Bucket Grease-cutting cleanser Sponge or scrub pad 150-grit sandpaper Vacuum Damp rag or cloth Dry rag or cloth
You can store items in cupboards, pantries, on the kitchen table, or in the basement or garage. Do not store items on the floor around where you’ll be working.
Use a wrench to unscrew the nuts attaching the faucet to the water supply. Remove the pipe, unscrew the nuts holding the faucet in place, and remove the faucet. Use a screwdriver to remove the long screws attaching the sink to the counter. Disconnect the sink from the water supply and drain pipes. Loosen the sink from the counter with a screwdriver if necessary, and remove the sink. If removing the sink isn’t an option, cover the basin and sides of the sink with plastic, and tape the plastic in place.
Trisodium phosphate: In a bucket, mix ½ cup (4 ounces) of TSP with ½ gallon (1. 9 L) of water Denatured alcohol Ammonia-based cleaners, such as oven, all-purpose, and glass and window cleaners
Rub the entire surface with the sandpaper or sponge. Apply even pressure with the sandpaper. Don’t forget corners, edges, and crevices.
Dry the surface with a dry cloth, and then allow the counter to sit for at least 30 minutes to air dry completely.
Paint tray Paint roller Medium paint brush Two foam roller brushes Painter’s tape
Two-part epoxy paints that are water-based[7] X Research source Laminate paint kits Interior acrylic paint Interior oil-based alkyd paints
Good painting tapes include green tape, blue tape, and masking tape. [8] X Research source
Pour your primer into the paint tray. Fit a roller with a clean roller brush and roll it in the primer. Wipe off excess primer on the tray. Cover the entire surface of the counter with a thin layer of primer. Use the brush to get into cracks and to manoeuvre around edges. Wait about three hours for the paint to dry, then repeat. Check the manufacturer’s instructions on the paint can for precise drying times.
Go over the entire surface of the counter with a thin layer of paint. Use the brush to paint around edges, in cracks, and in hard-to-reach areas. Allow the paint to dry, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This is usually about three hours. Once the first layer is dry, apply a second and third coat if necessary.
To remove the tape, gently pull it toward yourself at a 45-degree angle.
If you don’t give the paint time to cure, it could smudge, get dented or marked, or not adhere properly to the surface. Check the paint can for the manufacturer’s instructions regarding curing time for the paint you used.
To protect your knives and keep them sharper for longer, use wood cutting boards instead of plastic, bamboo, or glass. [13] X Research source
Hot items can burn or melt the paint, leave scorch marks on the laminate, warp the counter, and separate components within the Formica. [14] X Research source
