How to faux finish your laminate counter top

[shadowman420]

Did you use layers of the clear coat in between the acrylic paint to give it an appearance of depth?

[shadowman420]

I have to say that looks amazing. It looks just like Granite. Could you list the brands and color paint you used.

[kalaikennedy]

You left off the part of HOW to faux finish the counter top.

[candidradio]

It's holding up much better than expected. By no means is it a permanent solution. But it's saving us lots of money for the 20.00 I spent to do it.

[sleeksalmon]

One of the comenters, "chaunsycuba", mentioned that if water gets on it , it can turn white. Has that happend to you? Also, the date is now 3/22/2011, and I would like to know how it is holding up. Has there been any peeling, or other problems since its been over a year now??? I apreciate any thoughts or advise that you can give. Thank you.

[thatpat1]

Please closer, better lit shots of the countertop, less video of the can of paint ;-)

Wish you showed applying the colors. How is it holding up?

[candidradio]

@thatpat1 I have no one to video while painting it. I used sponges to get the effect. Thanks for watching.

[manborn]

now i just have to find someone to do it for me =) looks awesome

[LivingCountertops]

Looks like a long process, I didn't get finally if it's worth it or not...

[chaunsycuba]

when the water hits that clear gloss it stains white dont do it

[candidradio]

the other half of the counter has been done for 2 months w/o any problems

[Me33579]

@chaunsycuba

What do me it stains? woundering have you tried it because I want to.

[Alanna9583]

This is exactly what I was planning to do? Is there a website I can check out for ideas? Did you start with just a coat of black? Sponges? Brushes? Please let me know

[candidradio]

I used a sponge roller to apply black paint. 1-2 coats

then I used sea sponges to apply gold and silver granite look. Then I apply 3-5 coats with polyurethane brushes of water based miniwax gloss acrylic polycrylic.