Laminated counter tops.
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Jane Clement
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I live in a apartment and have ugly brown laminated counter tops, I can't paint them but would love to do something to them. When I move they have to be back to how they were when I moved in. Any suggestions?
11 answers
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A picture would help, but try to keep the counters as free of clutter as possible and brighten up the kitchen with bold colorful items on the counters (Red, Cobalt Blue, etc). The bold and bright colors will draw peoples eyes to see the items and not the counters. (Less is more when dealing with an eye sore.)
Wendy Willey
on Apr 15, 2014
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I know of no product that you could apply to them that would be removable when you move...I"m afraid you will have to accent other areas and like the above person said, keep them clean and uncluttered
LaJean Dowty
on Apr 15, 2014
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Could you build a new surface over the existing one, that can be taken off when you move? Like a chopping block countertop that is just large enough to cover the existing surface and lip, maybe held in place with backsplash that is attached to the wall? Trying to think out of the box...
Lavende
on Apr 16, 2014
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I think @Lavende has the right vein of idea--building something over them that is removable instead of painting directly on them. you could even do just like thin MDF overlay (since it doesn't have to be permanent) or do ceramic tile backer-board just lays on top with tiles laid and grouted onto it
Miss Pooslie
on Apr 16, 2014
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I bought some shelf paper that looks like granite last night! I'm about to redo my bath and can't decide on color schemes. Goal-apply the paper to top and work around to see if I like it before investing into different methods!
Mitziblueyes
on Apr 18, 2014
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I think Wendy's got a good idea. Unless the counters are straight then you can buy some counters from Home Depot that would sit on top and have a lip to cover the front. Maybe a temporary tin backsplash to drawn attention away? It's easily removed when you leave. I'm a landlord and I've had tenants make design requests that I let them do, so you could ask, if you wanted to put some money into it (just a little!).
Wahoo
on Apr 18, 2014
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Jane Clement
on Apr 22, 2014
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many years ago I used contact paper. lasted several years
Maralyn Nichols
on Feb 03, 2015
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I used contact paper on a counter top years ago and it held up for years. Granted they don't make the designs like they used to but I have seen some nice ones that I think you would like. When it comes time to move you peel it off, might have to use some goo gone to get any sticky residue off but it sure beats living with ugly!
Donna Keeling
on Feb 07, 2015
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Forget your deposit and paint and decorate your apartment the way you want. You may lose your deposit, but you will enjoy your living space more while you are there.
Kim Nall
on Feb 07, 2015
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@Jane , talk to your landlord. If you're going to be there for a long time, maybe you can work out something & do alittle updating at your expense. If it's subtle, it might not be a problem and you'll get your deposit back when you leave
Lela
on Feb 22, 2015
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