Have any of you ever painted formica counter tops?

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I  am  working  on  a  client's  kitchen.  She  wants  to paint the formica cabinet tops.  Have  any of you  ever done this?  I have  seen  pictures  of  where it is  done  but have not  tried  to do it yet.

Judy Maranger · Answer

I was told by the owner of ReThunk Junk, a paint company, like chalk, but not chalk paint, that she does not recommend painting countertops. She said they get too much use. Having said that, I am contemplating painting mine using Rust-Oleum's Countertop Transformations. It is  three-step process and they claim it is durable. My daughter painted her countertops and said they turned out beautiful. She lives several states away, so I have not seen them in person, but the pictures look nice. Hope this helps.

Judy Maki · Answer

I did see a countertop at a store that was painted with Rustoleum and it was still in very good condition.  They told me it had been there for 10 years.  I did toy with using the paint for my countertops but the colors are limited so I decided to go with laminate.  We glued the laminate over the existing and it turned out pretty well.  The hardest parts are taking out the sink and the edges which needs decent cutting skills.    I have about 30 feet of counterspace and the cost was about $300.

Ann Smith · Answer

Don't think I'd use the $ or time to find out....JMO. I have tiled over Formica with excellent results.....

Sandy Frederick Scribner · Answer

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/cons...

Patty McDonald Haas · Answer

I used a kit I purchased online to change out our countertop last October and it looks wonderful.

Kmk7689753 · Answer

I paid for mine to be done and you have to be very careful if you scratch  it its all over its not worth it. Lot of time and money gone.

Linda Cabler · Answer

Thanks  everyone  for the  replies.  I  did find  out there  is  a special  paint to do this  with.  He  didn't  want to  tile over  it. Trying  to  get  by as  light as he can  so  he can  sell the house.  I  think  he needs  to paint the  cabinets and  add  new  tops  but that  is out it seems.

Sandra Smith · Answer

there is a post on here somewhere where someone painted theirs to look like granite I followed the instructions and did my spare bathroom vanity top  & I love it ,basically rough it up paint a primer on it then use acrylic paint sponge it on I used 6 colors then put several coats of poly acrylic over it  drying between coats it turned out great

Sandra Smith · Answer

http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/painting-my-kitchen-counter-tops-to-look-like-granite--19741655...- This is what I did

Linda Cabler · Answer

My  friend  did  hers  with  a  gray paint and  then  blotted  it  with black  and  dipped  a  piece  of small rope into  the black  paint  and  just threw it  onto the cabinet  top.  It wound  up looking like  marble.  Cant  see myself trying that tho. I'm not  that articulate.

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