There are kits available, but you don't need a kit to paint a countertop. I do suggest if you want to do a faux granite or marble look that you practice on a piece of wood or tile before you start. The faux granite look is easy. First clean the countertop well using TSP. Let it dry then use a good primer and let that dry too. Next do a coat of "back" paint. I used gray. After that dried, I used pieces of sponge to dab on colors - black, white, dark gray, light gray and gold. You can choose your own colors. Dab with each color, mixing them up (see the website below for more instructions.) Once you have the look you like, use 3-5 coats of sealer for the best protection.
Check that sealer every year to see if it needs an extra coat. You will have to be careful with this countertop. Do not put anything hot on it without a thick mat because most sealers will not stand up to heat. Also be sure to always use a cutting board. If you take those steps, it should look good for a long time. Just know, though that this is considered a temporary fix and won't hold up as long as a new countertop will. The better you prep and take care of that countertop, the longer it will last. People have had theirs last for years. It will give you time though to save up for a countertop replacement. :) Wishing you the best.
We have a limited budget but want to update, refinish, or install a material over the existing limestone kitchen countertop. It is in the house we recently bought. ...
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Hi Wanda
What is your countertop made of? Is it cracked, burned, shattered? Need more info to help you, a picture would be very good along with a description,
Have you considered sponge painting it to look like marble ? We are going to do ours that way in the near future. Other alternatives might be granite look or slate. If you click on "explore projects" and type "counter tops" in the search box and hit enter you can find many examples. I have chosen one for you but there are many more: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/my-kitchen-updo-how-i-marbled-the-counter-tops-with-paint--18335435
My Kitchen Updo - How I Marbled the Counter Tops With Paint!
Painting is the easiest.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20countertop
If you like the look of concrete, you can use a skim coat concrete product.
Hi Wanda,
There are kits available, but you don't need a kit to paint a countertop. I do suggest if you want to do a faux granite or marble look that you practice on a piece of wood or tile before you start. The faux granite look is easy. First clean the countertop well using TSP. Let it dry then use a good primer and let that dry too. Next do a coat of "back" paint. I used gray. After that dried, I used pieces of sponge to dab on colors - black, white, dark gray, light gray and gold. You can choose your own colors. Dab with each color, mixing them up (see the website below for more instructions.) Once you have the look you like, use 3-5 coats of sealer for the best protection.
Check that sealer every year to see if it needs an extra coat. You will have to be careful with this countertop. Do not put anything hot on it without a thick mat because most sealers will not stand up to heat. Also be sure to always use a cutting board. If you take those steps, it should look good for a long time. Just know, though that this is considered a temporary fix and won't hold up as long as a new countertop will. The better you prep and take care of that countertop, the longer it will last. People have had theirs last for years. It will give you time though to save up for a countertop replacement. :) Wishing you the best.
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/kitchen/how-to-paint-laminate-kitchen-countertops
There are films that can be applied for short term fixes.