Want to change that boring laminate counter tops into something marvelous? It is simpler than you may think.
There are several options you have to transform the look of your counters, each having advantages and unique looks.
Paint Your Counter Top Advantages

• Very simple to do, simply prime with a bonding primer and paint with a water-base enamel paint (satin or gloss)
• Least costly and quickest method
• Anyone can do it

Disadvantages

• Scratches can be seen easily because of the gloss of the paint
• Will have to be repainted every few years depending on use

Use a decorative finish on your counter Top There are several decorative products that you can use to spruce up your counter tops.
I will go through each product below along with the positives and negatives.
SpreadRock by Daich Coatings Advantages

• Very durable, you can try to scratch the coating with a coin and it will wear out the coin and not leave a mark on the coating
• Easy to apply
• Cool look, in 5 different colors

Disadvantages

• Packaged in gallons/5 gallon only.
  1 Gallon only covers 33 square feet
• Costly, around $2.
  50 per square foot
• Bumpy surface, not easy to write on and can be difficult to clean

Giani Granite by Thomas' Kitchen Art Advantages

• Provides a unique granite look
• Packaged in a kit that has everything you need to do the job
• Package comes with an instructional DVD
• Several attractive colors available

Disadvantages Large counter tops will take time to do with this technique (however, most unique finishes take time)