Laminate Countertops

Laminate Countertops

Making Laminate Countertops Look Like Granite Countertops

You might have invited your neighbors to the house warming party to your newly bought home. As the house is a little old one you did mange to look after the painting works and little of re-modification in your hall and bedrooms. You might have neglected the old laminated kitchen counter tops until your guests pointing out at it and ask you to do something about it as it is spoiling the whole look. Don't worry about the expense of replacing a new kitchen countertop now coz here is an exiting idea to make the old worn-out laminated kitchen counter top look like anew real granite top. If you had been thinking about the expense of  getting a new one and would like to postponed the plan of  replacing new granite top then this idea will make your countertop look neat until you save enough money to get anew one. Of course the method that is to be explained here is very much cost effective yet trendy neat and gives great complement to your walls and flooring. Its now time for you to just stop getting annoyed over those old, ugly and outdated laminate kitchen countertops. With a little of your time and effort you will become the owner of a granite countertop kitchen. Get this mimic granite countertop for a very little expense that you might have not even dreamt of for such great looks. Your countertops wont juts look chic but will also turn more durable.

Now coming to the step wise explanation for getting those beautiful and durable mimic granite kitchen countertops. First, it's important for you to clean the old countertop thoroughly. Use a tough soap based cleaner or any other stain removers and eliminate grease, oil and dust particles stuck over to the countertops. Clean counters, eliminating any grease, particles or dust. Let the counter dry full and your first step is over.

Next you need to take some Cabinet Rescue into the roller pan then roll out a smooth and even coat onto the surface of the counter. If you find a few corners and other nooks harder to reach then it is advisable to use a small foam brush. When you are done with the first coat let is dry for minimum 2 hours and then recoat and let it dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.  

Now, it's time for you to paint your countertop. Choose the colors you need to paint the countertops with and take them in separate plates. Dip a half damp sponge into one of the color and gently give touches on its surface. Never press the sponge harder or take excess of paint and leave it to drip or over pour from the sponge. After finish covering the whole counter with these colors leaving the necessary gap for the next color, allow the paint to dry for about a minute. Use the other colors also and paint in the same manner and make sure to cover the counter fully without visible gaps that shows out.  Allow the paint to dry out completely.

Then take a foam roller and paint 3 or 4 coats of high gloss polyurethane on the counter. Just remember to leave at least 1 hour of gap to let each coat dry before you coat another. There you go with your all new mimic granite kitchen counter.

Magic American 50332005 14-Ounce Magic Countertop Magic.
Magic American 50332005 14-Ounce Magic Countertop Magic.
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All purpose cleaner formulated to protect and maintain the beauty and gloss finish on all laminates and solid surface countertops. Recommended for Corian, Silestone, Wilsonart Swanstone, and Zodiaq. Quickly and easily removes food deposits, grease, and gr

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  • #50332005 14-Ounce Magic Counter Cleaner
  • MAGIC AMERICAN CORP/HOMAX
Homax 50332020 Magic Complete Countertop, 30-Count Wipes
Homax 50332020 Magic Complete Countertop, 30-Count Wipes
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All purpose cleaner formulated to protect and maintain the beauty and gloss finish on all laminates and solid surface countertops. Recommended for Corian, Silestone, Wilsonart, Swanstone, and Zodiaq. Quickly and easily removes food deposits, grease, and g

Features

  • Convenient wipes
  • Streak-free formula
  • Leaves a high-gloss, protective shine
  • Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms
  • Safe and effective cleaning
Fix-a-Chip Counter & Desktop Repair - As Seen on TV
Fix-a-Chip Counter & Desktop Repair - As Seen on TV
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With this patented kit, you can easily repair kitchen counter tops, cabinets, or any plastic laminate such as wall paneling, furniture, or desktops. There are dozens of repairs you can do in your car, truck, SUV, boat or RV. If you like to repair or restore furniture, or you have chipped Wilson Art, this kit is just what the doctor ordered! The kit comes with seven colors and a mixing chart to help you match any color. Simply mix the repair compound to the desired color, apply on the damaged area, and allow to dry. It doesn|t get any easier than that! After the repair has dried, lightly sand if desired. Then apply the clear finish over the repair, and allow it to dry overnight. Our special repair compound will turn into a hard plastic finish, almost identical to the original. And the kit has enough material to do up to 12 repairs! Here is another reason we love this kit and you will too...the kit can also match woodgrain and antique colors

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  • repair kitchen counter tops
  • repair kitchen cabinets
  • repair plastics
  • repair laminates
  • repair Desktops
Homax 50332015 Magic Complete Countertop 17-Ounce Aerosol Spray
Homax 50332015 Magic Complete Countertop 17-Ounce Aerosol Spray
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All purpose cleaner formulated to protect and maintain the beauty and gloss finish on all laminates and solid surface countertops. Recommended for Corian, Silestone, Wilsonart, Swanstone, and Zodiaq. Quickly and easily removes food deposits, grease, and g

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  • 17 Ounces
  • Streak-free formula
  • Leaves a high-gloss, protective shine
  • Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms
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Giani Liquid Granite Sicilian Sand Faux Granite Countertop Paint Kit Kitchen Bath -The LOOK of GRANITE without the HIGH price tag
Giani Liquid Granite Sicilian Sand Faux Granite Countertop Paint Kit Kitchen Bath -The LOOK of GRANITE without the HIGH price tag
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Have you been yearning for a modern new look in your home, but can't afford expensive updates by a professional? This breakthrough craft kit by Giani granite is great for upgrading Formica®, laminate, Corian®, ceramic tile and butcher block countertops.Covers 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard 24" wide counters. Quick, fun and easy 'paint-by-number' process for beginning painters !Water-based safe and low odor Hides any existing stains, scratches or burns Granite color is adjustable to your decor Durable automotive grade clear polyurethane topcoat 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (by the manufacturer) Contains:6" GIANITM roller arm and pad 4" GIANITM granite paint sponge 2" Foam Brush Black Practice Poster Board 'Paint-by-Number' DVD for beginners Illustrated Instructions

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  • Water-based safe and low odor.
  • Covers 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard 24" wide counters.
  • Black Practice Poster Board.
  • 'Paint-by-Number' DVD for beginners.
FASTCAP RETROEDGE Retro Edge 3/4-Inch by 1/2-Inch by 25-Foot Roll of Countertop Edge Protector, Black
FASTCAP RETROEDGE Retro Edge 3/4-Inch by 1/2-Inch by 25-Foot Roll of Countertop Edge Protector, Black
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  • Protect the edge of a laminate countertop from being chipped
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Giani Liquid Granite Bombay Black kitchen bathroom Faux Finish Countertop Paint Kit painting treatment -The LOOK of GRANITE without the HIGH price tag
Giani Liquid Granite Bombay Black kitchen bathroom Faux Finish Countertop Paint Kit painting treatment -The LOOK of GRANITE without the HIGH price tag
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Have you been yearning for a modern new look in your home, but can't afford expensive updates by a professional? This breakthrough craft kit by Giani granite is great for upgrading Formica®, laminate, Corian®, ceramic tile and butcher block countertops.Covers 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard 24" wide counters. Quick, fun and easy 'paint-by-number' process for beginning painters !Water-based safe and low odor Hides any existing stains, scratches or burns Granite color is adjustable to your decor Durable automotive grade clear polyurethane topcoat 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (by the manufacturer) Contains:6" GIANITM roller arm and pad 4" GIANITM granite paint sponge 2" Foam Brush Black Practice Poster Board 'Paint-by-Number' DVD for beginners Illustrated Instructions

Features

  • Covers 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard 24" wide counters.
  • Quick, fun and easy 'paint-by-number' process for beginning painters !
  • Water-based safe and low odor .
  • 'Paint-by-Number' DVD for beginners.
  • Illustrated Instructions.
Giani Granite Chocolate Brown Faux Granite Countertop Paint Kit Kitchen Bath Home Improvement
Giani Granite Chocolate Brown Faux Granite Countertop Paint Kit Kitchen Bath Home Improvement
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The Look of Granite without the high price tag!Have you been yearning for a modern new look in your home, but can't afford expensive updates by a professional? This breakthrough craft kit by Giani granite is great for upgrading Formica®, laminate, Corian®, and butcher block countertops.Covers 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard 24" wide counters. Kit includes all of the paint you will need to create the modern granite-like masterpiece of your dreams.Contains: 6" GIANITM roller arm and pad, 4" GIANITM granite paint sponge, 2" Foam Brush, Demonstration DVD & Illustrated Instructions. Plus all of the paint you will need to create your granite countertop of up to 35 square feet. Copy and paste this URL into your browser bar for an instructional video: http://www.5min.com/Video/Countertop-Paint-Kit-274956373

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  • Water-based safe and low odor.
  • Chocolate Brown Color.
  • Durable automotive grade clear polyurethane topcoat.
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (by the manufacturer).
  • Copy and paste this URL into your browser bar for an instructional video: http://www.5min.com/Video/Countertop-Paint-Kit-274956373
Fix a Chip
Fix a Chip
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With this patented kit, you can easily repair kitchen counter tops, cabinets, or any plastic laminate such as wall paneling, furniture, or desktops. There are dozens of repairs you can do in your car, truck, SUV, boat or RV.If you like to repair or restore furniture, or you have chipped Wilson Art, this kit is just what the doctor ordered!The kit comes with seven colors and a mixing chart to help you match any color. Simply mix the repair compound to the desired color, apply on the damaged area, and allow to dry. It doesn't get any easier than that! After the repair has dried, lightly sand if desired. Then apply the clear finish over the repair, and allow it to dry overnight. Our special repair compound will turn into a hard plastic finish, almost identical to the original. And the kit has enough material to do up to 12 repairs!Here is another reason we love this kit and you will too...the kit can also match woodgrain and antique colors!

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  • With this patented kit, you can easily repair kitchen counter tops, cabinets, or any plastic laminate
  • The kit comes with seven colors and a mixing chart to help you match any color
Bona 32oz Spray, Stone, Tile and Laminate
Bona 32oz Spray, Stone, Tile and Laminate
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Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate Cleaner is a waterborne, environmentally responsible, and non-toxic cleaner specifically formulated to clean all types of stone, tile, and laminate floors with a clear finish. Leaves no dulling residue.

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  • Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate Cleaner is a waterborne, environmentally responsible, and non-toxic cleaner specifically
  • formulated to clean all types of stone, tile, and laminate floors with a clear finish.
  • Leaves no dulling residue. Designed for Pergo-like flooring.
  • 32 oz refillable 32 oz Spray bottle