FORMICA COUNTERTOP PAINT: Easy DIY 

Thanks. Absolutely prep is key.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Yes! Very true!

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

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.

Te agradezco mucho tu recomendación y siempre me fijo en los comentarios y es lo que andaba buscando ,en la taza del inodoro en la curvita se mira obscuro, seguido hago limpieza pero no se si ya se le callo la capa de color , gracias lo buscare 👍🤝

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?

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

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Haha maybe I’m going on vacation to Hilton head in July. I don’t think my family will miss me if I work on your house while they are at the beach.

Thanks for the encouraging words. Sometimes it’s hard to find on the internet. Thanks for watching.

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.

Haha

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.

I did the same thing a few years ago. My stepmom was selling the house so we recovered the countertops with formica. The countertops had square corners and no backsplash so it made laying new formica possible. Good luck on your project.

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.

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.

Haha. You know!!

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 know exactly what color countertops u are dealing with. U could always wait till it comes back in style. Haha

Thanks. Maybe a new trend for 2022? hahah

Thank you for watching

No Problem. In my area the product has been hard to get. Good luck on your project.

Happy it helped and your project turned out. I really like this option to paint instead of replace for an easy update. Thanks for watching.

Did you do your kitchen counter top yet? Cause I was thinking to use contact paper on mines with a protective finish but after seeing this idk ...lol

@@nuckie_miamii No contact paper , first time someone takes a green kitchen scrubby to it the pattern will come off and look like crap … ask me how I know

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

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

Thank you!

I definitely agree. This products works great for updating an outdated countertop. Prep work is key. Thanks for watching.

Keep us updated on how it turns out. Good luck on your project.

Is this waterproof?

Don't do it. My wife insisted that using this product would make our counter top look more modern so I let her do her project. It looked ok for the first few months and then started to chip or get dull from cleaning. At the two year mark I got out my razor scraper and removed it all. The original counter tops were much better than this crap. Maybe in a rental but not in my house.

@@sergioleone4215 Thank you for sharing your experience. I have to reconsider doing this project thanks!

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

Thanks

Thanks. I do really like guacamole.

Yes it does. I had to remove the sink to replace the cabinet under the sink. Thanks for watching

Thanks. The product held up better than expected imo

Thanks

It is

Thanks. I’m working on a video spraying this product on.

Good luck on your project. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching

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.