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Uploaded by on Mar 15, 2011

Granite Countertops in one weekend and less than $100 using paint

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  • They look awesome and I want to try this but how do you get the decorative edges? In the before picks they are flat... Thanks!

  • There was a wooden trim edge on all of the counters. I just painted over it.

  • What a fabulous transformation! I am seriously considering doing this to our old 1970s counters. Just want to know how's the durability? Any chips or water damage?

  • Thank you Annie. It's been 2 months and I haven't had any problem with chipping or water damage. I have kids and they are pretty rough on them. I do get some streaks after I wipe them down but I just go over them with windex and it takes care of it.

  • I started using a foam roller and it was leaving too many bubbles, that's when I switched to the lambs wool. I used it for the last couple applications. I used a 220 foam sanding block. I would to see how it turns out.

  • Thanks Terri. Please let me know how it turns out. I'm still loving mine. I do like to go over them with windex for streaking after I've wiped them down. But I get compliments on them all the time. People can't believe it when I tell them it's paint.

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  • It looks so realistic! Great color choices & techniques!!

  • Great Idea.....However the Products you are using ARE NOT FOOD SAFE....I recommend NOT USING YOUR COUNTERTOP!

  • @pclapeer Your counters look fabulous! I'm wondering how they're holding up? I'm thinking of using this treatment and want to make sure the finish stands up over time.

  • @pclapeer I was wondering how your counters are holding up after 8 months? They're really beautiful. I'm considering doing the same but I'd like to know about how durable the finish is over time?

  • I would like to ask- how is the sink area holding up? I had read where someone who did this had trouble with the poly getting abit mushy when water sat on it too long. Have you had any issues with that? Also did you remove the sink during the process or just tape it off paint around it? Thanks, and it does look amazing!

  • Beautiful!!! I'm in awe...the transformation is magnificent! I'm thinking of doing something similar to my counters. Thank you for the video, really helped!

  • Did you refinish your cabinets w/Countertop Transformations ? If so, what color ?

  • There are lambs wool rollers at Lowes, do you think those would work as well? We're going to start this weekend!

  • That is very nice, good work!!!

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