2006-10-01 16:41:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No offense meant, but "DON'T"
Paint where it comes in contact with food is a bad idea, as well as the fact that paint is subject to all manner of abrasion, scraping, general damage.
Certainly it may be less expensive that re-doing mica, but in a karmic sense, you'll be sorry.
Steven Wolf
2006-10-01 17:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never tried to paint the counter-tops, but did paint a cabinet base which was Formica. First, scrub it good and get all the oil and grease off of it. Second, apply a base sealer coat, mine was red so I really needed that. How many sealer coats, would depend on the color of the cabinet. Third, paint with finish coat, I used a semi-gloss paint and I might add, it looked very nice. If you paint the counter top and any selves they should be allowed to cure for several days before using or putting any dishes, pots & pans on them. For the countertop after the initial finish as base coat and semi-gloss enamel; you could take a small sponge (real sponge) using a couple of colors and make it look like marble, then take a feather and just a dab of darker paint and makek some veins here & there. It is amazing how you can take something unappealing and make it look like something very nice and useful. Happy painting! I used a good water-base enamel
2006-10-01 20:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by bsbmo33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen Formica tops painted many times, first make sure its absolutely Clean, mask off everything, and then use an Epoxy Paint- Do not allow children or anyone else in the house for a few hours- and provide plenty of ventilation- best you use a Respirator. The Fumes can harm small children and adults- saw that happen to, and lawsuit as result.
2006-10-03 00:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You COULD....but it wouldnt look good OR last. Formica is made as a cheap alternative to actual countertops. Best NOT to tile over formica, the bond wont hold for long and it will look retarded. Painting over it will be even WORSE. Sorry, youll need to do it the RIGHT way.
2016-03-18 03:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Shane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the countertop (painting it) but you can put a new piece of Formica over it just ruff it up alil' and glue a new piece down, cupboards i would ask a professional you could just replace the doors on it that's cheap
2006-10-01 16:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint will not stay put on Formica counters. It will wear off and make a huge, unsanitary mess. I don't know what your cabinets are made of, and what kind of finish is on them. Take off a door and bring it to a good, old fashioned paint store. Get someone who knows what he's doing to evaluate the door and tell you what you need to do.
2006-10-05 10:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Leo L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work for a company where we use all sorts of formica, polyrey and various other forms of laminate. If this is indeed what you want to paint; id forget it. You can buy a 10ft length of this for £40. Its all chipboard, bullnosed and clad with laminate. So its quite easy to cut. Visit a company called IDS http://www.idsurfaces.co.uk/. They import the stuff from france and you can get whatever you want in terms of finish and colour. For a premium price you could even have a picture of yourself patterned!!! Hope this helps
2006-10-01 21:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by gary d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a professional or on DIY online. I know there are ways to do it, but there are certain steps to follow and products to use. I have considered doing this too with my countertops. If done correctly they last long and hold up well. Not to mention the savings to having to replace them.
2006-10-01 17:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by luvmy3kids 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-01 20:28:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋