Overlap your newest roller strokes an inch or so over.
Chalkboard paint over laminate countertops.
Many recommend a water based acrylic primer paint and top coat.
I used 220 grit but it doesn t matter.
Laminate and melamine are common finish surfaces for many countertops cabinets and shelves but these plastic materials are known for being susceptible to wear not to mention becoming quickly outdated.
How to paint laminate countertops step one.
They tend to get scratched and nicked with normal use and many countertops have a burn mark or two.
This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look.
Sand the countertop so that the paint adheres better to the surface.
I continued to paint the counters using a paint brush.
All it requires is some paint and a brush.
After you sand clean the surface and allow dry completely.
I then applied three coats of chalkboard paint with a small sponge roller letting each coat dry between applications according to the label instructions i didn t use a primer but you may want to get the advice of a paint expert on this.
I used a sock to wipe it on and waited about 3 hours for it to dry.
This is what i am going to to with my 1 2 bath i didn t want to use high fume paint as i have no window in this bath but i want to change the small countertop and you proved my point to my hubby that chalk paint is great i have used it in my house on so many other pieces of furniture and love the results for sure i am changing my countertops now.
It looked great as it was going on and as it dried it felt smooth.
If you have laminate countertops in need of some love and like the look of slate then keep reading.
And unlike homogeneous solid surface materials such as corian or butcher block wood.
It s a common scenario.
Then without sanding i applied the top coat.
So i put on a second coat of paint.
This is the easiest diy project ever.
If you want to make a big impact in your kitchen without a big investment consider priming and painting your laminate countertops.
Remove the sink stove and whatever else is going to be in the way.
Your local paint store can supply you with the best type of paint to use in this project.
I painted the laminate counters with chalkboard paint for a faux slate look.
Use what you have.