Painted Laminate Countertops: How they really look 7 years later

It's been seven years since I painted my laminate countertops and I’m sharing all the details of how they've have held up including how they really look now and what I would do differently next time.
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[@woodstover]

Thank you for the update. I live in a mobile home and your cabinets look so familiar, are you by chance in a mobile home also. You've made a beautiful transition 😍with your kitchen. Well done! I love your kitchen sink too 💖

[@LovelyEtc]

Thank you so much! We definitely put a lot of work into it. The sink was a favorite part of our kitchen update. 😀

[@VioletJoy]

They look great!!! I'm not familiar with your channel so don't know about your move. Hopefully it will be fun and exciting.

[@LovelyEtc]

Thank you! I’d love it if you would follow along. 😀

[@vampgirl92496]

Thank you. I am going down the rabbit hole for this project. 7 years is testimony enough for me. impressed. Since I am retired and no kids I should fair better. I wonder if appliance paint then then envirotex would work for no yellowing? Although I will probably do art work on them (marble etc)

[@LovelyEtc]

I'm so glad to hear that!! I am not sure if appliance paint would work better, but I love the idea of doing your own art work. Please come back and share with us if you do!!

[@Donna-vh5ym]

Did you use the rustoleum appliance paint?

[@anyat686]

Im from Ireland. RUclips suggested your channel, even though i dont really paint much 😂😂😂
So lets see what else you got ! ? 😅

[@LovelyEtc]

There is much more than painting. 😀 I am an avid home decorator and love DIY projects. Hope you will follow along.

[@GilliMarieMoody]

Congrats. Might I respectfully suggest that you varnish it 2-3 times? Great luck. Cheers.

[@LovelyEtc]

Thanks for the tip!

[@p.m.justice3502]

Do you have a link that I can use for the 64oz container of Envirotex? We do not need a full gallon.

[@vampgirl92496]

above/amazon

[@LovelyEtc]

Hello! I wasn't able to find a 64 oz, but there is a 32 oz here www.amazon.com/Environmental-Technology-32-Ounce-Pour-Finish/dp/B000BZYYQ0/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=envirotex+lite&linkCode=sl2&linkId=8709af081ef69c6d004c7a6a45398a49&qid=1591115763&sr=8-3

[@MariaJoseGuzman-qg2un]

I'm thinking of painting my countertops black with white veining so hopefully I won't get such noticeable yellow

[@LovelyEtc]

That sounds like a great idea! Let me know how it turns out!

[@connieschwarz6023]

i use the same resin on my paintings. and im aware that you have to use heat to avoid air bubbles.
what did you do?

[@LovelyEtc]

You can use a heat gun to remove any bubbles.

[@jessicasigler5832]

What resin did you use or sealer to make it shiny?

[@LovelyEtc]

Hi Jessica! I used Envirotex Lite- a high gloss polymer sealer that dries to a crystal clear, very hard finish. Here is my affiliate link to the one I used. amzn.to/41Ej3Tp

[@amirmk725]

the yellowing is due to clear top finish (epoxy) being exposed to uv sunlight

[@LovelyEtc]

That definitely makes sense. Thank you!

[@dnielsen0908]

anyway to stop this? we have A LOT of natural light

[@connieschwarz6023]

the resin that you used turns yellow over time

[@LovelyEtc]

We haven't had yellowing with the resin we used. Maybe it was the a different color or material that you applied it too?

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

Nah just wait

[@vampgirl92496]

@@LovelyEtc You would also have to get white paint that specifically says non yellowing, or it will