Asked on May 22, 2016
Countertop: what kind of material is this?
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Bernice H
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This is a 78 dbl wide mobile home, I have 2 bathrooms with the same formed sink and countertop. It is YELLER.....as in yellow! This is Deja vu for me because 19 years ago I painted a yeller countertop in another home! Yes ,I call it yeller because that's how much I just love it! NOT! Anyway I am curious about what kind of material it is. And, if it wasn't formed with the sink I would paint it, as I have successfully done before. But the other was Formica. Any ideas?
It sure doesn't look yellow in this picture.
7 answers
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Hi Bernice, I have the same issue. I purchased Homax Tough as Tile tub and sink refinishing kit. One box does 2 sinks, which would be perfect for you. I am doing my sinks first.. You have to wait for it to cure so you can't use for a few days. Cover or remove your sinks faucet and drain.. Then you can purchase a kit for refinishing your counter tops. So many different options on that. Check out Home Depot or Lowes.....it can be done, and will look great!
Linda kelley
on May 22, 2016
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What you have is a solid surface counter top. It's made of resin based with a clear coat made to mimic marble. Any type of finish you use may only last a few years. Generally they shouldn't be used where water will sit. The kits are great for laminate and tile. Read the reviews before buying (expensive) and using HOMAX. Three stars with many negative results. Cheaper just to replace the top.
William
on May 22, 2016
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I had tried to remove my counter top, but it wouldn't budge. I had a friend look at it because I couldn't make it budge. I have redone my kitchen counter tops and had no problems. He said that if I remove the top, the way it's glued down, it would ruin the cabinets, and I didn't want to replace the cabinets. That is expensive! Check and see if you can remove first before planning anything.
Linda kelley
on May 22, 2016
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You might be surprised that you can get it off with a mallet and gently persuasion without ruining your cabinets. But I would be more inclined to just bite the bullet and plan for new cabinets and sinks. It will cost you less in the long run and be much more pleasing.
Mary-Ann
on May 23, 2016
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It's generally referred to as cultured marble and wouldn't be worth the trouble to paint. Any big box store can replace it for about $200 if you supply the labor. Been there; done that. Quite easy.
Vik
on May 23, 2016
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Just remember Bernice, If you want to replace it all, your looking at replacing the 2 cabinets, 2 sinks, and the countertop
Linda kelley
on May 23, 2016
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If you would rather paint it, you would need to sand it, and could make the sinks ovoid rather than scalloped. I had a friend who bought sheet Formica and used construction adhesive to cover her pink kitchen countertop! Lots of dust!!!
Gina
on May 23, 2016
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