Can you use shelving contact paper to recover counter top in kitchen?
Can you use shelving contact paper to recover counter top in Kitchen ?
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Hi Annette, this is Peggy. Here is a site that tells you everything you need to know about contact paper counter tops. Good luck with your project. Contact Paper Countertops - Everything You Need To Know!
Contact paper countertops are the perfect solution when it is just not possible to ... You can easily cover up old unsightly countertops with your favorite faux ...
Hi Annette,
Yes you can. Of course, it won't hold up like a new countertop but it is a great idea to extend the life of or update a countertop until you can get a new one - or if you're in an apartment, since you can remove it before you leave. Here's a tutorial from another Hometalk member. I hope it helps you. Wishing you the best.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/sturdy-contact-paper-counter-top-26419508
Sturdy Contact Paper Counter Top!
Hello Annette, this video shows you how to accomplish this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wjsw71uK2E
You can, but you need 3 to 4 coats of shellac over it.
I know two people who have done this, one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen and both have said they held up really well to general use as well as water around the sink. DC Fix is a really good brand and very strong - https://amzn.to/2Sl7dvf