[header] How to renew laminate kitchen countertops [title] Purchase supplies. [step] You'll be using rust-oleum's new countertop transformations coating system as your paint gloss along with needing paint brushes, plastic sheeting (to cover surrounding areas), paint rollers, rubber gloves, painter's tape and sandpaper. [title] Degloss the countertops using a diamond-embedded sanding kit. 
[step] You will want to create a smooth, porous surface on your countertops so you will need to sand off any finish. [title] Use a light touch when sanding countertops.