Diary of a Madmodder

Originally posted by furpod I have never been happy with the magnetic or chalk board paints. And really not happy with the ones that are supposed to do both..

That looks slick. Definitely and upgrade from stock laminate.

I did something similar, but instead of using command strips on the outside sender, I used a velcro wrap strip to attach it to the spare tire on the side facing the cover. That way, it is protected from the weather, probably even better than it would be attached to the frame. The velcro strip means it can easily be removed from the tire if I should need to use it. If the velcro were to not hold, it would simply fall to the bottom and be held by the cover.

I understand. The countertop project took longer and was much more involved than the videos on the product site indicated. The hardest part was getting the clear coat on so that there would not be any roller lines or bubbles. The cure time also meant that we could not use the countertops for a couple of weeks, and then we were really careful to not let water sit on it for several more weeks. We then used hot pads and cutting boards to protect is. Since it was in a house we were renting, we wanted to make sure it was left in great shape when we left. If the new tenants have also used hot pads and cutting boards, it should still be looking as good.

I did the Giani Granite paint because I had accidentally burned the countertop with a hot pot. The countertop wasn't in the greatest shape even before that. The owner was very pleased with the "granite" countertops, and we got our full deposit back.

Unfortunately, it is too late to go back and restart. I would think that a roller would have done a much better job with the primer. With the exception of a foam brush for corners, the base coat for the countertop was done with a roller.