Paint Laminate Countertops Before And After

To be honest i was definitely unsure about painting our laminate countertops.

Paint laminate countertops before and after.

This was taken at night just before i went to bed so i ll try later this week to give you a better after shot so you can see the color and finish a little better. To paint formica countertops you ll need to use a strong durable paint like laminate paint interior acrylic paint or a two part epoxy paint that s water based. The after photo always includes a unique and custom surface whether it s a natural stone imitation or a vibrant metallic work of art all with. You can use a kitchen cleaner or a combination of dish detergent and water to clean your countertop.

A few months ago i decided to paint my laminate countertops as a temporary solution to a very ugly very burnt orange problem in my kitchen. Jun 25 2020 kitchen and bathroom remodels created with countertop epoxy s resurfacing products for countertops floors walls and more. This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look. Customers send in their before and after photos to us of their diy resin creations and we share them with you.

Instead of springing for thousands of dollars worth of new granite she opted to try granite look countertop paint from giani which is sold in a kit that covers 35 square feet of surface area for about 70 the paint is designed to cover laminate solid surface. After you clean it allow the countertop to completely dry before beginning the painting process. However don t use an ammonia based cleaning solution if your countertop is made of granite or laminate. Once you have your paint apply 2 coats of a primer which will help the paint adhere to the countertops.

I was a little hesitant to do so since our actual counter space is minimal and sees a fair amount of traffic but forged ahead because the price and risk those countertops are coming out this fall either way were low. Let the primer dry after each coat. It s a common scenario.