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Joe Gemma
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Grungy Counter Tops

Joe Gemma
  • Investor
  • Rosedale, MD
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Hi All,

Finally settled on my first investment property. Ready to get my hands dirty and get this place rental ready (hopefully by Nov 1). One issue I have is some grungy counter tops. Trying to keep costs as low as possible so I'm wondering if there's any way to clean these up without replacement. I'm thinking probably not but figured I'd ask on here.

Thanks

Joe 

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John Teachout
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John Teachout
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Concord, GA
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That laminate appears to be cracked at the miter and that pattern is very dated. (1970's)

Probably for a couple hundred dollars and some elbow grease, you could put in new laminate counters and add some snap to the place. It would be a good improvement. Home Depot and Lowes stocks what you would need, cut it to length yourself and put some edges on it as required. A new, deep Stainless sink and new faucet could give the whole kitchen a fresh look. (maybe the sink and faucet are fine?)

What I do is look at something squinty eyed and say to my self, "Self, do you want this in your house?" If the answer is "not really" I may let it slide, but if the answer is "no way, no how" then resolve it.

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