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Blogger Fort Mill, SC on Sep 23, 2012

Granite not in the budget so I did the next best thing

Granite counter tops in our guest bathroom just are not in the family budget right now. You know how that goes right? Two active kids, one in sports one in band any extra goes to them first. But what I could afford is some paint, so that is what we did and we are thrilled! http://wp.me/p2iskJ-1S8 details and full revealIt has been almost one year since we did this project and they are holding up excellent.

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Rhoda V Kennesaw, GA

Very pretty, Debbie! I had never heard of Gianni, but now see 2 of you did this. Nice job!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Thanks Rhoda:) Great stuff for sure!

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Gay C Appleton, WI

I did this to my kitchen counter tops...

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette freeze Purdy, MO

iam going to do my bathroom and counter in kitchen..ok

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Dorothy Barth Albuquerque, NM

Does this work over laminate ??

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Sherry L Deridder, LA

I see not in the sink itself. Guess it won't hold up to water. I marbled a dressing table once with just paint and lots of poliurathan. It worked very well so I also did the bathroom floor, but those places don't get that much water. Sure would like to do my bathroom counter top AND the sink. Has anyone tried a sink?

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Mom4Real Lexington, KY

Perfection! This is next on my to do's...I am thinking this weekend!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Penny Stockton, CA

can this be done to butcher block counter tops?

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

I know it can be done on laminate, not sure about butcher block. You can go to their facebook page and ask them. They are excellent in communicating.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Do not believe it would hold up in the sink itself..it can take water of course but I don't think the constant running would be good.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Cathy B Phoenix, AZ

Penny, I would love to have butcher block is the real butcher blocK?

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Its So Very Cheri Naples, FL

Debbie you did a FABULOUS JOB!!! You rock girl!!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Crystal Petersen

Of course you would not do this inside of the sink. If you were installing real granite the inside of the sink woul not be granite.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Angela G Englewood, FL

Remember the patina of something old is very valuable. Butcher block would be an ex., That is why the shabby Chic is so much in style. It's very French!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Pam Smith

do you sand between applying the pollyurethane ?

on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Yes, there is a light sanding technique in between. This was NOT a mess product either. I have seen some of these painting kits that there is mess all over. NOT much clean up with this.

on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0
Pam Smith

thanks you did a great job

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Your welcome Pam!

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Lisa Pennington Kerrville, TX

It looks fabulous!

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN

Love this!!

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
Sandy George Cleveland, OH

Great Look!

on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
Bernice H Yakima, WA

My friend and I both have painted our countertops, they did very well. This is lovely!

on Dec 03, 2012 · Like 0
Maureen O'Donovan Johnstown, OH

Very impressive!! Good job .....looks great!!

on Dec 12, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

It looks great and sure saved some money. Atta girl debbie!

on Dec 16, 2012 · Like 0
debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC

Thanks, yes saved a lot of $$$$$!

on Dec 16, 2012 · Like 0