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Continuing Saga of the Kitchen

This Kitchen reno of mine seems to go on-and-on!
Once again I'm back at it.  
My New Years Resolution will be "To finish the Kitchen"


Before I go any further I have to tell all of you "Counter Tops"
are so expensive and it's just not in the budget right now. 
After speaking to the Home Depot Guy about "What can I do
to update the old yellow laminate counter top, he told me of
a counter paint.  


Being the skeptic that I am, it was a worry to me  to paint the countertop.
But the HD Guy said "He knew many people who used this paint
and they were pleased with the results"!  What the heck!  What do
I have to loose but $14.99 for the can?  I could always get a new counter top later, if it turned out horrible... So, I gave it a try.


Following the directions to the "T".. I first scrubbed the counter,
dried well and went to it with a foam roller brush... it went on very
smooth and did not bubble or streak.  Was like painting a wall.



I chose a "Light Grey" color.. thinking it would blend in with my blue
and white theme....
Look how it turned out.....



I then bought some PVC wall molding,  to fill in the gaps between the
counter and the wall... I cut the lengths to fit and "low and behold"
I mitered the corner perfectly!





Using an adheasive, clear caulk I glued it on, using a few little 
nails to hold it in place.


I took a step back and said to myself  "Did I do this"?
With my "New Sink and Faucet", it looks wonderful! 






It has been a week now, I gave it the recommended time to 'cure'
(three days).   I am using the counter top now, very carefully and
I'm happy to say the depo guy was right, it is smooth, tough and
really feels good.  I am going to not cut on it and will be really
careful with it until I'm sure of it's toughness....
For now,, "I'm completely happy with the results".


For all of you with ugly laminate countertops... 
don't be afraid, go ahead and "Paint it"
  (did I tell you it was only $14.99) 

Now to make my way upstairs to do the bathroom counter top. That is
for another day (when the kitchen is finished)


(Did I show you the before?)


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48 comments:

  1. GrannyJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Your kitchen countertop looks wonderful and the info is so timely. We are getting ready to paint our kitchen and can't afford to replace our tourquoise countertops.

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  2. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Sandy-
    That looks really pretty, clean and crisp!
    You'll have to let us know how you like it.
    I don't know if I can come off the $14.99...so I'll just be watching your counter tops for a bit, ok?

    Pat
    corninmycoffee-pot.blogspot.com

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  3. JaniceJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I have so many redo's that are unfinished and this post has motivated me. Light switch covers and little odds and ends that need to be finished up are on my list of "to dos".
    The countertop paint is interesting. Any suggestions on sprucing up an ugly 1970's fireplace??

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  4. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I have 1983 countertops, they are an ugly yellow, I'd love to try this! Yours look so good and really smooth looking too!

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  5. PondsideJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Well done! I've never heard of countertop paint. You're a good advertisement for it. Your kitchen looks great!

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  6. DarlaJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I have been wondering how this paint actually turns out. I know they have the paint to make it look like marble too. Job well done here!

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  7. Linda (Nina's Nest)January 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Way to go, girl! You are doing a fantastic job. Linda

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Wow! Your countertops look awesome!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Wow! You did that by yourself. I am very impressed. The counters look fabulous and the kitchen makeover looks great! Thanks for joining the party!

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  10. KarenJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Sandy, I am so impressed by this post, as I am with all of your projects! I so wish you lived nearby and could give me tips and insight into remodeling here. We kinda sorta blew the remodeling budget with my health misadventures, so we'll have to wait awhile, but the paint sounds like something I could afford. I love the way it turned out!

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  11. DebbiedoosJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Boy that looks good Sandy! Everything is coming together nicely. Happy New Year to you.

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  12. Dolly KhodairJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Hey Sis, you've done a really fabalous job in the kitchen, can't wait to see it now! LOVE you

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  13. the cape on the cornerJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    you are seriously kicking a$$ with this makeover! go you!

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  14. Rachael@Lovely Crafty HomeJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Wow, great makeover! I never knew that paint existed. Thanks for linking up!

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  15. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    It turned out great. Wow. I did not know they had such a paint. Big difference. I will be working on my kitchen this upcoming week. Wish me luck!

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  16. ValJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Sandy! WOW! I saw this stuff the last time I was in home depot and wondered if it really worked because you see I updated my kitchen, but didn't update the countertops for the exact same reason...$$$. I've got to many other projects to do first! I just might have to try this and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing. I'll send you some notes later on how we got started on those built-ins!

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  17. Everyday ArtJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Wow, wow WOW! I love your new kitchen and what a great tip about the countertop paint. I've logged that tip away for permanent keeping. :) Thanks for sharing at Tatertots.
    -Jaime

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Hi there~ Your counter tops look incredible! I think the paint was a great fix and you did a wonderful job on them! Wow! I didn't know you could paint laminate! Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  19. The Splendiferous LifeJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog so I could hop on over to yours. I might have to give my counter tops that paint job..we are heading to HD today to get some molding, I will have to see what colors they have...it's funny because we have the same stove ;-)..Your kitchen looks great you should be so proud of yourself way to go..

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  20. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What a fantastic makeover. You are a mitre-ing queen!! I'm impressed!

    I'd never have thought of painting a worktop. What a fantastic idea for a whole new look!

    Oh, and I'm a-following you too!

    Sarahx

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  21. Kim @ Touch of NostalgiaJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Your kitchen turned out beautiful! I love how well the countertops turned out. I'll keep an eye out on your space to see how well they hold up. I'd love to redo mine. :)

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  22. SunnyJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    How does the paint react to heat? I don't set really hot stuff on my counter tops, but sometimes I do set medium hot things on them.

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  23. dollygkJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    You have done such a wonderful job on the kitchen, can't wait to see it dear.

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  24. Becca BertottiJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Wow! I am really impressed with how your counters turned out! They look wonderful!

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  25. CindyJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I am going to do this! I have laminate. I want granite but no $$ for it. I have nothing to lose by trying this for now. Thanks for the info!

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  26. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    What a great idea...and what a difference! It looks GREAT! ♥

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  27. Petie@inspirednesting.comJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Great job! Who knew you could paint counter tops? This blog world is amazing, thanks for sharing a great technique. Enjoy your 'new' kitchen!

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  28. Miss CharJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I saw this product that the Country Living Fair in Ohio this summer. You did a great job!

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  29. TinaJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I hopped over to your blog from Savvy Southern Style and I'm sooo glad I did! I have been to Home Depot several times in the past few months looking at new counter tops and working with the SAME guy each time. He NEVER told me about counter top paint! Well, guess what my new project for this weekend will be??
    Thank you for sharing!!!

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  30. SemaleeJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Wow! I've never heard of this paint! You've really got my thinking cap on now! Thank you SO much!

    Semalee @ NailingJello to a Tree

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  31. PamelaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Looks great!

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  32. Sherry from AlabamaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Wow! Your countertops look great! I'm going to check this paint out for my bathroom vanity. Thanks for the heads-up!

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  33. Amy ChalmersJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wowsers! I think its amazing, it looks great. You are pretty fearless!

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  34. Donna~One Simple Country GirlJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Hi! I found you via Tatertots and Jello. We are starting a redo on our kitchen in the very near future and have absolutely no budget! This countertop paint sounds like an answer to a prayer! Thank you for sharing. I'm def gonna look into trying this product! I love how your kitchen turned out ~ it looks fantastic!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  35. sarah jergerJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Paint?! Oh my goodness! That is the most brilliant thing ever. Like so many others, I desperately need to update/refresh my kitchen but it's SO expensive. This sounds like just the solution! (Found you via Tatertots & Jello). I'll be following you!

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  36. An Oasis in the DesertJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Amazing, I never knew you could paint a laminate counter top. You did a great job!
    CAS

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  37. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    It looks great! I just did mine and posted the tutorial as well! I wanted a granite look so I did some sponge painting. I am like you, if it didn't turn out or last long, it is still better than what I had before!! Great job!

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  38. V I N T A G E O L O G I E January 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Just simply amazing!
    xo
    Jill

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  39. Robyn @ ItsRobyn.comJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Your kitchen is lovely. Great DIY job!

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  40. Barbara in TNJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    WOW! Saw the countertop paint at Lowes, but was wary of it, not knowing how it would turn out. Yours is just fabulous and will try this for sure on my '70's YELLOW countertop for sure! Love your blog and read all the way back to the beginning. Great kitchen & bath jobs! You are an inspiration!
    BArbara in TN

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  41. Holly LefevreFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    WOW! I really would not have believed it would be so fabulous if I wouldn't have seen it. Great redo!

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  42. KayleighFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I found this AWESOME project through Tatertots & Jello...

    I went to my Home Depot to check out the countertop paint this weekend, but it was $20!! Sad day :(

    I only have a small counter space to do, so I might end up not doing this. But before I saw the price of the paint at my local HD I was totally in!!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Looks great - you did a fantastic job with your counters!

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  44. Free Art PrintablesSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It looks wonderful! You are so brave and it really paid off!

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  45. Sandi~A Cottage MuseSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wow...what a huge difference!
    Thanks for the tip on the countertop paint...I so need this!

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  46. Amy ChalmersSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Hi Sandy, That paint worked great! I have another blogger friend who just did the same thing. I might give this a try in one of our bathrooms. Every countertop in all the baths and the kitchen was done in the same pattern~which is just bizarre to me!! Thanks for the comment about the 180fx formica in my kitchen.

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  47. Kitchen BenchtopsNovember 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    That looks fantastic. I attempt to paint my kitchen counters but I'm afraid they won't hold up to the wear and tear I put into the kitchen.

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I totally thought the same think when the HD guy told me about the paint, so I walked off. I have teh 1970's Yellow as well. I am going to convince my husband to try it. Thanks.

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