FORMICA COUNTERTOP PAINT: Easy DIY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I will show you the steps to transform an old Blue Formica countertop into an updated and clean surface. This DIY countertop project costs less than a replacement, coming in around $35. Perfect countertop resurfacing for rental properties.
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This was a great video I learned more in the 10 minutes then some people going on and on for 30 minutes! Thanks for your time making it!
Thanks for the encouragement.
Yes! Very true!
If you put your roller in a Walmart bag and place in fridge it won't get dry. I can walk away a week later come back and my roller will be fresh. Even with brushes.
Good tip. Thanks for sharing. The roller covers with this paint will kinda break down, so I just replace on second coat.
Wow! Good tip
Does that tip work for married men?
I know heat curing projects in the the oven or keeping fish bait in the fridge has led to “loving” discussion at my house…
Does it work with a Costco bag as well?
It only works with walmart bags, any other bag will make the roller catch fire
Great tutorial, easy to follow, and I like that you removed the caulk before you painted, not many channels do that and it makes a huge difference instead of paint on the caulk making the edges look messy. Thanks for the share, new sub.
And the sink...most don't even remove the sink😳
Thanks. Happy to hear it helped.
@@believeinjesus8862 I have no idea why my husband removed our sink but somehow he cracked the Formica. Our counter looks awful. I think I'll try this until we can afford a remodel. At least this is something I can do myself 😃 Great video!
I've done similar projects. When you clean the countertop, making sure that you wipe it down at least twice with 91% alcohol to really get all the dirt and grime off. Do this BEFORE you sand or else you'll push the dirt beneath the surface and seal it under the paint. You don't want that.
Not bad, only thing I would add is you should delint the roller with some tape before you start painting. Looks way better
Great job, it looks awesome. I can't wait when the big beard trend is over the same way the blue countertops are.
Thanks. Maybe a new trend for 2022? hahah
Man...reading these comments. Everyone's an expert lol. Nice job man! Thanks for making this video.
Haha. You know!!
I used this paint on a kitchen counter in a rental 11 years ago. It still looked pretty good when she moved out.
Did you use a sealant after painting? I am asking because I noticed a few comments that said it's not very durable and starts peeling.
Thank you for props to the (all important) prep work for a fine finish. It's worth the additional time.
As a builder, one thing I always did when installing those particle board countertops was after cutting out for the sink and checking it for size, I would slightly sand over the edges of the cut to kill the sharp edge and put a couple of coats of Kilz2 to seal the raw particle board. I can't tell you how many times I have replaced those kinds of countertops where water got under the sink edge and swelled up and rotted the raw particle board.
Thanks for the tip. I actually installed a formica countertop last week. I took your advice and sealed the sink cutout but I also sealed the front under side edge of the countertop. I just used some clear water based Polly that I had in the van. I think this is a great tip and appreciate you sharing.
@@handylandlord You are very welcome!
Another thing along those lines is cabinet floor rot, most renters, even the good ones are reluctant to tell you about small leaks or other problems with the bathroom and kitchen cabinets for fear you might blame them for the problem, so, the first time I see some swelling or rot in the cabinet floor install a piece of 1/4" plywood that has been well sealed and painted and caulk it in the edges and corners. This takes way longer to cause damage as the water just sits there and it is more likely that the renter will alert you to it.
I always gave them lots of positive reinforcement when they reported a problem, it really saves me in the long run.
Good luck!
You’re a good dude !
@@rolandoreyna90 Thank you for your kind rely!
Thanks for that advice. Are you saying after rough sanding the old Formica countertop to put a couple coats of kilz2 on, then this paint?
lol tried this today on one of my rentals. I thought I was going to have to buy new countertops. This went extremely well. Got another year or 2 out of them. Appreciate it. Also did the regloss paint on the tub. Worked better than I would of ever imagined. Thanks!
Great!! Sometimes just have to kick the can down the road on replacing. What product did you use refinishing the tub? I normally hire a company to paint tubs, cost about 250 to 300.
I sold this product when I ran a Home Depot paint department. Everyone loved it. But be warned this is one of the nastiest smelling products you'll ever use so be prepared to ventilate!
That's what I was going to ask...how bad is the smell? So, can I buy this at Lowes or Home Depot? And do you know if it last long time, or does it scratch/chip?
@@SometimeAgo65 commenting because I'd like to know lol
The smell is horrible!!! Its not so much the odor but the strength of it. I re did our bedroom dressers with this stuff and lets just say the windows open and fans were on. It took almost a month for the smell to go away. But the finish is amazing
That's fine. As long as it doesn't smell like shit, literally... and is durable and lasts a lifetime.
Yes the smell is bad. I’ve always purchased from Home Depot. I wear a full on respirator for automotive work normally. The unit is normally vacant.
Great idea because I have a desk that I want to give it a new life so I am going to try and spray paint it
You did a great job but I love that blue!
Great video...Even with your vacuum on you should have atleast have on a dust mask. The "plastics" used in old Formica can really jack up your lungs. Just a safety tip..
A coat or 2 of tabletop epoxy would help it last longer and give it a higher-end look. No need to buy those epoxy countertop kits they sell either.
Thanks for the tip. Is there a certain product you have used?
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Hi. Can you recommend an epoxy that is painted on? I thought about doing a poor but it is incredibly messy. I would greatly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you so much.
@IAmShaniNicloe where do you get it from....?
Teach me your way!!! Lol I’m poor my mobile home is old but it all we could afford soooo I wanna diy it. I’m goooood when I know what I’m doing this this I have to learn.
Thanks for the tips. This looks like a pretty straight forward project. I'm looking to do my bathroom countertops in the next few months.
Keep us updated on how it turns out. Good luck on your project.
Is this waterproof?
Amazing difference. I have an old counter top and I might try this.
If a lot more of these budget improvements were done to trailers and lower-end apartments it might keep rental prices under control.No one would want to rent a place with a bathroom like it was before. But the after was not fancy but it looks clean and neat and might sway rental customers.
This was a very helpful video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching
Great job! And it's fantastic to see that you DIDN'T skimp out and used new brushes and rollers! They're pretty cheap and that's the best way to go, coming from a painter.
I've painted for some cheap landlords, and they lose their ever loving mind if you spend more than $12 for materials!! It's ridiculous. You can spend a couple of extra bucks, as you did, and create something great from nothing! To me? It's better to spend a few dollars more, do a good job, create something nice that will also last awhile as well.
Looks great Handy! I always wanted to see how this product looks when applied. Nice!
The end result looks great! Just wondering how durable the new finish is. Has anyone done this 3 or more years ago? If so, did it chip or scratch? Thanks
Very gooood show. Thank you. 2023
Thanks for watching
Looks Alot Better!-Thanks for Sharing
Wow! Great job guys! Want to come do mine? Lol😂 The labor is just a lot, but worth it😊
Looks Really Nice 👍 👍👍. Thank You for sharing 😁
Thanks. The product held up better than expected imo
Thanks for the video, getting ready to do this to my bathroom countertop… finally getting rid the awful hunter green color
Yes wondering if you recommend for a kitchen counter… thank you. Great video
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That was awesome! Thanks
That looks great
Never used this specific Rust-Oleum product. But have used everal others that all have worked well. Now, caveat here..I top coat with epoxy ...and depending on the person ...I have left it glossy, have used a urethane top coat and I've even double coated the epoxy and sanded / "honed" it down where it looks more like a natural stone finish.
The products I have used are low or no VOC . Perhaps this is why I chose them over the Rust-Oleum perhaps.
But, I've used a million of there products and rarely have been disappointed.
Sooo what brand did you use???
Yes....what brand of paint did you use on your counters?
Looks awsome...I am going to do that to mine! Thanks!!
Good luck on your project. Thanks for watching.
Very nice! Wish my property managed would let us update the counter tops.
Great job and great tips! Thanks!🙏🏾
Great info Sir. Thank you very much!
Looks Great..love the color.
Just jamb it in there. Words of wisdom to live by.
Haha 😂
Good information, thank you, I enjoy learning to do by myself, your video is excellent
Awesome. Its beautiful.
Thanks. I’m working on a video spraying this product on.
Great detail pointers - TY
That looks fantastic!
Thanks
It is
looks good just wondering how it will hold up if it will scratch easy, good job
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It looks so good.
If I paint my kitchen counter tops
Will the grease mess up the paint
And what do use to clean it
Wow amazing
That is so dope
I have a cultured marble bathroom counter with an integrated sink. Can the sink also be painted, will it hold up to standing water?
Why didn’t you prime before it? Just curious, about to do this to my parents and I was going to prime it after sanding and cleaning.
The directions only call for primer if painting over wood. So far I haven’t seen any adhesion issues on any of the countertops I’ve painted. Only misuse like using the countertop as a cutting board. Haha Good luck on your project. If you are painting a kitchen I like to clean with denatured alcohol to remove grease.
@@handylandlord I want to put it on my vinyl tiles on kitchen counter top would I need to top coat?? is it alright around my cooker????
Do you think that paint would hold up on a kitchen counter?
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Does it need a sealant cover? A clear coat?
What did you use to clean the counter before painting?
Thanks for watching. Denatured alcohol is best for cleaning before painting.
water soluble or oil?
i’d just rinse the brush and roller aggressively if water based
did the 2 h include pulling sink, caulk, taping off, ret installing sink and caulking?
something tells me no
Nothing about this process screams easy DYI😱
O m g... please protect your lungs while sanding, a R95 should be good for that part and a double respirator is not expensive- breathing long term is important. Beautiful project.
I've got a gross brown bathroom countertop & will painting it black in a few weeks. I was freaked out by it but after watching a couple of your videos I feel better. I saw a comment on one of the other videos (I think for a kitchen counter) about a clear top coat? Would you recommend that for a bathroom counter as well?
Wouldn’t it just be cheaper to buy a new one all the prep work in time paying for a painter? Nice job!
Shame more people don't realize if you just put some work into something you can make something better than it was when it was new doing a great job
looks great
Thank you
Sooo no top cot???? could I use that paint on my kitchen top counters _ I just put vinyl tiles on and don't like the color
Nice!!!!!
Occilating tool for caulk removal?
Do you have to sand it? Can you not use a primer?
I’ve always sanded before painting and never used a primmer. The instructions on the can does have a primmer when applying the product to wood.
I bought 2 cans. I wanted Pewter for my cabinets but paint dried as Gray Mist. Then took paint back to home depot and they mixed again and couldn't get pewter. They had to add 286 drops of black but the paint guy decided to add some blue to get me to pewter. None of their combinations would work. It is very frustrating. Just wrote to Rust-Oleum hoping to hear from them. Now I'm stuck with a medium gray showing a hint of blue. I thought it would dry the proper color. Frustrating. Have you had that problem? Did you buy direct or from a store like I did?
So what did you use for a top coat to protect it
I’ve never applied anything overtop. The instructions don’t recommend a top coat. I’ve painted 5 or 6 countertops. Issues come up when cutting on it or laying hot items directly on top.
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Wht sand grit you use?
Normally around 120 grit.
Aw shi! U done messed up now buddy u shouldn’t have shared this because now I’m about to be painting everything if it’s this easy. Wish me luck 🍀
Cant find this product in my Area (Canada)
Thanks for the video! Can you use this for repainting laminate countertops like what I have in the kitchen or will it look like crap for a kitchen?
I love the product I recently did a 3 year review video on a countertop. Check out the playlist. Overall, this is a good solution for me to renew an old countertop.
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Do you recommend any type of clearcoat? If so, what product would I use? I have a 6 foot vanity with two sinks and I applied my first coat. Rest oleum recommended that I wait the 24 hours for best results which I am doing now. So far, I really like the results but I want to protect it.
No I’m sorry I have not tried using a clear coat. I’m doing some test on a spare countertop in my garage. I think a water based clear poly would help. Would recommend testing a small spot before painting the whole countertop. Hopefully this helps some.
Thank you, it is recommended that an oil based poly be used to protect the surface. I have since found out today that it is not needed as the two coats of resin once bonded are very tough. I am glad I do not have to do this step. Loved your video!
@@katelorberter4468 I bought 2 cans. I wanted Pewter for my cabinets but paint dried as Gray Mist. Then took paint back to home depot and they mixed again and couldn't get pewter. They had to add 286 drops of black but the paint guy decided to add some blue to get me to pewter. None of their combinations would work. It is very frustrating. Just wrote to Rust-Oleum hoping to hear from them. Now I'm stuck with a medium gray showing a hint of blue. I thought it would dry the proper color. Frustrating. I'm thinking of using any type paint to cover it and then roll on resin. How did you apply the resin?
What color is this
Putty. The colors u select are on the back of the can. Be careful they are a little deceiving.
Did you have to add a top clear coat sealer?
No. I’ve painted several countertops and never added a topcoat. Should have a review video coming out soon of a countertop I painted 3 years ago. Will post a link to that video once it’s done. Thanks for watching.
@@handylandlord what about for kitchens where there’s a lot of traffic? Would you recommend a top coat to seal it?
Any updates on finish?
So, how would you go about repairing when someone else has done a BAD job at refinishing/painting formica in a kitchen using this Rustoleum paint lol
Most recent countertop job th-cam.com/video/cytSt3RM37Y/w-d-xo.html I’m working on making a video for repainting an already painted countertop. Will link to this conversation when it’s done. Basically, all the same steps: sand with palm sander 120 grit, remove imperfections from previous paint job with sander, clean, tape off and repaint.
@@handylandlord awesome, that would be super helpful. I just bought a house where the person before *thought* they were Bob Vila 2.0 so I can use all the help I can get LOL
you should wear a mask whenever sanding plastic/paint. Heavy metals, chemicals and shards can give you lung problems.
I can’t tell on the screen if this is a gray or a brown, which is it?
Gray. Thanks for watching.
Do you have to add the color to it?
I like that you show every step, not assuming we know something. This was a very good video. I feel confident about doing my kitchen counters to get a few more years out of them before a complete remodel. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Very nice! Keeps it out of landfill, and easier than cutting and edging new counter top. I like being able to roller rather than spray paint.
Thank you! I love your videos. Not so much talking..straight forward & you are a good teacher!! You make things look ‘doable’ for the DIY person
Thanks for the encouraging words. Sometimes it’s hard to find on the internet. Thanks for watching.
Turned out very nice. Currently considering trying this with an ugly mauve-pink cultured marble finish bath sink. Not sure I'd paint a rental countertop though, because tenants using abrasive cleanser might ruin the finish. On the other hand, looks like some tenants don't know what Comet is anyway, yuck. (Rust-Oleum also makes a semi-gloss/gloss boat-bottom paint that covers fiberglass. This will probably be my first choice, experimenting. Boats take a real weather battering. But will compare these 2 paints regardless.)
Great instructions. Well done. Just a heads up. When removing painters tape wet or dry. Keep the tape close to the paint. You were pulling towards you. If you stay close to the tape in front you get a cleaner edge. I like that you double taped it. Less likely to rip on removal. What was your timeline for replacing sink and using the surface? About to do my kitchen counters with epoxy appliance paint.
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Really is a quick update, to get a bit longer wear out of this bathroom, I would also add a coat or 2 of clear sealer to make it a wear longer & bit of higher shine look. Looks good
Nice prep working. Like most jobs, 90% preparation, 10% execution.
Thanks. Absolutely prep is key.
From a guy who has building maintenance experience and a landlord. On the toilet zep acidic toilet bowl cleaner is the best. It made a toilet that hasn't been cleaned for 10+ year's look like new. Mildew, calcium buildup you name it GONE.
Absolutely, that stuff is amazing. I've used it on several toilets, also removed some rust/calcium buildup on a tub from well water. Worked wonders.
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"You wanna wear a full-on respirator."........😏I can see you in the mirror. Looks great though.
Now for the mankie walls. . . .
Frog tape works best for me.
My landlord would not replace our original 1960’s banana yellow countertops so I used this product to refresh the kitchen. It’s absolutely a suitable solution if replacement is not an option. I used foam rollers and had good results. The fumes are absolutely a real concern. I found keeping the lid on the can helped reduce the odor greatly. If possible, do 3-4 coats with several hours of drying in between. A week later I sanded it with about 320 grit sandpaper (auto body/glass grade). Overall I’m happy with what I got.
Interesting, he said do it within an hour or you have to wait 24 hours, so you found it better to wait a few hours in between? After you use the high 320 grit sandpaper later, do you go over it with anything else?
@@tinainnca I was painting an adjacent room and coating the countertops over a long weekend so I did 3 complete coats over a 12-14 hour period. I let it dry overnight with heavy ventilation and did touch ups the next morning. I let it dry for 2-3 days before putting anything on the surface.
To be fair, it’s a more delicate product than I hoped, but better than I expected. It’s a good short term solution to ugly countertops--like a flip house or an update until something new can be installed.
I did not re-apply after sanding. 320 grit is barely abrasive. I used it just to smooth out a few spots that had an orange peel texture.
*update* I did my countertops about 5 months ago and will probably do another coat soon. In particular, the heat from my coffee maker, friction from a cutting board and a place my belt buckle always bumps are all showing some wear. Alternatively, a small section where the microwave/air fryer sit are perfect. Abrasion and harsh chemicals are definitely your enemy here. This is a decent product, but it is what it is-a $40 band aid to hold you over until some other solution is possible. No regrets from me.
To be so dam cheap to not buy a countertop when your probably charging a lot for rent is pretty sickening to watch n the countertop look like shit smh
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I’ve used it before. It sucks. It scratches fairly easy
I've been remodeling my apartment doing my own upgrades and this video was very helpful. Thank you.
Happy it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching.
@@handylandlord that’s great i am real estate agent and it’s always fun to watch any remodeling
Never new this product existed. Nice job, thanks for sharing.
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How durable is it? Does it scratch easily? Looks great btw! Good job!
My experience-it does not have the durability for high use/ high abrasion areas like around the sink or cutting board/food prep areas. That being said, it’s ideal for a half bathroom, a countertop in a laundry room or where appliances sit. It has a smooth, level finish when applied properly in several coats. Ultimately it’s a great product for the right application or could serve well to refresh outdated countertops to make a home more attractive to sell. It’s not a permanent solution to surfaces that are really past their reasonable life or get regular daily use.
Can you add a sealant for more durability? I noticed a couple of comments saying it lasted 5 and 11 years on kitchen counter tops.
Dood, that bathroom needs a gut job and start from scratch. The countertop paint is like putting a bikini on a woman that weighs 300lbs.
Haha 😂. That’s a good one.
Why in the world would you need a new brush and roller for a second coat....just wrap the originals in plastic as the first coat dries....
Why not just renew counter top.....it seems penny wise and pound foolish IMHO......
To finish off the look and hide the damaged mirror. I go to the hardware store and buy a scrap piece of trim and glue it to the lower side of the mirror. It look nice and hides the damage. I like how you used the multi tool to push in the tape.
Thanks for the tip. This mirror is old. Pushing down the tape with the 5 in 1 really helps to get a clean line.
my apt sourced , plastic strips clear , mirror , w inner bevel , 1.25" x 1/4 inch . they hit the bottom and sides , looks good , WAY better than the discolored edges
Great video, but for all of the work involved with painting it just replace it.
I suffer from a syndrome of “Might As Well” so if I removed the countertop next thing I know the bathroom will be down to studs.
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Looks great man!!! I actually did this same thing on my kitchen counter tops. I found that it's not very durable! When cleaning up the countertops, the paint eventually rubbed away. How's your holding up? I wonder if putting some kind of sealer on it would help any? I dunno. I'm just a DIY'er and don't have any experience with this sort of stuff. 😂