FIRST WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAMINATE AND FORMICA COUNTER TOPS. I HAVE OFF WHITE ONES AND THEY HAVE CUTS IN THEM FROM SOMEONE USING THEM AS A CUTTING BOARD. THEY ARE NOT BAD, BUT I THINK I WILL HAVE TO SAND THEM FIRST. WHAT KINDS OF PAINT DO I USE AND WHAT KIND OF SEALER DO YOU USE?