$80 Granite Look on Laminate Countertops | Faux Granite Paint

Hey guys In this weeks video Ill show you how to paint laminate countertops. I just painted my own kitchen countertops to give the old brown laminate countertops a fresh look. I have tried this before on some scrap countertops and finally had a chance to do a full kitchen . I used the rustoleum protective enamel in gloss black, gloss white and gloss almond. This is an experiment on my countertops but so far they are holding up! Thanks for watching !
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[@Nana1959.]

You did a great job! It looks gorgeous!

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you!

[@Azaarus]

I am looking at videos to prepare to do my countertops and this video was a great guide

[@BryanBuilt]

Glad it helped!

[@libertygiveme1987]

When you first started it, I wasn't so sure, but the END RESULT LOOKS QUITE NICE!!!!

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you glad you think so!

[@Kellycreator]

If you want to create marble, use a feather and drag and twist across the surface. Add smaller veins coming off the the main one. Vary the pressure as you twist and drag. Always use a sea sponge. Twist and rotate and use all sides to avoid repetition. Layer colours dark to light. Seal with an eco self levelling resin when it’s dry otherwise it will wear off. 😊 YW

[@BryanBuilt]

Oh nice! I may have to try that !

[@baddad5781]

We've thought of doing this to our 20 year old counter top. Awesome job my friend,awesome job.

[@BryanBuilt]

thank you! let me know if you do

[@GilliMarieMoody]

Congrats re the final product! You are surprisingly honest with us. With respect, you could also consider a large feather. Why? These help you do the lines in marble, if this is what y’re going for. Major hardware stores should have. Great experimenting. Good for you man. Your final product looks rather amazing. Congrats man🙂. Cheers.

[@BryanBuilt]

Great suggestion! Thank you for watching

[@tylerwilliamsfloridarealtor]

Looks Great! I would pass on the yellow spots is all. Agree way better than them brown countertops 💪🏽

[@achilleas8217]

Looks amazing!!

[@starman9921]

Looks amazing

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you!

[@jcraigshambaugh5417]

Looks nice .Would you have added a clear coat ? has it been durable enough ?

[@singletee]

Very nice! I’m about to start on my vinyl countertops

[@BryanBuilt]

Awesome hope it turns out well.

[@strehlowd]

Nice job!

[@SD-nh5yr]

I really like it! It looks 100% better than the brown shade...I think it's very nice!✌️🙏

[@jasonz7788]

Awesome work Sir thank you for the video

[@kiyoteblue]

*note paints used NOTES from other watchers per pixkeyser: _You need to prime first with Styx primer! That finish will fail._ per Aunty Doris: _if you want to create marble, use a feather and drag and twist across the surface. Add smaller veins coming off the the main one. Vary the pressure as you twist and drag. Always use a sea sponge. Twist and rotate and use all sides to avoid repetition. Layer colours dark to light. Seal with an eco self levelling resin when it’s dry otherwise it will wear off._ per J Erickson: _Bondz (or other high bond) primer & epoxy top coat (or some sort of poly, even mod podge) = more durable, longer lasting finish for any1 not seeking a short term result. Filling in + sanding flush dents/cracks turned out to make a huge difference (some use bondo, I prefer DryDex)._ _No top coat at all leaves worry of food safety.. It's 'protective enamel' but it's certainly not intended to be in touch w/food. (Rustoleum recently told an angry me, protective enamel sprays +liquids are near identical to the regular products!). Doubt any1 w/refinished counters preps food on bare counter.. But even casual contact for brief times can result in some leaching, which can be surprisingly dangerous._ _I frequently use products other than intended >> seal when necessary. Epoxy is inert plastic once cured, so I went that route to protect finish, food safety & prevent issues w/cleaners, tapes, etc. Clear flood coat is easy+pretty cheap. Polycrylic worked ok on a table, but didn't hold up super long. To seal w/polycrylic after the fact: clean well with degreaser/polycrylic can be painted or rolled on & cures quick!_

[@BryanBuilt]

thanks for the tips!

[@kiyoteblue]

@@BryanBuilt I just copied and pasted comments from other viewers that I thought would be handy 😉

[@pateldhruvit2407]

Did it yellow after some time, and what about durability, I'm looking to do the same.

[@reowhite4862]

I used waddled up walmart plastic bags to dab on the different colors. It turned out great

[@JoshuaBurfoot]

How does the paint do against the water of the sink? Did you put epoxy or anything over the paint?

[@danielpena2441]

Hey looks good , nice job 👍🏼 . How did you do your back splash ?

[@jacquelineglitter4328]

You're supposed to put down watered white then dap in grey. Make sure your sponge is wet. They'll blend together better.

[@BryanBuilt]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sueharris6616]

Turned out good. Would we put a clear coat on it!

[@BryanBuilt]

yes looking back i should have

[@annettep.1605]

Beautiful job!😊

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you! 😊 glad you like it

[@thevinethings3556]

I like it but did you have to put anything to seal it?

[@apcara18]

Did you applied a clear top coat???

[@lucy2beme]

Very nice video. Looks great.

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you very much!

[@kerryberry4201]

What is giving it that nice shiny look?

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

This is super helpful.. there was a few I was thinking about trying, but I think yours is the clearest and looks like I could possibly do this!.. I’m so nervous to mess up my countertops!

[@BryanBuilt]

I was nervous too! But i figured anything would look better then the ugly brown. Now i cant attest for the longetivity of this because it was an experiment and we sold the home like 3 months after i did this but it looked good until we sold.

[@ibugu215]

You did a good job on a low budget.

[@BryanBuilt]

thank you! anything was better then the ugly brown lol

[@seriejohnson698]

How do they hold up to warm plates, scratches etc. because paint usually doesn’t hold up well to those things.

[@BryanBuilt]

honestly we moved before i had a chance to see how these held up we had them for about 3 months and then we moved. but i dont think it would do great

[@debbywickman1103]

I have cheaper granite countertops. They were cut in two pieces to install. Now, a few years later and they are two different colors. Would this work on granite countertops

[@BryanBuilt]

I can't say for sure I have never tried it. i think the hardest part would be getting it to stick but granite is pretty porous so it may stick

[@nicolenash1697]

Very nice

[@Sunsetchaser365]

Looks great 👍🏻

[@BryanBuilt]

Thanks 👍

[@paisley1134]

Good job.

[@shirvernegriffin7876]

Hi I really want to do this.Did you use a clear epoxy at the end

[@BryanBuilt]

No I did not but I think a clear coat would be Great for this.

[@1776Based]

No topcoat?? haha, just kidding. No idea why people have to repeat themselves in the comments but there's no way my countertops would come out this good if I tried this. You should be an artist!

[@BryanBuilt]

No top coat 😔. Lol . Thanks i appreciate it!

[@joannesharp1263]

Is the paint food gradeable

[@dazeyknows6736]

No top coat?

[@Royal-yk3rw]

Awesome job! What did you seal it with after using the Sponge

[@BryanBuilt]

No but in hindsight i probably should have

[@mamas-jeep1984]

I love everything you do!☆☆☆☆☆

[@mamas-jeep1984]

Kinda looks like real granite! Not digging the almond but still love it all

[@BryanBuilt]

Thanks! this was an experiment I think it turned out ok lol

[@what-ot6qt]

Dose that work on all countertops

[@BryanBuilt]

Im not sure honestly. This was an experiment on formica countertops

[@margiecarnell5549]

Do you have to put a base coat on the counter top.

[@BryanBuilt]

I didnt but this was just an experiment on my countertops

[@herbolarianaturalchih612]

Hello which method / way do you recommend best…. This method with the enamel paint or the other video you did with the rustoleum countertop paint? I will be sanding, priming and adding a top clear coat.

[@BryanBuilt]

honestly, they are both made by the same company so pretty similar. I like the granite look better but the other video was a lot faster. just roll and go.

[@reowhite4862]

You forgot to mention topcoating the whole thing with a clearcoat

[@bettiebelinger1826]

Need to splurge on some glue for the strip on cou ter edge and a drop cloth man !

[@BryanBuilt]

😂 yeah for sure ! I think this was like a saturday morning spur of the moment thing

[@kmontgomery27]

What did you use to seal it

[@romeah5697]

Any idea how this holds up with placing warm things on the counter? I think you said you used it in other homes? What if something hot/warm is placed on the counter?

[@BryanBuilt]

probably not well if its like a hot pot or pan . since the countertops are laminate but i think warm it would hold up we would set plates on it and it was fine.

[@josemaudslay4468]

Looks nice and finish might good to be honest but if this guys are professionals in this kind of work they should use paint kettle(s) to pour the paint and clean the paint tin. That is unprofessional in the first place. In second the should protect the surrounding units like fridge and cooker etc, third the should protect the flood for any drips of paint that may occur and mostly because is enamel paint and forth in ridiculous pour the paint in the countertop and then use the brush and the roller to spread it. For that is tombs down for me regarding the paint procedure and protection. I am a Painter and Decorator in UK and is not a good example for colleges in our profession. This guys they should know that unless are Cowboys which doesn't look the case. Work they did is pretty cool is tombs up.

[@BryanBuilt]

Thanks for the feedback Jose. I understand your view completely and agree . This was just me at my house on a saturday morning and i just had an idea and started working but yeah proper preparation is key. Thanks for watching !

[@JustMe1u2]

nice job

[@BryanBuilt]

Thank you!

[@MaNo0sss]

Not bad

[@BryanBuilt]

thanks!

[@ozzyoz5210]

No epoxy?

[@BryanBuilt]

No i used this protective enamel from rustoleum.

[@jennifercarden2781]

Just FYI wash dishes before doing video or live stream.

[@gnscott7712]

How did it hold up so far?

[@BryanBuilt]

honestly not sure we sold our house and moved a couple of months after this.

[@juliepetitti7663]

No Topcoat?

[@BryanBuilt]

No i didnt use a topcoat since this was supposed to be a protective enamel paint

[@Royal-yk3rw]

You didn’t have to put a clear coat to settle the paint

[@BryanBuilt]

I probably should have but i didnt. This was an experiment

[@Grandmascookies10]

Cant read the labels all backwards.

[@BryanBuilt]

Oops

[@pixkeyser]

You need to prime first with Styx primer! That finish will fail.

[@BryanBuilt]

Yeah looking back now i should have.

[@jammasterjay4298]

This doesn’t look real plus it won’t last too long! This is from a professional artist with a degree who has done this kind of work before! But good try!

[@BryanBuilt]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@Kellycreator]

It will definitely last if a resin varnish is used. It’s amazing what new products are available. I thought the same but learned from an outdoor artist that you can get brush on sealer. His installation was in Manchester U.K. I will find my tin and update this comment for you. Also I will find his IG handle. 😊