But it’s not always necessary.
We turned to the excerpts to find out what to consider before embarking on this kitchen-changing endeavor.
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Can You Paint Kitchen Countertops?
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In a word, yes, you absolutely canpaint kitchen countertops.Butyou cant paint all kitchen countertops.
Some materials will not cope well with being painted and still functioning as a workspace.
Keep in mind this may not be as durable as a factory-finished surface, says professional painter Anthony Kulikowski.
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Over time, the painted countertops will need resealing and touch-ups.
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It just requires some preparation first.
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The trick here is to sand down the finish before priming your surface.
Tile Counters
Much like laminate counters, Lanphier says mosttile counters can be painted.
Quartz Counters
Much like marble, Lanphier says painting a quartz countertop is rarely advised.
Granite Counters
Granite is yet another countertop whose surface is too smooth to paint effectively.
Id say this goes for all the common types of stone counters.
As with marble and quartz, your options for upgrading granite are limited.
you’re able to give your stone a proper deep clean and polish, or consider replacing entirely.
