Painting laminate counter tops
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When painting counter tops do I need the special counter top paint kit or can I sand, prime, paint? Anyone have experience?
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I bought the Rustoleum countertop paint that's tintable. My counters looked fine when I was done but they haven't held up, It soaks ups spills and leaves stains and it nicks very easy. I only has a few spots completely come loose. Unless you use a dark color and are very careful I don't recommend the Rustoleum. What ever you choose just make sure to sand and clean properly or nothing will stick.
Katie
on Jul 14, 2015
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I painted mine about 6 months ago with latex paint, first I sanded all of my counter tops, then I cleaned them good with soap and water and let them dry, then I applied a coat of primer, after that dried I put a coat of latex paint on them (any color that you like) then with a sea sponge I dabbed on 2 more colors to make it look like marble when that dried I put 3 coats of the poly acrylic, sanding lightly between coats, so far its holding up good, when I clean them I just use a little dish detergent and water. Good Luck..
Carolyn Faye Blizzard Lanier
on Jul 14, 2015
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Great info ..... I have a huge to do list for my kitchen but brand new counters would destroy the budget. Was wondering about the kit vs Pinterest DIY solutions. What I would really love is to actually see and touch these counters. Anyone close to Houston want to let me into their kitchen?
Mimi
on Jul 14, 2015
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I did mine, just cleaned, primed and painted then finished. Piece of cake. Made mine look like tiles, lots of compliments!
Janie
on Jul 14, 2015
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I cleaned, lightly sanded, and painted my white formica with gold specks with Hammerlite. In retrospect, I would have used the gray instead of black. It comes in brown too. It has held up like stone for years, with normal use, using cutting boards and trivets.
She
on Jul 14, 2015
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Yes. Same thing!
She
on Jul 18, 2015
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Getting ready to spray paint my old counter top tomorrow with hammered pewter spray paint. Will try to post a pic when done. thanks all!
Tamara Kruger Jerabek
on Jul 22, 2015
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