How do I make a counter top look like it is made of granite or marble?
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Judy
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Someone posted an article on a decoupage counter top with some sort of overlay and I'd like to find that article.
4 answers
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I didn't see that article but I used a product called Giani Granite on both my formica and butcher block counters and was completely satisfied with the results. Check them out: at gianigranite.com They have videos showing the process.
Barbara Sweeney
on Nov 03, 2014
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Hey Judy, there are tons of ideas on Hometalk using both Giani and Rustoluem. Here's a link to browse: http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint+kitchen+countertop - do you recall any additional specifics about the particular post you're looking for? I might be able to find it for you.
Miriam Illions
on Nov 04, 2014
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A few years ago I used the Giani Granite to do my old kitchen countertops, they already had a red paint on them when I started. The results were awesome and it held up really well.
Your Organized Friend
on Nov 18, 2014
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To create a marbled paint finish, pick three tones of one colour eg, white, pale grey and charcoal. Do the base coat in the light colour and let dry. Overcoat in the same colour and while still wet roll an old piece of towel (cloth diapers work well for this) alternately in the deeper colours of the other two paints and proceed to scrunch/roll them over the surface thus creating a lovely marbled effect. When completely dry, give several good coats of a polyurethene varnish, especially if it is going to be used as a work top. I have used this effect on both wood and concrete floors with great results.
Caroline
on Nov 24, 2015
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