New Countertops with Paint

Dear Tim,

So glad you have this answer for the painting of countertops that are laminate, butcher block design, popular in the 70's and early 80's. I also just bought a home with these and can't afford to replace them and wondered if you could paint them.

I'm so excited to get started on this, Thank you so very much!

Sue

I have a small desk type section in my kitchen that is laminate (rest are tile which I may paint too) but would I be able to paint this 3 foot desk section with one of the spray paints that is textured that are out now. I have seen one that is called "granite". It says they work indoors or out and on wood, metal, etc.

I just bought a 100 year old house that is in a need for some updating, and this is the idea I was looking for to help out the kitchen.

We are going to paint the kitchen cabinets to make them go from a dated wood finish to a white. We were then going to add some black hardware, maybe using the original hard ware painted black as it is in great shape, just old.

The final touch was the counter top and getting that onto a new look.

Thank you very much for the advice... now what to do with the sink and outdated faucet, time to spend a little on a new faucet I think.

Thanks again.

WHAT PAINT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS

I assume that the urethane coat protects the paint from chipping? How durable is painted laminate and how long will a paint job last such as you have described? Thanks Tim! God bless.

I have pink countertops and am so excited about painting them..

I just wanted to say that, even though we were a little hesitant we painted our countertops. They look amazing! I used plastic bags and created a sponge look with a light and dark shade of three colors. I am very satisfied with this idea. If you are thinking of doing this, but are unsure. Go ahead and try it! You won't regret it.

A am looking at replacing with Wilsonart HD or painting. I recently saw professionally painted countertops with Stone-Flecks product. It is acrylic urethane imitaion stone finish that was beautiful and when painted by a person certified in this product carries a good warranty. It cost them less that half of new laminate. I am having trouble looking someone in my area however that does this. Are you familier with tests on this product?

Hi, Tim! Your suggestions are amazing and so helpful. Quick question regarding the painting of my kitchen counter tops. I do well with faux painting, so I've planned a granite finish. Can I use acrylic-water base craft paint under the oil base urethane you have suggested? And does primer come in black? Black would work well, also, as my base coat too. Thanks in advance,
Sarah

Hello Tim,
My husband and I have just purchased a foreclosed home. So, as you can imagine there are a few cosmetic problems.
The countertop in the kitchen is old and I would like to repaint it as per the above instructions. However, there is a problem. It looks as if someone took a hammer and knocked a big chunk (5 inches) out of the front (rolled down front) of the laminate countertop. Is it possible for us to trim off the front of the entire countertop, then add trim to the front before we paint?
We would very much appreciate your advice.

Thanks
Suzette

I do not know that my countertops are plastic. They are like a shiny laminate and they are white, can I still paint them?