Stencils
. Hi there. I love all your projects that involve stencilling. Is it advisable mayby to do my countertops?. Or would it be a health issue?. Im a newbie at this. Thank you .
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You could stencil them, but you'd have to use a paint that will adhere to the material your countertop is made of. You would also need to use a food-safe sealer. Personally, I wouldn't do it.
Hello. Here is a few hometalk links for diy countertop painting. It may be best to you look at the paint manufacturer Customer service # to see if it would be recommended. I believe this paint has a very thick viscosity to be able to provide the coverage and bonding required may not be conducive to effective stenciling. The bonding primer and the paint might likely stick to the stencil therefore causing messy removal - stencil border edge. Food contact as the poster above mentioned maybe another issue to consider.
Have you considered an epoxy countertop finish for color variations?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/painted-countertops-from-laminate-to-granite-34306684?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/we-painted-our-countertops-the-system-we-used-is-super-durable-no-chipping-and-460970
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20countertop
Additionally - Here is an idea that I find exciting and interesting for your consideration. I hope this helps.
https://www.hometalk.com/tv/decorate/504/transform-your-laminate-countertops-with-epoxy
https://youtu.be/xpbzr-SE8qg
Painted Countertops: From Laminate To Granite
We painted our COUNTERTOPS!! The system we used is super durable, no chipping, and still looks brand new one year later.
Stenciling on countertops in the kitchen would be hard to make food safe but you could do it on a bathroom countertop.
No reason it would be a health issue. Seal it properly and you should be able to wash with any cleaner.
You can do it, but you would need to use a food safe sealer. But its no different than painting counters, people do it all the time. I don't know how long-lasting it is, but if sealed properly, with the right kind of sealant, it would be just fine
I used ENVIROTEX resin. Totally ok around food and they use it on bar tops. I painted my kitchen countertops with stone spray and made it look granite like. Then poured envirotex resin on top of it. In your case if you want to do your stenciling and painting you would do a resin pour on top of it. You might want to make a frame for the sides of the countertop because the edges are tricky to get a smooth finish. But whatever you do, cover the lower cabinets with plastic because when it gets poured, it will drip down off the sides. Follow the directions on the box and you will love the result. For a few years after we did it, people thought it was granite. Good Luck! Then you use a blow torch to get all the bubbles out. Google tutorials. It's a great product and our countertops have held up for years now. People ask me if it was real granite. I think we used 5-6 boxes of envirotex for our countertops. Totalling around $300. hope this helps. It definitely has extended our old pink laminate countertops for another 5-6 years before we can afford real granite or quartz. Good Luck!
As long as you seal it, it should be good.
Stenciling in the kitchen is a great idea! Check out a ton of ideas here: http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=stenciling+kitchen I really thinking you could also add a backsplash like this one by @Cutting Edge Stencils! http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/stenciling-a-moroccan-kitchen-backsplash-3444171#
Stenciling A Moroccan Kitchen Backsplash
Perfect, just a reminder use blue can poly. Does not turn yellow
Here's a post that might help - https://www.creators.com/read/heres-how/05/15/stencil-your-old-laminate-kitchen-countertop
Thank you for all replies. Iv got all the choices to keep me going
If you use good bonding primer and several coats of poly for the top coat, I think you can successfully stencil your counters. Obviously, always use a cutting board etc to protect them.
Here is how to stencil a marble countertop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kVrmsP0dCg
Hello Kathy, stenciling should be a great way to improve your countertops, make sure you seal it properly so it lasts.