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Hi I've moved into a new home the previous owner painted the bench tops not sure if they used the right product or not. Anyway the bench top paint is now peeling. What can I use to fix this and still use my bench top. Or what can I use to cover it I'm on a really tight budget.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @MsDIY. It's amazing to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about benchtop coatings.
If you’re able to share a few photos of the bench, that would really help our members understand the extent of the issue and offer more targeted advice. Let me know if you need a hand uploading them.
If the benchtop has been painted and the coating is now peeling, then unfortunately it’s likely the surface will need to be sanded back completely before applying a new, more durable finish—especially if you’re planning to keep using it regularly. On a tight budget, this can be done with a bit of elbow grease and some paint made for laminate or benchtops. I'd recommend you consider the Dulux Renovation range.
If the damage is only in a small section, though, a creative workaround could be to cover the area with a chopping board or decorative mat to hide the peeling for now while you save up for a longer-term fix.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
The benchtop is in fairly poor condition and could have been painted a couple of times now, @MsDIY. Sanding it back to the laminate and removing the existing paint would be key to getting a good and lasting result. The other option would be to have the benchtop replaced. Obviously, that would be more expensive, but there are some quite budget-friendly laminate benchtops on offer.
Mitchell
Given the condition of the bench, I think vinyl would be worth a try @MsDIY. If it adheres, then it would certainly improve the look. Just check the cost, as for $125, you could have a whole new benchtop.
Mitchell
