GianiGranite Countertop Paint Kit 2.0 Epoxy Topcoat (White Diamond)

First thing I did ran out of the black paint for my size kitchen which is not big, paint colors are A B and C. C did not use I tested didn’t like it, but it still came out great and I’m very satisfied with the outcome I will get another clear glossy paint to go over the counter to get it that better glossy shine but Overall I love my new counter oh yeah get another roller The first counter came out perfect but when I when to use the roller on my kitchen island it was harder to use wasn’t rolling well at all, got another roller and everything went well overall very satisfying yes work the money.

This is my third time using this product over the past four years. I had dingy white laminate countertops that were not in great shape. Was looking for an economical refresh and this has been it! In the past I didn't have the best looking end result using the sponge on technique, (I was happier with some areas over others) so this time I tossed the sponge and decided to forgo the sponge on technique entirely. I simply primed, and mixed a bit of the White Limestone into the Inca Gold until I achieved the tan shade I was looking for. From there I rolled it on with a foam roller, and used a quality 2" angled sash paintbrush for the back splash. I have about 18 square feet of counterspace and technically squeaked by/pulled it off using one kit. Because I'd prefer thicker coverage, I ordered an additional can of Inca Gold and White Limestone for that reason. But that's just me. I have found that the areas along the edge of the countertops that get leaned against the most, while reaching into the upper cabinets get the most wear. Also, even after applying the top coat, when wet items are placed on the countertops, it leaves water marks. Until fully dry. Then they disappear completely. For the price, ease of use and OUTSTANDING customer service I would highly recommend this product. It will buy me time, until I can finally decide if I want butcher block or quartz kitchen countertops. Until then, this is a decent refresh. They DO sell an epoxy that would be more durable than the top coat that is included in this kit. I believe it's about $114.00. Having no experience using an epoxy though, I will be staying within my comfort zone and using the top coat that is included. Place painters tape around your sink and stove, keep damp paper towels or baby wipes at the ready, and I suggest wearing disposable gloves. Great product.

Did exactly what was advertised. My formica counter tops look like granite. The process was very easy to follow. Worth every penny.

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.