Make sure you do all the prep recommended by your chosen.
Make your own granite paint.
Prior to creating your own granite countertop there are certain supplies you need.
Instead of spending thousands on a marble granite or quartz countertop you can use paint to make a faux version that looks remarkably realistic.
The drying process after the initial paint job and in between each layer is the most important part of the faux granite process so be patient.
Meanwhile paint your own kits which go for roughly 80 can be applied over the top of pretty much any existing counter from laminate to tile to drywall to wood.
See the bottom of the post for ideas you an also buy your own supplies individually.
You will need paint in granite colors as well as painting supplies.
Instead of springing for thousands of dollars worth of new granite she opted to try granite look countertop paint from giani which is sold in a kit that covers 35 square feet of surface area for about 70 the paint is designed to cover laminate solid surface.
It s a common scenario.
Get a paint roller and paint brushes as well as a sponge.
This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look.
This gave the surface a smooth finish and protects the faux granite paint pattern.
Choose your granite countertop paint carefully.
Get things to protect your countertop such as tape paint and a tarp.
A quick dry polyurethane was re applied after two hours which dried in less than 24 hours.
The average granite countertop costs between 3 000 and 5 000 to install.
If you do do your research.