I got online to see how others tackled this problem.
Diy countertops over laminate.
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.
The words large and budget are never put together when it comes to projects around our household.
This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look.
Cut strips of laminate to cover the edges of the countertop then cut a big piece to go on top.
With these ideas you can redo.
The product i used is henry brand feather finish concrete underlayment patch and skimcoat.
The only ones i found used a straight edge and a razor blade.
Of surface area so i figured it wasn t too large for me to take on.
To square off the corners of the round cornered laminate countertop mark a line 3 1 4 in from edge.
Leave at least two inches of overhang on all sides of the projects.
I was up for the challenge.
Since we were installing new laminate over old laminate with the countertops in place there were places where the router couldn t be used to trim the laminate all the way up against the wall.
So many talented bloggers have come up with budget friendly options and tutorials.
It s a common scenario.
I have about 25 sq.
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I got mine from home depot in a 7lb.
New countertops particularly stone counters are expensive.
Learn how to repair renew refinish and restore old laminate counte.
Easy peasy diy concrete countertops over my laminate counters.
Box for around 17 but you can.
Diy countertops that will blow your mind.
Since doing my faux soapstone countertops link just below i have found that the internets are filled with awesome diy countertop makeovers.
Epoxy countertops diy ultimate step by step is a must watch before you remodel anything.
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