Texture of countertop
How to paint a faux leather countertop
by
Linda Sikut
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I have a very old faux leather vinyl countertop that was popular back in the 1980's. At this point it looks crazy out of date plus it's gold - so popular back then. The problem is that it's a custom built countertop that goes around a corner in all one piece and has a unique angle along the edge where it turns. Therefore replacing it would be very expensive. That unique angle has cabinets underneath so it would have to be part of the design. I've been thinking about painting it but I'm not sure how to cover the texture. I've tried using Google to search for ideas, but apparently either Google doesn't know either or I'm using the wrong search terms. All I get is how to create faux leather. I'd like to paint it so that the faux leather look is gone and the counters end up looking smooth. Does anyone have any ideas other than hide it with concrete? I've included pics showing the texture and the unique corner curve (including the shadow of my phone. LOL). Does anyone have any ideas?
I have a similar countertop. I plan to paint it to look like granite and I think the paint and several coats of sealer will do away with the current texture.
There is a countertop paint kit available on Amazon made by Giani. Reviews have been very positive. Don't know if it would cover the texture but, depending on the finish you choose the texture may enhance the new look.
Would you consider contact paper? I know there is faux leather contact paper you can purchase
A few coats of a high build primer should eliminate the texture.
Linda,
I am currently dealing with this same hideous issue! My bathroom countertop looks like someone had put wrinkles skin over it. This post has been the only one I've seen about trying to get rid out it without replacing the entire thing. Im wondering if you have tackled this issue, and what you might have used or what you think might work.
they do have a kit for painting counters, i think it's Melamine
I am also in the same boat. (The things people did to Homes in the late 70s and 80s!) I have also googled with no luck. I appreciate this post and I am going to try some of these ideas. I will post pics as soon as I have the projects completed.