Are you sick and tired of living with ugly countertops, but aren’t ready to invest in replacements you’d like?
Same, girl, same.
I like to make fixtures in my home last as long as possible before I replace them. And when I do replace them, I want to use high-quality, timeless materials – which aren’t always cheap.
That’s why I’m always down for trying unique ideas for fixing up a home, especially when it comes to painting.
White Chalk Painted Countertops
In my master bath, I had recently tried a DIY concrete overlay over laminate countertops. They turned out okay, but not quite how I’d envisioned. For this bathroom (my child’s), I wanted a very modern look, so I decided to paint the countertops with chalk paint.
These are the supplies I used:
- Rustoleum Chalk Paint in Linen White
- Polycrylic
- Brush for Polycrylic
I lightly sanded the countertops with a sanding sponge to slightly roughen the surface so the paint would adhere.
Next, I started painting the countertops.
I used three coats of chalk paint, allowing the paint several hours to dry in between coats.
(The reason I did three coats is because that’s how many it took to get that solid white look.)
After the last coat of paint had thoroughly dried, I applied a thin coat of Polycrylic to protect the paint. I allowed it to dry overnight, lightly sanded it, and then added a second coat of Polycrylic. Once fully dry, I repeated the steps and applied a third coat.
The Results of White Chalk Painted Countertops – Six Months Later
The chalk-painted counters actually turned out really well. In fact, my husband’s reaction was, “I wish you would’ve done these in our bathroom.”
It’s now been about six months since I painted the counters. They’ve held up beautifully, all except one spot.
I rarely use this bathroom, so the counter isn’t wiped as often as it should be. My oldest daughter left a large pump of foundation on the counters. When I eventually spotted it and wiped it away, it took a patch of paint with it and left a couple of stains.
If I had the desire, I could probably fix that spot, but honestly, it doesn’t really bother me.
Other than that, they’ve held up extraordinarily well.
Would I Recommend Painting Your Counters?
If you eventually plan to replace your countertops and are looking for a fast and cost-effective way to spruce up your counters, then absolutely.
For the long run? No, I don’t think they’d stand the test of time, especially in a bathroom that gets a lot of use. However, if you’re looking for a short-term band-aid, then yes, they’re awesome!
