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home improvement homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Granite Countertops

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These painted granite countertops were created as part of a sponsored post for Giani.

My countertops are in need of some updates.  While I want to replace my kitchen countertops with true granite, the counters in our upstairs bathrooms will likely never get replaced.  That bathroom is used mostly by kids and it’s not on the top of the project list.  Instead of replacing the countertops, I decided to replace the look with painted granite countertops.

painted granite countertops

The countertops started as plain white.  They were in good condition overall but had a few light stains and a few marks.

Painted granite countertops
The Giani kit {affiliate link} sounded surprisingly simple.

Painted granite countertops

I had expected something rather complex and was happy to learn it wasn’t a process requiring insane amounts of brainwork or time.  Everything was laid out very clearly and the individual paint cans were all well labelled.

Painted granite countertops

I chose to paint my countertop in Sicilian Sand.  I scrubbed the countertop {I guess you can’t paint over gobs of toothpaste left by young children} then taped the counter edges.

Painted granite countertops
My sink and countertop are all one piece but I just chose a line around the edge of the sink and taped it off.  I have to admit, I was a bit worried about how that might look in the end but, as you’ll see, it looks fine.

Painted granite countertops

The biggest surprise in the entire process came when I opened the can of primer.  I wasn’t expecting black primer and I may have panicked just a little.  However, I painted it on and decided there was no turning back.

Painted granite countertops
I allowed much more than the recommended drying time between each of my layers, mostly because I was working around the schedules and routines of seven people.  Still, I decided more drying time was much better than less and allowed ample time.

Once the primer was dry, I started sponging on my colors.  The kit included three different colors, two that were applied in large amounts, and one that was applied very sparingly, just to add a small amount of accent color.

Painted granite countertops
The sponging was fun and also a bit hard for a person {like me} who likes exact processes.  I dabbed the colors on and just continually kept at it until I got the final appearance I wanted.  Getting into the corners and curves proved a bit tricky.  I cut the sponge into small pieces as recommended but still found it a bit tough to get right into the edges.  Still, once finished, I think it looked fine.

Painted granite countertops
The final step is a topcoat that seals it.  Easy to apply and it added a bit of a sheen, which I liked.

Painted granite countertops
The difference in my bathroom is huge and I’m so pleased with the look of the painted granite countertop.  So pleased that I plan to do Kennedy’s bathroom counter with my leftover paint.  It really is a fun and affordable solution to a plain or ugly countertop.

What do you think?  Would you ever paint your countertops?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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Comments

  1. Jackie Koll says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Thanks for this post! I am planning to paint my countertops in my kitchen so I loved this post today. Right now I’m in the middle of painting the walls, the cabinets are painted already. Then I’ll save for the paint for the countertops 🙂

    Reply
  2. 4you-withlove says

    February 21, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Looks amazing! You should be so pleased with how this turned out! 😀

    Reply
  3. Debra Joy @ jubilee life says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I did this with my kitchen counters a couple years back, and it was a dramatic improvement over the old PINK countertops that were there before. 😀 It took awhile to get the hang of the technique, but I really liked the end result!

    Reply
  4. The Martin 6 says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    WOW – that looks really great!!!

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  5. Linda says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    It kind of looks cool just straight black too. Can you use it on arborite?

    Reply
  6. momm2six says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    This looks great! You have inspired me. My bathroom counter tops are from the 80s…and look it! I really wanted to update them and wondered if anyone ever painted them. Thanks to you, I am going to give it a try!

    Reply
  7. Lolly Jane says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Yours looks way better than mind, Randi! LOL!!

    Reply
  8. Minta's Creations says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Can you wash the countertop? I so want to try this..I may see if I can do a review.
    Minta

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    • Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      March 27, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      They recommend washing it with soap and water rather than a harsh chemical.

      Reply
  9. Angela says

    October 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I have been planning on doing this to my kitchen countertops. The only question I have is how durable is this paint? Does it scratch off or flake off if something falls or is dropped on it?

    Angela

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    • Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      October 4, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Angela, I was worried about how it would hold up, especially since it’s the bathroom that my little kids use. So far we don’t have a single scratch or chip … I’m incredibly impressed with how well it’s stood up against every day use!

      Reply
    • Jayna Marie Arsenault says

      December 7, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Look up resin countertops on YouTube it’s legendary

      Reply
  10. Su says

    October 8, 2012 at 12:26 am

    Besides scrubbing the counter clean and taping, was there anything else needed before painting with the primer? Sounds super easy and I really want to do this on my bathroom counters.

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    • Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      October 8, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      The scrubbing and the primer were the only preps. I used the kit so I have no idea how the durability would be if you used regular paint. I was so impressed with how simple it was to do!

      Reply
  11. barb says

    December 29, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I love this! I don’t know how I missed it the first time. It looks great. I hope I can find something like that here.

    Reply
  12. Amy Ellis says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I have a sink that can use this. I did not know there was such a kit. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    March 25, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Does the black primer go right over the caulking between counter top oand back splash?

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    • Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      March 25, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to do about that but I did prime right over it. It’s held really well and has never chipped off the caulking.

      Reply
  14. Winnie Nichols says

    March 26, 2013 at 8:32 am

    So this can be done with kitchen counters? How does it stand up to the everyday usage and harshness that goes on a kitchen counter? My counters are from an old trailer with laminate on it. currently the old butcher block style, I hate it. I done my kitchen in black counter/cabinets with white outlines and red lining. I painted old (extra) cast iron skillets as apples as my stove eyelet covers, I doing apple curtains now., but didn’t realize I could do countertops until my daughter sent me this site. It is wonderful as I am a recycler, and owner of Freecycle.org site for my county. So many wonderful ideas here. Love ya site.

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    • Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      March 26, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      It can be done to kitchen counters as well. I’ve only done it in my bathroom but it’s held up very well. This is the kids’ bathroom so the counter has faced lots of mistreatment and it’s still really held up … I’ve been impressed. Your kitchen sounds so fun!

      Reply
  15. Mary Pattengale says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Wow! Looks great! What kind of counter top do you have? It looks like marble to me; is that correct?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      August 4, 2014 at 7:10 am

      It might be marble although I think it’s more likely that it’s fake marble. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Diane says

    March 15, 2015 at 11:12 am

    I love this! Will it work on formica countertops?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      March 15, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      It will! I believe it works on almost any countertop surface.

      Reply
  17. Jan Mcdaniel says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:32 am

    I have to say you did a great job on this project. I love it we have the same counter top & sink in our bathroom.I am tired of looking at it white myself it is in good shape except, it has been painted on the wooden base one time.I am too afraid to try this I just know I would make a hot mess of it.Great work.This is just so cool.

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  18. cindy says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Looks great! If the inside of the sink is an ugly color too, can I use this method there? Or maybe there is another paint to use on inside of sink???

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    • Randi Dukes says

      March 17, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      You’d have to read the package instructions. I’m not sure it could stand up to the wear and tear and scrubbing that the actual sink might get/need.

      Reply
  19. Nell says

    June 6, 2016 at 7:18 am

    I really love this idea. Are there other colors available. What is the name of the product.

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  20. Christy says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Are these counter tops still good? No scratches or chipping after all these years?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      June 13, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      In the last year, we’ve finally seen our first scratches … so that’s pretty great considering the wear and tear they get from kids. And I think it would be pretty easy to touch them up.

      Reply
  21. Naomi says

    October 15, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    wow. you got a great end result. it looks like the real (and expensive) thing. The colour is a bit dark for my light starved bathroom but other than that you’ve inspired me to look into it as an option for transforming my dingy, neglected, pre-Victorian house.

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  22. Jackie Barnes says

    August 10, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Where do you buy the paint for This? Is it an all in one kit?
    It looks great.

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    • Randi Dukes says

      August 10, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      You can buy it on amazon: https://amzn.to/2KHUr4L {this is an affiliate link}. I was really impressed with how well it worked!

      Reply

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