How can I update my laminate countertop without replacing it?

Hi Sharon - you can check out these ideas from other Hometalkers and see if their countertop ideas can help you: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Countertops

Yes, you can paint it. You can also cover it with contact paper. There are sturdy rolls of it on Amazon for covering countertops.

You totally can paint it. Here is the best paint. https://amzn.to/33RNMiW

Hope it helps,

Bushra

Hey Sharon! Check out stonecoat countertops epoxy for countertops! This is what I did to our countertops. :)

Here is their link https://www.stonecoatcountertops.com

Also here is my link for how to resurface countertops! :)

https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-resurface-kitchen-countertops/

Hi Sharon, you can paint them like I did, hope this helps you out,

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!