It’s a great budget-friendly option for anyone looking for a simple solution to their ugly laminate countertop woes. And will drastically change the look of your space for a very reasonable / affordable price.Ĭlick through to learn how to resurface laminate countertops for under $50. Laminate countertops are an affordable option for counters, but overtime they begin to wear and can look outdate fast. If you want to change the look of your kitchen without spending a lot of money, resurfacing your laminate countertops with the technique I’m sharing today, is a great option. Not only can you completely transform your countertop for less than $50, but you can make those tired surfaces feel fresh and new again, without a costly remodel. I did the entire resurfacing project by myself and changed my ugly black laminate counters to a clean, modern white. Materials Needed for Resurfacing Laminate CountertopsĪnd love the results, especially considering the price (under $50 for this total transformation).countertop coating (about $30 on Amazon)*. paint brush (one that won’t leave brush marks – like foam).painter’s tape (and painter’s plastic, if needed).*This countertop coating can be tinted to 16 colors, but you’d have to purchase it at a home improvement store in order to have it tinted a particular color (light grey, beige, charcoal, etc). I decided not to get any tinting put in at all because I wanted the counters to be white (which is the color of the countertop coating without any tint added). If you want to paint your counters white like mine, you can order it online and do not have to go to a home improvement store (though it is available there too). What Kind of Paint to Use for Countertop Resurfacing Here’s a link to the same one I used, but on the Home Depot site. While it may seem like countertop paint is just like regular paint, I can promise you it’s not. It is a different consistency (that is unfortunately not as easy to apply as regular paint), is much more durable (and cleanable) when finished, and has a VERY strong smell when painting.īecause of the strong smell, you want to make sure you use a respirator and do your best to let air circulate while the coating is drying – open windows and doors as well. Using regular paint to resurface your counter is NOT a long-lasting option. And will most likely result in paint peeling, bubbling, etc. So make sure to use the specialty countertop coating I specified in the materials list. This particular countertop coating that I used (–) is made for laminate, vinyl tiles, wood surfaces, and metal. When used on bare metal or wood, however, it is recommended that you first use a primer before the countertop coating. Please keep in mind that this product is recommended for use on laminate, vinyl tiles, metal, or wood surfaces.
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