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RV Countertops ~ The Options

January 2014

Previously, we updated our RV countertops with countertop paint. That didn’t go so well, which I wrote about here. We’re ready to do some more work on our counter. Today ...

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No Equipment Workout 7

January 2014

Continuing my series of workouts, no equipment workout 7 is just a simple run. My apologies if you’re disappointed but this is a timed 1-mile run and sure to get ...

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Napa Cabbage Ramen Salad

January 2014

This Napa Cabbage Ramen Salad is a favorite with our family! It has sweet/salty caramelized crunchies that you sprinkle on top. I’ve brought this to countless get-togethers and it’s a ...

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Best-Ever Ultimate Chewy Snickerdoodles

January 2014

We are definitely cookie connoisseurs, I’m here to tell you that these are the very best Chewy Snickerdoodles known to mankind. I kid you not! We can’t get enough of ...

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Shampoo for Curly Hair

January 2014

I really need to share with you naturally curly-headed folks my shampoo for curly hair – that isn’t drying and isn’t shampoo. Last spring, I did a 3-part series on ...

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

January 2014

With today’s recipe on how to make Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, I do believe I have you guys covered as far as hot chocolate goes! First Ellie showed you how to ...

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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

December 2013

I would just like to declare that my momma makes the best banana bread! As yummy as her recipe is, I recently decided to tweak it so it would qualify as ...

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Travel Trailer, Motorhome, or 5th Wheel ~ Which is Best for Families

December 2013

When we set out on our full-time RV, we explored all the options for what would be best for our family of 6. Each particular RV type has pros and ...

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate – By the Cup

December 2013

A warm cup of creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate can turn any winter day into a special occasion. This delightful beverage, with its rich taste and refreshing minty twist, is a ...

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7 Tips for Using a Laundromat

December 2013

Using a communal laundromat has some obvious challenges. After a year and a half of dealing with the laundry monster via a laundromat, I’ve come away with some tricks up ...

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19 responses to “RV Countertops ~ The Options”

Bernie Gilles

January 2014

Great ideas, one other option I thought about is Corian. As small as the counters are in the kitchen, misc tables and bathroom it might not be too expensive. I just have not had the courage to get an estimate on our 15 year old RV.

Julie

January 2014

Oh yes, Corian! We had Corian countertops in our 5th Wheel and they were so nice! Smaller space = less cost, less weight. 🙂

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Diana

April 2014

Are you able to post what the extra steps are for high traffic counters?

Julie

April 2014

I tried to contact Giani for updated instructions…but unfortunately I didn’t hear back from them. I was able to touch up the color and put 3 coats of sealer on it.

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Anna

November 2014

So what ended up happening with the countertops? What have you decided?
(And what is meant by “replace the laminate countertops”? There was no link here so I’m not quite sure what that means?

Getting ready to move into a 32′ this month and love your blog! So helpful!

Julie

November 2014

We ended up painting over the countertop again and putting on several coats of sealer to make them more durable. It is used only for recreation now so they will not get nearly as much wear and tear as when we were in there fulltime.

As far as “replace the laminate counter tops,” we thought about just putting a new laminate countertop in there. 🙂

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iceponygirl

November 2014

What happen to the Giani painted counter tops? Did the paint not work out? THANKS!

Julie

November 2014

The paint did start to peel. Our solution was to touch up paint and put several more coats of sealer (that came in the kit) on the counters.

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iceponygirl

November 2014

“putting on several coats of sealer to make them more durable”

Which sealer did you end up using? THANKS!

Julie

November 2014

I use the sealer that came in the Giani kit but a polyurethane sealer should work very nicely.

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Vicky

March 2015

I used the daich brand of countertop resurfacing, it worked great!! I too thought about replacing them, but it tuned out good for us and cheaper!! Redoing lots of stuff in our camper!

Leah Sanders

May 2018

Sorry, I know it’s been a while, but I just found this. How well did the Daich resurfacing hold up?

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Tina conner

May 2015

I love your site! What color are your Giani countertops? Thanks!

Julie

October 2015

Sorry Tina, don’t recommend the countertop paint at all. It did not hold up we regretted it.

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Rick

May 2015

Could you tell me if the paint on the cabinets are holding up well ? Thank You

Julie

October 2015

We sold our RV over a year ago, but it held up well for the year that we had the remodel done on it.

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Cybil Dunnuck

October 2015

we made new counter tops in our vintage Shasta by tracing the old counter top onto new particle board. Cutting it out and then covering it with brown paper. We then covered it with 12 coats of marine-grade poly. It is beautiful and looks like leather. In a previous home we did this to the kitchen floors and they help up wonderfully!

Julie

October 2015

Sounds beautiful!! I love the ingenuity found with RVers!

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Jill

July 2017

I painted my bathroom counter top with a natural sea sponge and the little jars of paint used for model airplanes. I started with my darkest shade and worked my way to the lightest. I used a total of five co!ors in the blue-grey family. It has been five years of heavy use and not a scuff to speak of. This technique is great for a smaller counter top. Can’t imagine doing it in a large kitchen. Just a thought.

Bernie Gilles

January 2014

Great ideas, one other option I thought about is Corian. As small as the counters are in the kitchen, misc tables and bathroom it might not be too expensive. I just have not had the courage to get an estimate on our 15 year old RV.

1. Julie
  
  January 2014
  
  Oh yes, Corian! We had Corian countertops in our 5th Wheel and they were so nice! Smaller space = less cost, less weight. 🙂
  
Diana

April 2014

Are you able to post what the extra steps are for high traffic counters?

1. Julie
  
  April 2014
  
  I tried to contact Giani for updated instructions…but unfortunately I didn’t hear back from them. I was able to touch up the color and put 3 coats of sealer on it.
  
Anna

November 2014

So what ended up happening with the countertops? What have you decided?
(And what is meant by “replace the laminate countertops”? There was no link here so I’m not quite sure what that means?

Getting ready to move into a 32′ this month and love your blog! So helpful!

1. Julie
  
  November 2014
  
  We ended up painting over the countertop again and putting on several coats of sealer to make them more durable. It is used only for recreation now so they will not get nearly as much wear and tear as when we were in there fulltime.
  
  As far as “replace the laminate counter tops,” we thought about just putting a new laminate countertop in there. 🙂
  
iceponygirl

November 2014

What happen to the Giani painted counter tops? Did the paint not work out? THANKS!

1. Julie
  
  November 2014
  
  The paint did start to peel. Our solution was to touch up paint and put several more coats of sealer (that came in the kit) on the counters.
  
iceponygirl

November 2014

“putting on several coats of sealer to make them more durable”

Which sealer did you end up using? THANKS!

1. Julie
  
  November 2014
  
  I use the sealer that came in the Giani kit but a polyurethane sealer should work very nicely.
  
Vicky

March 2015

I used the daich brand of countertop resurfacing, it worked great!! I too thought about replacing them, but it tuned out good for us and cheaper!! Redoing lots of stuff in our camper!

1. Leah Sanders
  
  May 2018
  
  Sorry, I know it’s been a while, but I just found this. How well did the Daich resurfacing hold up?
  
Tina conner

May 2015

I love your site! What color are your Giani countertops? Thanks!

1. Julie
  
  October 2015
  
  Sorry Tina, don’t recommend the countertop paint at all. It did not hold up we regretted it.
  
Rick

May 2015

Could you tell me if the paint on the cabinets are holding up well ? Thank You

1. Julie
  
  October 2015
  
  We sold our RV over a year ago, but it held up well for the year that we had the remodel done on it.
  
Cybil Dunnuck

October 2015

we made new counter tops in our vintage Shasta by tracing the old counter top onto new particle board. Cutting it out and then covering it with brown paper. We then covered it with 12 coats of marine-grade poly. It is beautiful and looks like leather. In a previous home we did this to the kitchen floors and they help up wonderfully!

1. Julie
  
  October 2015
  
  Sounds beautiful!! I love the ingenuity found with RVers!
  
Jill

July 2017

I painted my bathroom counter top with a natural sea sponge and the little jars of paint used for model airplanes. I started with my darkest shade and worked my way to the lightest. I used a total of five co!ors in the blue-grey family. It has been five years of heavy use and not a scuff to speak of. This technique is great for a smaller counter top. Can’t imagine doing it in a large kitchen. Just a thought.