But we never knew you could paint your own granite.
Can you paint on top of granite.
Use two rows of tape one on top of another to create an extra wide tape border on your backsplash.
Paint the entire surface of the granite using small n shaped strokes.
I recommend to anyone who is thinking of painting a granite surface to start with a small project in the home such as a granite fireplace surround and use an oil based paint.
Want to see how i painted floor tile.
Yes you can paint over granite.
Actually i think you could paint over any unattractive countertops and make them fit your taste.
Painting your countertops can grant you a similar look to your favorite high end kitchens.
I turned my ugly granite into gorgeous faux marble counters with just primer and paint.
Apply two or three coats.
Eliesa prettelt pinterest addict for the veining effect she took some of the silver and gray paint dipped a feather in it and ran it over the top randomly.
I figured i d paint around the border of the countertops along the backsplash and the front ledges and then fill in the centers of the counters with paint.
Pay careful attention to the top edges to ensure they are straight and even with no paint on the surface of the granite.
I do not recommend starting out with kitchen or bathroom countertops those are big projects and you want to see how the surface will wear with different uses.
Cross over your work to fully cover the surface then roll light strokes all in the same direction perpendicular to the cross strokes to smooth the finish.
Allow each coat to dry for 24 hours.
The average granite countertop costs between 3 000 and 5 000 to install.
One important tip for painting countertops is to paint in 2 foot wide sections at a time which felt a little counterintuitive to me at first.
Most countertop paints work on select surfaces including ceramic tile wood solid surface laminate or cultured marble materials.
Allow the primer to dry for at least four hours or for as long as the manufacturer recommends.
Apply painter s tape around the counters apply the primer.
It held up to constant wiping down water plates kids making toast etc so yes you can paint over granite countertops and make them a thing of beauty.