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Contact paper for countertops The quickest—and most forgiving—countertop makeover project is recovering the counters with contact paper.

For around $10–$20 a roll, contact paper can give your countertop a whole new look —think faux marble, granite, or even bold patterns.

A mini-project like covering with contact paper is ideal if you’re a renter, or you can take it a step further with a full-on paint job, as long as you’re using the right countertop coating.