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Laminate countertops are thin veneer sheets glued to a wood core for support. The sheets are strong and durable, but still subject to scratching or gouging with use. Replacing the countertop can be a long process of removing the old laminate surface and then cutting and gluing the new countertop in place. Instead, you can paint the laminate countertop using melamine paint. Melamine paint is a specialty paint that creates a thick, hardened surface when it dries. Once in place, the melamine can create a surface hard enough to withstand most slate countertop use and abuse, and with a polyurethane finish, the countertop lasts even longer, as the finish absorbs any light scratching and gouging. Instructions as follows: Firstly, use a sponge along with a pH-neutral cleanser to remove all traces of dirt from the laminate countertop. If the dirt proves too difficult to sponge away, use a scrub brush instead. Saturate the sponge with clean water, and use it to rinse the cleanser from the countertop. Secondly, fill any deep scratches or gouges within the granite countertop with laminate repair putty as close to the color of the countertop as possible. Push the putty into the damaged area with the edge of a putty knife. Level the newly patched area by running the edge of the knife over the top of the patch. Wait for the putty to harden to the touch. The manufacturer instructions will give appropriate waiting times. Thirdly, saturate a piece of 200-grit wet/dry sandpaper with water. Sand the countertop with the sandpaper, removing the gloss finish and creating a lightly scratched texture on the laminate. Wipe off any residue with a wet cloth after sanding. Fourthly, line the base of the counter with a drop cloth to catch any paint drips. Place masking tape along the edges of any adjoining surfaces to protect them from paint splatters as well. Fifthly, prime the laminate surface with a melamine primer. Use a paintbrush to cut in the edges of the countertop, brushing around the perimeter of the counter to reach those areas the paint roller can't. Switch to the paint roller and then cover the rest of the marble countertop with primer. Overlap the edge of primer placed by the brush and each line of roller primer placed on the counter as well to avoid creating any gaps in coverage. Wait four hours for the primer to dry. Sixthly, use the 240-grit sandpaper to sand the primer smooth. Saturate the sandpaper in water before sanding the primer lightly. Wipe with a dry cloth instead of the wet cloth used earlier. Seventhly, apply the melamine paint to the countertop. Cut in the edges with the brush, then use the roller to cover the rest of the primed surface. Wait two hours for the paint to dry, and then look for signs of primer visible through the paint. If you can see primer, then apply a second coat of the melamine paint. Eighthly, allow the melamine paint 48 hours to cure to a hard coating on the countertop. Cover the melamine with three coats of polyurethane to create a thick protective layer over the paint. Use a foam applicator to apply the polyurethane, waiting an hour or two for each coat to dry before placing the next. Allow the last coat 48 hours drying time before using the countertop. In a word, as an outstanding business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we provide the most comprehensive, accurate, and efficient international stone business information for stone enterprises all over the world. If you are interested in us and want to consult us freely, you can also see sandstone block or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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