How to Paint Your Countertops
We don't plan on staying in this house forever (you know, because we are packed in here like sardines) but we don't want to throw a ton of money into it just to do that all over again at a new house. Who would?
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Donna on Jun 09, 2018
We just did something similar to our counters but we used a kit by Giani. Step 1 = prepping the counter by putting painter's tape around the areas to paint, and clean & etch existing counter using Brillo or SOS steel wool pads with soap in them. Clean counter well using cloths and clean water. Step 2 = paint the counters with black primer. Step 3 = apply the 3 colors, starting with the darkest working to the medium then lightest using a sea sponge, covering in 3 foot sections at a time. Step 4 = paint on the clear coat protection, about 3 coats. There is also an epoxy clear coat that would probably last longer and provide a better protection than the clear coat that comes with the kit. Instructions say to wait 14 days before putting anything heavy on the counter. Picture #4 = final result. We love the look so much better!
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