tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post1073040520096585176..comments2024-03-10T04:32:05.077-04:00Comments on 21 Rosemary Lane: Transformation of a 1970's Formica Countertop into a Granite Beauty Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01023629832665991534noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-86962180361288169582017-05-07T19:12:00.675-04:002017-05-07T19:12:00.675-04:00I used this about 5 years ago and did cover it wit...I used this about 5 years ago and did cover it with polyurethane and it has numerous chips. Not a good long term optionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-992798014557839282016-09-28T23:24:38.812-04:002016-09-28T23:24:38.812-04:00At SURFACECO we produce, offer and install all typ...At <a href="http://surfaceco.uk" rel="nofollow">SURFACECO</a> we produce, offer and install all types of solid kitchen worktops in Reading and around regions. Utilizing numerous surfaces such as granite, marble or quartz worktops for your own kitchen.scotty123https://www.blogger.com/profile/16839664309205983081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-42887485791344553432016-07-31T10:35:07.646-04:002016-07-31T10:35:07.646-04:00Make sure which granite you are going to purchase ...Make sure which granite you are going to purchase joint free. Natural joints may be stable for a long time but the designer worktops will <a href="http://www.marblegranitesworktop.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">worktops UK</a> obviously consist of joints but make sure and try that as well as possible these joints are not to be big. Marryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280876054880607665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-60820542862175398982015-11-15T13:11:30.686-05:002015-11-15T13:11:30.686-05:00You must along these lines, so energized. I am hig...You must along these lines, so energized. I am highly involved with cleaning my kitchen cupboards, get ready to paint them white. This time I'm supposing I MUST likewise accomplish something with the ledges since they're additionally Formica in a sandy/orange chestnut shading - ewwww! They just won't run with my impending white cupboards. You are a rescuer, thank you such a great amount for sharing. I can hardly wait to advise hubby how shabby it will be to change the shade of the ledges! I'm another supporter!! <a href="http://integritystonework.com/" rel="nofollow">Granite Countertops Lynnwood</a><br />Lisa Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147609172145692138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-37140400399276170972015-07-21T00:17:10.945-04:002015-07-21T00:17:10.945-04:00Great. Thank you so much. I can't wait to get ...Great. Thank you so much. I can't wait to get started! Again....you did an amazing job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256826775224736087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-91105159730653891322015-07-20T19:52:13.247-04:002015-07-20T19:52:13.247-04:00Yes Stephanie I did sand it with a fine grade sand...Yes Stephanie I did sand it with a fine grade sanding block, I want to say a 600 grit. If you are using Giani it will be there as part of the directions. It was sooo incredibly easy and I have to say that I marvel at how wonderful those counters look everytime I see them!<br />XO BarbaraBarbara @ 21 Rosemary Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023629832665991534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-26765340373197792852015-07-20T18:16:38.719-04:002015-07-20T18:16:38.719-04:00I was wondering if you sanded the formica before a...I was wondering if you sanded the formica before applying the primer. I got the Giani Kit in slate and am about to start my project. Your counters look amazing. I hope mine turn out like yours. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256826775224736087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-81815971678094118772014-07-21T16:06:00.937-04:002014-07-21T16:06:00.937-04:00Me again, Barbara. I just had to mention that thei...Me again, Barbara. I just had to mention that their kitchen floors are just like the ones in my kitchen, only mine are in the red tones. Let me know if you find a cheap way to change those up!.JJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-83603721531514058092014-07-21T16:04:41.857-04:002014-07-21T16:04:41.857-04:00Wow, that turned out so great, Barbara. I have hea...Wow, that turned out so great, Barbara. I have heard of those kits and I have to agree it certainly turned out wonderfully. They will have a lovely vacation home (I can't wait to see it all) for an inexpensive price so they can really enjoy their time there without waiting for the bills to come in!..Happy Monday..Judy (The kids are sure growing up!)Judy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-50343837989129419022014-07-20T16:23:28.478-04:002014-07-20T16:23:28.478-04:00I've heard about this product around blogland....I've heard about this product around blogland...awesome job Barbara they look amazing! Love that your friend chose black...it looks great with the white cabinets! Did I spy new wood floors also??ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-15874084718936272052014-07-20T15:49:07.873-04:002014-07-20T15:49:07.873-04:00You have got me so, so excited. I am in the middl...You have got me so, so excited. I am in the middle of cleaning my kitchen cabinets, preparing to paint them white. All this time I'm thinking I MUST also do something with the countertops since they're also Formica in a sandy/orange brown color - ewwww! They just won't go with my soon to be white cabinets. You are a savior, thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to tell hubby how cheap it's going to be to change the color of the countertops! I'm a new follower!! -Bev :)mzzbevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842861201472024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-74855439481323663902014-07-20T10:47:09.317-04:002014-07-20T10:47:09.317-04:00What a transformation. Nice job.What a transformation. Nice job.Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-44370728699484499082014-07-19T12:21:46.206-04:002014-07-19T12:21:46.206-04:00This looks amazing and it is a wonderful product! ...This looks amazing and it is a wonderful product! I have used this exact same product AND the same color in my kitchen...back in 2009! It is still going strong! I had the ugly butcher block Formica. I used a dark brown for one of my bathrooms too. This is absolutely the best product I have seen as far as transforming old counter tops. I was just thinking this morning that I should finished a post I started about my own project....and then I see yours! So glad to know that someone else has used this amazing product!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-88394864845432665402014-07-19T08:45:12.467-04:002014-07-19T08:45:12.467-04:00You did a super job, the counters look amazing.You did a super job, the counters look amazing.Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765366916959264577.post-36305681162066111362014-07-19T08:26:23.638-04:002014-07-19T08:26:23.638-04:00Your counters look gorgeous. You did a beautiful j...Your counters look gorgeous. You did a beautiful job. What a transformation! Have a great weekend. MariaMaria Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847842738900623826noreply@blogger.com