Painted Formica Countertops Before After. Slap some on to bridge the gap between your 'before' and 'after'. Let the primer dry after each coat.
Clean the counters thoroughly, using an ammonia-based cleaner. I haven't personally repainted formica countertops, but Viola is right. they make special paints Here's another person who painted her speckled gray formica into a solid black, which I like better It just feels like a more honest treatment of the material. I paint my formica countertops and have had no problems with them, except that I keep changing my color schemes.
Giani White Diamond Countertop Paint Kit.
I'm painting a detached one now, to be placed under my As before, use a laminate roller or rounded-over piece of wood to firmly press down on each and every inch of the surface.
This video uses a Rust-Oleum product but gives you an idea of what is involved to DIY. Formica countertops have been installed in many homes across America. Painting Formica countertops is a way of enhancing a vintage look or transforming it into a contemporary look.