Chalk Paint On Formica Countertops

To paint formica countertops you ll need to use a strong durable paint like laminate paint interior acrylic paint or a two part epoxy paint that s water based.

Chalk paint on formica countertops. I searched the internet to see if anyone had tried this but i wasn t able to find anything. Annie sloan chalk paint formica how to paint laminate laminate paris gray the painted drawer link party favorite find monday the county fair and a sneak peek. Clean with damp cloth. Then paint with chalk paint 2 coats then polly it several times.

Easy diy with paint how to tagged with. Are stone kitchen countertops out of your budget. Of course the buzz is all about the faux granite kits. Prep your space with drop cloths and painter s tape.

Also i could write my coffee or my wine and a directional arrow in chalk to prevent mixups or have an ongoing shopping list on the backsplash. Clean the formica with a degreasing cleaner soaked sponge working. This is what i am going to to with my 1 2 bath i didn t want to use high fume paint as i have no window in this bath but i want to change the small countertop and you proved my point to my hubby that chalk paint is great i have used it in my house on so many other pieces of furniture and love the results for sure i am changing my countertops now. Thanks for your posts.

I wasn t apposed to going that route but what i really wanted to do is paint them with annie sloan chalk paint. Once you have your paint apply 2 coats of a primer which will help the paint adhere to the countertops. I painted a formica top. As far as embellishing the doors that s not a problem.

Sand the formica for better paint. Sand it to rought it up then apply zinzer shellac. Remove all dirt and grease from the formica. Just painted the last coat of paint and waiting for them to dry.

Whether you plan to paint formica counters or cabinets. It will cover it. I love your posts i am almost finished with our camper but saw your post on painted countertops and just had to try it. After painting my cabinets i started thinking about painting my counter tops.

Treat it gentle and it will be fine. Let the primer dry after each coat. In my opinion you can paint over just about any surface if you prep it correctly. I would think chalk paint would work i just have never used it.

It may take several coats of paint but be patient. Hi did you paint your refrigerator with chalk board paint as well. So far so good.