Clear Coat Over Laminate Countertops

This table top epoxy produces a rich super gloss look.

Clear coat over laminate countertops.

There are single component clear epoxy coatings on the market but two component coatings are likely to offer greater protection. Whether epoxy or poly urethane is going to be the best sealant for the countertop finish you want may best be determined with a test. We apply 2 coats of base color and sand with 220 grit sand paper after the paint is dry. Give the countertop a clear sealant coat of polyurethane.

This is a guide about best sealant for painted laminate countertops. Thick finish coat for bar tops tables river tables and most any table or counter top surface. The clear gloss topcoat leaves a gorgeous shine across painted countertops made for a home s interior whether it s a desk a cabinet any furniture across the home or even the doors excluding ones that serve as the exits of the home. Some manufacturers create specialty finishes that mimic marble or granite countertops such as stone coat and leggari.

If you are installing over laminate countertops you need to first degrease the counter second sand the counter with 80 grit sand paper then third prime the laminate with a bonding primer. Once the countertop is primed and dry mix the epoxy. You can also add epoxy to almost any surface helping to add shine to worn laminate or formica countertops. Epoxy finishes as a top coat some clear epoxy coatings can offer additional durability when compared to the original countertop transformations top coat.

Cover only one two foot section at a time because the finish dries quickly. This wood and concrete counter top epoxy is a self leveling high gloss finish epoxy that is uv stable for surface flood coating. Of course we also like the look of a clear epoxy coating over a nice hardwood countertop. A polyurethane coating is a common choice that helps extend the life of the countertop and serves as a protective sealant.

Apply a thin coat of the protective finish to the countertop using a lint free soft cotton rag. It is typically used for a 1 8 in. Follow the directions to allow for adequate drying time between the primer and paint before applying the polyurethane clear coat as a sealant.