Can you refinish a laminate kitchen counter top?

Yes ! I had Formica butcher block going in the wrong direction ! I used a de greaser & a de glosser , both by Krud Kutter ,( about $6 for each spray bottle ) then I used a sanding sponge and lightly scuffed the countertops . I used advance paint by Benjamin Moore and their primer , ( about $40 each ) I used 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of paint . you must allow each coat to dry thoroughly before starting the next coat . Also the room must not be too cold . Now , the only drawback ... You need to let it cure for about a week and a half !!!! My countertops have held up well , but I always use a cutting board and a trivet for hot pots or bakeware . After about 3 years , I put down another coat of paint ( there was plenty left over ) after I stupidly

used a saw to cut something on my countertop ... Good luck !!!

Hello. 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

Diane from the blog In My Own Style has a wonderful tutorial on how to paint laminate countertops. Please go and read it. Just google" In My Own style counter top"

Way too much to write here as she is very detailed and has pictures.

I put tile on mine. Still look good 2 years later: https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/tile-over-laminate-counters/

Here is a before & after of my painted Formica countertops . The picture with the white countertop is after I put on the coat of primer .

Hi Suzann! Here is a tutorial of refinishing kitchen countertops! This works with Formica too!

https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-resurface-kitchen-countertops/

Hi! Okay, so I've never tried this myself, but expoxy looks so cool! Check out this tutorial to see if it might be your solution: https://www.familyhandyman.com/kitchen/countertops/how-to-pour-epoxy-countertop/

Could you cover it with contact paper?

You might be able to get a professional to come a polish it out

Has it damaged it just cosmetically or is it more severe? You could just paint the laminate. Check out Giani kits on Amazon