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I've used acrylic crafters paint on my laminate counters, is there a wait time before beginning to apply several layers of polyacrylic? (I know it should be at least two hours between coats of the quick drying poly.)
By camy
Are you able to upload pictures of your project? Would love to see what it looks like.
How do you not use your kitchen counters while the paint dries and the sealer cures? I've been wanting to paint my kitchen counter tops for a few months now, but I don't see how it's possible not to use them while the sealer cures. How do you make dinner? Do dishes? Some of the best sealers take 2 or 3 days to cure.
I was thinking about doing each section separately (I have one on each side of the fridge and the one by the stove and sink), but when I get to the part by the sink/stove, what do I do? Also, there's a seam coming up on that section, how do I fill the seam and glue it back down?By Lisa S.
Perhaps you can make do for a while and order in carry outs. Do you have a crock pot? You could make crock pot meals. You could eat off paper plates for a while. Perhaps set up a make shift kitchen in another room. Could you wash dishes in the bathroom or laundry room? Where there's a will....there's a way!
Can you faux finish the laminated back splash in the same technique as the counter tops?
By Tara
Yes. Home depot has a kit that will do both at the same time. There is also a company that will do a fantastic job for you for pretty cheap.
www.ecorefinishers.com/
If you live in Ky ask for Jon he is super super nice!
I painted my bathroom counter with melamine paint. It looks nice, but not a granite look. Could I put that look over my melamine and how would you do it? Please help in directing me step by step in doing this. Thanks in advance. My bathroom countertop is in a light grey, my walls are dark grey. I would like some colour on the countertop. I like browns and beiges also could this go with it.
By Bonnie
I found this and may give it a try myself they have it at Lowe's gianigranite.com/
I am looking for paint which I can paint on top my kitchen work top. It is not shiny, but has a matte finish to it. Please help me find something. I don't want to spend too much money on kitchen worktops.
By sheetal mistry from Leicester
There is actually a new product that you can use to paint your countertops and it mimics a granite type look. I don't remember the name of it right now but both Lowe's and Home Depot carry it. Just ask!
How do you paint countertop laminate to look like stone?
By margy from Winnipeg, Canada
There are certain paints for this. Ask at your home improvement store.
I need to paint my kitchen counters. What should I use?
Home Depot has a Counter Resurfacing Kit. I would try that.
I painted my laminate kitchen countertops using a Giani paint kit. They look fantastic, but I wanted more protection, plus a glossier look, than the poly top coat that came with the kit. I did apply two top coats of the Giani poly, and because I wanted them really glossy, I used Envirotex Lite, a 2 part hypoxy.
By Bkay
I want to try painting my Formica counter tops, and I know there are a lot of kits out there for just that, but it seems like the most important part of the kit is the poly. Rustoleum has a hammered silver spray paint formulated for plastics. Could I use this to paint and then one of the poly coats suggested?
By Anna
I am moving and I wanted to do some refreshing of my current house. Should I paint my countertops with one of those kits or just go ahead and spend the money on new ones?
By Jim A.
Can you apply Envirotex lite epoxy resin over acrylic polyurethane? The acrylic poly had too many bubbles. I would like to try the epoxy. Any suggestions?
By Jane H
My house was built in 1990 and the laminate countertops are seamless, which I like. The backsplash has a "trendy" metal band at the base and at the top. I believe it is a track so I can't peel it off. Any ideas on how to disguise it? Would caulking it work and if so what kind? Also the banding on the front of the counter is broken. How do I fix that before painting?
Thanks!
By grannydi
What can I buy to paint a laminated counter top?
By Earlene from DeRidder, LA
Make your counter tops look like they are granite by painting them with a natural stone looking pattern. Painting a faux granite counter top can be an easy way to improve the look of your counters.
Creating the look of granite on your countertop using paints can be a real challenge. This is a page about painting counter tops to look like granite.
You can refurbish your laminate countertops for under $100. Learn how to get new countertops in this page.
This is a page about best sealant for painted laminate countertops. Whether epoxy or poly urethane is going to be the best sealant for the countertop finish you want, may best be determined with a test.
ThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.
I would like information on painting laminate countertops.
How do I faux paint a counter top?
What kind of paint would I purchase if I were to paint my laminate counter tops?
I am looking for DIY kit for painting my laminated countertop to look like a marble countertop. Please help.
I was wondering if the Gianni Kit for countertops has a strong odor. Do any of the applications have a strong odor?
I see more than one person has used Stone Spray paint to refinish their counter tops.
I would like to know how to paint kitchen counter tops.
I would like to change my laminate countertop. I have read the steps everyone has suggested, but wanted to know are these steps the same for original laminates that are non-white?
We recently updated our kitchen. Instead of replacing our old laminate countertop, I decided to try painting it, we were planning on replacing it anyway, so if I ruined it, no big deal.
I want to change the look on my countertops from the restroom to the kitchen. Can I use a stone spray and what clear coat can I use to make it stay?
What kind of paint do you use to paint over a old laminate bathroom vanity?
I always wanted to purchase granite countertops, but could never afford them.
I am starting a project next week and I don't know what will be the best paint to get. I have salon stations that are laminate that I want to paint.
I have been reading the articles on faux painting kitchen laminate countertops. My question is this: my wife and I are on a tight budget and were considering paying someone to come out..
How do you paint countertops to look like marble? What do you use, and what do you do with it?
My counter tops are painted Malaya Red, and I am using Helsman oil based satin polyurethane. When I apply the coat it is beautiful and even, but when it dries it looks like I missed spots.
I am repainting my laminate countertops. They were painted about 6-7 years ago, now they have a few more dings and scratches.
Where can you buy the paint needed for painting laminate countertops?
I just finished the first coat of paint on my laminate countertops. When it dried there were bubbles. I know I can sand those out before the second coat, but what can I do to prevent them from appearing again with the second coat?
I am looking for anything, pictures, tips, how to information, for the best paint to use to paint laminate kitchen counters. Any tips are welcome. Thanks.
I am interested in painting my laminate countertops, the pictures here are so fantastic. I am unsure about the Enviro Tex, however. How durable/tough is it?
I have seen and read how to paint over laminate counter tops. How much paint do I need to buy. Can I use acrylic paint from a craft store? Can you add some metallic flakes and where do you find it?
Here are the best step by step tips as suggested by the ThriftyFun community for painting over your old laminate countertops. Do you have any advice to share?
I want to paint my laminate counter tops. What kind of paint do I use and what are the steps?
Can I paint old laminate countertops? If so, what is the best process?
I have started to paint my laminated countertops. I read somewhere to use oil-based paint because it was more durable and smoother, so I used an oil-based primer, then I put oil-based gray enamel on it because it said to use a littler color for base.
I really hate our countertops but can't afford to replace them. I was wondering if anyone on this site had tried painting their countertop (I saw that it was possible mentioned in a recent feedback).
