How To Improve Laminate Countertops

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How to improve laminate countertops. The high end look of granite is mimicked on these dated laminate countertops with a fairly straightforward painting method. Drop a heavy pot of water on it without worries. Sand the countertops and backsplash with fine. Spill grape juice or tomato sauce on your countertop then clean it with ease and not leave a stain.

Wash the countertops and backsplash with dishwashing liquid and water. Laminate countertops resist stains heat scratches and won t break on impact. Rinse them with clear water and allow them to completely dry before proceeding. Give it a new look with paint assuming you re starting with standard laminate counters there are a couple of different ways you can use paint for a new look.

On the less expensive end of the. Using acrylic paints a faux painting sponge technique and a finishing product called envirotex lite boring cream countertops were transformed into this textural more durable facade. Tired of your old laminate countertops. If you want to embrace your retro laminate and just give it an extra little something or hide chipped edges perhaps you can edge your countertops with old school metal framing like morgan s kitchen from the brick house.