Painting countertops with Rust-Oleum is easy with some of the many kits that are available specifically for this type of refinishing. Rust-Oleum is durable and comes in a wide variety of colors as well as a kit that contains all you need to stain Formica countertops in an array of textures...
The key to success is ensuring the paint can adhere to the countertop. For granite or other stone counters, like cultured marble or Corian, you'll want to use a countertop-safe cleaner to remove any residue or grease buildup.For butcher block, Formica or laminate, you'll want to go a ...
A jigsaw with a fine-tooth blade can also be used in cutting laminate countertops but in this case you are likely to start cutting from underneath the countertop while making use of a standard cutting blade. If you want to achieve a clean cut then you would need to make use of a straig...
It is no secret that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, and a kitchen remodel can add quite a bit of value to your home. You can save a substantial amount of money by updating your kitchen yourself, if you feel up to the task. New laminate countertops are a fairly inexpensive way to ...
When we removed the Formica countertops at the beginning of this project, we knew that we would be replacing them with something scratch-proof, heat-resistant, good for baking, and not too heavy. We decided on quartz. Our galley is mostly centerline, so weight wasn’t that big of a deal...
This epoxy can also be applied to old formica or concrete countertops to create unique colorful designs using our WiseColor™ epoxy resin colorants. Simply add powder or liquid colorants to the epoxy and create artistic faux finishes that will amaze friends and families. Check out the full ...
7: Formica Formica is inexpensive, requires little maintenance and can last a long time if it's properly taken care of. It comes in many different colors and patterns and can be installed over existing laminate, which can reduce expenses when the time comes to replace countertops. To clean...
All paint stores carry them -Homex, Tub and Tile, Rustoleum for countertops are a few that I know of. They smell awful so be prepared to ventilate well when painting. You could also rough up the surface well with a medium grit sandpaper, clean it well and let dry, then roll on a ...
Remove coffee, tea, and kool-aid stains from countertops. Be especially careful when it comes to granite and marble countertops – scrubbing too hard could remove the sealant. Clean microfiber couches and chairs. Remove scuff marks on shoes, as well as scuff marks on the floor. ...
Swamp coolers use the principles of evaporative cooling to cool the air. John T Takai/Shutterstock Under the right conditions, swamp coolers look like they have lots of benefits. They're cheap to build and install. The onlymaterials it takes to make them area blower fan, a pump, an 8- ...