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Old 06-05-2016, 04:42 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by bigdog View Post
I have 18 yr old formica countertops in my kitchen.
They're actually in fairly good condition.

I want to treat or clean them to bring back as much appearance and luster,
as I can, as I will be selling the house shortly.

Thought of a kitchen make-over before selling, but changed my mind and will let buyer make that decision. What I would pick for granite colors, etc may not the same as the next owners' likes' !

In the meantime, looking for suggestions on forminca renewal products.
Good luck. The pattern on Formica is basically a thin layer of paint. As the counters wear, the paint/pattern/color is removed. You can't really "restore" something that is completely gone.

Most counters can be resurfaced in place fairly cheap. If you're really concerned about appearance you may find that option to give a good return on investment.
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