Laminate Countertop Painting

1. Clean the countertop carefully with soap and warm water.
2. Sand the countertop carefully and remove the dust with a clear-water rinse.
3. Roll the primer on and let dry quickly. Be sure to ventilate the area well throughout the method.


4. After the primer has dried and I mean dried give it at least quickly. You can apply an oil-based topcoat. I like to cut in with a natural bristle brush, then apply the paint with a 7-inch roller cover that has a 1/4-inch nap. Most paint-roller frames are 9 inches in length, but the smaller frame is easier to plan around countertops and cabinets. The 1/4-inch nap is great for oil-based products, just enough paint is held in the nap and it rolls on a nice, even finish.
5. Tape-off the preferred design. Working from the middle out, use a pouncing technique and a small brush to apply the lighter color, filling in a small area. Blend the medium color, and then the dark paint, overlapping the colors while also loading the brush as you go. The paint will build a fairly heavy film, but as the colors start to level, it will give you the desired granite look. Oil provides a little more working time since is dries slower than latex paint.


6. While the paint is still wet, start adding the veins that give marble its unique feature. Using a small artist's brush, and white paint, push the brush forward, with a very gentle touch; let the brush work for you. Sometimes the vein will be thick and sometimes it will break off and start again. Sometimes the vein will be thick and sometimes it will break off and start again. Have fun with this step
7. Let the paint completely dry , and then apply several coats of polyurethane for protection.