How can I paint damaged laminate countertops?
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They are a lime green. They are ugly. Stains and cut marks are all over. I'm afraid of paint would peal and bubble up. I would like them to be highly shiny black.
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Hi Pamela, here's how I painted mine to stretch out their life, it lasted 10 years and I was able to touch up dings and chips
Lightly sand to rough the counter top 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 spry or roll on, keep a small container of it under your sink for touch ups, 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!
Hello there Pamela,
Buy black shiny ceramic tiles and some fixative and grout and get tiling. You may want to consider a wooden trim to the front to retain the tiles. If tiles are not your thing, go for a new Laminate for the top. It will be worth it in the end!
https://inmyownstyle.com/painting-kitchen-countertops.html Diane gives a great tutorial called Painting Kitchen Countertops To Look Like Carrara Marble
Giani makes a Carrara Marble Painting Kit.
Have fun.
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