Request: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
Archived on 11/07/2009
How do I redo a laminate countertop in faux granite? I saw this on a home improvement show and cannot find any instruction on it anywhere?
By syoung53 from N. Vernon, IN
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You can do it: Paint your normal looking Formica counter tops to look like expensive granite. First thing I did was go to Lowe's and Home Depot to get samples of granite. Once I decided on the colors I liked, I started in.
Lightly sand your countertops, wipe with white vinegar, let air dry, apply your primer (I used tinted Kilz), let dry then apply your base coat (I used black oil base by Rustoleum). While still wet I sprinkled little flecks of gold leaf onto the paint, then once dried I went and sponged on 4 different colors of paints (I used Home Depot samples @ $2.97 and only used 1/4 of each color), then while last coat is still wet I sprinkled in some black glitter. Once all dry, I blew off with blow dryer any extra glitter just laying around. Last step was to seal with Envirotex. Make sure you have helpers. I had hubby pouring and spreading, daughter getting bubbles out with blow dryer, son mixing, and myself spreading with plastic spatula.
TIPS:
- Make sure you have rubbing alcohol ready for your cleanup of hands.
- Make sure you go online to Michael's and sign up for their newsletters, you automatically get a 40% off coupon for 1 item. Use it for your first box of Envirotex then you should get another 40% off coupon on your receipt for 1 item good the following day, then go back the next day and buy your other box. Keep repeating until you have what you need. Do not use only one box at a time. Start once you have all purchased. I saved a lot of money doing it that way. It's tedious to keep going back, but you save.
- Purchase best roller for your base coat.
- Lightly tap on the gold leaf to press it down into the paint to make it nice and smooth. You can go back once it's dry and really push it harder down to make it really smooth.
- Use blue painters tape around sink and back splash. I went back and trimmed with a razor. Really clean cut.
- Do not put anything really warm or hot onto counter. Always use hot pad.
- I use Pledge furniture polish to really give it that glossy shine. (10/19/2009)
By timkerry
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Here is a close up photo of what the actual counter top looks like with the gold leaf and black glitter in it. Glitter is hard to see: But it shimmers just right with the lights. (10/19/2009)
By timkerry
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Request: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
Archived on 09/17/2009
I would like the instructions on how to get granite looking countertops.
By kenocyndy from Sarasota, FL
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Not sure about how to get the granite look, but the lady who did her counters sure did a fantastic job! With the white cabinets, here's what I did. I found a sand colored quart of paint that matched the colors of my counter and I sponge painted just the doors of the cabinets. The rest of the cabinets are white. It was very easy to do and I always get compliments on them. (05/12/2009)
By kimmcg
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I painted my counter tops about 6 months ago. I didn't go with granite effect, but I did find an actual counter top paint at Menard's for $20. It's made by rust-o-leum and they can mix it to 16 colors. So far this paint is super durable, I use scrubby pads and razor blades to get sticky stuff up and still no scratches or paint peeling.
As a bonus, it's easy to apply. A light sanding and you roll it on with a small super smooth roller. (05/23/2009)
By boxergirl76
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I have investigated this exact thing. Go to google and put in a search for faux granite counters and you will come up with several responses. There is one lady who did all her kitchen counters and it cost her $70. Good luck!
P.S. I am just down the road from you. I am in North Port. LOL (05/24/2009)
By caraing
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I sprayed clean formica with rustoleum hammered copper spray paint and it is beautiful. I applied valspar "steel" patina with a damp sea sponge. Carefully add a small amount of black by sea sponge or stippling (all granite has at lest a little black). Add any colors you want to get a depth appearance. Dry each coat thoroughly and use water based paints. To finish mix a resin/hardener product that pours and self settles to coat, seal and shine your counter. Mine are gorgeous! Be sure to protect everything else. (05/26/2009)
By earthgirl
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Request: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
Archived on 05/18/2009
I want to update my kitchen. How do I paint countertops to look like granite? Also, I am interested in ideas on how to paint my cheap white cupboards. I want to change the color of the walls. Any help would be great, I am a retired women on a fixed budget.
By kenocyndy from Sarasota FL
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Hi there, fellow lady on fixed income! I found my butcher block look countertops were out of style and worn; will pass along my story. For granite, you will need black, one litre or quart of melamine paint; this is under $10.00. Also one can, smaller if you can find it, of off-white; a quart of Clearcoat Gloss and some foam brushes, and a dollar store feather duster, the little one, real feathers. Clean your counter top well, and give a quick going over with fine sandpaper making sure you get all the dust.
With your foam brush, apply even coat of black; you may need 2 coats; dry overnight; open white; pour some white and black into a foil pie pan, and mix a bit; take scissors and trim your feather duster halfway down; dip it in the paint, blot on rag or paper towel, then dab, dab, dab, till you like it; careful not to overdo; then follow the same with the white, being careful to not overdo it; a rule of thumb is, (if it looks like maybe more?) then its enough.
Then let it dry, and the next day, clear coat, once more, start on one end and work to the other, trying not to overlap; it will look milky but this will go away it dries; try to put not too heavy, not too light; the results are super and the compliments unbelievable. I look forward to helping anyone with anything. I will try to get you a picture of mine. Happy remodeling. Mine was burgundy, but you can make it any color. Good luck. (05/06/2009)
By 1027debbie
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Request: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
Archived on 05/05/2009
I want black counter tops with a faux granite look. I am clueless on what to buy to start and what colors to get to complete the look. Does anyone have any pictures? Any help would be appreciated.
Abbey from Ohio
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I just recently finished the countertops in my bathroom and I am now working on my kitchen countertops. I used an oil based primer, and kitchen and bath paint for the base coat. Below you will find a picture of my bathroom countertop. You will need to get a dark oil-based primer since you want to paint it black. Here are the steps I used:
1) Clean Surface well (I used bleach and then orange cleaner)
2) Apply oil based primer (let it dry)
3) Lightly sand to remove any rough spots
4) Apply base coat (Your base will be the black paint) (let it dry)
5) Apply additional colors you would like with a sponge (allow color to dry before applying a second color)
6) After you have the look that you want, sponge with base coat, to even any colors that may be standing out more than you would like
7) Once everything is completely dry, apply 3-4 coats of polyurethane (oil base)
8) Use a thin layer for each coat, every coat with the exception of the final coat will need to dry completely and be lightly sanded in between coats.
I hope this helps. (04/27/2008)
By lvngitup
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Hi, I did this about 10 years ago. I cleaned the counter top with TSP and hot water then sanded the area. Make sure and clean after sanding. I painted the counter black using black varathane, make sure it dries thoroughly then sand lightly. Paint black again, thoroughly dry. Sand lightly, and clean. Then put a little white varathane paint in a lid and, using an old toothbrush, set the bristles lightly in the paint and with an old knife (or your finger) splatter the white over the black. An old sieve or fine mesh screen works too. Make sure the white is fine not globby. Let dry then mix a small amount of the white and black for a dark grey, and again splatter it on the counter. You can add as you like but be sure to dry each time or it will get 'muddy' looking, not sharp. Practice the splatter until you get it just right. Let dry and lightly sand and then put a couple coats of clear varathane. This is a long process and takes time to let it dry between each coat but I had so many wonderful comments. Most people thought I had bought new counter tops. Good luck.
unita (04/28/2008)
By jess
RE: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
I really like this idea. What was the original counter surface? Can I do it with my melamine counters? (04/30/2008)
By sarabee
RE: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
They have a kit for that. (05/01/2008)
By cece
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This is what I did. I used a coat of high adhesion primer on a clean counter top. After it dried I used two coats of black latex and then used a natural sponge with which I dabbed on white paint. I let each coat dry between doing things. I then used three coats of a clear top coat. I hope this helps. (05/01/2008)
By Connie from Canada
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I see you wrote this several months ago. Wondering if you ever problem solved your counter issues? I painted mine, too. However, I used water based poly and applied with a foam roller (4 coats). Oil based is much more difficult to work with on a surface such as a counter and water based is considered to be just as tough. It also dries in hours as opposed to days and has virtually no odor. Turned out beautifully. Hope yours worked out. Kathryn
Email: roberts145 AT verizon.net (01/25/2009)
By Sally_Admin
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I did my counter tops, primed, painted with latex rustoleum, and used the envirotex in November...awesome! Love the look, no color change in the paint and it went very well doing it by myself. Another hand would have helped. Good luck. (01/25/2009)
By Joan
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Request: Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite
Archived on 04/25/2008
How do you do paint counter tops to have the appearance of granite?
Shelli from Buford, GA
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Go to HGTV for info, Also Christopher Lowell did a segment on this a while ago, I had instructions from is Web site. (09/24/2007)
By Scareplane
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If you go to http://www.Victorialarsen.com, she has a stencil you can purchase to do it. She also has detailed instructions on her website. Her company is very customer oriented and if you have problems, they are happy to assist you. This is kind of a new item but I think it shows a pic of it on her website. It runs about $30. It seems expensive but if you stop to think how much new counter top costs, then it is not so cost prohibitive. I do know that you have to put several coats of water based polyurethane on it after you paint it. (09/25/2007)
By Elaine
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