Instead of replacing your kitchen countertops, consider painting them to save time and money.
Its a simple and enjoyable activity as well, and it would make for an excellent weekend project.
Learn from The Daily DIYer on Youtube.
Image credit: The Daily DIYer on Youtube
She explains how doing this project can be fun and easy as well.
Materials:
Directions:
Sand your countertop with 80 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander.
Next, use a wet rag to wipe down all the countertop surfaces.
Take out all the dust and debris due to the sanding.
Let the countertop dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Then its time to tape.
So tape all the backsplashes, the cabinetry, and especially around the sink area.
Use the primer as the first layer of paint.
Pain the primer on all the surfaces of the countertop with a cotton roller.
confirm you paint the primer really thick to cover the old paint on the countertop surfaces.
Let it dry overnight before moving on to the next step.
Get your chosen paint color.
In this tutorial, she chose Glidden paint to match the colors of the wall.
Paint all over the countertop.
Dont let it dry completely.
Then the next step is to choose the paint for the faux marble finish.
So when you paint your veins, ensure you try designs that you like.
Also, ensure the lines are not straight but more like squigglies to look like veins.
This way, they will look more random and natural.
To add more dimension to the veining, you might use folk art steel gray acrylic paint.
Once youre happy with the marble effect look, its time to seal.
Paint over a good amount of the sealer.
You already have an updated countertop for under $40!
