Painting Laminate

[daughtersrus]

We're doing a minor remodel to our powder room. We finished painting today and tomorrow DH is going to hang the new mirror, light fixture, towel bar and toilet paper holder that we got. We know that the vanity counter needs to be replaced but it's not standard size and it's just not in the budget right now.

I've been doing some research and came across several DIY sites that talk about painting laminate. Some are more involved than others but I'm trying to keep it simple for now.

Rustoleum has a product just for counters. I can't find a ton of reviews so I'm turning to my friends here. Before I take this next step, I'd love to hear from anyone that has done this. This is a bathroom that is used often as it's the only one on our first floor.

Thanks!

 

[golfgal]

Have you priced out new countertops? How is it not a standard size (too small, too deep??). We were able to get a new countertop for a non-standard size counter (ours was deeper than normal) for about $35. We added some molding to the back for another few dollars. It turned out great.

As for painting laminate-it is ok in non-high use areas but from what I have heard it chips/flakes fairly easily.