Is there a quick fix for the avacado counter/table?

[Nate-n-Annie]

Our boat is in fabulous interior condition, but I really don't care for the darkness of the avacado counters/tabletop. I suppose painting here is a really bad idea? From the few camper/online stores I have checked, I can't find any over-lay type material....is there anything like that out there? I really want to brighten up the cabin, but we are on a budget having overhauled the engines last summer and ordering a rope ladder, etc for her this year. I have a pic in my album, but can't get it to upload here. http://clubsearay.com/forum/album.php?do=editpictures&albumid=393&pictureids[]=2215

 

[Sundancer]

You could always brighten the rest of the cabin with some orange or lemon accents from the same era? :grin: Sorry, I couldn't resist!! You can cut a new piece of formica and glue it over the existing formica or you can find a company that paints bathtubs and have them attack it. I don't think painting would last and suspect it might chip after time. I'm sure they will tell you it's very durable. I'd just cover it with a lot of white cutting boards and call it good. It's not an easy fix!

 

[Lazy Daze]

I don't see anything wrong with trying to paint it. I wouldn't use an off the shelf can of paint from the local hardware store, though. I'd use an epoxy paint like EasyPoxy. What's the worst that happens? You'd be out the $40 for a quart of that stuff. But, on the other hand, it might just do the trick for you.

 

[dpmulvey]

Small arms fire works, but it is messy.

Seriously, a sheet of formica would be best for a variety of reasons; sanitation being one of them.

 

[Iprof]

How about a granite counter top at a fraction of the price.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2262652_paint-look-like-real-granite.html

Ken

 

[tdschafer]

Check out this thread: http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28749&highlight=table+resurfacing