Heres what you should probably know before reaching for a can of paint.
And while these options can increase your home value, theyre also expensive and require a lot of maintenance.
This can make for a fun DIY project thats totally customizable based on your style and color preferences.
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But an amateur job can be an eyesore and cost more money to fix in the long run.
So while youcanpaint your bathroom or kitchen countertops, you might not always want to.
Heres everything it’s crucial that you know before deciding to take on this DIY project.
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Andre Kazimierskiis the founder ofImproovy, a home painting company located in Texas.
Replacing lights, repainting cabinets, and painting walls can make the same old countertop feel brand new.
Water-based acrylic paints work well for laminate counters.
Epoxy coatings adhere well to granite andtile countertopsafter the surface has been cleaned, abraded, and primed.
Kazimierski recommends thoroughly cleaning the countertop (beyond just soap and water) before applying any kind of primer.
Use a kitchen cleaner or detergent to clean the countertop, but avoid ammonia-rich cleansers for laminate or granite.
To improve results with granite, etch the stone before applying paint.
Clean off any dust or excess.
see to it the surface is dry before applying primer.
Read the manufacturers labels to bestapply primer.
Let it dry overnight and ensure proper ventilation.
Let the second coat dry thoroughly and wait a few days before sealing with a top coat.
To paint the veining, create loose strokes across your countertops using a small paintbrush and gray paint.
Continue this process until the countertop has your desired look.
Once dry, add a top coat of resin or epoxy to seal the paint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanding is the best way to prepare a surface to accept paint.
If you used a kit to paint your countertops, follow the cleaning directions provided by the kit.
Avoid harsh cleaners and chemicals like bleach and ammonia.
