As the cornerstone of the kitchen, your countertops are a reflection of the personality and functionality that exists in this crucial space. Your kitchen countertops provide the surface upon which you do plenty of work, whether it be preparing food or filing taxes. A lot of our Neolith sintered stone customers ask about different customization possibilities for their counters. Can you decorate them with embellishments? Why not paint your kitchen countertops? Are there other custom features that can be added?
Why Not Paint Your Kitchen Countertops?
Our sintered stone professionals typically recommend against trying to paint your kitchen countertops or worktops. This is because of the material that makes up their surfaces. Keep reading to learn more about sintered stone countertops and find out what customization options you have available for your own kitchen.
What’s Your Countertop Made Out Of?
A lot of kitchen worktops such as butcher boards or laminate wood are made from materials that are impermeable. This means that there is very likely a coat of varnish covering the surface of the countertop, making it immune to water damage and stains. If you were to try to pain tit, it would not bond with the surface. In other words, the paint just won’t stay on no matter how many coats you try to layer over your countertops. And the more paint you try to scrape off, the more worn down your kitchen surface will become. You may end up with a countertop that looks way older than it is supposed to.
Can You Paint On Stone Surfaces?
Every type of countertop is coated with a different type of varnish that corresponds with the materials that need to be protected underneath the surface. It is likely that you won’t be able to paint the countertop no matter what kind of surface you have. But this begs another question: Can you paint on stone surfaces?
While the answer is technically yes, most experts would follow this up with another question: why would you want to? Stone countertops are often custom-made, custom-cut designs that offer a combination of manufactured and natural beauty to the kitchen. Most homeowners pay the price that stone costs because they want to specifically have stone in their home. And while it is possible to remove paint from stone, this can be a painstaking and expensive process that often diminishes the value of the original material.
How To Match Your Color Style in the Kitchen
Just because it may not be a wise idea to paint your countertops doesn’t mean you have to forego all of your painting or design ideas in the kitchen. There are plenty of ways to match your countertops to your color palette or style by painting the walls, adding dynamic lighting, and placing your favorite decorations in key parts of the room. There are endless ways to create an entire color scheme around the kitchen countertop you already have. It also works the other way around! You can create a color scheme and then choose a sintered stone countertop style and color that best matches the designs you are looking for.
Find a Wide Range of Countertop Colors Today
At Neolith, we believe in helping each customer expand on their unique personality. We do this by creating handmade stone slabs to match their countertop goals. We offer a wide range of sintered stone kitchen countertops available in multiple sizes, colors, textures, and weights. If you are looking to complete a custom kitchen design project, get in touch with one of our experts right away. We will match you with a representative who will help turn your kitchen dreams into a reality. Contact us today to get started!