DIY Faux-Granite Countertops

by Love & Renovations

$50

2 Hours

Easy

A quick tutorial on how to transform your dated laminate countertops with paint! If you want to see all of the details on how we did it, along with more photos, you can click through to the blog post.

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These faux-granite countertops are actually laminate with a bit of paint on top! It's a simple project that's incredibly affordable and is a sure-fire way to make your dated, ugly laminate countertops look more modern!

Start by lightly sanding and priming the countertops. Shoot for two coats - you want to cover up the old pattern, but it doesn't have to be perfect coverage!

Mix up your darkest color - I went with three different shades of gray. Just take your darkest shade and mix in some of your primer to make your lighter colors. Use a sea sponge to cover the counters with the first color, then add the medium, and finally the lightest color. This is a very imprecise project, and you don't have to shoot for perfection. You can always go back and touch up afterwards!

Add the middle color.

Finally, add on your lightest color. At this point, you should be able to see very little white poking through. You can also go back through and add more of any color where you feel like you need it. Keep tweaking until you land on a combination you love!

Finally, sprinkle on some super fine glitter (it makes it look more realistic!) and seal with your favorite sealer - I used polyurethane. You can see way more photos and details on exactly how to get this done by clicking through to the blog post.

And just like that, you've got a significantly more updated & modern kitchen!

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Pam Delnevo on Mar 22, 2016
is it food safe?

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Afa5237104 on Mar 23, 2016
Will this stand up to hot and cold on the paint and poly?

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Sam Kuku on Dec 23, 2017

How long does this last for? Do I have to touch up the paint ever so often? Or does it last a few years . Thanks

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