Redo my countertop ?
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Hi Lisa, are you looking to paint your countertop or replace it? Also, what is it currently made out of? If you can provide a few more details, we would be happy to pass along some suggestions for you ;)
Hi Lisa, what is your counter made of? Stone, laminate, tile?
Here are some countertop ideas that may help in the meantime... https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=countertops
Here is what we did with a bright green laminate counter, if this might help. It really did change the whole room and very cheaply
https://countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/how-to-paint-a-countertop-to-look-like-granite/
There are several companies that offer "kits" to redo your counters with paint and sealants such as Rustoleum and Gianni. Here's a liink to even more Hometalk posts showing what other diy-ers have done.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=counters
If you have laminate or tile you can paint over it - here are some ideas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJkLW0kSGys
Here are a few ideas, but there are many more if you need them. Put "paint counter tops" in the search box for more ideas:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/my-kitchen-updo-how-i-marbled-the-counter-tops-with-paint--18335435
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/penninsula-and-painted-granite-on-counter-tops-25715830
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/refinished-counter-tops-with-paper-1540929
My Kitchen Updo - How I Marbled the Counter Tops With Paint!
Penninsula and Painted Granite on Counter Tops
Refinished Counter Tops With Paper
Here is a few hometalk links for diy countertop painting.
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
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/simple-epoxy-countertop-44308574
Painted Countertops: From Laminate To Granite
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You can replace them or change the surface with tile, paint, concrete, or contact paper. First, set your budget then you can better decide the option that is for you.
Hardware stores sell a countertop refinishing kit you could use
You certainly can! Depends on what they’re made of currently. If you like the concrete look, you can use a skim coat concrete over them.
Hi,
I recommend using a Laminated Plastic top like Formica, It puts up with so much and is no trouble to keep looking good.