Using Envirotex Lite on a vertical surface

by Louise

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I'm faux-granite covering my laminate countertops, but I'm having a terrible time getting the Envirotex Lite to cover smoothly on the vertical blacksplash area - I just get drips. Anyone have any hints for me?

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William on Nov 06, 2016
Envirotex Lite is made for flat horizontal surfaces not vertical. Its a pour on epoxy finish. Only attempt, (not authorized), would be to wait till it thickens up before hardening and then paint it on the surface. Probably wouldn't work. It's not something I would use on a countertop.

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- Louise on Nov 06, 2016
  Thanks, but a lot of people have posted faux-granite countertop makeovers using EL, so there must be an answer out there somewhere!! You are absolutely right, though, the product is not specifically designed for this. My horizontal surfaces look great, though!
  
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- William on Nov 06, 2016
  I know that many Hometalkers have used Rustoleum or Giani for their countertops. I had to research EL. Didn't know what it was. That's how I got the information of what it is and it's use.
  
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Lori E Dunbar on Dec 01, 2016

I primed then painted my laminate countertop. That worked great. I did one primer coat and 2-4 paint coats, then acryllic. I don't like the acryllic but I painted part with polyurethane and that's the best and what I will finish with. Has lasted for 7 months now and I have very messy adult male children living with me.

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- Lori E Dunbar on Dec 01, 2016
  
  My countertop was originally orange. You have to paint a very thin coat, very thin. I had one section that bubbled up because i painted it too thick.
  
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