How can I create a faux granite countertop look?
By Vanessa from Augusta, GA
I love my new counter. I'm going to do my whole kitchen it is awesome as can be, thanks timkerry. It turned out perfect.
There are several ways to create a counter top to appear to be granite without breaking you're bank account. However, many of you may ask, how durable is the coating? how much does it cost? The process we here at Mack's Painting use is heat resistant up to 175°f.
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How do I redo a laminate countertop in faux granite? I saw this on a home improvement show and cannot find any instruction on it anywhere?
I want to update my kitchen. How do I paint countertops to look like granite?
Can I paint it? I have a 60's to 70's style bathroom. I like it, and made everything look old fashion, but just want it painted plain or Marblized style, somehow.
I would like the instructions on how to get granite looking countertops.
I want black counter tops with a faux granite look. I am clueless on what to buy to start and what colors to get to complete the look. Does anyone have any pictures?
How do you do paint counter tops to have the appearance of granite?
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Can someone tell me how to paint a countertop to look like granite?
First of course you prepare the surface you're painting on, with sanding, cleaning, then pre-painting with Killz, etc
I would pick different shades of grey, from very dark to light grey. First paint the dark coat on. Then take something like a sea sponge which has the different hole patterns that you'd expect to see in granite, dip it in different coloured greys, and stamp the sponge onto it (after the dark paint has dried, of course)
