How do I change my laminate countertop from matte to gloss?
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The countertop is from Lowes, it is a fake black granite look in matte finish. I want to add sheen to it so it looks more realistic.
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Shining With Polishing Products Protect your hands with rubber gloves. Dip a soft, clean, cotton cloth into paste car wax. Apply the wax to a clean countertop, rubbing in a circular motion. Allow the wax to sit for about 10 minutes. Wipe the counter with a clean cotton cloth to remove excess wax. You can also use REJUVENATE KITCHEN & BATH Countertop Polish along with many others. Of course these are only temporary and will have to be redone.
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William
on Apr 03, 2016
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I would purchase a Giani paint kit (80.00). You could add a little color if you wanted and the top coat makes it very shiny.
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Janet chambers
on Apr 04, 2016
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If this is laminate you can actually apply glossy polyurethane, which is actually the finish coat for the countertop re-do kits you see on the market. Before your final coat (it might need 2 or 3 thin coats of the poly) sprinkle a little bit of extra extra fine glitter around on the counter top that will give it a shimmer when the light hits it and appear like granite. Look in the craft dept. for the extra extra fine glitter. Good luck!
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Camoline
on Apr 04, 2016
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Cheap trick use coconut oil it is safe, doesn't peel off or chip, you would have to reapply if you use cleansers...but like I said it's cheap. I use it on my stained bar top, and chopping board.
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Janice James
on Apr 04, 2016
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Granite Transformation.
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John Craven
on Apr 04, 2016
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We coated our countertops with Envirotex Lite - very easy to use, self levels to a thick 1/8" finish, and is very reflective and glassy.
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KatAych
on Apr 04, 2016
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There is a product called Famowood Glaze coat it is like 70 coats of varnish. I haven't used it but a friend who does wood carving uses it and his pieces look like they are glass. He gets it from Lowes.com
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Jean Myles
on Apr 04, 2016
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This looks like an interesting product. I was thinking about using it on my mothers counter to seal it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIxAW9Fdk1Q&nohtml5=False
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Teresa
on Apr 11, 2016
William
on Apr 03, 2016
Janet chambers
on Apr 04, 2016
Camoline
on Apr 04, 2016
Janice James
on Apr 04, 2016
John Craven
on Apr 04, 2016
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