Can i paint my countertops

If you do it too early, the epoxy may run where you don't want it to. If you wait too long, the tape could become cemented in the epoxy. We left some of our tape on a bit too long and though we were able to get the tape off, it took some of the white paint off with it. Fear not, I was able to fix it with caulk more on that later.

Step Now you wait! You need to let your countertops cure. You need to wait a full 24 hours before using your dishwasher and a full 2 days before using the counters.

Wait the full cure-time of 7 days before placing anything heavy like a mixer or blender on your counters. This is the hardest part!!!!! I highly recommend planning this project around a time when you can get out of your house for at least 24 hours while your counters cure. We left our house immediately after Step We took our kids and our dog and got the heck out of town for 2 nights and it worked out perfectly. We weren't inconvenienced by having to stay out of our kitchen AND our counter wasn't full of Bernese Mountain Dog hair, lol.

And while the countertops were beautiful as they were, I really wanted the look of honed marble. So after the full 7-day cure time passed, I applied 2 coats of this Polycrylic topcoat to knock off the high shine. I used a bristle brush to apply it because in my experience, rolling it on causes air bubbles.

I used a satin finish so there is a slight sheen, just like you would see on a honed marble countertop. I can see some brush strokes when the light hits them a certain way, but that doesn't bother me. For us, having some barely visible brush strokes is definitely worth the trade-off of getting the honed look. If you have followed me for a while, you know that I only use DAP caulk because it's the best—plain and simple.

I cannot tell you what a tremendous difference this will make in how your countertops look! Just take a look at how unfinished the edges along our stovetop and cabinets looked before I caulked. It's worth the extra effort, I promise. I used Alex Plus caulk everywhere except where the countertop meets our undermount sink. We first removed the old caulk from the gap between the wink and countertop you can read this post that walks you through exactly how to do it.

My favorite thing about the DAP Kwik Seal Ultra is that it goes on white and dries clear, so you can easily see it as you apply it. Wait the recommended amount of drying time before exposing the joint to moisture. It also repels dirt and soap scum, resists stains and has a lifetime mold and mildew resistance guarantee.

A: The kit I used allows you to paint nearly every kind of material. The prep that is necessary varies a little bit depending on what type of countertop you are painting. See the chart from Giani below for reference. Q: I've heard you have to use a blow torch on epoxy topcoats to get rid of air bubbles. Did you have to do that?

A: Nope! A: The primary cause for epoxy coatings turning a yellow color is exposure to U. Fortunately, our countertops don't receive direct sunlight so I'm not overly concerned about the potential for yellowing. If you have countertops that receive direct sunlight, it may be something you want to consider as you will have a greater chance of yellowing over time. We plan to fully replace our countertops in a couple of years, so if they yellow towards the end of that timeframe, we wouldn't be upset.

Q: Are you worried that the polycrylic you applied to give your counters a honed look will yellow? A: Polycrylic CAN react with white paints to cause a yellowing effect. You minimize the risk with a water-based poly like I used. Usually the effect can be seen pretty quickly if it's going to happen. I haven't seen any yellowing on our counters at all and I think it may be because the epoxy serves as a buffer between the epoxy topcoat and the white paint.

Since we haven't had any yellowing yet, I'm not too concerned. But it is possible. A: Giani says that with the proper care, Giani will last as long as any conventional countertop. We personally hope to get at least a couple of years out of them until we are ready to fully replace the countertops. A: Giani says to only use mild dish soap and water or a gentle window cleaner.

You can remove stubborn stains with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover acetone and a paper towel. Do not use polishes or granite cleaners. Even diluted solutions of a cleaner and water will wear down the durability of the topcoat over time. Never use harsh natural cleaners such as vinegar, rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizers, air freshener oils, or essential oils. Never use scratch pads.

Just like granite and Formica, it is not recommended to cut or chop directly on your countertops after using this kit. We never cut on our granite either bad for your knives! But we were used to placing hot pots on our granite, and we can no longer do that. That has been a bit of an adjustment, but we've had wood countertops in a past house and had to do the same thing, so we are finding it pretty easy to remember and adapt.

We haven't had any yellowing, chipping or peeling. So far, we couldn't be happier with this product or how our countertops turned out. I'll give an update on durability at the 6-month and year marks, so check back for updates! Q: Could you skip the epoxy topcoat and just use a polycrylic topcoat if you want the honed marble look? I wouldn't! I read that the epoxy resin topcoat is equivalent to 50 layers of poly.

So it's really necessary if you want your counters to be super durable. We aren't easy on our counters and cook alllllll the time, so we needed maximum protection. If you want the honed look, I would apply the polycrylic on top of the epoxy after the 7-day cure period. That was a lot of reading, so give you brain a break and just enjoy these photos of the finished countertops!

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Here you'll find all my best design tips. Search for:. May 3, I'm Tasha! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Stuff I'm. I not only read reviews, but I also chatted with people who have actually painted their cabinets. They wound up with peeling and chipping countertops. But every single person I heard from that had used the Giani countertop kit loved their results and haven't had any issues.

Giani says that each kit covers 35 square feet of countertop. And we almost had enough of the epoxy topcoat with one kit. We did have to use 1 set of the epoxy topcoat from a second kit. If I had it to do over again, I would have ordered 1 full kit and 1 extra set of the epoxy topcoat that can be ordered separately.

But if I were going to do a different backsplash, I would do the counter first and then the backsplash. I used three gallons of the resin- two would have been plenty but I ran out halfway through sealing them and had to do a second coat to get everything nice and even. And my countertops are around 40 square feet give or take. Hi Carrie! I have the same type of sink and I absolutely hate it.

I get water splashed on me so much because the faucet is so much closer than normal. Do you enjoy yours? I think you did a very nice job updating them on a very low budget. It is very inspiring!

Also why did it become a think to get rid of wall ovens?! It would totally save my back and my worry about little hands being curious at the oven. Thanks Katie! I so agree about wall ovens. It may not be cool but it is so much more practical — especially with little kids! I actually like my sink. It is not pretty at all, but it works well for us. Ours has three sections which I love. Thank you so much for your tutorial!

I am going to paint my countertop that has ceramic tile currently. Hi Lisa, My parents actually just paid someone to do this to their tile countertops.

I believe he used a Giani Granite countertop kit right over the tile and it self-leveled. I believe that the resin I used might also work since it is self-leveling as well but it would be hard to know for sure without doing a test. What an informative and honest review thank you! Can you tell me how much resin you used and how many square ft of counter you have?

Thank you! My countertops are approximately 50 square feet and I used 3 gallons of the resin. I used extra because I originally ran out and had to do a second coat to even everything out. Without that mistake, 2 gallons would have been plenty for 50 square feet. Thanks, Carrie, for this post and the tutorial itself. Great stuff! In your tutorial you mentioned that the countertops yellowed due to a Slow Cooker, but in this post it sounds like you later concluded that the yellowing was more due to something that happened early on while it was curing, maybe?

My question: Have you used a Slow Cooker in the last three years on these counters? Hi Karen, So originally, we used a slow cooker on our countertops and it left a dark yellow circle underneath that was definitely directly related the slowcooker.

Later, one section of the resin seemed a bit yellower all along but this was more of a very faint yellow tint, so the two incidents were very different. After the original incident, I have tried to always set our slowcooker on top of our ceramic cooktop instead of on our countertops.

I have also set it on top of a wooden cutting board at times. Hello, I painted my counter tops last year woth a counter top kit but they look terrible, initially looked nice faux marble over my ugly laminate but it observed any stains like coffee or sauce that would not wipe off and turned yellowing and scratched easily.

I am going to attempt to paint over it and try to apoxy. Any tips you have? I wonder if I should sand before I repaint? I am so sorry that happened! If I were you, I would lightly sand the countertop to remove and loose paint and then be sure to use a good oil based primer before painting.

I like Zinsser Oil Based Primer — it will stick to pretty much anything. Fingers crossed everything works better this time! I recently bought a farmhouse with a large kitchen 30 ft of counters. Any suggestions? I think it could work. You should be able to adjust the plywood with wood shims to make it more level when you install it. Another idea would be to stain the plywood if you like the look of wood countertops.

You would need to seal them with a waterproof sealer but plywood can actually look really beautiful. I am wondering if you have any comments on how the countertops have held up to heat? Like can you set a hot pan down on them? I try to avoid putting hot pans directly on the countertop for more than a couple of seconds. I do set warm things on the countertops with no problems, but not super hot ones.

Hi there. I am very interested in trying this technique. The only thing nobody ever discusses is how to care for the counter tops to keep them clean and glossy with daily use.

Good point! We clean our countertops pretty much the same we did when they were laminate — we use an all purpose counter spray I like the ones from Method and a clean cloth and it has worked well.

Your countertops are lovely! Like you, I use Zinsser Cover Stain as my go to primer. Even used it on floors and they have t chipped or cracked. The scratches? You did an amazing job. Your counters are lovely and the shine is great, but what if someone wants a more satin finish, ala soapstone? I love the look of a good soapstone countertop. You can get a satin finish using the same pour-on resin I used, but I have never tried it. There are instructions included with the product and it involves sanding the surface with grit sandpaper and then sealing it with a paste wax.

If I were doing a satin countertop, I would probably paint and then seal it with many thin layers of a good water-based satin sealer. General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is a favorite of mine for cabinets and furniture and probably what I would also try for countertops. It comes in matte, satin, semigloss, and gloss and the matte finish actually has just a touch of sheen to it and would work well for a soapstone finish. Your email address will not be published.

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How did you marble? I cannot wait to try this! Thank you for all the info. We have UGLY granite countertops, do you think you could paint and epoxy granite? HI, Thank you for your post. Did you sand the counter tops prior to painting? Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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