$4 Countertop Hack

Instagrahamhome
by Instagrahamhome
2 Materials
$4
30 Minutes
Easy

When you need to update your dated countertops but you aren’t ready for a major investment. This is the project for you!


While I wish we were ready to do a major renovation to our half bath, life is just a little too crazy right now and it will have to wait. But, I can’t live with this hideous bathroom for one more minute.

Check out the before below.


The first thing you need to do is purchase Appliance Epoxy spray paint from rustoleum. I bought mine at our local hardware store but it is available many places.


Next and probably the most important step is to protect all areas you do not want spray paint or overspray with tape and plastic. The overspray goes all over and is STICKY so prepare well or you’ll regret it.


Next is the actual spraying! First be sure to read all directions and follow them- like make sure coats are done no more than 30 minutes apart. I suggest light coats! Do not forget to wear a mask and have good circulation as it’s very smelly.


The final product is beautiful and way more me. This might only be a temporary fix but for a shortcut to a new bathroom, I’ll say it’s worth a shot.

The before


A hideous 90’s half bath complete with blue sponge painted walls and more gold than King Tut.

Purchase this


This is the product I used.

Prep and Spray


Here you can see how well I prepared the area for overspray and how quick the actual job is!

Finished


Here is the top finished! It is smooth, shiny and beautiful crisp white after only two coats!

More pics


The progress continues! And the countertop is holding up well!

Suggested materials:
  • Rustoluem Appliance Epoxy   (Local Hardware shop)
  • Tape   (Lowe’s)
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  • Sor12576494 Sor12576494 on Dec 30, 2021

    What do you use to clean it? I sprayed my sink, but the first time I cleaned it the paint started peeling.

  • Eleanor Eleanor on Dec 31, 2021

    What did you use to paint cabinet?

  • Kathleen drew Kathleen drew on Dec 31, 2021

    If one ends up being disappointed with the look or for whatever reason, is it possible to get back to the original top??

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