by Tre27059404
How can I make my laminate kitchen counter look updated like granite?
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The original laminate counter from when house was built in1997 looks outdated and lots of marks and cuts in it. I have very little counter space so I need a fix that would be economical but also updated. Also, the white cabinets look old fashioned and wonder if they can be painted.
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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 28, 2017
Giani makes a DIY product for making your laminate countertop look like granite, and, yes, you can always paint cabinets. Just be sure to prep them well. -
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Dianacirce70
on Dec 28, 2017
Here is a tutorial on painting counter tops, we are getting ready to try it on a peninsula we have, just to see if we like it enough to keep the counter tops or replace them. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-paint-laminate-kitchen-countertops-apartment-therapy-tutorials-217480As for painting cabinets, take the doors off, clean well, lightly sand, prime, then paint with an enamel based paint, specifically one made to paint cabinets. Its all a little time consuming, but way cheaper than replacing everything. -
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Candee
on Dec 28, 2017
cover it in tile that gives you the look you want then seal it with a liquid plastic or aproxy just make sure you let it dry and set before using -
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Deb
on Dec 29, 2017
If asiest cost effective is to go to a Home Depot/Lowes or hardware store,they have these counter make over kits that look like granite,they're awesome(I worked at a Lowes) takes the guess work out& very cost effective.- See 1 previous
Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 28, 2017
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