Countertop Transformations Rust-Oleum

The answer you are looking for: Yes, it transforms your existing countertops. The second answer: It is unlikely that you will trick anyone into thinking you've got new countertops. It is a 2-3 day DIY project, quicker and easier with 2 people, but certainly doable by 1 person. The hardest part is sanding. Be prepared to sand, sand, and sand more. Then sand some more. And again. Apply the sticky tar, spray the decorative chips, wait to dry. Then sand, sand, sand. Sand till your arms get numb. Rest and sand more. The more you sand the smoother the finish. Apply finish. Be prepared to use plenty of dripsheets to protect your cabinets, walls, and floors. Before applying the compounds consider removing the sink altogether, else you are risking telltale signs of having applied a finish, especially around the front edge where the sink meets the countertop. If you cannot or do not want to remove the sink - remove masking tape immediately after applying each compound, do not allow them to dry to the tape or you will be peeling it off with the compounds. The results are very good. Countertops look nearly stone like. Total transformation achieved, especially in our case when applied dark product onto existing almond countertops. Still it was impossible to achieve that finish you'd get by replacing your countertops, here and there showing an unevenly dried finish, albeit visible only depending on light direction.