I have Formica counter tops is there any paintavaiable to cover them, and to protect them from ware, that is f
Question:food safe, this is for my kitchen.
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I have done this on a small counter area. Start with a good sanding of the surface first, not through the formica, but get the gloss off...then seal it. Don't scrimp here, get the best quality sealer the home center has. I am at a loss for the brand I used, but it started with a "z".
Then paint with a good quality cabinet paint, a sponged effect or marbled technique will mask any imperfections in the surface. And seal again...a food-safe polyurathane such as they use on kitchen tables. I kept a large wooden cutting
board out at all times so I wouldn't be tempted to cut on it or sit something hot on my nice new surface. The facelift lasted years. Find a really good homecenter and salesman to help you with product selection.
yes, but you have to seal the formica first. go to lowe's or home depot. it's easy.
Formica is much tougher than any paint you could apply to it. If you are worried about scratching it, buy some large cutting boards and do most of your food prep on them.
Cory is right. And if you could find something to paint the Formica w/ I doubt it would adhere very well or last very long. Have you looked in to replacing the Formica? The stuff pretty much just peels off and glues back on (get a professional though). It may be more expensive, but it will look much better and last longer if you take care of it.
In the big scheme of things, laminate is a very inexpensive countertop. Use them, keep them clean, and replace them for a few hundred dollars when they are worn, nicked or the color/pattern is outdated.
If you really must keep these, (temporary rental, etc.) have an acrylic supply house cut sheets of 1/4" material the length of the counters and simply lay them on top. Be careful not to cut anything on them directly, the acrylic will scratch and nick pretty easily, but they will protect the original laminate.
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