Give Your Kitchen New Life with Kitchen Countertop Refinishing

If your kitchen is looking a little dull, take a look at your countertops. Chances are, they could use some upkeep. Kitchen countertop refinishing is a great idea for those who don't want to replace kitchen counters, only give them new life.

Many people have wood countertops, and if this is the case for you, then kitchen countertop refinishing is a fairly easy project that you can tackle on your own in the course of a weekend. Let's take a look at the steps involved in kitchen countertop refinishing for wood countertops:

1. Protect your kitchen floors with a large tarp or plastic sheeting. Make sure you have the windows open so that you won't breathe in harmful fumes. Next, apply a gel-based paint stripper to your counters. Always go in the direction of the wood grain and brush evenly onto small sections. Let the gel sit on your countertops for around 20 minutes.

2. Next, gently scrape the gel off with a putty knife, once more working in the direction of the wood grain. Clean off any excess thinner with steel wool.

3. The next step is sanding. Use both 150-grit and 220-grit to sand the countertops, going in the direction of the grain. Use a cloth to remove excess grit after sanding. To fill in scratches or dents that sanding doesn't take care of, use a wood filler.

4. Then, you'll want to stain the wood. Apply one to three coats of the stain of your choice, followed by three coats of an oil based polyurethane for protection and shine. You'll want to allow each coat to dry before applying another, and as always, make sure you've got plenty of ventilation and fresh air in your kitchen.

And that's it! You'll be surprised at how simple it is to perform kitchen countertop refinishing on your own. Refinished counters add beauty and value to your home, and provide a durable, beautiful counter area to perform all your kitchen activities. If you don't want to do the job yourself, there are many contractors out there who can do it for you for a reasonable price.

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