Want a kitchen upgrade without the price tag? This DIYer used contact paper for a countertop transformation that looks ...

How Do You Apply Contact Paper? To apply contact paper efficiently, you will need the following: a measuring tape, a smoothing tool (like a squeegee), and a utility knife or box cutter.

A growing countertop trend is vinyl countertop wrap — a thick, durable contact paper that mimics the look of expensive finishes.

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.