DIY Refinished Countertops: you can cover formica/laminate to look like stone for less than $100!!! 1. Clean countertops with a degreaser (I used Krud Kutter) 2. Lightly sand countertops (I used a sponge sander) 3. Apply 2 coats of Glidden Gripper Primer with roller (you can have it tinted) 4. Apply desired color/finish (I chose a textured stone spray paint and used 3 coats (cover everything with drop cloths and wear a mask if you use spray paint) 5. Apply 3 coats of Polycrylic (madd by Minw...