My Old Kitchen Countertops

by KATHLEEN QUINLAN

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Still looking for a proven kit to put over my 23 year old counter tops that will hold up, Like a granite look: Anyone try this? I am single and can not use power tools, so replacement is out of the question... Thanks

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Lorrie Whalen on Oct 30, 2013
What kind of material are your countertops made of?

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Cynthia E on Jan 06, 2014
If your counter tops are laminate or a flat surface you could try this product cheap , durable and easy to do-- plan on using myself in near future. www.instant-granite.com

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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Jan 20, 2014
That is pretty nice. One issue it only takes heat up to 122 degrees. Must be careful. I have one small area of countertop that is stained, it is not near the oven so I may do that , or look for more ways to do them all:)

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- Cynthia E on Jan 21, 2014
  @KATHLEEN QUINLAN I agree heat would be an issue but I think that would only be a problem setting something hot on it-- shouldn't get that hot being beside oven I wouldn't think. From my research the granite film will have the same problems as a lot of other counter top materials : laminate-( which I have in kitchen can't set anything hot on or cut on) painting. none of these can withstand heat really or cutting on.. The Film would probably cut the easiest, but all would ruin with heat. I'm going to use the film on counter tops we are going to build for craft room designing. Good Luck and be sure and post pictures of what you go with
  
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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Jan 21, 2014
Thanks for your help...I live in Vermont we are experiencing again Arctic Air,,,,If I do this it would be spring as that would let me ventilate the house...:) Thanks!!

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Devon Townsend on Jan 28, 2015
I used decoupage on mine and several coats of polyurethane, cost was $25.00

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- KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Feb 27, 2015
  @Devon Townsend what is decoupage?
  
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- Devon Townsend on Feb 27, 2015
  @KATHLEEN QUINLAN glue
  
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- Devon Townsend on Feb 27, 2015
  they have decoupage glue but I used wallpaper paste on the countertop then made my own decoupage glue using half water , half elmers white glue, dip your paper in the glue mixture and smooth out, easiest project ive ever done and they look amazing, use about 8 coats of polyurethane after glue dries
  
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- KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Feb 27, 2015
  @Devon Townsend So you are using paper products and pasting them?
  
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- Devon Townsend on Feb 27, 2015
  @KATHLEEN QUINLAN yes, I used a tablet of scrapbook paper from hobby lobby and cut them in 6x6 squares, then glued them to countertop, then polyurethane, they look like tiles. very easy and inexpensive
  
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- Devon Townsend on Feb 27, 2015
  @Devon Townsend http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/12-x-12-tattered-and-worn-paper-pack-119602/ this was the tablet I used, they put them 50% off every other week or you can use a 40% off coupon
  
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Country Design Home on Jan 30, 2015
Hi- If your countertops are Formica you can use a product from Rustoleum called countertop restorations. Its very inexpensive and looks like concrete. You can read the DIY instructions and pictures here: http://countrydesignhome.com/2013/01/18/a-counter-effect/ I cannot tell you the long-term wear because a little while later my daughter decided to get granite countertops. Good luck!

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KATHLEEN QUINLAN on Feb 27, 2015
thanks:)

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