How to Refinish an Old Acrylic Countertop

Many modern homes are outfitted with acrylic countertops. Acryclics are made up of polymers (plastics) and are used as a laminate. Acrylics are durable, but they can still be prone to damage. One common problem that may arise is a scratched surface on your acrylic countertop. Many people call a professional refinisher in these instances, but if you have an extra hour or two, you can refinish the countertop yourself.

Cleanser
Palm sander
Masking tape
Epoxy primer
EP-acrylic top coat
Porcelain and tile bonding agent
Paper towels
Paint spray gun
Gas mask

Instructions

- 1
  Clean the surface of your countertop thoroughly with liquid cleanser to remove any grease and dirt from the surface.
- 2
  Sand the surface of the acrylic with your palm sander. Be sure to cover the entire surface of the countertop. You need to sand the surface only once.
- 3
  Place masking tape over the areas you don't intend to paint.
- 4
  Apply one layer of the bonding agent to the surface of the countertop with the paper towel. Wait five minutes for it to dry.
- 5
  Mix the primer in the spray gun container per the primer's instructions. Put your gas mask on.
- 6
  Spray the surface of the countertop with the primer. Two coats of primer will be sufficient. Allow the primer to dry.
- 7
  Replace the primer container with a container of your acrylic top coat paint. Use the spray gun to apply a coat of paint. Wait 30 minutes.
- 8
  Apply two more coats of paint, waiting 30 minutes between each coat. Allow the paint to dry overnight before removing the tape.

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