Painting Laminate Countertops Black

Join us as we paint those dingy countertops into something amazing.

Painting laminate countertops black.

Paint store employees will know if this is necessary. Use painters tape to tape up drop cloths around the room only if you are using spray paint to prevent the spray paint mist from covering areas you don t want to be painted. Lightly sand 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.

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. Once you have your paint apply 2 coats of a primer which will help the paint adhere to the countertops. Clean prep and paint be sure to get grease off completely with a scouring pad and rinse well with water. Lightly sand the laminate.

We first used 150 grit then went back over it with 220 grit. Dab and blot after the primer dries for eight hours you re ready to apply mineral colors with a sponge. Tape edges with painters tape. The complete process is fast and simple requiring no special tools or time.

Make your old laminate countertops look like stone by painting them we ll show you how. Using a plastic b. Simply explain your project and final color and let them make the decision. Are stone kitchen countertops out of your budget.

Tips tricks and more. Make sure your primer and paint are well mixed. 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.