Paint kitchen countertop

It is unusual, but what do you think about painting an already somewhat older kitchen countertop, simply applying varnish paint? I can imagine that it won’t last long anyway and that scratches will appear very quickly, especially if you want or have to use it as a work surface. We once painted cabinets, but that wasn’t such a great success either.

Hello Senni,

Hmm, I wouldn't do that. The stress on it is quite high. A new kitchen countertop isn't that expensive anymore. With a bit of craftsmanship, you can also cut out the openings for the sink and the stove, if it is a [Seranfeld]. Then you'll have peace of mind for many years. With painting, the next coat would only be a matter of time.

Hi SM :)

we have now also decided to buy a new countertop. Then we want to cut out the holes ourselves. It can't be that difficult if you mark exactly where to saw.
We're not that clumsy with handiwork anyway.
You have to do a lot yourself anyway if you don't want to call a company for every job.

Senni

Painting a kitchen countertop, I have thought of that idea once too. But I gave it up because the wear and tear is great. After a short time, it looks ugly again. So I bought one and installed it.

Sometimes you get attached to certain things. I painted our kitchen countertop. It was quite a challenging task, but in the end, it worked out. I used paint that already contained the primer.

That is quite an effort to paint a kitchen countertop. It doesn't last long anyway, and soon the first scratches are visible again. I buy a new one at regular intervals.