flow into the sink! I do wish I could see the final look with the faux tile backsplash! I’ve gotta look those tiles up! I love all of your videos, you are just so dang cute and beyond talented!!
Aww. You’re to sweet. You can get the stick on tiles from Amazon. 😊
Lov I'll ng it, but i would eliminate the black on my project to create a softer color pallet
Love it, don't chop. I have a busy backsplash so this will work for me, thank you Rhonda
You’re so welcome!! 😊😊
You’re most welcome! 😊
Does it ever de-laminate from the sink bowl? I asked one epoxy company and they refused to do it. I would just do the pour and put a very thin coat on the backsplash instead of putting the fake plastic tile stuff on the backsplash. The sink was beautiful without the veins! You are so good with the veins you do. Leave it alone, don't chop it. The veins are going down so naturally. Lovely.
There’s always a chance of delaminating on this type of surface, this is why we always recommend fabricating a new countertop and installing a new sink. If you prep well and use a good bonding primer and quality epoxy, you should have great results. 😊😊
I absolutely love the flow of veins in the basin. This is exactly what I would love to do with my bathroom sink and counters. My question is about how to do a flood pour over what you have already done, so that the basin is even coated, and how long do I wait to do it? Should I do the pour right away?
There’s a couple of ways you can do it. You can flood the basin first and let it start to set up, then do the rest of the Vanity. Or you could tape up the basin pour the flat part of the vanity pull your tape after about 30 minutes and let the resin run down. At that point the resin will be thicker and it will be easier to spread.
Wow! Good job lady! I am planning on doing my bath sink that is made exactly like this one. I had been wondering if I could let the epoxy set up for a bit to make it sit more still and this absolutely helped me.
Yeah! Glad I could help.
Good advise ma'am
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
you can add Fumed Silica to the mixed epoxy to stop most of the self leveling.
I really wish you would have shown how to do the flood coat on this type of sink. Also would like to see the other option for the backsplash. Great vid. Thanks
Hi! These are the links to her other backsplash tutorials. In this video she covers how to epoxy an integrated backsplash
czcams.com/video/dlzhgbx816Y/video.html
And in this video she covers how to epoxy a backsplash that you install
czcams.com/video/fRYIlXPzrJI/video.html
Hope this helps!
Hey there. When doing a flood coat, I would just pour as usual and just keep brushing additional epoxy in the sink area to build it up, I often pour two coats of the flood coat in the actual sink.
I really enjoy your videos. I would like to do this in my double vanity bathroom, but need to get my courage up. Would like to see your finished product with the backsplash. Also, if the bottom of my sink that’s all one piece has some rust spots and it will the sanding and painting hide that for the epoxy finish?
If you aggressive sand and prime/paint before you pour the epoxy, it should definitely cover the stain.
This turned out beautifully. I like the idea of using the sticky tiles. I’m wondering if the treatment affects the installation of the drain plumbing. Does it make the opening too thick for the drain to sit properly?
If you tape around the inside of the sink, it will prevent the epoxy from building up on the inside drain. 😊
Stunning….. I want to give this a go but abit confused about the resin in the whole after. How do you clean or prevent this or does it not matter once everything is put together
I was wonding the same thing...I did both my bathroom sinks getting ready to put the top coat on....so nervous it wont dry right......
I love the inner bowl with the running veins. Great job!!! Can this be done with a Kitchen sink??? Will the stone coat epoxy hold up to the use in the sink??? Would love to know the answers. Just love the looks.
You could definitely do the kitchen sink but you would want to do several coats/layers to ensure durability. 😊.
Doing this to a sink of mine that previously had a pink countertop. Do it prime it with white paint of just do colored epoxy? Thanks!!
Im wondering if you came in and actually hand PAINTED your vein patterns into the bowl and also onto the deck with a tinted etching primer or bonding base coat if it would still show through after youve created your mother of pearl layer that you started with. Have you ever thought of doing that? Or maybe tried it?
These are beautiful! I would like to see how to do a pour on the backsplash. Also did you let the epoxy run into the drain of the sink? I am about to do my bathroom counters and just need some pointers! Thank you for the video
Hi there. Since this vanity wasn’t attached to pluming, I allowed the epoxy to run down the drain. Once cured, I take a stone grinder and grind it smooth. Backsplashes are difficult and I prefer to do some sort of design “pre-epoxy” so my design doesn’t run. You can let the epoxy set up a bit and then add a tiny bit of color so that is slowly flows down, sort of like I did in the sink area. But I much prefer to take the backsplash off and pour it flat.
Please show how to incorporate the backslash without the tile stickers.
I want to know can you do this with paint tape covering the drain to avoid epoxy going down the drain. Would it still look nice after you smear the epoxy like Rhonda does in the video? Or do I need to remove the drain and the faucet? I would prefer not, if have options. Please help, I love this creativity!
It was great talking to you on the phone yesterday. Hope our conversation helped a little.
So if I want to do this to my bathroom vanity, what do I do with the stopper? Just take it out and tape up the hole? I can't take the countertop off the cabinet so I would have to epoxy it all together and obviously the epoxy can't run down the drain?
Is that a cultured marble sink that you began with?
Gorgeous but 100% wish I could see how to do the back part with the epoxy. That is what I want to do with mine.
I would continue the epoxy design up on to the back splash. The tile applique would look too much like a short cut.
I totally agree, but as I stated in the video, this was a customer request because she already had the backsplash stickers and was wanting me to come up with a way to use them. And because it was an integrated backsplash, it would have been difficult to get the pattern to stay on the vertical surface.
I love you
Awww. So sweet. Thank you!
Can I use the same technique for a cast iron bar sink?
Question! I have XIM white bonder can you please give me the link were I can buy Behr primer the one exactly I need for regular sink.Thank you.
How long does epoxy last in a sink? Like a main bathroom sink- household of five.... Also, I LOVE fairy farts/diamond dust(🤣), white base and oyster shell base!! However, my sinks have issues with turning a yellow tint. Hard water type issues. What would work better than the grey and black to create the striations and cover that better??
As long as you don’t use an abrasive cleaner, epoxy will last a lifetime. As far as hard water stains, I’m not sure how I would address that. Maybe use colors that would camouflage any hard water drips.
@@RK3Designs Thank you 😍
I have all the materials from Stone coat to do my laminate kitchen countertop (14') with (3) backsplashes; a backwall and two sidewall that are squared. The backsplash runs behind the countertop so difficult to cut out without jagged edges. I am extremely nervous about this project.
congratulation
Thank you! 😊
It looks beautiful! I recently start watching your program and learn a lot. I made a coffee tabletop. However, I do not like the result after finish. It is too busy (I try coffee and cream colours). Can I can redo it on the top of resins again? If so, what colour will cover it? Thanks.
You sure can. Just scuff and repaint with whatever bass tint you want. Let that dry overnight, the. Pour as usual. 😊
@@RK3Designs thanks you so much for your reply. when you said 'repaint', did you mean to normal paint or primer NOT epoxy resin first and wait overnight to pour resins? Do you use same products (resins) for all your projects like countertop, sinks and art works? I have a small real marble bathroom floor. it looks old but in a very good condition. l was wondering if I can use coloured transparent Epoxy to pour on the top of it. Any recommendation? I live in Australia and do not really know where to get the products you use. We have different brands but they do not look nice as yours. The ones we have here look like cheap plastic.
One more thing, can I use resin on metal sink as you did above?
rcloud yes, you just have to prime it first with a bonding primer like XIM.
Please do a video than shows how to include the backsplash.
Hi Ronda! I am new to your channel and really like how you have shown that we can use different brand name products. I do have a question. Instead of using a torch to break the air bubbles can we just use a hair dryer?
Hey Karen!!! Welcome to the channel! You can use a hairdryer, but it needs to blow pretty hard and get hot. Most dryers don’t do that, but if you have a strong one, go for it. ❤️
This may be crazy, but do you think I could epoxy a stainless steel kitchen sink? Would the epoxy stick?
You could if you prepped it well. You would need to scuff sand and apply 2 coats of a very good bonding primer. I suggest XIM, before proceeding with the epoxy.
Have you done kitchen sinks? I got a castiron sink and would like to change it to a blue marble color.
You can but it’s hard to get a pattern because you’re pouring on a vertical service. You you could pour it in stages. Doing each flat side separately.
I would continue the back splash like the bowl stickers would spoil it
I did this just to show a different option. You could definitely run the pattern up the back as well 😊
What products do you use to clean the sink to remove soap scum and dirt?
what is the type of colored paint
Love this -BUT…. Don’t love the stickers, I would leave white. ❤
I have a tiny farm bathroom that I want to redo up. The sink is really beat up from washing syringes(from the cattle injections). It's a drop in sink and sits above the vanity. Is the stonecoat epoxy ok to put on top of the porcelain sink, and will it stand up to the beating up it gets from the farmers?
No stickers please!!! Try the technique you suggested.
Do you tape underneath so you can peel off the drips or do you sand it down?
I sand them down or run a stick about 4-6 hours after the pour. Then you can take a gloved hand and spray alcohol and run the edges smooth.
Hello, could you tell me if the resin after drying is scratched, something is passed over it or another material is applied to avoid scratches and that it remains shiny
Stonecoat epoxy (the brand I use) is in my opinion, one of the most durable product out there. It will scratch, but no more easily than most natural stone. The advantage with epoxy is it is very easily repaired with buffing. I have a couple of videos that talk about sanding and buffing to remove scratches or achieving a matte finish. 😊
Yury Gomez mate finishes help hide scratches
could you tilt the sink so that the backsplash is flat and continue with the vein look after the first part is completely set up/dry? I know that it would not be possible on a sink that cannot be taken out, but was just wondering.
Absolutely and I’ve actually done that!! 😊😊😊
How would you do this without taking it off the vanity and won’t the epoxy damage the drain?
You will have to disconnect the plumbing and tape the insides of the drain so the walls of the drain don’t get epoxy. The rest of the finish would be the same if it’s in place.
PLEASE think about putting your videos on RUMBLE as well! Not telling you to cut youtube, but expand your audience!
I’m actually working on setting up my account now. Thank you! I was wondering if there was any interest in me doing that!!
Will you list the products you used, including brand names? Also, you suggested following Artistic something, but I didn’t catch the name. Thank you.
Any of the videos I do will be posted on my website with all the products and links.
www.rk3designs.com/tutorial-supplies/marble-integrated-sink
Just wonder how it would do to stick the backslash on then do the flood coat? Then a bead would not be needed...that is unless the flood coat material eats the backsplash material. I personally would rather the backsplash be the same as the rest of it.
You could do that for sure, but then it would be very difficult to remove if needed. You would have to score the bottom with a knife. I agree I would like it the same as well but the client sent me the backhand wanted me to incorporate it in a video.
Hey pretty lady 💕 there’s a guy on CZcams that turns sink up on backsplash when top is done and integrates the 2 pieces
I’ve done they many times. The reason I put tile stickers on this one is because a viewer specifically requested to see a video using them. 😊. I normally wouldn’t use them.
I would like to see more color and stronger veins with less weight. It appears to me to be overly white, which is just my opinion. I would also prefer to see the backsplash done the same. method rather than the sticker tile.
Rhonda no body thinks of the mechanics of the sink. Those holes are for plumbing. I did this and spent so much energy redrilling the holes so the new faucet and sink ring and plumbing would fit. Along with the sink ring being flush to get a seal. Think about some way to keep the integrity of those holes. Maybe a cut toilet roll with tape around it or Vaseline on the tape. Any ideas???
That’s a very good question. You can line the drain with tape before you start to pour to prevent the epoxy from building up. We have a small stone grinder bit that we use to grind any epoxy that may have gotten past the tape.
Hey Rhonda! I have a question on the Bonder. The directions on the XIM Uma confused me. In one place it reads wait 3 hours to dry for top coat, but 24 hours for 2 part component paint. I have no idea what that means. You stated you did 2 coats. How long did you wait in between coats and how long before the paint? Thanks! Ps love the videos!
Great question! I do two thin coats and wait about an hour between coats. I then wait overnight before I go to the next step. I do the fingernail test (make sure it doesn’t scratch off) before I go to the next step as well. 😊
@@RK3Designs thank you thank you! You are such a blessing to us newbies! Today we started the pour for our kitchen. Before we began, I told my husband I need 30 mins. With Rhonda reviewing how to do veins before we start. He knew exactly what I meant and was super supportive. Turned our awesome!
@@RK3Designs oh...and we also played your how to prep like a professional when we began. Thank you so much!
Do you follow the same procedure on wood?
I won't have to use the bonding primer over wood. You'll need to seal raw wood however.
What about all the drips?
Such a nice finish on the sink. Seems a shame to use stickers on the backsplash. Ever try using the epoxy technique on a piece of luan horizontally, then gluing it on the backsplash?
Hi! Rhonda does have more awesome videos on backsplashes. In this video she covers how to epoxy an integrated backsplash
czcams.com/video/dlzhgbx816Y/video.html
And in this video she covers how to epoxy a backsplash that you install
czcams.com/video/fRYIlXPzrJI/video.html
Hope this helps!
If the sink didn’t have an integrated backsplash, you could definitely cut a piece of MDF, pour a finish and when dry, liquid nail it to the wall. We do that all the time. 😊😊
Did u say that you did 2 coats on the binder? I heard you only needed 1 coat. Please let me know
Rhonda Odden depends on what Bonding primer you’re using. If you have good coverage after the first coat and you can’t scratch off with your fingernail, you’re good to go.
RK3 Designs I’m using XIM like you and stone coat suggests, but I thought I only needed one coat according to their videos, when going over Formica.
Rhonda Odden on most surfaces your fine. I do have a tendency to over prep. I guess that’s my faux finishing days coming through. 😂😂
Obviously not your first rodeo. Nice.
Lol! Nope 😊
Would a person dare to do a epoxy finish on the inside of a claw foot tub? I'm really wanting to try. The fact that no one has tried it gives me pause. I only paid like 70 bucks for it. Any thoughts?
That’s a really large vertical area to get the epoxy to stick to without having to do so many coats. It would be almost impossible to get a pattern because it would run. Also, most epoxies aren’t made to be submerged for any length of time. There are much better products on the market suites for a bathtub application. 😊
What is a dirty pour??
It’s a technique where you add multiple colors to one bucket and then pour. I have several videos on the process.
Would have been helpful to see how you prepped a real sink...Surely having that epoxy drip down the drain isn't good. I've undon my plumbing but if there is epoxy build up where the drain goes the new drain plug won't sit right. How do you avoid that? You didn't address that.
Where do I find out more about a step by step from planning to mixing and what is a Flood coat and where do I find out about it. I feel like i need to know more before watching your videos.
Hey Nancy!! That’s a great question! I have several videos on my channel for those just getting started. I also have a whole online course you may be interested in. www.onlineepoxypro.com We also have awesome hands on classes if you were to ever me interested check out our website www.rk3designs.com 😊
Here’s on video they may help The basics of mixing and tinting Stone Coat Countertop epoxy before I pour a finish
RK3 Designs I don’t see a link and I’ve been thru many of your videos and they all talk like I should already know how to do it. Wondering if there’s someone else who teaches to DIYers. I like your videos for ideas but feel I’m not there yet!
Send me your email and I’ll send you some information rk3designs@gmail.com
Love your videos.....but I don't like the pattern of the back splash....waaaay big conflict with the two patterns...IMHO...
. I really appreciate your feedback and you watching!! 😊😊😊
Not a fan of sticker. For a diy it’s fine. I would have to run vines!
I did it as a request for a DIY’er that wanted an alternative way to do the backsplash. If it were mine, I would have let the first pour set up then tilt and do backsplash. 😊
Don’t chop I love it just like that aw natural
dont add that cheap tile...use your artistic gift and paint bling and veins by painting and layering.
Thank you so much for the compliment. I did this video however, by request for someone that wanted another option for a backsplash. 😊.
You made the sink look very beautiful, please please don't use stickers.
🙂LOL
If the pattern looked natural it would be nice
The faux tiles are totally tacky!
It looks like someone drenched their hands in oil and walked over to the sink and wiped their hands on it. 😑
chage your camera angle .. focus more on ur project
Send me the link you your channel so I can see how you do it.
Did he send you the link? Somehow I doubt it greatly!