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Beyond The Spirits => DIY Angels and Demons => Topic started by: duh on May 30, 2009, 07:58:49 AM

Title: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on May 30, 2009, 07:58:49 AM: I love my counter tops as far as the dark green marbled look but....they are dull. They aren't dirty its just that they don't shine. Is there anything I can do to change that? Poly maybe or just wax the little suckers like you would a car? I don't know. Mop and glow? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: bestofour on May 31, 2009, 07:06:19 PM: is it just the type of finish on them like a satin finish? If it is I don't think you can change them.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on May 31, 2009, 07:30:15 PM: I think someone used an abrasive cleaner on them. They look like regular formica.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: Jim on May 31, 2009, 11:11:43 PM: Get your some paste car wax. Something that has a cleaner in it and try a small spot to see if it don't help with the shine.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on Jun 01, 2009, 05:54:36 AM: Thanks Jim, I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work the car will appreciate it anyway.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: bestofour on Jun 05, 2009, 06:25:24 PM: have you waxed?
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on Jun 06, 2009, 06:55:40 AM: No I completely forgot to get the wax when I went into town.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: Jayrod1972 on Jun 08, 2009, 01:03:15 AM: I did a google search on resurfacing formica and all basically suggest to replace it... One even said they had a professional come out to resurface the counter tops and it looked good for only a few months and it began to crack and peel.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on Jun 08, 2009, 05:46:42 AM: I do plan to replace it but that's a long term project. And this stuff is everywhere. Both bathrooms, the kitchen and the breakfast bar are all formica. And it's all been damaged.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: bestofour on Jun 08, 2009, 11:19:26 AM: I'd go ahead and wax if it will look better for a while. Then replace it counter tops and they dull again.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: sunsoaker on Jun 08, 2009, 08:04:26 PM: I would try the wax too. Couldn't hurt anything. Might do the trick! My countertops are brand new (less than a year ago) and have never been "shiny". But they don't have a haze either. Hopefully it'll work for ya.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: Sunflower on Feb 14, 2010, 02:06:46 PM: You can use 'marine spar varnish', it takes awhile to dry and stinks to high heaven but if you can ventilate...it works well. Waterproof and shiny. I've used it to redo a melamine bookcase.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on Mar 05, 2010, 01:51:03 PM: That sounds like a great idea. Will it work on a none pourous smooth surface?
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: Sunflower on Mar 06, 2010, 11:06:23 AM: I've used it on flat melamine with no trouble.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: duh on Mar 06, 2010, 04:27:47 PM: I don't know what that is. But I'm going to put this on my to do list. It may not get done this year but it might next year. This year everything needs painting.
Title: Re: Dull Formica Counter Tops
Post by: Sunflower on Mar 06, 2010, 04:51:10 PM: You can also sand them and give them a paint over with melamine paint....that way you'll get the color you want and at a great price.