I recommend to anyone who is thinking of painting a granite surface to start with a small project in the home such as a granite fireplace surround and use an oil based paint.
Can you paint granite countertop.
This kitchen had perfectly serviceable laminate countertops but the owner wanted a more luxurious look.
Meanwhile paint your own kits which go for roughly 80 can be applied over the top of pretty much any existing counter from laminate to tile to drywall to wood.
You ll get the hang of it when you practice your technique on the black cardstock they provide in the kit.
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It s a common scenario.
Yes you can paint over granite.
You can paint granite countertops backsplashes fireplace surrounds coffee bars and more with the proper primer paint and sealer to spruce up any room in your house including bathrooms and kitchens.
Instead of springing for thousands of dollars worth of new granite she opted to try granite look countertop paint from giani which is sold in a kit that covers 35 square feet of surface area for about 70 the paint is designed to cover laminate solid surface.
Want to see how i painted floor tile.
The average granite countertop costs between 3 000 and 5 000 to install.
So yes you can paint over granite countertops and make them a thing of beauty.
I do not recommend starting out with kitchen or bathroom countertops those are big projects and you want to see how the surface will wear with different uses.
Yes you can but you will need to prepare for your painting project ahead of time.
For the veining effect she took some of the silver and gray paint dipped a feather in it and ran it over the top randomly.
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Actually i think you could paint over any unattractive countertops and make them fit your taste.
Do not sponge the whole countertop with one color and allow it to dry before adding.
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