How can revive my dull Formica countertop?
Any ideas to bring it back to life again! Thank you in advance.
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Here's a post that might help - https://www.hunker.com/12433599/how-to-shine-a-dull-laminate-countertop
Hi Fran,
You might try applying a layer of car wax.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste to remove any residue.
Try coating it with a poly acrylic top coat
They make a counter top spray for formica counters.... https://www.amazon.com/Countertop-22-Ounce-Streak-Free-Multi-Surface-cleaning/dp/B002V4PLXY
Rustoleum sells a countertop painting kit!
The information here might be helpful:
https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/how-to-polish-formica.htm
Hi Fran! Pouring epoxy over Formica is a great way to update them! Here is a post about how to epoxy over your existing countertops!
https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-resurface-kitchen-countertops/
You can pour epoxy over it to give it a shine