Countertop paint
Countertop
paint - If you have laminate countertops in your house, chances are you
have inherited it from family members who lived thru the 70's and 80's.
This might be a lot outdated now and would not fit your current home
décor. If you cannot completely remove it in your house because of its
sentimental value, then you might want to try to repaint it. However,
you cannot just simply brush or throw paint over it. You need to do it
systematically. A simple procedure could be the solution to your
problems.
Actually, it is all about how well you prepare the
countertop for the painting procedure. Here are the steps on how to
paint laminate countertops.
- First, you have to make sure that
the surface is clean. The best chemical to use is water mixed with
ammonia or any ammonia - based cleaner. Use a wet cloth, sponge or soft
brush to remove all impurities, grime and dirt on the surface.
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Since almost all laminate surfaces are non - porous, it would be
difficult for paint to stick on it without the help of a bonding primer.
You can inquire about it on your local hardware or paint store. They
know what to give you.
- Apply the primer and allow it to dry.
Make sure that when you are doing this, all windows are open and you
have proper ventilation. Make sure that you have also chosen the color
that you want. You might want to pick something that would fit
perfectly. Look at all the existing colors in the surroundings and use
it as reference or gauge in choosing the color that you would apply on
your laminate countertop.
- Choose water - based paint. Remember,
you are dealing with a countertop and there is a huge possibility that
you would be placing food products on its surface. That is why oil -
based paints should not be used. Apply the paint systematically and
pause after every coating to allow it to dry.
- Creating designs and patterns would also be an effective method to make it look more artistic and interesting.
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Lastly, when the paint is dry, seal it. To do this, you will employ the
help of polyurethane. It adds an extra layer of protection to the
surface. Make sure that you choose high - gloss polyurethane.
