Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit 2.0-100% Acrylic (Chocolate Brown)

Directions were clear, easy application. The worst part is waiting for it to dry. Before our counters were cream, and looked awful against the white painted cabinets. Now the slate looks great!

I have used this TWICE! If you need a cheap way to make your countertops look amazing THIS IS IT! I have pictures of before and after and you can see that I used it before. The before I used about 4 years ago. And I did the black marble recently. This stuff is amazing and it has transformed my kitchen TWICE! It is very easy to use and I was able to complete it with two small kids. It took me a couple of days and a lot of patience but it got done and looks amazing! And you get amazing looking counter tops with minimal cost! I do have a tip for the black marble. I wasn’t confident in my first attempt at it but I trialed it and it turned out good! 1. Apply the base coat (black). Dry 2. Sponge white and brown marble 3. Sponge black marble (I applied the 3 while wet then dried) Dry 4. Apply top coat x2. Let first coat dry then do another second I have picture of the steps you can check them out.

Just got done and waiting for the topcoat to dry/cure. Love it!!! Great inexpensive way to change the look. There is one before photo where the counter is black with brown and orange specks so you can see how well the iron core primer and mineral paints cover it up. This kit was easy to use, great instructions and lots of videos to watch. I chose the kit with the acrylic topcoat as I was looking for a less glossy finish. I also wanted the counters to lean more towards the white limestone color so I did 3 sponging layers of that mineral color total. For the seams and tops of the vertical pieces, I used a very small triangle cut off of the sponge that was provided and a pair of tweezers to get in there and sponge on the mineral colors. When it gets hit with sunlight, it's beautiful and has a nice sheen to it. When the undercabinet lights come on, it has a slight bluish cast. The glitter topcoat is a nice touch. It is subtle but makes it look even more like granite.

I initially purchased this set approximately 4 years ago, so I feel like I have given this product enough time for an honest review. Overall, great product. Well worth the money and beats replacing old, outdated counter tops. The process from start to finish was time consuming as I had a pretty large space to cover, but it goes by quick once you get into the rhythm and start to see it all pull together. This kit comes with everything you need besides painter's tape. Now how for this counter paint holds up. I have put this to the true test and clean my counters daily with very MINIMAL flaking after 4 years. This could have been my own fault when applying the primer + seal since it was only in one small area. I was able to use left over paint a few years later to fix the flakes so you can't even tell where they were. Overall, this project took a few days from start to finish as I had to allow dry time so don't expect to have this finished relatively quick. For the price point and the quality of the product, I will recommend to anyone who is interested in sprucing up those outdated countertops!

Was looking for an easy, inexpensive way to fix my 1970's formica countertops. These were originally installed in 1979 and had some sort of textured paint stuff put on about 15 years ago. The paint was peeling off in some places and stuck like crazy in others. I started by trying to scrape off the old textured paint with a razor blade, which worked in some spots and not in others. Finally gave up and just used a sander with 80 grit to remove, knock down edges and smooth out as much as possible. This kit was super easy to use! After the sanding prep and cleaning well, I went in with the primer, right over top of the stubborn painted parts that wouldn't budge. The primer went on easily. Waited the instructed amount of time for drying then did the sponge painting part. I was a little nervous that I would mess it up, but quickly realized that even if I did end up with a big blob of the mica paint, it was easy to go back and fix it by adding more layers where needed. The only thing I found a bit tricky was that towards the end, the Sponges were so loaded with paint that it was almost impossible to get the nice "speckled" looked. I would definitely recommend getting an extra sponge to use when the first one gets too loaded with paint. Even with the sponge challenge, I was able to make it look pretty good. Used glitter topcoat twice. Again, super easy to use. I am so impressed with the way it turned out! I wasn't expecting perfection, just trying to make it look half way decent. I would say mission accomplished! Completely tansformed my almost 50 year old eyesore of a countertop! I can't speak to the durability yet, but for the price and ease of the project, I am very happy!

This was great. I did another step of the first color as the top color after going through all the sponge painting steps (slate option). It was really straightforward. The practice paper is important, the sponge dabbing was a bit of an art, but very manageable. The counter looks so much better! I don't know how long it will last, as I just did this, but the process was very doable.

This paint kit is ok. I attached pictures of all of the stages. The base layer rolls on great. The first layer of sponge paint was a dream to work with, but it went quickly downhill after that. The second two sponge paints got progressively more water. 2b was tolerable, but 2c was an absolute nightmare to work with. It soaks your sponge so you can't get clear sponge work out of it. I have an attached backsplash and I can see clearly where the second two layers got muddy because the paint just doesn't stick as well no matter how lightly you dab, and your sponge gets so soaked even a light dab creates a pretty heavy coat. Not sure if all of the kits are like this, or if mine was somehow defective, but the white paints were a huge pain (especially the white limestone. Literally sounds like water if you shake the can. Overall I'm not mad at the effect it creates. It definitely covered up the tacky stained plastic coating the house came with, and the glitter topcoat is pretty and very easy to apply. I'm just disappointed because I think it would have created a much nicer sponge effect and finish if especially the third paint hadn't been nearly water.

This is my third time using this product over the past four years. I had dingy 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 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, but having no experience using an epoxy I will be staying within my comfort zone and using the top coat that’s 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. A good product. 11/21/25 UPDATE: I stand by what I said in my initial review. In a nutshell, the customer service is great, and this product is easy to use. That being said, if you’re of average height like I am, and wear a belt with your jeans, leaning over the kitchen sink has put a considerable amount of friction against the countertop in that area. You can see the wear and tear, with the black primer underneath in the attached photo. Any area that gets leaned against the most will show wear and tear. While this is a good product, don’t expect it to last indefinitely. Also, it stains. I used the topcoat that it came with, and in addition, purchased an additional 16 ounces to protect it as much as possible. But at the end of the day, I hold onto my reasonable expectations, as this is still paint.

Expensive for paint but cheaper than having what was a tired looking kitchen torn apart. Completely transformed the look of the kitchen. Very clear instructions provided as well as the tools needed to apply the paint and acrylic.

Amazing experience, good quality. It gives my kitchen a beautiful fresh and modern look.