Polyurethane Over Laminate Countertops

Refinishing laminate countertops is easy.

Polyurethane over laminate countertops.

Choose a satin or glossy polyurethane to give the kitchen laminate countertops a high end look and feel. Polyurethane varnish is one of the best finishes for a countertop it s durable and when applied properly can be just as subtle as lacquer. Polyurethane seals refurbished or new countertops protecting the surface from water and stain penetration. Many recommend a water based acrylic primer paint and top coat.

We go over the technique of how to leave on the back splash. Paint three coats of polyurethane on the kitchen countertops to seal the surfaces. Polyurethane forms a layer of clear protection guarding the fragile painted surface against surface scratches while restoring the shine. If you want to make a big impact in your kitchen without a big investment consider priming and painting your laminate countertops.

Implicit of its name polyurethane is plastic and can be solvent oil or water acrylic based. A small eight ounce can of acrylic is enough to make 30 square feet of surfacing appear new again. Oil based polyurethane for countertops. This video is teaches how to use stone coat countertop epoxy over old formica laminate counters.