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Painting Countertops?How do I paint laminate kitchen countertops? Thank you.

 

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Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?I am interested in putting ceramic tiles over my laminate kitchen counters and backsplash. How can you do this?

 

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Kitchen Backsplash Ideas?I have a small galley type kitchen. I am painting my cabinets light gray, the trim white, and walls sunny yellow. The cabinet hardware is flat black and the countertops are black. I have one stretch of cabinets 11' long and the other, between stove and fridge, is approximately 5' long.

 

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Choosing a Countertop Color?I have cappuccino colored cupboards, the flooring is a medium brown laminate with light brown grooves going threw, and my walls are a light brownish color with a burnt orange accent. I need to know what color quartz countertops to get.

 

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Removing a Rusted Bolt Under Kitchen Faucet?We are trying to replace our kitchen faucet, but one of the bolts to hold it in place underneath is rusted so badly WD40 won't loosen it at all. Any suggestions welcome. We are trying to do this on our own without an expensive plumber bill.

 

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Using Peel and Stick Tiles on a Countertop?I live in an old home and can't financially replace my countertops with Formica or the other normal ways. I found some peel and stick tiles at our local home improvement store.

 

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Adding Molding to Laminate Cabinet Doors?Before painting laminate cabinet doors in a kitchen, I would really like to add trim to make the flat surfaces look more like real wood. Is this possible? And how do I do it?

 

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Choosing Countertop Colors?My kitchen cabinets are mocha colored. What color granite countertop would go well with them?

 

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Health Concerns With Painted Countertops?Are there any issues with food preparations on the painted countertops, especially with the use of Envirotex or the poly?

 

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Refurbishing an Older Formica Kitchen Counter Top?I have a very old counter top in my kitchen (1970s) and I would like to redo it. It is a laminated top and it is coming up on the edges and is stained terribly. I cannot afford a new one, so I would like to see if anyone knows of a way to redo the old one.

 

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Filling a Gap in Laminate Countertop Before Painting?I am truly working on budget here. I have read the many posts as to how to paint counter tops and am excited. But, I also have an issue with the counter top in that it was not cut straight where the two pieces join at the corner.

 

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Giving Kitchen Cabinets a Facelift?My kitchen cabinets are beyond ugly! They're the worst I have ever seen. I'm on a very tight budget, and would love some simple and cheap ideas for fixing them. I have a very small kitchen so space wise I don't have a lot of options. Thanks.

 

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Painting a Refrigerator?Has anyone ever painted a refrigerator? If so, please tell me how you went about it and if the paint has held up.

 

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Adding More Color to Giani Coutertop Paint Kit?I have recently used the Giani countertop granite paint kit, I love this product and the results were remarkable. I did each step and loved the look of my new countertop, I went from 80s red to a beautiful Sicilian sand granite.

 

Applying Daich Countertop Material?I have a rental with Formica countertops and would like to update them. Some of the counters have 90 degree angles on the front and sides and I was wondering how this roll-on product adhered and finished on those angles. Also, does it give the appearance of a "solid surface" like Corian?

 

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Painting Laminate Kitchen Countertops?My house was built in 1990 and the laminate countertops are seamless, which I like. The backsplash has a "trendy" metal band at the base and at the top. I believe it is a track so I can't peel it off.

 

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Sealing Laminate Flooring to Use on Countertops?I have a black forest oak laminate flooring and I want to use the same laminate on my countertops. My question is how do I top coat it and make it heat resistant and waterproof? I want to bring the same color from the floors to the counter "it is our cabin". I think it will look very good.

 

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Painting Kitchen Countertops?How do you not use your kitchen counters while the paint dries and the sealer cures? I've been wanting to paint my kitchen counter tops for a few months now, but I don't see how it's possible not to use them while the sealer cures.

 

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Painting Countertops?I've used acrylic crafters paint on my laminate counters, is there a wait time before beginning to apply several layers of polyacrylic? (I know it should be at least two hours between coats of the quick drying poly.)

 

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Applying Envirotex Over Acrylic Polyurethane?Can you apply Envirotex lite epoxy resin over acrylic polyurethane? The acrylic poly had too many bubbles. I would like to try the epoxy. Any suggestions?

 

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Problems Painting Laminate Countertop?I was searching for a durable finish for a laminate kitchen countertop that was texture sprayed. We took on this project of painting the counter top after removing the other paint finish that was thinning and had bare spots. (This was previously done by a professional 6 years ago.)

 

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Painting Countertops or Buying New?I am moving and I wanted to do some refreshing of my current house. Should I paint my countertops with one of those kits or just go ahead and spend the money on new ones?

 

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Staining Kitchen Cabinets?The original stain on the cabinets is natural, but I am interested in having them stained in a cherry mahogany color. Where can I find this color stain?

 

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Inexpensive Fix for Worn Painted Cabinet Doors?Any ideas for inexpensive fixing of painted (but worn) rental cabinet doors?

 

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What Color Should I Paint my Kitchen Walls?My cabinets are medium shade of oak with black and chrome appliances. The flooring is a woodgrain pattern. My countertops have black and brown with some cream colors in it.

 

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Countertop Color Advice?I am remodeling my kitchen (DYI). My cabinets are distressed antique white with brushed nickel knobs, my floor is light grey tile, my 10' walls are painted a very light grey.

 

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Table for Small Kitchen?I have a very small kitchen and do not have any space for a dinette table and 4 chairs. I only have 2 adults in my family, and was wondering if there anything else I could use for a table.

 

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Coordinating Kitchen Countertop with a Backsplash?I am doing my kitchen and I have off white shaker doors and solid mocha color Silestone countertop, but the back splash has been discontinued.

 

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Painting Laminate Countertops?I painted my laminate kitchen countertops using a Giani paint kit. They look fantastic, but I wanted more protection, plus a glossier look, than the poly top coat that came with the kit. I did apply two top coats of the Giani poly, and because I wanted them really glossy, I used Envirotex Lite, a 2 part hypoxy.

 

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Staining Kitchen Cabinets?I put a weathered gray stain on my cabinets in my kitchen. The cabinets were sanded to bare wood and I put a wood conditioner on them. They turned out gray blue. What to do to to correct? The manufacturer has no help for me.

 

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Protecting Painted Laminate Kitchen Countertop?I, on a whim, painted my laminate kitchen countertop without any real prep; it is now chipping. Will applying Minwax polycrylic help? If not, is there anything I can do or am I doomed?

 

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Refinishing Wooden Cupboards?Is there a company that would take my Tasmanian oak kitchen cupboard doors and strip off the old stain and re-stain them?

 

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Painting Countertops?Can someone tell me how to paint a countertop to look like granite?

 

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Advice for Painting Kitchen Countertops?I live on a limited income, but need to paint the countertops in my kitchen as they look disgusting. Any suggestions on how to do this DIY style?

 

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Recoating Giani Top Coat With Epoxy?I did a Giani counter top. It is a good system, but the top coat is not so good. I want to epoxy over the water based acrylic clear top coat. Can I put oil based urethane over the top coat? Can anyone recommend a clear primer for the epoxy?

 

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Painting Kitchen Countertops?I have a yellow kitchen and need to update my 1965 counter top. I want to paint it. How do I do it and should I do it in black with black and white cupboards?

 

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Kitchen Sink and Faucet Color Advice?We have remodeled our kitchen. We went with cream cabinets, brushed bronze hardware, stainless steel countertops, and the color of the walls is seasalt. The appliances are stainless steel with black. What color faucet and sink should I go with?

 

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Updating Oak Kitchen Cabinets?I am looking to update my kitchen cabinets. They are high quality oak cabinets, but from the 70s. I don't want to paint them. Any suggestions would be very helpful. I will be changing the knobs. These same cabinets are in my bathrooms and laundry room.

 

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Painting Laminate Countertops?After proper preparation, I sealed my countertop and did a granite look finish with acrylic paints. I was sold an acrylic water based polyurethane as a top coat and followed the directions. It has peeled off in 2 areas. I have touched it up and recoated, but am now concerned that this will continue. Can I sand, and put a coat of oil based polyurethane over this?

 

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Choosing a Kitchen Sink Color?I have a black stove and a black refrigerator. What color sink would match, black or stainless?

 

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Options for Kitchen Remodel?I am in need of some advice. I am so confused on what color do my faucets and hardware need to be if I'm doing white cabinets, a light sage green walls and this countertop. Hubby wants stainless steel appliances but I feel like if we do stainless steel appliances, I can't do the matte black hardware on my cabinets? Any input is appreciated.

 

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Sink Color With White Cabinets?Painting our cabinets white and have white with gray veining in the countertops. Stainless appliances. White subway tile backsplash. What color sink should we use? This gray, white or stainless?

 

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