It doesn’t matter if your countertop is made of granite, marble, wood or melamine, if you want to renew it because you don’t like it or you want to modernize its appearance, you can’t miss this guide. You’ll learn how to paint kitchen countertop step by step, as well as the key factors so that it resists many years like the first day.
Changing the kitchen countertop can be quite an expensive job depending on the material chosen and the meters you need. For this reason, on many occasions it is chosen to paint it to renew its appearance without investing a lot of money. However, many doubts often arise when doing so:
- Which are the steps to follow?
- What kind of paint should I use?
- Will I be able to clean it?
- Will the paint lift over time?
To solve all these questions and some others, do not miss the following video tutorial:
Materials to paint the countertop
The materials that have been used to paint the countertop have been:
The cost of these materials does not usually exceed €60 or €70. In this way, a radical change can be achieved with a minimal investment, especially if we compare it with the cost of changing the countertop.
How to paint a kitchen counter
The Steps that have to be followed to paint the countertop are the following:
- Cover and protect to prevent the paint from staining any area that we do not want to paint
- Sand the countertop to get a better grip
- Apply two coats of primer leaving the time recommended by the manufacturer between them.
- Apply the necessary layers of floor paint until the desired finish is achieved
In the previous video tutorial you can see everything in detail.
7 keys to not make mistakes when painting the countertop
No matter what your countertop material is, the following tips are universal and will make your work look brighter and last longer.
- Covering and protecting the area is essential since the type of paint to be used is very adherent. This quality makes it very difficult to remove if it stains any furniture or part of the floor. For this reason, it is recommended to protect with masking tape, plastic and paper. In addition, once we finish we can remove it in a few minutes and we will not have to clean anything.
- If the paint has dried on the masking tape or protective paper, we could lift the paint when removing it. To avoid this problem, it will be necessary to pass a cutter through the joints before removing the tape.
- The primer must be multi-support, that is, it must be able to be applied on different materials. However, although it is specified that sanding is not necessary before application, the kitchen countertop is a special case. Grease and dirt can get into it. In addition, the cleaning products used for its maintenance can make it difficult for the primer to adhere. For this reason, it is always recommended to sand the countertop with medium grit sandpaper.
- Although the finishing paint indicates that it is not necessary to apply a primer, there are certain cases in which it is convenient to do so. For example, when the worktop is dark and you want to paint it a light color, or when it has different shades to obtain a more uniform base. The primer will not only improve the grip, but it will also save you hands on paint and money, since finishing paints are usually more expensive than primers.
- The final paint applied to the countertop must be highly resistant to scratches, stains and humidity. The most recommended are paints for floors and toilets.
- Drying and hardening of the paint occurs in different stages. Drying occurs in a few hours, but it can take several days and even weeks for the paint to reach its maximum fixation and hardness. During this period the paint can come off if it is rubbed vigorously or aggressive cleaning products are used.
- Careful use during the first few weeks will ensure a long life for the paint on our countertop. Protect it with trivets or cork supports under small appliances to prevent them from damaging the surface.
If in addition to lasting you want to obtain an excellent finish, take note of this bonus trick: When a couple of weeks have elapsed since you painted the countertop, sand it with 800 grit or higher wet sandpaper. Then apply a new coat of paint and sand again after 48 hours. In this way, you will get a finish as if it were lacquered, nobody will believe that you have painted it!
do you dare to paint your kitchen counter? By following these tips, you will not only be able to change its appearance, but also ensure that the paint on your countertop resists daily use. Do not forget that you will find many more guides and tricks on DIY and decoration at
