Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit 2.0 Epoxy Topcoat (Bombay Black)

This one worked FANTASTIC !!!! I think my first one was a bad batch ... this though 10 stars .. Thank you

Turned out better than I expected! I was in the process of selling my house and I really, really didn't want to spend $$$$ for a new countertop, but the original countertop was really dumpy. Well, I gave this a shot and it transformed the entire kitchen!I am a DIY-er but this was an intimidating project to start. The instructions are very good, and there are links to videos to watch every step of the process. After watching the steps, it really seamed like a craft project and very manageable and very forgivable. Since there are many staging of sponging paint, you have lots of chances to fix mistakes and get the look you want. Everything you need is in the kit.I went overboard cleaning, sanding and rinsing the countertop to prep. The primer adherence to the countertop is key to the whole process so I took my time. The primer step is intimidating, you need to completely cover the countertop in black primer. There is no turning back at that point.But then you start the sponging layers. Each layer is in its own paint can and there was plenty of paint for my small project. After each sponge layer, I stepped back into the next room to make sure there weren't any inconsistent areas. Oh, and they included a 'primed' paper so you can practice sponging on a similar surface before you tackle the actual countertop.After all the layers of sponging, it was time to seal. Now, I rushed this step and the texture wasn't great. So I recommend using more topcoat rather than less, and making sure it's an even surface before you step away.There are different dry times between each step, and the whole thing took a few days. I was leaving with my first load of furniture, so the whole countertop had weeks to completely cure. When I came back, I was amazed at the results! It has the depth of a real marble countertop...it's not going to trick anyone, but it is a quality dupe.I'm going to use another kit in my new home, and I'm recommending Giani to anyone who needs to spruce up a countertop!

Love this stuff, holds up good and looks beautiful. Easy to use and apply, practice your technique first.

After searching for the best kit to buy I decided on the Giani and Epoxy kit. This wasn’t cheap and I figured for the amount of money it cost I would receive everything I needed to complete the project. Unfortunately that’s not the case. Things you need to buy. Paint tray, extra sponge (I’ll get to that in a second), small detail brush and painters tape. So they give you one sponge. They tell you to cut it in half than half again giving you 4 pieces. 1 for each color paint so that takes up 3 pieces giving you one left over to cut into 3 smaller pieces for getting into the corners and than they say to use the remaining sponge to blend the colors in. Umm I don’t have anymore sponge. Luckily I had bought 2 kits so I used the one from that kit. Okay so that’s why I give value a 3 star. Durability is yet to be determined but it seems like it will be durable. Ease of use. Helpful tip. Light, light and more light. Put every light you have on your workspace. Especially when doing the epoxy. The paint is easy just sponge on and blend to your liking. Note they give you a piece of paper to test your skills before doing the countertop. Listen it’s paper. The moment I put paint on it it just curled up into a roll. Not helpful at all. Use a small piece of wood and paint that with some primer if you want to test your technique. I just said forget it and went straight to the countertop. It’s the epoxy that is difficult. I spread it on using the roller and thought I spread it on good. Came back with a flashlight and noticed I missed a lot of spots. I was able to fix most of it. After it had dried I rubbed my hand over it and found some spots I missed. The edge was the hardest. Using the roller on the edge seamed messy with so much epoxy rolling off it. So I figured the brush did better but it didn’t come out very smooth on the edge. Smooth enough for my satisfaction though. Same with the backsplash. This stuff is self leveling so on the vertical sections it’s hard to keep the epoxy from just running off. I wanted the edge thicker with epoxy because I figured it would get the most abuse. All in all I’m happy with the final outcome. A few spots I’ll touch up with some epoxy. I can’t compare this with similar products but I would recommend this to others. If I had the opportunity to do it again I know the mistakes I made and would do better with the epoxy. Just remember to get a lot of light. If I would have had more light than the epoxy would have turned out perfectly. Final note. The kit claims to do 35 square feet. I had about about 19’ of countertop to do so roughly 38 square feet. So I purchased 2 kits. I was able to do all of my countertop with 1 kit and used every bit of it. Giani let me return the unused kit but unfortunately I used the sponge so they will deduct $12. Yes $12 for a sponge you can buy for a dollar at your arts and crafts store. Well I think this about wraps it up. Hopefully this review will help some of you. Don’t be scared to attempt this. It truly looks amazing even with my flaws lol.

I Sponged mine super heavy, and I think it looked better it was more blended and not so spotty we love it. It is held up greatly. We got the chocolate

Amazing product. I had a marred blue/white laminate countertop that was less than attractive. Since it is in a room that is rarely used, I did not want to spend a lot of money on a new countertop. I decided to try the Giani Granite kit. Due to the size of the countertop, I ordered two kits. I used all of 2c in kit 1 and had to open 2c in kit 2. Same as with the acrylic. I had more than enough of the other products. It was easy to use. I really didn't care for the sponge provided, too blotchy for me, so I used a natural sponge I had with larger cells that did not absorb the mineral product as much. I am beyond happy with the results. It was a challenge due to the large area when I had to apply the acrylic. The company is not kidding when they say move fast and do not over roll it. It will change the texture which will be obvious with light reflection. Giani's customer service was wonderful! I called, a nice young lady ANSWERED THE PHONE, I asked my question, she explained her answer and that was that. Under a minute. No press 1 for English, phone queue, elevator music or robot...a real,live breathing, human being! I would highly recommend this product and make sure you have plenty of time and move FAST!