Laminate countertops and vinyl floors are hard-wearing materials that can last a long time, but colors and finishes can become lackluster and designs are eventually outdated. If you find yourself with a harvest-gold countertop or a dull vinyl bathroom floor, consider refurbishing these surfaces with paint.

Materials to Buy

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP) cleaner
• Low-tack painter’s tape
• Foam paint rollers
• Tinted bonding primer
• Water-based paint
• Polyurethane

Tools to Gather

• Wood glue
• Drop cloths