How to make bath counter top look like granite
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Tape off the faucets to protect their finish as well as the sinks themselves. Remove the gloss from the countertop and apply a base coat of paint made to Tapepaint made to stick to the formica.
Here are instructions on faux painting granite:
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/make-laminate-countertops-look-like-granite-31803.html
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/kitchen/how-to-paint-laminate-kitchen-countertops
I did this many years ago in my kitchen. I found that using top quality base paint was key. It came out so well that when I sold the house, buyers all thought it was real granite! Have fun!
http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=painting%20countertops%20to%20look%20like%20granite
Is your counter cultured marble? If so, paint doesn't stick to it very well. You will need to sand it well to remove the gloss, and use a high-adhesion primer which sticks to plastic. Trust me on this one, it will peel in no time if you don't.
I have one and am thinking of bringing these guys in to resurface it, since my sink is part of it. They say they can successfully resurface cultured marble. Not many companies can say that.
https://www.miraclemethod.com/
Gianni make a counter top restoration kit that resembles marble
You can use those little bottles of craft paint and sponge on to your heart's content! Find a sample granite pattern that you like and buy the same (or as close to) colors to mimic on your counter. just make sure you seal it with something waterproof for protection.
http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=faux%20granite%20counter