Materials needed 1 spray degreaser 1 tsp cleaner 1 bucket of water to dissolve tsp cleaner gloves 1 rag 1 mask 1 roll painter s tape 1 paint tarp 1 paint tray 1 6 velour paint roller 1 quart bonding primer.
Painting laminate countertops black.
Lightly sand the countertops.
Are stone kitchen countertops out of your budget.
The complete process is fast and simple requiring no special tools or time.
Paint store employees will know if this is necessary.
If your final countertop color is dark you may want to ask your paint supplier to add a tint to your primer.
Make sure your primer and paint are well mixed.
We first used 150 grit then went back over it with 220 grit.
Tape edges with painters tape.
Once you have your paint apply 2 coats of a primer which will help the paint adhere to the countertops.
Put on protective gear goggles gloves and a dust mask or respirator and go over the entire surface lightly with 150 grit sandpaper to help paint adhere.
Lightly sand the laminate.
Join us as we paint those dingy countertops into something amazing.
Using a plastic b.
Tips tricks and more.
Dab and blot after the primer dries for eight hours you re ready to apply mineral colors with a sponge.
Painting your countertops with all in one paint.
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.
Simply explain your project and final color and let them make the decision.
Make your old laminate countertops look like stone by painting them we ll show you how.