How can I stain Formica?
![Gayle Huber](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-G-FF9646.png?size=91x91)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2018/06/25/33671008_1.jpg?size=50x50)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-J-59A1F4.png?size=50x50)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/02/04/19638481_1.jpg?size=50x50)
I live at a retirement village and have butcher block look, light colored, Formica counter tops. I really am to old to do a major project myself, but, can I stain these countertops to simply make them darker?
Related Discussions
Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
![Lynn Turnbull](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2016/06/24/7796677_1.jpg?size=50x50)
I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.
How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
![Quilter2](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-Q-F1C40F.png?size=50x50)
Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?
How to apply peel and stick wallpaper?
![Melissa](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-M-FF00A7.png?size=50x50)
I want to spruce up my walls with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Has anyone used this before and can advise me as to how to apply it properly?
How to stain wood floor?
![Honny GrownFolk Will](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/08/21/29392702_1.jpg?size=50x50)
I've heard staining is a good technique for updating floors. So how do I stain my wood floor?
Can I install subway tile over Formica on my backsplash?
![Ljt30074129](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-L-605BE8.png?size=50x50)
How can I reglue a Formica countertop?
![Ruby Pender](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-R-1ABB71.png?size=50x50)
Had new formica countertops installed in 2015. Installer used separate side strips instead of all one piece much to my dismay. Now the side strips have come unglued. ... See more
You could try and leave it on so it sticks or paint them or contact them with paper
NO. Formica/laminate is a solid sheet. It will not absorb stain. You can paint
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=paint%20countertop
You could try painting your Formica: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/how-to-paint-a-formica-countertop-7512878
How To Paint A Formica Countertop
Painting would be the way to go.
Yes painting kits are available.
Check this pin https://www.pinterest.com/pin/173881235590556140/
If you can hold a paintbrush you can do this! https://thehoneycombhome.com/diy-granite-countertops-yes-really/
I think you would have to paint your Formica countertops, not stain them. This is another good tutorial: https://inmyownstyle.com/painting-kitchen-countertops.html
This product works well for Countertop Painting and Refinishing: https://amzn.to/2qb5EGQ
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://pahjodesigns.com
If you want a no-extra-cost non-monolithic finish on your plastic laminate paint system, (as in two-tone)
after proper prep-work, roll out the chosen color, let it dry.
Then wipe off the edge of the can and put the lid back on and take it back to paint store & have them add a “squirt or two” of another color in the same paint-system.
This gives you a two-toned effect for the price of one can!
Buy either a faux sponge paint roller cover or buy a wide chip brush and cut into it like the hairdresser texturizes bangs - this is to make a “dry brush” effect.
Then apply the second two-tone color with either the sponge roller or the dry-brush and be prepared to dab or adjust it as you go and full in the corners later.
Hello Gayle,
No! is the simple answer, it will not take a stain!
Home and Garden DIY Ideas | Hometalk