You can use a kitchen cleaner, or a combination of dish detergent and water, to clean your countertop. However, don’t use an ammonia-based cleaning solution if your countertop is made of granite or laminate. If you want to take extra care in making your countertop ready to paint, you can also sand it with medium-grit sandpaper before you clean it. Your countertop probably won’t need more than an hour to completely dry.
If you’re painting kitchen countertops, you will especially want to tape off the kitchen sink and the backsplash.
If you have any old bedsheets that you don’t want anymore, consider repurposing them as convenient (and free) drop cloths!
If you have a box fan, place it in a window pointing outside to suck the fumes out of the room as you paint. For maximum safety, consider wearing a respirator as well.
Because bonding primer tends to be relatively thick, use a foam roller to apply it to make sure you get a smooth application. Most primers will need around 24 hours to dry. However, if the manufacturer’s instructions state a different length of time for you to allow the primer to dry, follow these instructions instead.
Although all types of countertop can technically be painted, not all paints can be used on each type. Read the label on the paint you have to make sure it works on the material your countertop is made of. If you’re unsure which type of paint is right for your countertop material, talk to an employee at a home improvement or paint store to find out which type you need.
Avoid applying the paint too thickly in any spots; you’ll apply a second coat to the countertop later, so there’s no need to use excess paint here.
If you’re using a paint kit that is specifically meant to resemble stone or granite, make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for applying the second layer of coat, since it may be more complicated.
You can buy commercially available resin anywhere painting supplies are sold. Keep an eye out for any bubbles that pop up in your resin as it begins hardening. If you spot any bubbles, even them out quickly with your roller. If they’re already hardened, you’ll have to use a blowtorch to reheat the resin and cause the bubbles to pop.
