The epoxy cost more but it gives my counter top an authentic granite look.
Reviews of granite look paint for countertops.
I read reviews where some people had issues with the paint peeling so that s why i used epoxy.
This paint is durable and will last you for years.
However as you ll see there are a couple of things that can make the finished results look like real granite that isn t included in the kit.
You can always give your old countertop a new look using paint.
The giani granite countertop paint may be a great solution for homeowners who wat to renovate their countertops without spending too much.
Instead of using the clear coat i opted for clear epoxy.
Even up close and touching people cannot tell it s paint because of the epoxy.
Giani countertop paint allows you to upgrade your kitchen on a budget and create the natural look and feel of granite.
I used the primer and then layered different colors from the kit using a sea sponge.
I had seen an advertisement about painting countertops to look like granite in a lowes circular loved the idea but was very leery about how it would turn out it looks terrific now that you have had some time to live with it and use it i am.
They had a chiseled edge already.
However the giani granite countertop paint in sicilian sand stands out from the rest and therefore i must say it is the best countertop paint from the list.
We really wanted to be sure to give the paint lots of time to dry.
And i really hated the countertops.
I painted existing granite counter tops in the bar area to look like marble.
I repainted the kitchen and thought that the countertops would be ok with the updated paint job.
Each kit has everything you need to create a beautiful faux stone surface in one day.
I sanded in between layers and sealed with the protective coat in kit.
This review will show you how wonderful giani granite paint looks at old laminate counter tops.
Did not look good at all.
You need to make sure the old counter top doesn t show underneath at all.
Giani granite produces the most highly reviewed painting kit online.
The photo of the kitchen was to show that the painted counters ended up about the same color as the.
The faux granite countertop paint also comes with step by step instructions for the application of each layer.
Now here comes the fun part.
Emily my so called diy blog emily redid her kitchen countertops about 3 years ago using a giani granite paint kit in bombay black.
My countertop looks like granite.
Take a really good look at the entire counter when you have finished painting the primer.
We took a lot of time with this kitchen project.
No artistic skills are required.
Updating granite countertops using paint.
I referenced gail s tutorial from my repurposed life a lot as well as the dvd from the kit.
Giani is a three step diy makeover kit that will transform your countertops and your kitchen in one weekend.
I also did the same thing to a small piece of melamine counter in the same area.
In theory you get everything you need to finish your countertops.