Maybe it was the combination of the two resins? You can always try another project with resin again later. After three layers of color to match the window treatment it was too bright. I dont see you throwing in the towel on this and getting a new countertop. I also like some of the other suggestions: consider stainless steel, consider living with it now and then getting an extra piece cut when you do your master bath reno, consider the yellow tiles that might be impacting how the color reads. that it can be used as a countertop finish. Itll drive you bonkers every time you look at it. The investment is worth it if it lasts decades like that. Both companies have stellar reputations and it would be a shame to eliminate a product from future use before researching the cause of the problem. If I just push forward, I feel like I could get it finished with just a few days of really concentrated effort and no distractions. Those companies also make plain whites, too. I cannot answer that only you can. (It is a much easier fix.). I agree with some of the others that this might not be the best place to DIY. If it were me, I would definitely fix it now! Best wishes. On the other hand, I see youre going for quartz its one luxury (IMHO) that Id definitely consider in my my future home. . Its a small space, you could find a great deal. If it is the resins interacting, putting another layer of ArtResin on top might make the problem worse. Addicted 2 Decorating is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you REALLY want to have it as resin (which, it does look beautifulwhen white, that is! What have you done with our real Kristi? If you want to follow my projects and progress, you can subscribe below and have each new post delivered to your email inbox. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He has furthered his career by specializing in epoxy resin flooring, providing excellent service to both commercial and residential clients. Just see if anyone in your neck of the woods has something beautiful for the right price before you spend more time on yours. UPDATE: Im currently sitting at the design store placing my order for a quartz countertop for the bathroom (they had some Snow White remnants that will work) AND a piece of 5 x 12 Frosty White Wilsonart laminate for my workroom tables. I do hope you find a solution that works for you. What would you do in this situation? You do such wonderful and creative work, but I would replace this countertop ASAP. Fix it now & then work on something in your studio in those 30 days. In fact, epoxy resin is so resistant to change that it can be used as a castable material for things like teeth bridges, and crowns. Such a great idea! So sorry to hear this didnt work out, but Im sure your new quartz countertop will look stunning! I love what you have done so far, personally I think the yellow tile sticks out and doesnt flow . I dont believe in leaving it till sometime later will work for you! I used the white tint, which is a very bright white, and it turned out great when it was finished. Working in the design industry, I always tend to go to the vendor and ask questions. Use it for a month after it cures so you can report on durability to solvents, paint & debris. Some of my best projects with stone and quartz have been a scrap piece from my stone guy. The yellow tiles were not done in your 1st pic. White vinegar: The acidity of white vinegar will help dissolve the yellowing epoxy, yellowing is to use a non-yellowing epoxy. I want so badly to move on and get this bathroom finished. I do LOVE your style! But the light yellow tint of the countertop next to the yellow backsplash tiles just looks so.disappointing. Heres why your epoxy countertops might be turning yellow and how to fix the problem. I was so happy with how it turned out. Dont change something to make the countertop work. The counter looks fine to me, so I would leave it alone and finish the house! Its SO yellow I think it will make anything white have a yellow tint. And keep us posted. If your chances of ending up with the right resin and the right additive together are only 50/50 at best, what a waste of time and money. I agree. You just couldnt use it for 30 day. You have proven you can build a resin countertop that looked both beautiful and professionally done. So I did one more layer, then one more layer. What a total bummer . Do as much as you can in there for the time it takes to cure, then move on to another project for the remainder of the cure time. you need something that will hold up and be worry free. The best way to prevent yellowing is to use a non-yellowing epoxy resin, and UV stable pigment powders. Still wasnt quite right so I made myself do one more layer. . That wouldnt help. I absolutely and utterly admire your craftsmanship and sheer determination to tackle any project. Good call. Now its dingy and yellow compared to the walls. Theres an old saying, If you dont have time to do it right, when are you going to have time to do it over?. From a distance it looks like Granny Smith apple peel, and up close it looks like a Seurat painting. Finish the small(ish) items on your bathroom to-do list, then fix the counter as the last project. You can fix it now or later but knowing you it Will be fixed. You should also avoid using abrasive cleaners or bleaches on your epoxy flooring since these products can remove some of the colors from the finishand if youre already fighting against yellowing from earlier use of those types of products, this isnt going to help matters! Youre going to notice it every single time you walk in there and it will eat at your soul. Live with it while you finish the rest of the studio. My art teacher says, There are no mistakes, just a series of challenges to get to our end goal. You tried it; it didnt work exactly right this time so fix it and move keep moving forward! Thats better than finishing it and having to go back and tear things apart at some later date. It may be due to the action of two diff resins with each other. I would contact both manufacturers and explain what happened. Fix it now short term discomfort, long term reward! You can save yourself the time and headache move on to complete the bathroom. The whole time I was dabbing the last layers of color on I kept asking myself What the hell was I thinking? though by the end it was What the HELL was I thinking?. I want to feel completely free to give my 100% honest opinion of the products I try and the products I recommend. Does epoxy garage floor increase home value? Polymers cannot tolerate oxygen exposure very wellit causes them to oxidize (yellows them). Those tiles were there right after I did the countertop, and the countertop appeared bright white. It will almost certainly be a source of stress and anxiety every time you walk in the room. Win, win! Im slightly confused here. I agree with checking into whether you can get a remnant counter of some sort. Im in the camp of re-do now! Yep, Ill be installing it myself. . Feeling super defeated. make sure your bathroom makes you happy! I can say that Ive followed you long enough to know that the dingy white countertop will never work for you. Investing more of the same does not guarantee any better outcome. I would normally say to go ahead and finish the room and do the countertop at a later date, so that you get the happy feeling that it is finished, BUT: I have a different if similar problem in my half bath with an ill-applied wallpaper and I dont like to look at the wall at all when Im in there!!! Its important to know, and interesting to try. And while some of these stains are caused by everyday items such as coffee or ink, others can be caused by the chemicals in your epoxy itself. They were plain white, pristine and beautiful. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So you have a very crisp white in the wallpaper (I think it is wallpaper) and you have a crisp white on the moulding above the mozaic border. Apply with a soft cloth and let sit for an hour before rinsing off the residue. Fix it now! I followed stone coats videos and painted the countertops first and I also have major yellowing only a month out. Even though that might be annoying now, it wont be in the future when you look at it!!! It scratches eventually; and you seem to be the kind of person that would really bother. The colour Id chosen just looked dingy and dirty. She is the queen of re-do until its just right. It seems to me that since this bathroom is taking so long to finish, maybe you are a little burned out on it. Yes, life handed you lemons, but knowing you, you will make some awesome lemonade! Apply a lubricant such as mineral oil or olive oil to make it easier for you to use; then rub gently until you see any remaining grime being removed from the surface of your countertop. Wonderful! Nothing worse than thinking What I really wanted was every time you walk into the room. Love your blog! I love what you have tried to achieve so big thumbs up. Its not terribly noticeable when standing in the back entrance and looking at the countertop, but once youre in the room, its very noticeable. I am doing your porch pillars this fall! No sealing and they are stain resistant. Youve answered your own question redo it. Finally, water can also cause epoxy resins such as those used in countertops and furniture coatings to oxidize and turn yellow over timeespecially when it comes into contact with high-gloss paint finishes such as automotive paints because they tend not only contain waxes but also pigments which absorb moisture from both humidity in the air (humid climates) or rainwater runoff/splashback during storms.. How do you get stains out of epoxy countertops? Have you tried covering the tiles just to see if that could be the problem? Dry the countertop with a clean towel. But I am UPSET about it. Ive used Stone Coat for a number of projects and had no problems. I wish I would have left it. If I recommend a product, you can guarantee that its my honest opinion and no one has paid me to say it. Its so frustrating to have the delay, but you will be much happier in the long term if you make the change now. Its much easier to redo it now, than it is later. In fact, it was brighter white than the walls. I would be afraid that the reason you used the second coating would be validated and the original resin you used would not stand up to the kind of use around a utility sink in which case you will be right back where you are now with a countertop that you are unhappy/disappointed with. Especially if it is an out-of-the-way spot. Definitely fix/replace it. But gee, of course you have to try to get it the way you intended. Should I leave it? But I certainly didnt see this coming, because none of the reviews for Stone Coat Countertops that I read (and I read tons of info before purchasing) said anything about it yellowing so much and so quickly. On a side note, I was looking into ArtResin awhile ago, and I could have sworn that I read somewhere (maybe their website?) You might think about your new master bath counter top, what will it be? . This sinktop is going to get a workout and be exposed to a lot if different things. I suggest getting remnant quartz. If you have an epoxy countertop, theres a good chance it has started to turn yellow. I would splurge on a quartz countertop. All things considered, it might be your best option. When you added the extra layer & being white I had thoughts of I hope it doesnt yellow. Once its finished, it might not be all that noticeable. We had 20+ year old Wilsonart in a kitchen in our former home. I feel that if it has yellowed in such a short time, how much more will it yellow? Let your creative mind steep over the problem and maybe there is a simpler way! I have a dingy looking antique white countertop. I would not go with that type of counter in the future as it probably will not hold up. Those shops always have large pieces leftover that work for small job a like this at extremely low prices because they cant be used for anything else. By the time it cured my white was dingy. How long do you let resin sit before pouring? Initially, I used ArtResin brand resin and used latex paint to tint it white. If you dont find a bargain that is perfect, redo your top. You are to much of a perfectionist and you wont be happy if it isnt done right. Im sorry it didnt turn out the way you wanted it to. Other things are sure to come up as your remodel, and you can decide later if you really want to redo it.