Beautiful Contact Paper for Countertops

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Hey friends!  If you’re looking for an easy, budget-friendly way to refresh your kitchen countertop, I’m here today to suggest some beautiful options for contact paper countertops. While I have not personally done this in my own home (if you’ve followed along very long, you know what we actually did epoxy countertops several years back), I’m in love with how simple and affordable this countertop makeover can be. I’ve personally seen people have incredible success with this project. Whether you’re working with old laminate countertops or need to update any counter you just don’t love, this is a great solution for getting a high-end look without going over budget. 

When we painted our countertops several years back, I had more than one person advise me against it. Our countertops were a dated brown granite that I just didn’t love, and I dreamed for years of replacing them. The simple fact is, there is no cosmetic home project that is worth going into debt over – even countertops that just did not bring me joy. I almost listened to others that were telling me not to touch our granite countertops out of fear I would regret the decision, but I’m SO glad I didn’t. At the end of the day, others are not living in your home or cooking in your kitchen. YOU are, and it needs to bring YOU joy.

Are contact paper countertops a permanent solution?

If you’re considering using contact paper over countertops that you just do not love, but feeling hesitant, I’m here to give you courage. Contact paper counters are a WONDERFUL temporary solution for making your countertops something you love. I say temporary because I do not believe contact paper is a permanent solution, as 3 to 5 years is the average lifespan before peeling and wear becomes an issue.  So while I’m not suggesting contact paper countertops as any permanent solution, I am saying that it’s a wonderful and stunning temporary solution until you can truly afford a permanent new countertop. 

In this post, I am going to be linking beautiful options I’ve found for contact paper countertops. From matte stone and glossy marble to butcher-block, I’m giving several examples of beautiful, natural looking contact paper that will help to transform your countertops. With just a few materials like a heat gun, utility knife, and smoothing tool, you will be able to achieve a beautiful countertop makeover on a real budget.

BEAUTIFUL & AFFORDABLE CONTACT PAPER FOR COUNTERTOPS:

TERRAZZO CONTACT PAPER

This stunning terrazzo contact paper is perfect in Chloe Rey’s kitchen is perfect for a cozy, earthy look.

Talk about a stunning kitchen makeover. Wow!

Modern Marble Contact Paper

Beloved and highly rated marble contact paper from etsy. This contact paper is fade resistant, water resistant, and tear resistant.

I first saw this beautiful contact paper on Pretty in the Pine’s rental kitchen makeover. She did this for $500! Cabinets, knobs, contact paper, peel n’ stick tile.

Marble Contact Paper

I love how Driven by Decor uses the contact paper on her kitchen island to really make a statement.

WOODEN CONTACT PAPER

Wood-look contact paper is perfect for a cozy, more rustic feel. Postcards from the Ridge made a gorgeous, authentic wood looking countertop with it!

MATTE SOAPSTONE CONTACT PAPER

This stunning black soapstone contact paper from etsy is perfect for a sleek and modern look.

GRAY MARBLE CONTACT PAPER

Gray marble is perfect for a fresh look without the pure white of white marble contact paper. This stunning option is from Amazon.

GLOSSY MARBLE CONTACT PAPER

For a marble look with a bit more high-end shine, this option from etsy is a great idea! It’s water and heat resistant, as an added bonus.

WHITE & GOLD GRANITE CONTACT PAPER

If you love the look of granite, this stunning white and gold option from Amazon might just be the one you’re after.

BUTCHERBLOCK CONTACT PAPER

For a cottage or rustic look, this butcher block contact paper from Amazon is perfect!

CONCRETE CONTACT PAPER

This faux concrete contact paper looks so much like the real thing!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR CONTACT PAPER COUNTERTOPS:

• Measuring Tape – To measure your the square foot of your countertops.
• Contact Paper – (I hope this is obvious) 😉
• Utility Knife – This is important for getting a clean, sharp cut and straight line along the edges and corners.
• Straight Edge or Ruler – To help with a straight cut. 
• Heat Gun or Hair Dryer/Blow Dryer – You’ll use heat to help smooth out air bubbles.
• Smoothing Tool/Credit Card – These are lifesavers for getting that perfect, bubble-free finish.
• Painter’s Tape – this is optional but helps keep the contact paper in place while applying.
• Extra Roll – Always grab a little more than you think you’ll need, especially for covering tricky areas or wrapping around the front edge of the countertop.

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I hope this list of ideas for contact paper for countertops helps you in your own kitchen makeover!

Until next time,
Courtney