Make Your Own Granite Paint

You can get all your supplies for under 100.

Make your own granite paint.

If you do do your research. You will need paint in granite colors as well as painting supplies. Get a paint roller and paint brushes as well as a sponge. The primer and sealer are the most important supplies.

This gave the surface a smooth finish and protects the faux granite paint pattern. This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look. The average granite countertop costs between 3 000 and 5 000 to install. Make sure you do all the prep recommended by your chosen.

A quick dry polyurethane was re applied after two hours which dried in less than 24 hours. Prior to creating your own granite countertop there are certain supplies you need. Get things to protect your countertop such as tape paint and a tarp. 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.

It s a common scenario. 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. Choose your granite countertop paint carefully. 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.