Kitchen Worktops

[megfitz]

Is it possible to resurface kitchen worktops, I think they are Formica or similar
I really don't want the expense and upheaval of changing them.
Is it something I can do myself or is it a specialist job? Thanks.

[The Builder]

There are re-constituted stone worktops that simply fit over the original. Usually only about 6 or 7mm thick. I've no experience of using them, but it looks quite straightforward.

http://www.granitetransformations.co.uk/

Also, specialist paint coatings in stone/marble effects, but they tend to involve a specialist application. I don't know if they are at all DIY.

http://www.onestop-refinishers.co.uk/WORKTOP-RESURFACING.html

[TonyV]

Meg short answer is yes.
But what finish would you like? You can go from fablon,Quartz or wood, and yes you can do it yoursel.

[fbg40]

Megfitz
Notice the Builder has linked you to "granitetransformations" for overlays for your worktops - I actually visited their showroom in Epsom earlier this year to get a quote, I had to sit down after the lady told me ! I don't have a very big kitchen but was quoted in excess of £2500 ! Needless to say we didn't give them an order. Sorry to dampen your answer Builder !
FBG40

[megfitz]

TonyV , where,what and how, info please. thanks

[megfitz]

Sorry, I'd like to stay with Fablon.

[TonyV]

Ok Meg to narrow the choice, what effect do you want, a plain solid colour, stone or wood effect

[BRIGHT SPARK]

For a long term quality solution at a low cost you will need to change the worktops.The chances are, you will have to remove the hob and sink anyway so you're halfway there.

[Quizmonster]

Unless there are different types of Fablon, the sort my wife and I used for a free-standing 4' x 2' cupboard - not an actual 'work'-top - created a major task for us! It's difficult enough to cover a couple of square feet with the stuff without bubbles and wrinkles forming, never mind a whole work-top. We got there in the end, but I don't believe it would have stood up to the impact of being constantly WORKED on, had that been required.
I can only wish you luck if you use it for a large surface, especially one that'll take a fairly substantial "hammering" over time.

[megfitz]

TonyV , At the moment I have a sort of off-white marble effect which I'd like to stay with, it's become quite rough in places of heavy usage, a spray to reseal/resurface would be ideal.

[TonyV]

Megfitz will never last forever on a worktop, but you could try coating with a water based varnish
e.g.
http://polyvine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=249:antibacterial-varnish&catid=19&Itemid=1112&lang=en

or replace

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fablon-67-5-Marble-Effect-White/dp/B00CZ6V0W4

Or do both and see how it goes

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