How do I refinish countertops?

Be careful

I tried doing my bathroom. Followed direction

Primed and used countertop paint from home depot.

What a mess. It stains and cracked and chips. Now I have to replace it.

The only thing you can do is use the kits made for that sold at Home Depot. Step by step instructions are in the kit . If you take short cuts and not do the prep, it will not work. It's a few year temp fix.

Hi Rebecca,

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

Have you seen this as an option? https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/diy-countertop-refinish-16084503

DIY Countertop Refinish