Painting Kitchen Counter Tops

[jkhanson]

This weekend I am going to do an update to our kitchen.  It has 70's gold formica counter tops.  I've been watching "How To" videos and plan to paint them!
YIKES!
I am a bit nervous but I am also confident that I can transform the counter tops into a nice looking "modern" look.
Has anyone else painted their counter tops?

[ghunter]

No! I would like grantie counter tops

[bshee58]

No we live in a rented house, so no that won't happen.

[countrygirl12]

This weekend I am going to do an update to our kitchen.  It has 70's gold formica counter tops.  I've been watching "How To" videos and plan to paint them!
YIKES!
I am a bit nervous but I am also confident that I can transform the counter tops into a nice looking "modern" look.
Has anyone else painted their counter tops?

I would not do that.  I have a friend who was a specialist in the cabinet department at Lowe's for a long time.  I was going to do the same thing with the paint especially for painting countertops.  He told me not to waste my time.  He said it will scratch when you scoot stuff across the counter.  And you can sometimes see if you don't get it even.

Some people say it works great though.  After talking to him I decided to just live with the not so great color that they were when I bought the house. lol

[catchow]

I would think it would scratch off very easily, even if you primed them all. Good luck tho!

[BATISTAGIRL663]

Good luck on your project I hope it all turns out great for you let us know after you're done how it looks maybe you can post a pic

[linderlizzie]

No, I haven't tried it, but I saw a video about doing it while I was waiting for some paint at the hardware store. I think it would be worth the time to try it. Not sure I'll try it soon because I've got so many projects going right now.

Let us know how it turns out if you do it. Maybe post a pic.

[mapiklfish]

No, I haven't tried it, but I saw a video about doing it while I was waiting for some paint at the hardware store. I think it would be worth the time to try it. Not sure I'll try it soon because I've got so many projects going right now.

Let us know how it turns out if you do it. Maybe post a pic.

I agree.  I'd like to know how that comes out.  I would probably not try it. 

[Nancy5]

I never did it, I had my kitchen remodeled last year and got granit countertops.  I’m not sure it will work, I would be concerned about scratch marks.  Do they make paint especially for that?

[nmbrown863]

I have seen similar videos. Good luck! DIY projects can be fun!

[gwilson31]

I had a counter in my house that was painted...….it was a side counter so it didn't get used too much...it did scratch but we painted it a light color that wasn't as noticeable. 

[teresa3200]

I haven't but a fried of mine did, they held up very nice for a while, then they got scratched up some. They still look great though, she said she is going to redo them soon.

[ccandpam]

Good Luck on your project. I would like to have Marble Counter Tops in my Kitchen. I agree, your Counter Tops may scratch over time. Ask a Professional at Home Depot or where ever you get your Paint how likely it is to scratch.

[oldbuddy]

I think it would be better to use a laminate than paint.

[dwggs]

I didn't know that you could paint the counter tops.  Guess I will have to google to see a how to video.  Sounds pretty interesting.