How about on formica countertops? should I sand / prime first?
1323960
I can't help you there. Maybe check in an inconspicuous area of your counter. Or see if you can get a scrap piece of Formica and try it there first.
1323961
I doubt that this wax is suitable for countertops of any kind. It is primarily intended for use on such things as certain kinds of jewelry, picture frames, and decorative objects. I have never used it for surfaces that have a lot of wear, such as countertops, and I don't think that would work well.
1323962
no. this is not appropriate for such a large surface area. think of it as a way to accent smaller areas...
955112
The surface shoiuld be smooth before the primere coat is applied, so if neccary, do sand and if needed reapply the OSPHO. Primer and then sand the primer smooth before applying the finish coats
1685635
I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on... » Read More I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. « Show Less
754086
Treat this stuff just like POR-15 paint. Clean the surface, and use prep and ready. On bare metal or paint, I would scuff the surface 100 grit sandpaper too.
34393
I don't know if it will work on formica - I currently am using it on our corian counter tops. It does add a nice shine/glass to them.
444184
Yes. My countertop is formica and its just fine. Iwwill warn about 'spinning' though. The vessel sink sits on top of the counter, no matter what material the counter is. It isn't possible to tighten it enough to stop it from spinning without breaking the vessel sink. Its beautiful and works great, but it will 'spin' if you push against it.
159730
Yes, the product is designed for adhering to Formica and holds up very well. Follow the instructions for proper prep and application, and once it cures you'll have a nice, durable finish. Wes Mullers Paint 616-891-9171
583861
Painting should not be a problem. A light sanding and you should be good to go!
616297
Formby's really sort of dissolves the existing finish and smooths it out which retains the color of a piece pretty well. If the piece is very rough feeling I think you are going to want to sand it so I'm not sure you would want Formby's because it sounds like you need to strip it. I would try the Orange Safe stripper (can't recall the maker right now). Formby's is a great product for an old piece with light surface scratches that you want to even out and then recoat. It can be a huge timesaver over completely stopping so if the table base isn't bad you could try using both approaches.
634777
If I were you, I would definitely call the Powell company to be sure. I love the top myself, but your idea of switching it out for a granite counter top would make this island even more beautiful! Postyour decision, I may consider doing this in the future as well.
830472
I don't think it would work well over tile as I don't see how you could get it smooth. It worked great over a regular formica counter, but you do have to sand it quite a bit.
2026216
I agree that the sensible thing to do is to apply the Giani prior to adding the back splash material. This will eliminate the tedious job of masking off the wall or backsplash and will also enable you to get a better granite effect along the back wall. With respect to the 3" wide self edge, it does seem a bit thick for granite, but that is for you to decide. As a suggestion, you could try the Giani on a 3" wide sample piece of wood or cardboard and hold it in place to see how it looks. Our Giani painted counter top has been in service for about 9 months now and we are extremely pleased with its durability and looks. Remember to not place hot objects on the surface. Good luck. I agree that the sensible thing to do is to apply the Giani prior to adding the back splash material. This will eliminate the tedious job of masking off the wall or backsplash and will also enable you to get a better granite effect along the back wall. With respect to the 3" wide self edge, it does seem a bit thick for granite, but that is for you to decide. As a suggestion, you could try the Giani on a 3" wide sample piece of wood or cardboard and hold it in place to see how it looks. Our Giani painted counter top has been in service for about 9 months now and we are extremely... » Read More I agree that the sensible thing to do is to apply the Giani prior to adding the back splash material. This will eliminate the tedious job of masking off the wall or backsplash and will also enable you to get a better granite effect along the back wall. With respect to the 3" wide self edge, it does seem a bit thick for granite, but that is for you to decide. As a suggestion, you could try the Giani on a 3" wide sample piece of wood or cardboard and hold it in place to see how it looks. Our Giani painted counter top has been in service for about 9 months now and we are extremely pleased with its durability and looks. Remember to not place hot objects on the surface. Good luck. « Show Less
139185
I would prime it first if you using a light color paint. Darker colors the pine will do fine. Love love love this paint. Highly recommend it.
2044950
I'd use the primer for it before doing so, but I see no reason it can't be after that, as thats what I did. But you'd also want to "level" the joints in the existing tile before you do, so its not as simple as peel and stick if you want it right.
771406
I would recommend changing between stages. The pads will get contaminated with the other products. I would finish my surface with the lightest pad for the best finish and no swirl marks.
1599378
I use it on my counter top a LOT, and that's a Formica countertop, it's thick, and it hasn't damaged the countertop, I use it to press fabric before I cut it out, and the cutting mat is on a countertop next to where I use the ironing pad.
1662069
Coffee stains wipe right off with water. If you get a dried on food spot, just put some water on it to soften it, and wipe it away. I only use dish soap and water to clean my counters. No special cleaner, although they do sell something. I did my kitchen a year ago and it still looks great. I think the other product looks like speckled formica, not granite, so this is the perfect choice for the granite look. Friends who see it can't believe I only spent $75 to totally transform my kitchen. I did a bath too, and it is perfect. Good Luck!