Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops

Shabby chic counter tops are a super easy and affordable way to update those plastic laminate counter tops. Creating Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops is an easy kitchen update project that can be accomplished in one weekend.

To start this Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time.

Any laminate or cheap plain fake wood Kitchen Counter Tops are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint Technique.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start making these Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops:

Primer
Paint (2 colors: white and either sand or tan)
Roller paint brushes
A variety of 2", 3", or 4" paint brushes
Wood stain
Glaze
Sandpaper
Drop clothes
Kitchen Counter Tops

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain laminate Kitchen Counter Tops. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Kitchen Counter Tops this is a very important step. Your Shabby Chic Paint Technique will not stick to your Kitchen Counter Top surface if you don't sand and then prime your surface.

If you want a rough more rustic Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops try putting the primer on with one of the 4" brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.

Put on a coat of your base paint. This is either a sand color or tan color. You could do a yellowish tan. This paint should not be the actual color you want your desk to end up, but the color you want to show through when you finish the Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops.

Now you are ready to paint your surface with the real color you wish it to be. I always recommend painting a white or antique white color for true Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops. If you want, you could paint a pattern of diamonds on the counters as well.

Don't be scared to choose a bright white because the Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Top Paint Technique process will tone down the appearance of the stark white considerably if you want.

Once your white shabby chic Kitchen Counter Top color has dried you are ready to start roughing it up. Start by using the sand paper to rough up edges and other areas that would typically be used over time.

Once you have finished sanding the Kitchen Counter Tops surface wipe the surface down with a clean dry cloth. That old white t-shirt will work well here again. You can stop at this point, but if you want to go the extra mile you can use a mixture of ½ wood stain and ½ glaze to darken your piece. This darkening will mimic years of dirt and the aging process. If you use an antique white you do not have to do this.

Start by mixing you paint and glaze in a plastic container. Use a white rag or another old t-shirt to rub the stain onto the Kitchen Counter Tops.

You can do this process until you achieve the Shabby Chic Kitchen Counter Tops look you want for your vintage kitchen or art studio.

Now, let the counters dry and paint on at minimum three coats of an oil-based polyurethane. This will make your shabby chic counter tops waterproof.