Granite Countertops for under $70.00 - Believe it!

Giani www.gianigranite.com is the world's first granite countertop paint kit to transform formica countertops to the look of granite using a simple paint by numbers process for beginners.

Water based safe and automotive grade durability ensures a safe durable finish. Colors include Bombay Black, Sicilian Sand, Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green, Roma Red, Jet Black and Stainless Steel.

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[Rhino858]

how's the durabiltiy of this product? getting ready to paint some laminate countertops...this looks like an interesting option..thanks

[fthomas700]

The GIANI polymers are automotive grade resins that are used in the manufacture of car bumpers, so your countertop is very durable. just like granite and Formica -it's not recommended for cutting or chopping. The difference - is - if ever necessary - you can renew GIANI quickly and easily. How long will it last?- As long as any conventional countertop.

[MrNatapat]

Would you recommend using this product over bare particle or plywood? I can't find finished countertops at the home improvement places that will work for my kitchen space. So, I am thinking about custom making my own countertop. If this works for the bare particle wood, I am very interested. Please let me know, thank you.

[fthomas700]

@MrNatapat You can paint over bare wood. Use a good wood primer (Kilz or Bulls Eye) and follow the directions. I would recommend Kilz original which is solvent based. If you use a solvent based primer, be VERY CAREFUL because they are flammable and a gas pilot light could ignite the fumes. After using your wood primer, sand with a very fine grit sand paper to make smooth and then begin your Giani process. Enjoy!

[rollertider]

OMG!!! I bought this kit and my kitchen looks fantastic!!!! One thing I would do that they don't tell you is heat the tops a little when you done. Instead of a fan and cool air I put space heaters in barstools and warmed them and dried the air. They are hard as nails now! This really does work, mine are awsome!!!!! Also add a little gold dust and it looks freaky real!

[fthomas700]

@rollertider Thank you so much for your comments. We love people sharing tips to improve the Giani experience. Welcome to the Giani family!

[MrTrda]

@rollertider Thinking about doing this as well... I notice you did this 1 year ago - Could you let us know how they look today? Have they kept their nice appearance? Any problems? Thanks

[GianiGranite101]

You can, however I do not totally recommended this- here is why- The minerals add thickness which creates durability and everyone who has went ahead and just added some small bits of information- with the Bombay Black Kit have been happy that they did because up close it really will look nicer- from a distance your counters will still look black.

[TheFlojoe55]

could I just keep it black than use the finish coat

[GianiGranite101]

@WesleysMom25 Good Question! - You can lightly use your counters the next day. Just keep your counters moisture free and do not put any heavy, stationary objects (microwave, toaster) on your counters for two weeks because they are still curing. Hope this helps!

[WesleysMom25]

When you responded to someones comment about it "curing" for 2 weeks, does that mean that I can't use my countertops for 2 weeks after I paint it?

[yapi85]

How waterproof is this material, and can I put hot pots on it? How porous is it? Thanks.

[beerman1957]

I just got done with this product. It is simply amazing! I am literally shocked how this worked out. It is 100 times better than I imagined. I did have to use 2X primer, but that was the only hiccup. It seems pretty durable and I used 3 coats of Top Coat. This is a VERY good product and actually WORKS!

[GianiGranite101]

@timjolam - Yes, once GIANI fully cures - in approximately two weeks - it's safe for incidental food contact. Note, as with all countertop surfaces, all cutting and chopping food preparation should be done on a cutting board.

[GianiGranite101]

@timjolam - Just clean your counters thoroughly with an SOS pad and then rinse with water- let dry and you are ready to apply our step 1. IronCore Primer -right over your laminate :)

[timjolam]

we have laminate countertop. do we have to do anything before doing step 1? or do we simply apply everything on top of the laminate?