I experimented with countertop paint in my kitchen. See step by step what this $20 does in this DIY tutorial, and see what it looks like now!

Yes, I painted and epoxied my kitchen countertop to buy myself a few years till I saved up to replace them with something nicer! Is this a forever solution to countertops you hate? Maybe not, but I think it's a great temporary one!

Learn how to use the Rustoleum Countertop transformation paint kit to transform your outdated counters. Plus a review of how the paint held up a year later!

Are your counters in need of some serious updating? Are you sick of looking at the same color? Do you have ugly laminate countertops that are totally getting in the way of that modern farmhouse

Learn how to use the Rustoleum Countertop transformation paint kit to transform your outdated counters. Plus a review of how the paint held up a year later!

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I experimented with countertop paint in my kitchen. See step by step what this $20 does in this DIY tutorial, and see what it looks like now!

Laminate countertops are a popular choice due to their affordability and durability. However, they may only sometimes offer the desired aesthetic appeal.

Are your counters in need of some serious updating? Are you sick of looking at the same color? Do you have ugly laminate countertops that are totally getting in the way of that modern farmhouse

A review of Rustoleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit, plus how to paint a sink, countertop, tub, and shower for $100. #bathroom #bathroommakeover #diyproject #homeimprovement #paintedsink #paintedcountertop #paintedtub #paintedshower

Either you are reading this because you are one of my followers- or you Googled “Rustoleum Countertop Transformations” and stumbled upon my blog. Either way, if you want to read about …

I recently renovated a 1979 fixer-upper and instead of gutting my bathrooms, I updated them. This one was updated with Rustoleum's Countertop Transformations…

Every year for the last 17 years, I look at my fugly oak kitchen cabinets (pictured above) and fantasize about calling the cabinet guy to have a new fancy smancy kitchen installed. And every …

Old formica countertops. They look worse in person When we bought our current house it was in good shape but needs a lot of updating. Now that all my kids are in school full time and I don't have a job, it's given me the freedom to try my had at different things. One thing I have discovered is that I really enjoy home renovating and updating. My latest venture was to resurface the countertops in my kitchen. I know that eventually this house is going to be a rental property so I wanted something fairly sturdy and can put up with abuse. Although I do love my painted bathroom countertop I knew that the daily use in a kitchen might be too much for that process. I did A LOT of research, as is my obsessive way when I want to do something new. I looked at Rustoleum Countertop Transformations - this still intrigues me and I might try one day, but not in my kitchen. I wanted to try it in my bathroom, but it can't be used over corian or cultured marble etc. I also considered doing a concrete overlay but it was pretty costly for a kit. I prefer to go with kits, so I am not surprised when I don't have all the materials I need. It's a good way to get your foot in the door for trying a new home project. Just when I was about to buy a concrete kit (about $450) I stumbled upon Countertop Epoxy. You've gotta check out their tutorial video. SO COOL!! My Craigslist score - $20!! BEFORE My awesome custom table! I know that granite is the thing to have these days, but I'm not a huge fan of the upkeep or the $$$. I like things that are artistic and totally unique. Countertop Epoxy totally fits the bill. And their counter kits are only $300. That was WAY cheaper that even choosing out new Formica countertops!! Levi, is the most awesome guy - an ex-Marine who totally hooked me up with my kit. He is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I chose the Copper Patina kit. Levi suggest that I cover a table first to get the feel of the process. So I bought a cheap table off of Craigslist. Found this baby for $20 and it is HEAVY SOLID WOOD. Score! I had a pal come over and experience the process with me and it was a lot of fun. First layer of copper My countertops scared me a little but I felt more confident after the table. So I decided to do this alone. I do not recommend doing it solo. It is a sticky and time sensitive process. In the kit you get a gallon of resin and a gallon of hardener. You mix the 2 for what seems like forever - about 4 minutes and then transfer it into another bucket and add you paint. Mine was a gorgeous copper color. BADASS I did my first color and was already in love. (My first attempt at the counter resulted in a bit of a disaster on my part...I forgot to add the hardener - who does that??) But I called Levi in a panic and he talked me through it very calmly. And if you know me at all I am quite the spaz. My second attempt went very smoothly. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!! I used a putty knife to spread the epoxy the second time and it was 100% easier. Like spreading honey. Then I mixed more epoxy and added the accent color - forest green. Sounds weird but man does it make the counters POP! I poured the accent color on top of the copper in random lines and patterns. Then I used a paint brush to spread it around a little and get it into the copper. WAY TOO FUN! The next part is the most fun - time to fire it up with a torch!! I never used a torch before and it made me feel like a badass Rosie the Riveter! I would do this again in a heartbeat. I am sure it will make an appearance in the next house we live in. This is a fun project and will bring a very unique look to your home. The best part is, it is VERY heat resistant (up to 500 degrees!) and can withstand over 12000 psi - even stronger than concrete. Thanks, Levi! I love it!!

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Recently, Rust-Oleum flew 10 design bloggers to New Orleans for a hands-on workshop to introduce their new line called Transformations. I read about it on Apartment Therapy. Cabinet Transformations I've talked about painting cabinets before. But now achieving the look of stained & glazed wood doesn't seem so impossible for an amateur DIY homeowner. The Cabinet Transformations kit comes in 70 different colors. The website claims "no stripping, no sanding, no priming" (although in the FAQ section they do recommend a Zinsser Primer if using raw wood). They claim it works on all wood, melamine, and laminate surfaces. Here's a before & after cabinet photo from their website: Countertop Transformations: This is a simple (yet messy) kit that covers existing laminate countertops (also claims to work on wood or metal trim) using 3 layers: 1) Adhesive base coat, 2) Decorative Color Chips, and 3) Protective Coating. It is currently only available in these colors: Here's a before/after countertop photo from their website: I haven't used this product, and only know info from the bloggers' opinions and from Rust-Oleum's website. But it sounds like a great product and I'd be willing to try it (maybe it's finally time to do something with the honey oak that I despise so much in my kitchen and bathroom?) I sure wish Rust-Oleum would use me as a guinea pig with their product...