Painting your countertops is an affordable option if you're looking to update laminate or arborite counters. You need a good Countertop Paint Kit and a weekend to get this update done. Continue reading for the full tutorial to update your countertops with paint and find out how it's holding up after a year.

Stone is expensive, and while I use it anytime that I can afford it, I’m also always looking for and trying new DIY tricks to get a high-end look without having to spend as much. This easy faux marble countertop design was done with resin! See the full video tutorial to create your own faux marble countertop!

In this kitchen makeover the countertops got resurfaced with a kit that has shimmering mineral accents that mimick the look of real stone. In just one weekend you can take those old laminate counters and transform them and now will ever know!

Add a modern look to butcher block using black stain. It's an easy and affordable way to give your countertop the look you want. Be sure to use a good sealer to protect against water and food.

I know you may be thinking...a tile countertop, no way! These white, oversized tiles look fresh and modern on this island. Used on an island as an accent and not in the entire kitchen makes this DIY countertop a great design decision. The tile is laid on wood board and Hardie backer so if you ever want to change it, you can just remove the whole counter and not worry about chipping away the tiles. The best part? No tile saw required!

Concrete countertops have gained popularity over the last few years and can look amazing. Although you could make your own forms to pour your concrete you may want to use premade forms to make sure they exactly fit your space. These DIY countertops were made with pre-made forms custom-tailored for their cabinet and sink configuration. They look amazing and not cold and industrial like you may think concrete would look. Read more to find out how this whole DIY was done.

Burning wood will bring out the wood grain and make it pop. This DIY wood countertop looks amazing. Add sealer to protect the wood from spills and they are ready to use.

Are you brave enough to paint your countertops without a kit? These DIY faux marble countertops are done using primer, paint, and sealer. Doing it this way allows you to control the color and how they look in the end. The use of a high gloss polymer sealer will give your countertops a crystal clear, very hard finish. Continue reading for the tutorial to make your painted countertop look like marble.

When you're doing concrete countertops, pour in place is the easiest solution. Just set up your forms and pour the concrete. Of course it isn't exactly that simple, but when they are done you will have a durable countertop that won't absorb spills and can handle a hot pan sitting on it.

This wood countertop is made using pine boards. This is definitely a more affordable option compared to butcher block. Once you have your boards joined, make any cutouts then stain, seal, and put in place.

A terrazzo countertop can cost anywhere $50-$100 a square foot. That makes it more expensive than most marble or granite. You can get the look of terrazzo for a fraction of the price of buying if you're willing to DIY it and throw some vinyl chips around. This isn't an easy DIY, but totally worth the work if you love the look of terrazzo.

Hardwood maple boards joined with biscuits were used to make these amazing DIY countertops. You can make your own for a fraction of the cost of buying them. Keep the natural look of the wood by using just a sealer and no stain.

Carrara Marble is beautiful, but it's expensive. Create your own Carrara marble countertops using paint. Getting the look of veining is quite a process, but once you're done you will have countertops that are beautiful and durable.

Making your own wood countertop allows you to customize the stain color. You don't want a countertop that doesn't look good with your wood floors! This DIY countertop is made using white pine board joined with biscuits. Because this counter is in the laundry room, the pine boards won't get a lot of wear and tear so the softer pine wood is an affordable choice.

Solid surface countertops are expensive. They can rank right up there with marble and granite. But did you know...you can buy solid surface material and do it yourself! If you have a bit of woodworking experience, you can totally do this DIY project and save $$$. Read more to find out about buying solid surface material to DIY your own countertops.

Who says you have to pour a concrete countertop? You can apply a concrete finish to your existing countertop for an amazing update. A few coats of concrete, sand, and seal. This is easily a DIY countertop project you can do in a weekend.