Comments on: The Nugget: Refinishing The Countertops

By: Sandy Putnam

Sandy Putnam — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:10:20 +0000

I just finished doing the counter and table in our little Smokey. Over all, I am pleased…..I guess? It went well until the sealer. I used the Cheng Concrete Sealer, but it does not dry glossy or smooth. I’m very disappointed in that. Think I will need to get some GST water based acrylic sealer (as used here: https://karapaslaydesigns.com/diy-ardex-concrete-countertops/ and hope that I can put it over the Chengs. 🙁

By: Kristina

Kristina — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:41:51 +0000

I am about to try this. How much time did you give between coats. Are you happy with how they held up?

By: Mandi

Mandi — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:18:12 +0000

In reply to Dustin Kreitner. Hey Dustin! They are doing great! Not a problem at all!!

By: Dustin Kreitner

Dustin Kreitner — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:33:08 +0000

I love this! How are the concrete counter tops holding up over time? Any cracks, weight issues, etc?

By: christine

christine — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 16:25:09 +0000

In reply to Michelle. We really want to use Ardex in our Airstream but we are concerned it will crack with any flex. Any advice?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:44:05 +0000

Please email me ‘cuz I’m reading your blog over a year after your post and wonder if you are blogging anymore! Now that you have lived with your Nugget for a while, is the concrete counter top cracking? I noticed you had no answer/comments to the questions about this… above. I am re-doing a ’62 Lil Loafer and would like the very small counter top to have some pizzazz… but if it starts splitting from travel movement, … well, no amount of good looks makes up for that! What can you tell me? Brenda

By: Katy

Katy — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:48:26 +0000

Hi Mandi! My husband and I just bought our first house last Thursday.. and today during my kids nap I did my first layer of Henry FeatherFinish on our kitchen counters. I already love it 🙂 I was wondering how long you let the concrete dry between coats? It seems to be drying quickly (visually) and I don’t want to wait 24 to do another layer (ugh I’m the worst at waiting) but I will if I have to. How long did you let the concrete dry before doing another coat? Thanks!!

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 27 May 2015 01:23:33 +0000

In reply to Tayler. Hi, just another fan here, but I did these on the counter and dinette table in our camper, and they seem to be holding up well. Our dinette top gets tossed around a fair bit, as the supports for the dinette bed involve the table top being removed and stuck some where. So far no cracks in either the counter or the dinette, aside from a few on the dinette edges during the install phase. I filled those with the DAP for concrete, and it blended well. Anyhow, it looks cute as a button, I went Mid Century Modern for our theme which this natural surface is perfect for. We've had some challenging travel already, so I'm feeling more confident that this will hold up over time. Good luck!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 26 May 2015 22:39:22 +0000

Hi there- Love all your hard work! I’m remodeling a 1971 Aristocrat Lo-Liner. Just wondering how your concrete counter tops and table top have withheld? Love the look and the cost!

By: Elesa

Elesa — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 04:19:11 +0000

Some reviews I have read of Cheng’s Concrete Sealer said that it stains really easily. What has been your experience with it so far? Thanks!