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I have been installing "granite" counter tops ha ha. I saw this site for how to paint your counter tops to look like granite. So that is what I am doing with the kitchen. I have been taking pictures each step of the way. I started out wiping the counters with vinegar to clean them. (already had on hand) Then wiped them with liquid sander to give a little bit of tooth to the surface. (already had on hand) Next I painted on 2 coats of Kilz 2 latex primer. (quart $6.97 at Walmart, and .70 cent foam brush) Now for the granite look I used my craft paints and an old sea sponge. (already had on hand) The last step is 7 coats of polycrylic. (quart $16.28 at Walmart, and 3 foam brushes .70 cents each) I knew I wanted the counter tops to have some blue, grey, black, and silver in them. They way they turned out reminds me of the Van Gogh picture Starry Night. I think they are pretty. And they will compliment my blue and grey Pfaltzgraff Yorktown dishes very nicely. I applied 7 coats of polycrylic. Then I need to let the counters cure for a week or two before I set anything real heavy on them, such as my Kitchen Aid mixer. I have only done the kitchen island, and the counter top that is between the living room and kitchen. Later on after this is all cured well, I will do the counter top where my sink and stove top are. For that one I have ordered Enviro-tex lite. That would give the appearance of 50 coats of varnish in one application. The cheapest I have found it is $79.99 for a gallon on EBay. That is about half price. I wish I could use it for all the counter tops, but I would need 3 gallons. The polycrylic will be fine for these. In the tutorial, the lady shows counter tops that she did 2 years ago and had used the polycrylic and they still look real nice. For the two counter tops I have done already my total cost $26.75, not bad for "granite" counter tops. I still have enough Kilz , Deglosser, vinegar and craft paint for the next counter top. I will let you know how that one turns out when I get it done. Linda |
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