Painting Formica Counter Tops

RE: Painting Formica Counter Tops Post by BarbYo (1) | (03/05/2008) Contact After reading the feedback on this site, I did a faux granite finish on my counter tops a couple weeks ago and I love how they turned out. I cleaned them well, and applied Zinsser BIN primer and let it dry overnight. The next day I painted the counters with black craft paint from Hobby Lobby (2 large). Next I applied five different colors using a sea sponge, letting each color dry an hour between: Golden brown, Safari taupe, light gray, Latte, and earth brown. I then sponged black to tone down the countertops. The last step was applying three coats of MinWax Polyurethane clear gloss, sanding between coats. I did the whole project for about $45. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Painting Formica Counter Tops Post by TXBetty (26) | (01/24/2008) Contact I did it once in a bathroom at at pervious house I lived in. The countertop was not very big but I lightly sanded it down and then painted. It still looked good when I moved; if I remember correct I think it was about a yr or so later. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Painting Formica Counter Tops Post by Cricket Girl (10) | (01/04/2008) Contact I have also seen painted formica counter top, my mother-in-law did this, she had to do this OFTEN, about every 1-2 years. The VERY best way is just to save up your money & have new counter tops installed. When formica is painted, it takes about a year & a half before they REALLY LOOK BAD again, even worse then before they are painted, I'm sorry to sound so negitive on the subject, but I have seen these refinished counter tops & they just look terrible after about 1-2 years. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Painting Formica Counter Tops Post By Elaine (Guest Post) (01/03/2008) Yes, you can paint formica countertops but it is quite a process. First you have to clean them exceptionally well with soap and water and then wipe down with alcohol. Then buy a GOOD latex primer such as Bin 123 or anything made by Zinser and apply. Once that is dry, then you may paint. It will take 2 coats probably. You can then do a faux finish if you would like. If you want it to look like granite, go to www.Victorialarsen.com and she has a granite stencil to use. Of course you will have to have many colors of paint to use it. Then after you have painted it, give it at least 3 coats of LATEX polyurethane. Make sure it is latex or it will yellow. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse