Older countertops can really show their age, but did you know that you have another option besides replacing them? It’s true! Instead of ripping out those old stained or chipped countertops, you can simply cover them and make them look like brand-new.

Here are 7 countertop cover options that will allow you to keep your countertop instead of replacing it:

Tile has been used to cover up old countertops for years now, due to the fact that there are hundreds of options available to choose from. You will love this material if you hate searching for the pot holder before setting a hot pan down on the counter. Tile is even easy to install, so you won’t need to wait days or weeks to use your countertop once again. There is a downside to using tile though, and that is the fact that dirt and grime can easily get stuck within the grout lines, and it can be extremely difficult to remove.

Stone refinishing kits are basically a paint that covers a countertop to make it look like new. Some of them do have mineral content within them, which make them really look like stone when you are finished. While your countertops will look beautiful after you apply this finish, it does take some time to complete. First, you will need to prep your old countertop and then apply four separate layers over the course of five and a half hours.

This durable and sturdy sheet basically gets laid over your existing countertop to cover the blemishes and damages that you no longer want to see. The bad news with this material is that it is difficult to work with and the edges are even harder to roll.

This piece of material is just large enough to cover your entire counter from the front edge all the way back to the backsplash, which is perfect since you are not going to want any seams going in that direction. You will have seams in the length, where each piece meets, side by side, but those are unavoidable. While this material looks wonderful when it is on a countertop, it is quite expensive to purchase and install.

This concrete material is not what is poured for a concrete slab countertop. Instead, it is concrete that is poured onto your existing countertop and then skimmed to add a thin layer. The results are magnificent at first, but deep gouges, staining, and water absorption are quite possible within just a few months.

Homeowners have been lining the inside of their cabinets with paper for years, so why wouldn’t there be a similar option for countertops? This should mean that this material is easy to put into place, but it is not. It does bubble and wrinkle during the installation process, so you will need a lot of patience if you choose this affordable option. If you do have this put on your countertops, you are going to want to make sure that you do not cut anything on it or place any hot objects on there either, as the material can rip and tear quite easily.

An epoxy resin will look wonderful in any kitchen and it is as easy to install as constructing a frame around your existing countertop and pouring it in. The high-gloss finish at the end of installation will keep your kitchen visually appealing for years. However, this type of material should never be installed by anyone other than a professional due to the narrow temperature range it can be installed in, as well as the necessary use of multiple putty knives and a propane torch.

All these options are going to make your countertops look better than they have in a long time, but you will need to choose the one that will fit your current needs and budget. After all, there is no point in installing one that you will need to replace sooner than later, as you will spend more in the long-term than you would have if you just replaced the countertop in the first place.