How to Paint a Laminate Countertop
If you’re sick of the look of your laminate countertops but can’t afford to replace them you can change the look by painting the old laminate. Follow the steps below to paint your laminate countertop.
- Clean the countertop thoroughly.
- Sand the surface with 150 grit paper then clean it again to remove any dust.
- Prime the surface with a flash bond acrylic primer that is designed to cover gloss or high gloss surfaces.
- Reprime the surface. (That’s right – second coat of primer)
- Paint the surface with your selected color in a satin or semi-gloss. Let that coat dry completely before adding another coat. Use as many coats as necessary to get the look you want.
- Complete the job with a few coats of clear acrylic, allowing each coat to dry before you add the next one.
One key consideration is that the curing time after the counter is primed, painted and the acrylic applied is about three weeks. Although your countertop will feel dry to the touch its still not appropriately cured until this time has passed. You’ll also never be able to scour the surface with an abrasive as it will scratch the acrylic layer.
You can repaint the countertop in the future using the same technique, starting all over at step one.
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