DIY Faux Stone Countertop: Fast and Easy!!

[@kdaxir4731]

Thank you for the demonstration. The people who gave you constructive criticism were also very helpful. The people who were just nasty aren't helping, no matter how much they know. They are just being nasty.

[@cherylfugate]

Well i did this yesterday! Easy and looks great! I chose not to sand mine, i let it dry good overnight and then applied the topcoat on let it dry 2 hrs and then another. Absolutely love this. I also want to mention i did apply a white primer on mine. Glad i did. I only put 3 coats of spray and its beautiful.

[@themaineadventure4687]

Spray or roll on the primer?

[@GrannyLaLa1960]

Update? Did it hold up?

[@sparky10901]

This paint is meant to be more of an overlay of the stone texture, not meant to use for the full coverage. I'd recommend painting the countertop whatever stone color you want, and do 1-2 coats in bursts with the spray paint for the stone look. It will save tons of time. Also, you don't need to sand it.

[@NhaDonna]

Yes, I agree. Another option for better coverage would be to use a tinted primer as a base coat in your color choice as sparky10901 suggested

[@Medjugoriemiss]

Yes I agree

[@chrisnelson3691]

Just supposed to be a speckled spray, short, even bursts over a base tint.

[@chrisnelson3691]

You also don’t want to spray at an angle, straight down.

[@shirleymorales3161]

Sparky 10901 yes I learned the hard way it came out awesome but so much time and money

[@customizedtrainingservices2079]

Great job!!! Did this exact same thing to a non kitchen countertop in my last home. It lasted for years. Still in great condition when I moved.

[@dawnd4471]

That’s impressive that it lasted. Was it a bathroom counter top

[@karlenehay4922]

I'm definitely gonna try this, I'll apply a base coat first, great job.

[@cannabis1490]

Hi Karlene, base coat meaning primer?

[@splinter1psi99]

@@cannabis1490 it could be a gray primer or also using an actual color base coat with any shade between gray and black(probaby white as well) . That stone spray was designed to go over a similar colored base to add a stone textured look, it wasn't really designed to do a full coverage spray like she did. But if it works, it works!! If she had painted the counter gray beforehand, she probably would have done no more than 2 or 3 coats.

[@luisrosas3012]

Hi, I want to do the same thing, where do I get the materials? Thanks a lot!

[@A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK]

Just bought a house with light pink kitchen counters so I plan to do this when I move in ! Thanks for the very clear directions !

[@missnlahi]

Funny enough I have the same colour countertops. I painted it black but I want to try this stone spray.

[@ellisahector]

Thank you for making this dummy proof. Literally the best video I found

[@Elizabeth-lj2vv]

To fix the corners where too much paint was sanded away, you can spray some of the paint into a container and use a small paint brush to touch things up.

[@delaneymurray5769]

I love these videos!! I definitely need to try one of them on my counters! Thanks for the tutorials.

[@taniamoreno8972]

Looks good. I did my bathroom and fireplace and looks great!!

[@DarkLinkAD]

How long does it last?

[@samenjoyinglifesamsglamllc5547]

I did this it lasted years before it started peeling I did it in my bathroom and kitchen about to redo it!❤

[@margerykirner5604]

Looks amazingly like real granite! Wish I knew this years ago! Thanks

[@135drake]

How easy & looks outstanding ! I am going to try this on my OLD countertops thank you! :)

[@chinga7264]

Good job. Beautiful

[@bettytuohy9875]

Can you tell us how it's holding up, it's been 3 months.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

The country formed a black hole and she died.

[@Metoo1111]

So it’s been almost 5 months, how is it holding up? I have an island I’d like to do with that paint.

[@carmaela2689]

I’m going to try this on a bathroom vanity and add some super fine mica for stone-like sparkle then coat it with the topcoat.

[@allies.9115]

That's an awesome idea- (adding mica for some sparkle). I just might experiment with your idea on a piece of scrap wood or something first. Thanks for sharing your 💡.

[@zooedca]

How has the clear coat held up to water, heat and stains? I am doing a kitchen counter top and would like to know.

[@happyfive763]

I love the final result!! Thank you so much!

[@Coffeebourne]

Did you ever do a follow up on this one? I’m curious how it’s holding up.

[@tgirard123]

I was looking for ideas to paint my subwoofer and this came up. I think it will be something different and cool looking to try. We'll see...

[@tomm8025]

If you did not want to see the old look at all, then why not prime after sanding? Likely could have done less coats of the new paint. Also, good tip for others would be to change your spray pattern, it will help fill pattern voids. But looks nice in the end!

[@kimmienav268]

You should have put a white primer so you had a blank canvas to work on...it looks good though 😍

[@Southamericangirl42]

It's gorgeous! Well done!

[@stevenmorris2293]

Might be better using clear epoxy on top. Looks very beautiful ! As does the counter top .

[@ramfanbland]

Definitely use epoxy, polycrylic diesnt really bond well.

[@mygarage538]

Your supposed to paint an under coat and lightly spray the stone on top.

[@user-jh6fb5bw8p]

Yes! Wish I would have known now I’m redoing it😅

[@mygarage538]

You inspired me to do my counters too

[@laurafrancois851]

Love it. Looks great!

[@happytobsaved]

Sand it better , add a tinted primer , and you will only need a few coats of paint , then coat it with the poly the next day after it TOTALLY dries , it will flatten out itself , no more sanding needed before poly ..then wait 1 full day between coats of poly ( probably 2 is enough),, if you don't rush it it is less labor , product , and money but a few more days and a much better finish and lasts longer .

[@Lauren1988]

Are you in this video? Did she ask your advice? Get over yourself! Make your own video.

[@leahrowe847]

@@Lauren1988 geez... overly harsh! Meanwhile, the rest of us can glean some great tips & tricks from others advice in tge comments & maybe come up with an improvement on an excellent idea... I don't consider anyone's comments with tips being judgemental or nitpicking the original content creator, only adding to the discussion & maybe helping the audience make better, more informed choices~ there's nothing wrong with that. It takes a lot for someone to put themselves out there & post a comment, give their experience to others, & to see someone else shat on it like that it truly is truly disheartening. As my momma always said: if ya can't say something nice, maybe ya should keep your trap shut... just saying!!

[@stacyalcott7384]

Looks nice. I really liked the look of what it was prior also. Did you do that as well? If so can you provide that info please! ❤

[@alyssaragon4604]

She made a video of that project as well!

[@sandyhancock2020]

I did this and it looks good except I don’t have a shiny surface like you got

[@debbiecrum7585]

It looks amazing.

[@IrishBShep]

Water Stains: So I just completed an island with this exact technique, thanks to this video. An issue that has popped up: When you place anything with condensation or just spill on it the spot will become hazy or white. That will not go away until all the water is gone through evaporation. I have learned that a hair dryer may help on a low setting but it will not show instant results. If you are waiting for instant results you will get a jelly coating and that will distort the coating. My best results came from just placing a dry towel over the top of it and letting it soak in. I have seen others say that using alcohol helps to make it go away quicker but was afraid to try it. Needless to say it does go away. The only other tip i can give is to make sure that you do sand it as stated if you want a smooth finish. If you do not it will have a textured finish even after 5 coats. I love the look of it and it has made a huge impact on the look of our kitchen. I am planning on doing a full remodel in a few years so this was a great facelift until then! Thank you for a great step by step video!

[@sharonmujuta6974]

It looks lovely. I will try it

[@donr7145]

I’m going to try this in my bathroom. Thanks alot.❤️

[@lorcanrivera9933]

How it’s has held up??

[@sophiahuber4756]

I don't know if I missed it but I would like to ask you what kind of material is the top? Is it wood, or something else? Thank you for your demonstration.

[@MickolaustheWonder]

Instead of sending why not use a thin layer of epoxy? It will cover the texture and keep the shine indefinitely.

[@shirleymorales3161]

Looks great !

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Awesome video looking at doing this with my kitchen worktops . Thanks so much for sharing 👌👌

[@sanric4076]

This is beautiful! I did my bathroom in the same top u have on the first one last night, it looks good but I’m thinking to do this one soon

[@acmb6763]

Is it still ok in a year?

[@pamelagroves1377]

Would u try Stone Coat Countertop's top epoxy top coat? Light sand & use it. Suppose to be high gloss, resist scratches & heat resist. I'd be interested if it would work??? & see demonstration.

[@Angela-bi5gr]

I used stone coat and it peeled off. I followed the directions exaclty!

[@gasousman]

Hi. Thanks for these great videos. I mistakenly used Polyacrylic instead of water based polyurethane (Lowe's had it sitting right next to their oil based polyurethane). Now, months later, the paper from boxes, like cereal or popcorn, sticks to the polyacrylic. I then have to scrape the paper free. How can I fix this?

[@rachelhouse9854]

Try a top coat of polyurethane or a coat of table top epoxy!

[@shirleymorales3161]

Will Willwill Maybe strip it all off and start over ?

[@silverabec12]

Thanks for the tutorial. The 90 degree edges are not a friend of paint. I always sand down the edges so the paint will adhere and not easily get dinged off.

[@rubynazario1834]

How did it keep up a year later?

[@lisagreene2711]

Love it!❤ I may consider doing something similar to mine. Thanks for the idea!

[@lizzfrmhon]

A great option. Would need to pay more attention to those edges cause they look a bit rough.

[@live2teach45]

I love this idea, may I know how it has held up?

[@denisedarland3345]

I really want to do this, but I want to use the black granite color, and it is really hard to find that color. I saw another video where they painted it white and just sprits the black granite paint over it in burst and it looked like a white granite with black flecks, and that's what I would like mine to look like. :)

[@cindymeyer8564]

How often is every once in a while. Are u saying months or years. How long has your counter top been down?

[@cdg692]

Where is the follow up. I wanted to know how the countertops are holding up.

[@50LOVESIT]

What base coat would be good to use before this? I have imbedded rust stains on my bath counter

[@rweakley]

Is the polycrylic food safe?

[@drsarahhankeldc]

Hi. How is this holding up?

[@SometimeAgo65]

This video is older but did the Polycrylic topcoat hold up? I'm painting countertops now...its a temporary thing..and the paint guy recommended the Polycrylic. I am undecided 😕 please let me know how long it has lasted..thanks

[@emmasanchezsoto2474]

Thank you so much send more to Puerto Rico, Homedepot, Arecibo.

[@taraw3534]

How many cans did you use for the island.

[@Biggiesmalls1011]

Nice video! Really cool idea. A couple of years ago I handpainted my countertops with the Giani Marble Kit and sealed them with the same Polycrylic that you used. My only complaint is that I am not able to use standard cleaners as it removes the polycrylic coating. I can only use Dawn and water. Do you have any other suggestions for a different top coat? Thanks!

[@incasejstn]

I've read comments in other videos and whatnot that polyurethane can work well too as a sealer/topcoat in this type of DIY just make sure you get it in a clear formulation. I believe you can use some sort of resin or epoxy as well. Good luck!

[@jw2par]

Wow nice and easy , thank you

[@aaronromero7723]

Goog job . Best video so far.😃

[@nsd0909]

Would primer help with less coats?

[@norinemueller4588]

Looks great

[@FrenchToastedz]

Do I need to apply primer first? Or just the sanding is enough for the paint to adhere to?

[@xtremefight]

Chantal, definitely use a bonding primer coat first and it will save you from having to use so many coats of the expensive stuff.

[@melissathomas2350]

If it is laminate you don't need a primer and I am pretty sure it says so on the can.

[@sharyn4271]

I'm willing to bet she initially used a primer when she did the acrylic painting.

[@EarringsbyRaShanta]

A primer would have saved her a few cans. She wasted a lot just sanding and trying to spray over the already speckled countertop.

[@t.marielmontenegro8305]

Looks nice very real

[@haileypyatte]

How durable is it? we’re planning on doing our counter tops in the bathrooms and kitchen

[@knot21126]

Is that poky food safe?

[@starmarlow4186]

Yes it is poly cleric us really the only sealer that is

[@bradpiersall1338]

It works well just make sure you use a lot of the spray can paint and use 3-4 coats of clear and allow to dry well

[@deneceblylevens8208]

Very interested to see how that wears..also wouldn't a 2pack epoxy top coat be better

[@Suzanlynn]

I've done a ton a research deciding how to paint my counters and epoxy turns yellow over time

[@seeleygirl6178]

@@Suzanlynn I think l they sell non yellowing uv protection kind

[@katielandis1677]

Can I find this stone texture paint in a quart or gallon size?. If I use the spray, I don’t know if I can get the texture on even. Any ideas on how to do this the most feasible way?

[@abigailk7483]

How has this kept up with normal wear and tear? Are you still happy with it?

[@charlenebolduc8346]

Does it really need 7 coats?

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

I don’t understand using a textured paint if you intend to sand it smooth.

[@techtinker3949]

I'm trying to estimate the number of cans I need. How big the kitchen Island? I noticed you did 7 coats and used to 2 cans

[@rfdavis9048]

Question: is this countertop food grade after using this method? Another question: would you pls post links where these items can be purchased?

[@harriscrys]

Hi. Good diy! How has your countertop held up this far??

[@aaronromero7723]

Will this support a regular hot food plate?

[@harveypalmer2574]

I used the giani white diamond countertop kit just recently and I've noticed some bumps and lines where I must of pressed to hard when added topcoat. Do you think I can sand lightly and add a coat of polyacrylic to it to smooth out? Countertops are laminate.

[@debih.9241]

I would sand lightly , clean it with 91% isopropyl alcohol, and then put a top coat of clear table top epoxy on top. Just follow instructions. 2 coats would give it a nice shine.

[@peteverrelli5797]

It looks really nice but I’m not sure if that polyurethane is suitable for a food prep surface.

[@samreigel8645]

Can you use this method over old Formica?

[@lifeintheranchito825]

7!!! Oooo no girly...

[@rapide121]

Iv been thinking about trying this on my kitchen wall tiles. Do you think it will work?

[@lucybognar3988]

wow so quick love it

[@Hildachipman]

I would prime spray first, with a light spray colo

[@alexsmith8987]

Speaking from personal experience i would not recommend polycrylic as a top coat for a counter top. I've done a variation of this project and I do not think that it will last nearly as long under heavy use as it would if I would have used a two part epoxy... all in all it looks great keep up the good work 👍

[@bradley3549]

I agree, but on the other hand the polycrylic is really easy to touch up/recoat down the line. Epoxy, less so. So it's a trade off in a lot of ways.

[@judymiller5154]

could something like this be used on a small bathroom floor that would mostly be covered with a runner rug?

[@TheSplatterheart666]

It's been a year so did you already post the update or did I just miss it?

[@goatus.2137]

Thanks Kirsten Dunst!

[@guadalupeperez804]

Is this simulating cement?

[@stephanielawman4667]

How is holding up?

[@djrednitro4116]

Is it resistant like epoxy?

[@nonaqualls1816]

***Please Read before attemping this project......**** Great Video; however take caution the Poly acrylic top coat IS NOT water proof/resistant. My husband and I completed our kitchen counter tops and within 3 months water started breaking down the top coat ( i.e. under dish rack, if a cup of liquid was placed on counter for too long etc..)... And yes I put enough coats (about 13 ) while waiting the recommended time in between... this was time consuming and initially came out beautiful, I would just recommend using a more durable topcoat... We ended up using epoxy, although I didn't want to at first for the harmful reasons..... hope this helps someone save time and money.

[@jonv071]

Thank you for that info Nona. I'm doing this project tomorrow. Picking up supplies now 👍

[@lowellandlorettatollefson8597]

Thanks for this information. It was helpful

[@lees5097]

Looks great! PLEASE wear a breather, you were inhaling some nasty stuff....

[@andrewpolasek5524]

Nice video. Can you apply this product straight over lightly sanded laminate countertops (which are plastic)?

[@jenniferlucas2432]

That’s what I’m doing right now, and it’s taking longer to dry. I’m probably going to use a heat gun to help it dry. My home is cool, and I think that has a lot to do with drying time.

[@jerryjohnson1401]

I would think you would need to roll on a base color and then spray paint the stone paint on. But why would you want to change the gorgeous previous one you had?

[@lorenzocirilo9511]

Is this heat resistant,like able to put hot pan on it ?

[@Elizabeth-lj2vv]

No. You should never put a hot pan directly on your countertop regardless of what type you have- even granite can be damaged by a hot pan.

[@nancybotes5808]

May I ask why you didn't use a base primer to cover your last project and give you a base for the new one? It would have taken a lot less spray paint.

[@Lauren1988]

Why in the heck did you not fix the scratches you left? , before you seal?

[@mikef2811]

Shouldn't you wear eye protection as well? Keeping the chemical from your eyes?

[@ccccen]

You should have used polyurethane spray instead of water rolling stuff, it's a much high gloss and more durable for dishes and seals for stains.

[@raznabegum5847]

Does it yellow in time ?

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

Is that a 600 grit sandpaper?

[@jennyandrews1671]

How many cans of paint?

[@dawnhawkins3539]

How many cans did she need to do 7 coats on that size island?

[@danted23]

I believe that she said 2. I just did this and ended up using *way* more than that. Similar size island.