Using a laminate bit, run your router around the edges of the countertops to trim off the extra laminate. You may need to do several passes to get the edges flush with the wood. I also suggest doing a test run on scrap material so you don’t mess up on your actual countertops. 6....
No matter which you choose, sanding is key to make sure the paint will adhere to the surface and also give you a very smooth finish for the paint. Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down t...
Laminate countertops are everywhere, whether you like them or not. If your home was built between the 1940s and the 1970s, we’d confidently bet you’ve got laminate counters someplace in your house. They’re inexpensive and can mimic the appearance of pricier stone counters. Plus they’re ...
Painting Laminate Countertops: The Good I chose to paint our laminate countertops because they were incredibly ugly and more than ready for an update. To be honest, I was unsure about painting our laminate countertops. Kitchen countertops get daily use and abuse from water, heat, spills, and c...
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This is how to paint laminate furniture. I paint the majority of my real wood pieces this way, too, so it really works for just about any sort of wood furniture. So, here is the trailer full of free furniture I brought home. I decided to start with the smaller dresser first (...
How To Remove Laminate Countertops For any type of countertop, first remove the 4-inch surround if you have a separate one. Cut any caulk that attaches it to the wall and to the countertop with a box cutter or caulk knife. Use a pry bar to gently pry away from the wall. You may pu...
Ever wonder how to get stains out of your countertops? Here are a couple tricks that will work for getting stains off your laminate, granite, and most other types of countertops! I’m going to give you two answers, listed in the order that I would use them. Some countertop stains will...
But I knew by going with white paint for the cabinets, the countertop wouldn’t require replacing. If you’re concerned about having to spend a lot of money to transform your kitchen on a budget, going with white will allow all your other fixtures and features (such as countertops) to ...