Have you ever heard that you could paint your kitchen counters???

[JanetRose]

I found the following on a decorating site:

Give yourself stone counters for less than $40! Ok, ordinarily even $40 for one project is a little much for me, but this one has such a large impact and is so easy, that it's definitely worth it! The secret? Paint! Get a book from the library, or search the Internet for instructions on the stone faux finish of your choice, (practice on cardboard first!) then follow these steps. For this to be successful, there is one step you cannot skimp on. Prime your countertops with a primer specially made for non-porous surfaces!!! Bin or KILZ are both good brands. (I also like to use their water-based variety, check the can carefully!) Now paint your faux finish. Allow to dry thoroughly, 24 hours is best. Now simply give it 4 or 5 coats of water-based polyurethane, let dry, and enjoy years of a beautiful kitchen! Save some of your original paint so if you ever do get a chip, touch up is a breeze. I promise you, visitors to your home will be hard pressed to tell that it isn't a $5000 counter!

 

[DisneyDotty]

My DH's stepsister painted hers. They look great. She did apply several coats of polyurethane after she painted them.

 

[DawnCt1]

Do you know anyone who has tried it??

 

[dmslush]

I would love to do this, IF and that is a big IF I knew that it would be durable. We have a tiny counter space, and just don't want to fool with replacing them right now. Does anyone have any pictures of this after it is done?

 

[Beth76]

I would love to see pictures of this. I've heard that you can paint a formica counter, but I wouldn't think of a faux stone finish.

 

[ChristmasElf]

HGTV had an article about this on their web site a while back. If you google painted kitchen countertops maybe you would find more information. The article on HGTV said that it is best to use an epoxy paint as it was much more durable.
Also, in some states if you ever go to sell your house it will not pass any inspection if the countertops have been painted. Something about a possiboe health hazard if food were to come in contact with the painted surfaces.

 

[bengalbelle]

I'm pretty sure this has been done on Trading Spaces.

Here are some links that might interest you:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_other/article/0,1793,HGTV_3401_2492263,00.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_paint_walls/article/0,1797,HGTV_3770_1374101,00.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_other/article/0,1793,HGTV_3401_1394999,00.html

My mom has a small powder room and we're thinking of doing the faux marble technique in there.