Question about laminate kitchen countertops

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We are in the process of 'redoing' our kitchen. I don't have much money but it's getting a fresh coat of paint and I have solid wood cabinets and hardwood floors. All of that is staying. My countertop is beige, as the pictures show. The change I make to the countertop might be temporary due to some things I am going through, but I need a change NOW. My kitchen is going to be a light gold and I have red and green decor. What on earth can I do to this countertop that is not going to cost me an arm and a leg. And GO...

Kelley Madsen · Answer

I believe there is a countertop refinishing kit at most stores like Menards or Lowes. I think it is made by Rustoleum, Looks like it is a little time consuming, but the end result pictures look great. $148 per box that covers up to 25 sq ft. I am considering this myself. Good Luck!

Pamela · Answer

You could paint your counter tops without using a kit. Here is a link to a search done on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=painting%20laminate%20counters Check out the link and save the ones that interest you. You can do the same here on Hometalk: http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=painting%20laminate%20counter%20tops Have fun and I hope you find exactly what you are looking for!!!!

Lori Kelly · Answer

Thank both of you so much! I am getting more excited all the time!

Helen Cocuzza · Answer

I have done both, my mother in law bought the kit to do the countertops at LOWES & it took a weekend with drying time in between - came out really pretty & then we put her house up for sale & after her kitchen redo it definetly helped the sale!!! ( SOLD it in less than 5 days) then about 15 yrs ago when we were in our old house, I was in the mood to redo my kitchen too, dark cabinets, I painted Seashore white (just a hint of cream was in them I believe, but they mainly looked white) the countertops I bought several large bottles of crafters paint the non toxic ones since I have 4 children, & went to work I designed a faux marble appearance design then after I got it to where I liked it I sealed it with the sealant they sell in the craft section, It held up for about a good 3 & 1/2 yrs then we got a new counter. But everyone loved the counter until it was time to get a new one, it was starting to sink in around the sink sides, but hey it was from the 70's. Hope this helps & good Luck!!!!

Maryellen Eldredge · Answer

snowy white laminate

Suzanne · Answer

checkout the redo info,looks easy

Pam Lindau · Answer

Giani's granite paint. I've done many and it is really easy to use a d really looks like granite.

David Gnida · Answer

Those laminate countertops are only around $100 for a 6 foot length. Or look into buying just the sheet of material and glue it right down on top of the existing one. Personally I would just spend the couple hundred and get new ones. Can't go wrong. Or be crafty and put whatever you want on top of existing top and seal it.

Pat · Answer

Since your laminate countertop seems to have a curve in the front and on the back (for want of a better description) you can't just glue another sheet of formica over it. I would get the paint kit made for formica counter tops....Looks really good if done right and you mentioned it was going to be temporary.

Michele A. Horsfall · Answer

We used a Rustoleum stone Faux effect spray-paint (http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/american-accents/stone-spray/), spray-painted our '50's laminate, and covered that with three coats of food-grade polyeurathane. All total, about $40.

Michele A. Horsfall · Answer

We did this over 8 years ago. It is holding up beautifully, and my husband is a cook. I'll take some pics for you; don't have any readily available.

ANITAWORRELL · Answer

Go to lowes or home depot they have countertops that u can install (laminate )they look great....I have it in my kitchen...I also put up white subway tiles...Put it on my charge and paid it off in 6 months (no interest)Hope your husband is handy...Good Luck..

Pam Lindau · Answer

I love the Giani's granite paint products. Not expensive (around $80/kit and will cover the average kitchen), beautiful, easy to do and use, also have cabinet a d Ppliance paints. Did my own counters over 4 years ago and they still look like new. I have done many (in my own business, Granite for Less, LLC)

Elaine M · Answer

I used Rustoleum paint for my laminate countertop. I sanded the laminate first then rolled the paint on. Two coats were used to cover it completely. I am thinking about putting a sealer on top to protect it better. Was super easy to do and dried quickly. Cheapest method I found.

Elaine M · Answer

Yes, you definitely need a primer before doing anything to the countertops. Good Luck!

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