1bassoon Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Well, we took the plunge and did it! I'm attaching pictures - I'm amazed at the transformation. It was not as hard as I thought - I blogged about it, so if anyone's interested in a step-by-step how to, feel free to pop on over (link's in my siggie). Thanks for all the encouragement! (Oh, and Mariann - where's the painting smilie?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'll admit it...I was skeptical. But that looks FANTASTIC!!! :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow! I doesn't look like the same sink. Great job. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'll admit it...I was skeptical. But that looks FANTASTIC!!! :D Bill Bill - You? Skeptical???? :eek: (heh. only kidding. Thanks for the praise!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow! That is amazing. You did an awesome job. :hurray::thumbup: I knew it could be done but I really didn't know it good be done that well. It looks like a brand new counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Wow!!! This gives me hope!!! Now...can it be done to kitchen counters!?!?!?!? Mine are awful. Edited February 12, 2010 by chaik76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Wow! It looks amazing! Good for you! (By the way...I enjoyed reading on your blog. You have a way with words!) Where can I get those fun math games?!? Edited February 12, 2010 by cougarmom4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow! It looks amazing! Good for you! (By the way...I enjoyed reading on your blog. You have a way with words!) Where can I get those fun math games?!? :iagree:on both points, great job on the counter and where can I get those math games?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow! That is amazing. You did an awesome job. :hurray::thumbup: I knew it could be done but I really didn't know it good be done that well. It looks like a brand new counter. And, because it was a laminate from the 70s, it is actually constructed better than the ones they currently sell - so she has a better counter all the way around. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Great job. That looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 We have 70s-ish counters in the bathroom and kitchen. I hadn't ever thought about painting them to update the look. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 It looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 That looks awesome!!!! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 That looks great! Is the surface smooth, or bumpy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Amazing! My kitchen has the original 50s counters, and they've definitely seen better days... You're giving me ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 That looks fantastic! We've been debating painting the 70's chartreuse laminate in our kitchen. The question is, HOW would we keep those sneaky cats, who are NOT supposed to get up on the counters, off? I think we'd probably have to keep them locked in the basement :glare:. I also wonder, is the surface rough or smooth? Would it stand up to kitchen use? Thanks for posting. It truly is inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 THAT looks fantastic! Here are some to start with --and again, that looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 WOW! I am speechless! I had no idea that could be done! I'd love to do my kitchen laminate... would it hold up in the kitchen, do you think? BEAUTIFUL JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I read your blog!!!!!! Fantastic! (did I say that in my other post?) Will you be doing the ceiling next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow!!! This gives me hope!!! Now...can it be done to kitchen counters!?!?!?!? Mine are awful. :iagree: :glare: :iagree: :glare: :iagree: :glare: :iagree: Hmmmmmm. I'm in the same boat and have the same question. Lots more surface to cover in a kitchen....but I like the look a LOT and certainly the price! What a great job you and Uri did! Fantastic! Blessings, Lucinda Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wowzers! Thanks for the step-by-step on your blog, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks everyone, for your kind words! I got my basic information from this website: How to Paint Laminate Countertops If you go there, you can scroll wa-a-a-ay down through the posts to answer almost any question you have. Some people did indeed do their entire kitchens! The surface is smooth, and hard. It's only heat-proof to something like 200 degrees, so many people did not recommend it for kitchens. However, I believe there are other poly-type coats you can use; marine varnish is one. Hope this helps - feel free to pm if you have questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wow! It looks amazing! Good for you! (By the way...I enjoyed reading on your blog. You have a way with words!) Where can I get those fun math games?!? Hey - just saw this. If you go to my blog post about the math games, there's a link there to the math games. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 That looks fantastic! You have given me hope for my kitchen counters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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