would like to faux finish granite look on formica countertop and would like to know the right procedures and paints. I have the ability to faux paint but want to know the correct procedure... thank you.. and how does it get the shiny look and how to keep it waterproof,etc
2006-09-07 00:03:08 · 4 answers · asked by flossieho 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I saw a show just this morning on HGTV.com called Room by Room hosted by Matt Fox and Sherry Hiller and they were painting formica counter tops to look like marble. I did not see what they were using because I just had my kitchen re-done and isn't need it, but log on to hgtv.com and look for that program on today's segment and it will tell you. Good luck.
2006-09-07 03:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would even try to paint formica. It will be hard to get the paint to adhere to the formica, and it will tend to flake off too easily in everyday use. You might be able to find a laminate toping that looks like granite you can apply over your existinf countertop.
2006-09-07 03:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just been searching the net for instructions on this exact topic and have come up with a number of results. This one sounds quite easy, its on Wnetwork, here is the link
http://www.wnetwork.com/topics/home_garden/ask_a_designer/main.asp?UFBContentID=59
A neighbour of mine just did this to her counters and it looks great, beats the peach/salmon colour that she had before.
Good luck!
2006-09-09 08:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don;t think that will work
2006-09-07 00:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by txcatwoman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋