Easy Faux Granite Countertops
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We started a little remodel on our church's ladies bathroom. Let's just say we were seriously stuck in the 80's. We added paint, trim and a few other touches, but I want to share how we radically transformed the 1940s counter top!
Here's a before picture.
The counter was original to the building. It's kinda whitish, with goldish veining. Not very pretty.
First step, tape and prime. I rolled on two coats of primer.
I still can't believe how cheap and easy it was! Here are the supplies I used. In the background you can see my sample test.
Basically, it's a dab a little here, and dab some there. The more layers you do, the better.
Then you will want to add a few coats of Polycrylic for protection.
Counters complete! They look sooo good now! It was so easy and way cheaper than installing a new countertop.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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On this project I didn’t see that a primer was used . Most things I e read says to prime
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Yes, a primer was used! Check out the original blog post. :)
https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2015/07/thrifty-easy-faux-granite-countertops.html
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I want to be able to cover my Mica surface In my kitchen I have one large countertop with a little bit of a left return toward the stove into smaller sections on the other side of the kitchen I would like to do it with the granite lock
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What kind of primer did you use and what did you put it on? Like was it Formica?
Can I do the sink also?? as my counter the sink is same as counter all one piece. Can I use cleaners on it!
Would love to do this in my bathroom! Can you tell me the colors of paint used? Can’t tell in the pic.
Great job!!! Love it!!!!