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...
Ah, stone countertops. If you’re fortunate enough to boast these dreamy, idyllic counters, you’d best treat them with respect. Marble is porous, and therefore challenging to keep clean. Quartz stains easily and is ultra-sensitive to heat (don’t you dare put that hot pan down on it!)...
We paid $200 total for both sheets, plus another $200 or so for the MDF and other supplies to build the actual countertop forms. If you are thinking about doing your own laminate countertops, here’s a run-down of the process: 1. Build MDF Countertop Bases. We glued and screwed (...
Ugly counters? Learn how to refinish laminate counters to look like granite with paint and Envirotex Lite epoxy.
The paint has not faded, chipped, worn away, or scratched off at all. Hallelujah! Painting Laminate Countertops: The Bad Even though our countertops overall look amazing and I absolutely continue to love them, they aren’t perfect. I’m going to get a bit nit-picky here, but I’m a ...
I know getting stains on the counter can be extremely frustrating but I think you’ll be amazed at how easily they will lift off with these easy tips. Check out these posts I have written on countertops: Giani Granite Countertop Paint Review Encore Countertop Review How to Clean Marble...
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Cleaning Marble Secrets: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Complete Marble Maintenance (eBook)$39.99 Frustrated with your marble countertops or tile? Confused about sealing marble, stains, dull spots, marble repair and polishing? Here's your solution... This is the "all-inclusive" A to Z comprehensive...
Your kitchen or bathroom isn't spotless until you'vescrubbed the floors. You don't have to tackle this chore every time you wipe down the countertops, and if you know how to clean tile floors the right way and watch for signs of dirt or grime, you can keep them from getting very dir...
In general, it's wise to get the floor plan and any back-of-the-wall structural needs accounted for first. You can get a faux-marble laminate or a cultured marble vanity countertop now and replace it with a genuine marble slab later, but if the sink's in the wrong place, you still...