DIY Granite Countertop Makeover
We were looking for a cost-effective way to make our old outdated countertops look new without spending a whole lot of money.
Using the Giani Granite Countertop Kit, we did just that!
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We used the Giani Granite countertop kit in chocolate brown and followed the steps outlined in the kit:
Clean
Xylene (or lacquer thinner) is recommended for use on Granite to help prep the surface.
Then wipe down with alcohol.
We taped around the sink. We considered taking it out, but it would have been more work than actually necessary and not made a huge impact on the outcome.
The only thing that would concern me is if we were to change out the sink we may need to touch up around that area. It also recommended that you tape around the backsplash, which we did not do because we are replacing that next.
Also, protect your cabinets to avoid paint spills. We did not do that either. We have painted enough times that we felt okay about not covering the cabinets in plastic. If you have not or are worried that you will make a mess COVER THEM!
Step 1 - Prime
Step 2 - Paint
You pour the paint onto paper plates and use the sponge included in the kit to paint your countertops.
Paint is applied in 2-foot sections using all three colors without waiting for each to dry.
To see how the process works you can check out the video below
The finished product of the countertops were better than we anticipated.
The full details and how-to are in the article reference below on Kenya Rae - The online homemaker magazine!
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Xylene is highly toxic, so make sure you use it in a well ventilated area
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I used this exact same product and it looked great for 2 years. But after daily cleaning, it did not hold up. The underlying white and gold glitter counter started showing through. Tried repainting with black countertop paint but the bumps from different colors of the giant can be felt, it is not at all smooth like a countertop should be. Now I will have to completely replace my counters! Giani is a scam IMHO. Sorry I used it. Don't waste your money. Get something else
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