Covering Laminate Countertops. Paint It Black - The Kitchn: If you're dealing with dark or stained countertops, it's always an easy choice to go black. We're in awe of this one.
You don't want to do a full-scale renovation until the time is right, and therefore don't want to spend a lot of money on a temporary solution. It's a common scenario: This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops, but the owner wanted a more luxurious look. Gracing the kitchen in which I grew up, laminate seemed to me the workhorse of countertops—most homes seemed to have them.
Follow this step-by-step for the easiest way to paint.
When your laminate countertops are looking worn, you can replace them without major construction using sheet laminate.
In just a few hours or days, you can give your kitchen a whole new look at a fraction of the price of brand-new counters. Some laminate sheets can even mimic more expensive stone countertops. Plastic laminate is generally applied with contact cement.