Chalkboard Paint Over Laminate Countertops

Yes chalkboard paint not to be confused with chalk paint.

Chalkboard paint over laminate countertops.

It s a common scenario. It looked great as it was going on and as it dried it felt smooth. This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look. I let the paint cure overnight then i sanded the entire surface lightly with fine grit sandpaper.

So i put on a second coat of paint. Instead of springing for thousands of dollars worth of new granite she opted to try granite look countertop paint from giani which is sold in a kit that covers 35 square feet of surface area for about 70 the paint is designed to cover laminate solid surface. Many recommend a water based acrylic primer paint and top coat. And unlike homogeneous solid surface materials such as corian or butcher block wood.

I then applied three coats of chalkboard paint with a small sponge roller letting each coat dry between applications according to the label instructions i didn t use a primer but you may want to get the advice of a paint expert on this. All it requires is some paint and a brush. Sand the countertop so that the paint adheres better to the surface. Then without sanding i applied the top coat.

Remove the sink stove and whatever else is going to be in the way. They tend to get scratched and nicked with normal use and many countertops have a burn mark or two. Laminate and melamine are common finish surfaces for many countertops cabinets and shelves but these plastic materials are known for being susceptible to wear not to mention becoming quickly outdated. I continued to paint the counters using a paint brush.

This is the easiest diy project ever. This is what i am going to to with my 1 2 bath i didn t want to use high fume paint as i have no window in this bath but i want to change the small countertop and you proved my point to my hubby that chalk paint is great i have used it in my house on so many other pieces of furniture and love the results for sure i am changing my countertops now. I painted the laminate counters with chalkboard paint for a faux slate look. Use what you have.

If you have laminate countertops in need of some love and like the look of slate then keep reading. I used 220 grit but it doesn t matter. How to paint laminate countertops step one. Your local paint store can supply you with the best type of paint to use in this project.

I used a sock to wipe it on and waited about 3 hours for it to dry.