I need a cheap way to fix a kitchen counter.?
Answers:
First thing that would recomend is talk to your landlord and show/explain to him/her on what you would like to do.
Because maybe the landlord approved the change for the previous renters.
Usually if you approach the landlord first, they usually pay for it all or split the cost or take it off your next month's rent.
If they don't bring up about rent reduction, then you suggest it.
It is always best to discuss ANY changes or modifications to the home or property with the landlord first.
Other answers:
it depends what is underneath. I would use turpentine to remove the paint, but then you run the risk of damaging the counter underneath. You can try a steamer to see if you can get the paint to bubble and then chip it off.
or sand it off or ripe up the counter, then put down laminated wood as you described.
I would just charge them for the damages and replace the counter though if they did not get permission to make the repair.
it depends what is underneath. I would use turpentine to remove the paint, but then you run the risk of damaging the counter underneath. You can try a steamer to see if you can get the paint to bubble and then chip it off.
or sand it off or ripe up the counter, then put down laminated wood as you described.
I would just charge them for the damages and replace the counter though if they did not get permission to make the repair.
there are several options you can do stripping the counter is one but you risk loosing some of the strenght of to wood you can scrape it but that is time consuming the easiest way i know would be go to lowes or a hard ware store and get a rool of thick paper like wallpaper but it is for counter tops or you can do laminate or paint it again but be sure to prime it first
try ikea