Can you show me how to restore a countertop?

Hi Connie,

What is your countertop made of? We need this information so you can get the best advice.

laminate? stone? wood? give a little more info please

laminate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQSyQZ67ZBQ

wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07v4aZa36Qc

stone: https://countertopguides.com/guides/polish-granite-restore-factory-shine.html#:~:text=Granite%20polishing%20powder%3A%20Also%20called,in%20a%20steady%2C%20circular%20pattern.

You can restore a butcher block counter by sanding it and resealing it but everything else requires either a lot more elbow grease, a pro, or replacement.

What is the counter top made of?

We need more information. What is the countertop made of?

Hi Connie, I can tell you how to paint your counter top for a new look, I painted mine and it lasted for a good ten years, here's how I did it.

Lightly sand to rough the countertop up

Go to your paint store, tell them what you are painting, they will pick the proper paint and primer for you, you can even get the primer tinted for a better coverage

Once you have sanded, clean with TSP, then rinse and dry thoroughly,

Apply your primer coat, let it dry according to the instructions

Once the primer coat is dry, apply your paint coat, I would apply 2 or 3 as it will be stronger and thicker

Once your coats dry, you can apply a matte clear coat, either by spray or roll on, keep a small container of it under your sink for touch ups,( I never touched up) I had my counters like this for 12 years, until I could afford new ones.

I used a few uncolored glass cutting boards for protection. It held up very well. And only costs you the prices of the materials.

Good luck!

It will depend on the type of countertop and if you have any damage. Please update your question with a bit more information. Add photos if possible.

I was going to cover mine with a roll of granite look contact paper type product made for it. It takes two intelligent people to install it !