How can I cover a Formica countertop?
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Yes, those notes are available at home depot and paint stores. Step by step instructions are in the kits.
You can do epoxy over formica. Check out stonecoat countertops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVIj2kAI3Z0
Also here is a post on resurfacing countertops with epoxy! :)
https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-resurface-kitchen-countertops/
I tiled over mine and it turned out great
Hi Mary, you can paint it! I painted mine and they lasted 10 years till I replaced them, here's how I did it, hope this helps,
Lightly sand to rough the countertop up
Go to your paint store, tell them what you are painting, they will pick the proper paint and primer for you, you can even get the primer tinted for a better coverage
Once you have sanded, clean with TSP, then rinse and dry thoroughly,
Apply your primer coat, let it dry according to the instructions
Once the primer coat is dry, apply your paint coat, I would apply 2 or 3 as it will be stronger and thicker
Once your coats dry, you can apply a matte clear coat, either by spray or roll on, keep a small container of it under your sink for touch ups, (I never touched up) I had my counters like this for 12 years, until I could afford new ones.
I used a few uncolored glass cutting boards for protection. It held up very well. And only costs you the prices of the materials.
Good luck!
You may be able to paint your countertops to look like granite like this DIYer did https://www.hometalk.com/posts/kitchen-dining/countertops/painting-my-kitchen-counter-tops-to-look-like-granite--19741655
Buy a kit for painting countertops.