How to Redo Bathroom Countertops

Apply self-adhesive contact paper specially designed for countertops. Clean the countertop thoroughly. Cut the contact paper to size. Cut out sink and faucet holes, and try to leave the pieces as large as possible to reduce the number of seams. Wet the countertop with a thin layer of soapy water so the contact paper slides across the surface while you are positioning it. When it is in place, hold one end with your fingers and draw a squeegee across the top of the paper to remove the excess water underneath. Overlap seams between pieces not more than one-half inch. Let it dry before using the countertops.

Paint a laminate countertop. Lightly sand the surface and remove the dust with tack cloth. Prime with primer designed for the type of countertop you have such as melamine laminate. Paint the countertop with paint designed for your surface, as well. You can even paint designs with sponges or stencils. When the paint is dry, seal with two or more coats of polyurethane.

Tile your countertops for a new look. Take a class at your local home improvement center and use your new skill to lay counter tiles in your bathroom. Grout the new tiles, seal well and let everything dry completely before you use the countertops.

Stick a new layer of laminate veneer over your old laminate. Buy self-adhesive laminate veneer from a home improvement center. Cut it to size with heavy-duty scissors. Clean the counters well and apply the new veneer directly over the old finish. Use a roller to remove air bubbles and let the adhesive dry. Smooth the edges with a file.

Cover the old, worn countertops with peel-and-stick vinyl floor tiles. Clean the old countertop well. Cut the tiles to size just as if you were laying them on a floor. Peel off the backing paper and stick them into position on the counter. Place them so that there is as little space as possible between them. Moisture can seep between the tiles, so apply a coat or two of polyurethane to the tiles as a sealant.