How to Paint a Formica Countertop

Are you tired of looking at your Formica or laminate counter top? While every one else has granite, quartz or are you just wanting to update the look of your kitchen? In this article, you'll learn how to paint your Formica counter. Also, you will learn about the options that you have when painting your counter.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sandpaper 150-grit
• Primer for nonporous surfaces or acrylic primer
• Acrylic latex enamel paint
• Tape
• TSP cleaner
• Gloves
• 4 inch paint rollers

1. 
    
   Put paint on this Formica and trasform it !

   Pick out the paint color. This is the fun part of decorating. Do you want your counter to have slate look? Pick a charcoal color paint.

2. Sand the Formica counter with 150-grit sandpaper. This will roughen the surface, so the paint adheres to the laminate. Take a cloth and remove the dust.

3. Use TSP cleaner to get rid of any dirt or grease on the counter top. Then, tape off edges. Tape where the counter meets with the back splash or the kitchen wall.

4. Use a 4 inch roller and apply primer for nonporous surfaces. Once primer is dry. Use a 4 inch roller and paint a coat of acrylic latex enamel. Let that dry. When the first coat of paint is dry, apply a second coat.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you allow all coats time to dry.
• Protect your painted counter by always using cutting boards etc..
• The paint will not last forever. But, until you can afford to change out your counter, this is a great way to update the look.
• TSP cleaner is very strong. Wear gloves and follow dilution instructions on container. It ensures that the paint will adhere to the surface you're painting.

[NightowlMama]

on 7/11/2009 I didn't know you could do that thanks

[Meri]

on 6/15/2009 I would have never thought about painting Formica. Interesting.

[maryanne09]

on 6/9/2009 Great article on How to Paint a Formica Countertop! 5*'s Recommend! :o)