GianiGranite Countertop Paint Kit 2.0-100% Acrylic (Chocolate Brown)

This product is great!! I've redone 3 countertops and they have held up great. Fairly easy to use as long as you follow the directions. Also more affordable than new countertops.

Turned out better than I expected! I was in the process of selling my house and I really, really didn't want to spend $$$$ for a new countertop, but the original countertop was really dumpy. Well, I gave this a shot and it transformed the entire kitchen!I am a DIY-er but this was an intimidating project to start. The instructions are very good, and there are links to videos to watch every step of the process. After watching the steps, it really seamed like a craft project and very manageable and very forgivable. Since there are many staging of sponging paint, you have lots of chances to fix mistakes and get the look you want. Everything you need is in the kit.I went overboard cleaning, sanding and rinsing the countertop to prep. The primer adherence to the countertop is key to the whole process so I took my time. The primer step is intimidating, you need to completely cover the countertop in black primer. There is no turning back at that point.But then you start the sponging layers. Each layer is in its own paint can and there was plenty of paint for my small project. After each sponge layer, I stepped back into the next room to make sure there weren't any inconsistent areas. Oh, and they included a 'primed' paper so you can practice sponging on a similar surface before you tackle the actual countertop.After all the layers of sponging, it was time to seal. Now, I rushed this step and the texture wasn't great. So I recommend using more topcoat rather than less, and making sure it's an even surface before you step away.There are different dry times between each step, and the whole thing took a few days. I was leaving with my first load of furniture, so the whole countertop had weeks to completely cure. When I came back, I was amazed at the results! It has the depth of a real marble countertop...it's not going to trick anyone, but it is a quality dupe.I'm going to use another kit in my new home, and I'm recommending Giani to anyone who needs to spruce up a countertop!

Easy to use and videos are very helpful. Dries quickly and nice, smooth finish. Came out better than expected! Also used Giani Nuvo cabinet paints in Earl Gray and Titanium Infusion.

After searching for the best kit to buy I decided on the Giani and Epoxy kit. This wasn’t cheap and I figured for the amount of money it cost I would receive everything I needed to complete the project. Unfortunately that’s not the case. Things you need to buy. Paint tray, extra sponge (I’ll get to that in a second), small detail brush and painters tape. So they give you one sponge. They tell you to cut it in half than half again giving you 4 pieces. 1 for each color paint so that takes up 3 pieces giving you one left over to cut into 3 smaller pieces for getting into the corners and than they say to use the remaining sponge to blend the colors in. Umm I don’t have anymore sponge. Luckily I had bought 2 kits so I used the one from that kit. Okay so that’s why I give value a 3 star. Durability is yet to be determined but it seems like it will be durable. Ease of use. Helpful tip. Light, light and more light. Put every light you have on your workspace. Especially when doing the epoxy. The paint is easy just sponge on and blend to your liking. Note they give you a piece of paper to test your skills before doing the countertop. Listen it’s paper. The moment I put paint on it it just curled up into a roll. Not helpful at all. Use a small piece of wood and paint that with some primer if you want to test your technique. I just said forget it and went straight to the countertop. It’s the epoxy that is difficult. I spread it on using the roller and thought I spread it on good. Came back with a flashlight and noticed I missed a lot of spots. I was able to fix most of it. After it had dried I rubbed my hand over it and found some spots I missed. The edge was the hardest. Using the roller on the edge seamed messy with so much epoxy rolling off it. So I figured the brush did better but it didn’t come out very smooth on the edge. Smooth enough for my satisfaction though. Same with the backsplash. This stuff is self leveling so on the vertical sections it’s hard to keep the epoxy from just running off. I wanted the edge thicker with epoxy because I figured it would get the most abuse. All in all I’m happy with the final outcome. A few spots I’ll touch up with some epoxy. I can’t compare this with similar products but I would recommend this to others. If I had the opportunity to do it again I know the mistakes I made and would do better with the epoxy. Just remember to get a lot of light. If I would have had more light than the epoxy would have turned out perfectly. Final note. The kit claims to do 35 square feet. I had about about 19’ of countertop to do so roughly 38 square feet. So I purchased 2 kits. I was able to do all of my countertop with 1 kit and used every bit of it. Giani let me return the unused kit but unfortunately I used the sponge so they will deduct $12. Yes $12 for a sponge you can buy for a dollar at your arts and crafts store. Well I think this about wraps it up. Hopefully this review will help some of you. Don’t be scared to attempt this. It truly looks amazing even with my flaws lol.

This product is super easy to use and it made my bathroom have its own glo up. We have 80's countertops in the bathrooms and they looked very dated and stale. This product is beautiful and super fool proof. Follow the simple directions and you will be as happy as we are. Had plenty left over and did 3 bathroom's and a laundry room. Highly recommend!

This is a great option to replacing ugly countertops. Easy to do and actually kind of fun. Well made and just a great idea.Seems to be very durable also.

I was skeptical if I was going to be happy with this project and my expectations were blown away! It is so easy to do, almost foolproof because there’s no right or wrong way to sponge. Everything you need comes in the kit. I did this in one afternoon. You do have to make sure every step is fully dry before you start the next step, but the drying times are MUCH faster than the directions. By the time I got to the end of the counter, where I started was already dry to the touch, which means you have to work quick. I love the way it came out! So so happy with this. I did only need one kit to complete but a surface any larger than this definitely would need more kits. Love it! So happy!

Was very unsure how this would turn out but decided to give it a go. I dont have much counter top to cover so I have lots left over. Process was very easy. If you take your time taping your results will be great. I would highly recommend this product if you’re looking for an easy cheap upgraded look. Depending how you layer the colors you can go darker or lighter as well.

We have concrete countertops so replacing them would be very difficult and costly. I am so impressed with this product. Countertops turned out great. We added the glitter topcoat on and still need a 2nd coat, plus waiting 14 days in between to add the epoxy resin, but I couldn't wait to write a review. If you're thinking about it, just do it! Great product!

Pour restaurer mon comptoir de salle de bain.

I was not sure how this product would work to be honest. I watched a couple videos and followed the instructions and it turned out really well! I have never attempted something like this before but it was so easy! It goes on easy and the product seems high quality! I dont know about durability because I just did it but you can always refresh and add more acrylic if you need! I hated my counters and now I have a brand new Kitchen! I am going to do the Diamond White in my Bathroom now!

Very easy to use and apply. Looks awesome

The media could not be loaded.  This kit has transformed my rental apartment for not much money and 3 days without a kitchen and then 4 days with limited counter tops.... Such a small outlay in both respects for the end product. I have bought real marble for a previous home and I am a convert to this approach, I would rather restore some existing counter top, be my own artist on what color it ends up being and save a heap of money. I followed the instructions to the letter and the specified 3.30 for stirring, so easy to use and the kit makes it an easy task to complete. I am thinking of getting the 1 gallon to change the bathroom vanities, the 2 gallon covered this kitchen with nothing to spare. I can't wait for my next go with this, I hope you have fun doing it.