I thought i would share this diy project with you today and show you how i was able to transform our laminate kitchen countertops for less than 100 00 and give you an update on how they look 3 years later.
Make laminate countertops look better.
One of my most popular posts was a project i tackled in the summer of 2016 when i made our laminate kitchen countertops look like wood.
Cut strips of laminate to cover the edges of the.
To make it shine use a mild car wax in a light layer.
Build mdf countertop bases.
I wanted to make it look like soapstone.
We glued and screwed from the bottom side two pieces of 3 4 inch mdf together to get.
Scrubbing is a great way to make the surface of a laminate countertop more even which helps it have a more reflective shine.
I had lots of ideas i would clad it all in pallet wood or 1 by 4s or pleather with nailhead trim.
A few months back when i really committed to overhauling this space i knew i couldn t leave the countertops as they were.
A good quality laminate polish will help camouflage light scratches.
Then i had a better idea.
To help maintain your countertop s restored good looks look for a product that contains a wax as well as cleaner.
A great natural method is to mix baking soda with water to form a rough paste.
A formica countertop cleaner can be used for any laminate.
Laminate countertops are made from plastic resins that make the countertops very easy to clean and resistant to stains.
This can be buffed onto the counter then removed with a damp cloth.
Simple cleaning with soap and water is all that s normally required.
If you are thinking about doing your own laminate countertops here s a run down of the process.