Kitchen worktop upgrade advice

[Stmac1]

Hi

I am grateful for any advice. I am looking to upcycle my dated kitchen worktops - not looking to replace them just now but more something that I, as a complete novice, can attempt.

Has anyone had experience with the worktop wraps or worktop paint. It is laminate worktops currently. My concerns are that wraps might be difficult to apply and end up looking like bubble wrap if I don’t do it correctly. Has anyone used them and found them easy to apply? Re: paint - I suspect even specialist paint might chip or look patchy quickly.

Currently just paid ££ on new bathroom so looking for a temporary fix for now.

Grateful for thoughts. Thank you

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

There's only one worthy make of paint I believe and the choice is black or white I think, possibly grey. If it's only temporary and you accept that then a vinyl wrap will be OK, if you don't fancy DIYing I don't think those wrap specialists charge too much just for a worktop, just treat it kindly and it will last much longer.

 

[foxhole]

Hi

I am grateful for any advice. I am looking to upcycle my dated kitchen worktops - not looking to replace them just now but more something that I, as a complete novice, can attempt.

Has anyone had experience with the worktop wraps or worktop paint. It is laminate worktops currently. My concerns are that wraps might be difficult to apply and end up looking like bubble wrap if I don’t do it correctly. Has anyone used them and found them easy to apply? Re: paint - I suspect even specialist paint might chip or look patchy quickly.

Currently just paid ££ on new bathroom so looking for a temporary fix for now.

Grateful for thoughts. Thank you

There’s no cheap easy way to update kitchen worktops .

 

[mcprinter]

Used this in a bathroom on a single run of 'worktop'
Not too difficult to fit with a bit of care.

Exclusive 67cm Avellino Granite Stone Sticky Back Vinyl Furniture Wrap (200-8341) from 1m to 15m

Sticky Backed Premium Grade Walnut Large 67cm wide roll available in 3 lengths 1m 5m 10m High quality Walnut effect self adhesive material with

www.vinylwarehouse.co.uk

Only two adults in our house.
It has picked up a couple of marks in the few years it has been installed.

More likely to get damaged in a kitchen.
If you have a 90 degree joint in the worktop this might be tricky to make neat.
Fitting around sink and hob a bit awkward

 

[Stmac1]

Thank you everyone. These are helpful and appreciate ultimately I need to replace the worktops. Vinyl may be the way to go for now but will see if I work up the nerve to try it.

 

[leej90]

Hi. I recently refreshed my kitchen. Painted the cupboards and tiles. And used a wrap on the worktop. Didn't find it too difficult to do, just worked very slowly taking the backing off and using a smoother to get the bubbles out a couple of cm at a time. It's visually done the job. But it's not hard wearing. Has some scratches and marks already so you'll need to be really careful woth it. I stripped off all the old sealant and redone it after the wrap was on. I'm pleased with the result and was fairly cheep make over.

 

[Odds]

You might want to reconsider a stone worktop in light of this news in the Guardian as The government should consider a ban on artificial stone worktops after a rise in cases of an incurable disease linked to their manufacture, experts have said. One leading medic has called for urgent action to protect workers who cut the material. Kitchen worktops made from artificial stone are cheaper than natural stone such as granite or marble, but they contain significantly more silica.

The first UK case of the disease linked to cutting artificial stone, which is made of crushed rocks bound together with resins and pigments, was identified last year and medics have seen a subsequent rise in cases. Experts have documented the first eight cases in the UK in a paper. The cases all involve men, with an average age of 34. Researchers said one had since died.

Engineered stone has been banned in Australia since July after a rise in silicosis cases.

 

[jj4091]

Silicosis caused by slate dust has been known about for many years yet they continue using it and manage to work with it safely. Seems like there might be a need for better education or regulation.