Tap Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I have a counter top that is similar to the style shown. It is grey stone look Formica and has a bevel with wood showing through. The wood bevel is real wood, you can see/feel the grain and there are spots where the finish has worn off. The cabinets are currently golden oak ala 1990s. I am painting the kitchen cabinets a very dark blue and grey. The golden bevel on the countertop has to go! LOL I don't know what my options are for fixing it. Can I lightly sand and restain it a grey color? I don't have it in my budget to do a counter top so I need to work with what I have. I don't have a sample piece to play with but there is a corner with low viability to try something before the whole kitchen is done. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Short answer is yes, you can sand it and stain. But I would want to tape the formica really well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 You might try a stain touchup pen in an inconspicuous place and see if it holds or transfers to clothes, etc. if it works, it would be a lot less work than sanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Short answer is yes, you can sand it and stain. But I would want to tape the formica really well. Yes. I think the key will be to take your time, use a small brush and go slow, one section at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Firstly, consider starting this project a little later unless it's essential. We have to move (military) and have some reno projects stalled because non-essential businesses are not legally allowed to start new projects. Our local hardwood stores are only offering on-line or phone-in orders. The added stress of trying to do renos now is maybe not worth it. For example, if you start sanding the wood and damage the formica, you may not be able to get any replacement countertops for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, wintermom said: Firstly, consider starting this project a little later unless it's essential. We have to move (military) and have some reno projects stalled because non-essential businesses are not legally allowed to start new projects. Our local hardwood stores are only offering on-line or phone-in orders. The added stress of trying to do renos now is maybe not worth it. For example, if you start sanding the wood and damage the formica, you may not be able to get any replacement countertops for a while. Thanks for thinking about that! Home Depot type stores in our area are considered essential (ETA: in our state) and are not limiting items at this time. Sherwin WIlliams (and other paint stores) has curbside pick up, if that changes. I have all the sanding supplies I need. I just need to figure out the stain, without having a sample to take to a store. Edited April 9, 2020 by Tap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I stained some wood shelves Rustoleum Weathered Gray a few years back. It's a perfect trendy neutral gray, is really easy, cheap, and I don't remember that it smelled at all Home Depot or similar should carry it. Do have them shake it up if they can shake a stain can that small, it takes FOREVER to stir up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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