Is Painting Laminate Countertops An Option?
Painting laminate counter-tops can provide a quick fix and freshen up a tired looking kitchen. It is definitely an option for you should you be considering remodeling possibilities. Cost Painting your laminate counter-top will be considerably less expensive than replacing the whole surface. However, the melamine paint you need is not cheap, and you will also need to purchase trisodium phosphate to clean the surface in addition to other necessary materials like sandpaper, primer and topcoat. If you weigh up the cost of painting versus replacing the counter-top, painting is a good method of extending the life of the work surface until you can afford to replace it. Durability If you paint your laminate counter-top you will have to be very careful with the finished surface afterwards. It must not be used as a chopping board and will chip and scratch more easily than a new laminate. You can increase the durability of the painted counter-top by applying a protective top coat, but it will sti
