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Why Faux Granite Countertops?
Ok, you may be wondering if you really want to go this route, and that’s understandable! Painting your kitchen countertops to cover up the old look is a bit intimidating. Same with painting cabinets, walls, flooring, anything really – because once you start, there’s no turning back!
I think coverup projects are a great alternative when you want to see a big change but need to renovate on a budget. You already know we believe that if you’ve seen our post on how to cover up a kitchen backsplash. And hey, a few years down the road maybe you will have saved enough to go for real granite or another type of stone countertops, and you’ll have gotten to try out the look for a bit!
How to Paint Countertops To Look Like Granite: The Basics
We have some amazing tutorials to take you step by step through the process of faux granite countertops. But just so you have the basics down, here’s a the five “P’s” for painting countertops to look like granite.
The 5 P’s
- Pick a Paint or Faux Granite Kit: Choose your granite countertop paint carefully. There are complete kits you can buy with everything you need. You can also buy your own supplies individually. If you do, do your research. The primer and sealer are the most important supplies.
- Prep Your Counters: Make sure you do all the prep recommended by your chosen tutorial. This can include sanding, wiping down with alcohol or vinegar, and roping off the kitchen for a few days while you get your granite face on!
- Prime the Surface: You must use a primer meant for sealing in a non-porous surface. If you don’t use a kit, Kilz Original or BIN Primer are good choices.
- Paint Your Faux Granite to Your Liking!: There are several steps and layers when you paint a faux granite countertop. You will have a base color and one or more accent colors. Make sure the chosen granite colors complement the room. Follow the instructions of your kit or your tutorial for creating the granite pattern.
- Protect Your New Faux Granite Counters: Ok, this step cannot be skipped! You must seal in your counters to protect them from moisture & wear. Never cut or chop directly on your faux granite countertops! If you seal your counters as recommended and let them cure, you can look forward to years of use!
DIY Granite Countertop Kit Tutorial
‘Kenya Rae’ used a granite countertop kit to create these awesome new counters! She walks you through every single step, plus has some great tips for you. She uses the very popular Giani granite kit, which we talk a bit more about at the end of this post.
Granite Countertop Paint Kits
Giani Granite is one of the most popular granite counter kits, and you’ve seen a few examples of results using these kits above. They seem simple to use and like most people are satisfied with the results. You can find their products at their site or at Amazon.
Additional Options
Another popular kit is “Rust-oleum Countertop Transformations “. This is the one that has the realistic chips to add over the base coat.
We hope you have tons of great ideas on how to DIY faux granite countertops! If you’re still looking for more options, consider a DIY butcher block kitchen island. Also, check out Kitchen Drawer Organizing and DIY Countertop Projects at our sister site, OhMeOhMy! And you might be interested in our DIY Landscape Steps and Stairs over at TGG!
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