DIY- Countertop painting tutorial | Giani Countertop paint in Bombay Black

[@carlos.75]

Looks great! I just did mine following your advice and I’m very happy with the results. Thank you

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Oh that makes me so happy. I am glad you are happy with the results!😄

[@leannhickey2979]

I love your final result!! A tip for those about to do this: when I took off the tape, it messed up a small bit by the sink. I used a bit of the tape that had sponging on it to act as a patch. It is covered by the clear Caulking and you can't tell!

[@pjenkins733]

My daughter and I did my countertops yesterday. The more layers you add, the better and more realistic it will look. We also used a crumpled target bag to add texture. Ours turned out great.

[@susanbrogan6610]

I just ordered this and freaked out about the top coat going on blue. I am glad you had the same experience! Whew!

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Lol that is too funny!!!!!

[@VanWakes]

Off topic and I’m not sure why, but I absolutely love your voice.

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Awww thank you!!

[@BelleGrace9554]

Great video thank you! I got it for my countertop as well and can’t wait to paint😊❤!

[@crystalwaldrep5775]

looks awesome, I'm about to do my bathroom countertop the same way🤞

[@jj-2223]

Thank You ...Looks Great 😊

[@hollisSingers]

I'm a little nervous because I'm doing mine tomorrow.I hope it has a decent sheen to it when it's done

[@Thegoalwhisperer]

You did such a great job! I’m on try #2 of my tiny bathroom vanity. I watched your video for inspiration.

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Aw thank you so much! Well fingers crossed try number two goes smooth for you. I am sure it will turn out fabulous ❤️

[@janaj2748]

Wow! You did an awesome job! The black looks so sleek and modern! I’m moving to a new/used home in February, and the first thing I plan to do are my kitchen counter tops. They’re currently a light wood color 🤮 I cannot wait to try this! Thank you for the tips, and your kitchen looks amazing! 👍🏼

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Congrats on the new home!!! That is so exciting. Best of luck on the counters. I am sure they will turn out great 😃!

[@TigerChik613]

That’s so amazing. I Love it. Great job

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Thank you so much!

[@swibgirl]

Looks GREAT!! Just did ours today waiting on the final result!

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Oh you did!! Awesome! I hope it comes out amazing ❤️❤️

[@mrmark41]

Great job

[@louiseaddis-fairydustnailc7717]

Thanks for this....really useful.. looks great too xx gonna do mine now I’ve seen how to do it

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Oh super exciting! I hope it turns out great!

[@peterdejoseph5197]

Looks good. The tape should have been remove 1 hour after your clear coat. Not when completely dry according to the Giani tutorial. I did the same color and love it. People think it's real slate.

[@chelsea8863]

girl! that looks so good! I have the same kit and I'm so scared to even start the process. specially with kids in the house

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

I highly recommend NOT doing it with the kids in the house! Lol. I totally get how you’re feeling. From a mother to a mother, if possible, plan a day where it’s just you and whoever if you have someone helping you-kid free. So, you can take your time and focus ♥️ You got this!

[@jackielangelier9862]

It looks like you worked really hard

[@101pwkeys]

Really wish I had seen this video before I started. I watched Giani’s videos and they set very unrealistic expectations of what a first timer should expect. Your results are far more realistic: interesting sponged paint pattern, but DOESN’T look like granite.

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

I agree with you. I also feel like the Giani videos pushed the “simplicity” of using this. Do I think anyone could do it? Sure! But do I think it’s totally easy and hassle free? Nope! As long as people know what to expect going into it then they won’t be blind sided when they realize this isn’t a walk in the park LOL and hopefully that eliminates a lot of unnecessary stress. Appreciate your feedback 😊

[@Jamz1726]

Did you have to let the white dry before adding the black dabbing?

[@SuperDubess]

Remove tape when still wet...much easier. How about the smell? Heard some of these products are really smelly. Looks awesome!

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Thank you. I don’t recall there being an overpowering smell at all. Once the process was complete there was no odor left behind.

[@andreadavilla5571]

This looks great! How have the countertops held up? Any scratches or paint chips?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

They are holding up much better than anticipated! I did purchase black silicone mats for the main part of my counter just to be extra precautious but the only area that chipped was on the ledge at the sink because when doing dishes my fiancé loves to leave his keys clipped on his belt loop and they eventually rubbed through the paint. I am surprised they held up the way they have we are always doing projects and using the counters to hold our tools! HOWEVER, I touched up the scuffed area with some of the black and a quick hit of the clear coat and you would never know! Other than that the rest of the counter is holding up great. It does scratch though if you are rough on it. So as long as people are aware of that and don’t go cutting on it or sliding anything crazy across it then it will be fine. Also, one thing that has made me not flip out if it gets a scratch here and there is that I can literally do a quick sand and hit it with another coat of clear coat to fill in any imperfections over time. So it’s never permanently damaged. I bought an extra can of the black primer and the top coat after a few months just so I knew I had it if I ever needed it :)

[@andreadavilla5571]

Thank you!! I want to do this to my countertops.

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

@@andreadavilla5571 well if you have any questions feel free to ask ♥️ good luck!!!

[@sandymuddy5766]

I wonder if epoxy clear coat would make this a harder surface? Might try this.

[@7644sand]

Your countertop looks fantastic! I just purchased this kit also and hope mine turns out as well as yours. Question: Why did you sand and use Kilz primer first? I don't see either of those in any of the instructions. Thanks!

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

I’m sure yours will turn out great! I sanded because it is the best way to get anything a cleaner won’t remove off. I also sanded and used kilz for my project because I was working with wood that had been urethaned. I sanded to remove all of the urethane and then used kilz to give a good base for the countertop paint to adhere too. I did NOT use kilz on the laminate though, only the wood :)

[@randyboschee6870]

How did you fill the seam between the wood trim and the counter?

[@glenbutler9611]

Looks really professional and certainly not bad for the cost of the kit..👍🏼 Question: was the top coat just an acrylic or a type of epoxy?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Hi! Thanks for the compliment! It’s acrylic which is why I always babied it as it does not hold up as well as an epoxy would (in my opinion)

[@griffmustard]

For your next Project..........Staining the cabinets with General Finishes JAVA Gel Stain..............😁😁😁

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Oh boy that sounds fun!!! 😃🤣

[@annameadowshelvie5714]

You did a great job. I will be using this kit in the next few months. Question: is the copper accent paint metallic looking?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Hi! Yes it is. The pearl mica and the copper (or they call it bronze I believe) are both metallic and pearly looking 😊

[@annameadowshelvie5714]

Yay! Thank you. It's hard to tell on a Chromebook.

[@marlozall956]

The countertop looks great! I am going to be using the same kit/color on my counter top...hopefully this weekend. I know the topcoat dries really fast so I'm wondering how you are able to put a second topcoat on without it drying in the paint pan. Did you only pour half the can out at a time? Thanks for your help!

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Hi! Thank you for the compliment. As far as the paint, I only poured about a quarter of the top coat into the tray at a time. You can ALWAYS add more if you need it I just left the can off to the side with the lid loose so I could quickly grab it and add more into the tray. You can certainly pour half a can in as well and if you have some left over put it back into the can but there might be some particles in it by then. Let me know if you have any more questions 😀and feel free to share how it comes out!!!!

[@robgirantino8843]

Did you use fabric or sponge roller

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Foam roller

[@snape28]

How hard was it to do the edge near the back? Like the wood backslash area? When I did the White Diamond on my bathroom it was sooooo hard to make it look cohesive between the two pieces. The Black Bombay looks like it might be easier than the White Diamond though. (Less intense sponge layers.)

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

As long as the area is prepped properly and there is nothing on the surface that will alter the paints ability to adhere it should be pretty easy. The black pearl was easy so I am also curious if there is a difference between the white diamond and black pearl 🤔 . The multiple coats (primer, paint colors, top coat) really filled in the edge where the backsplash and the countertop meet for a seem less transition.

[@different101ways]

How does it feel?

[@coryzachariasen7023]

Why does it turn blue ,when you put on the Top coat?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

Good question! I honestly don’t know the answer. It starts out blue and dries totally clear. I’m not sure if it’s given that blue shade due to anti yellowing additives that get added? But that is a total guess 🤪

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

👍

[@tsmith3286]

How durable is the top coat to heat and scratches?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

I would baby the top coat to be honest. Mine looks good still because I use those silicone mats that you will see at the end of the video. But it will scratch if you slide something rough across it. As for heat I have never put like a hot pan on it, I always lay something down to protect it first, but I have put a hot cup of coffee and it holds up fine. For $60-$80 it’s worth it! And you can always just buy and extra can of top coat and touch it up whenever it needs it.

[@brigitte4635]

I don't see why 2 primer are needed?

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

I only used kilz and then the primer that comes with the kit on the wood. My actual countertop I only used the primer that came with the kit. If you feel you don’t need kilz as a base then that is totally fine. However mine has held up strong and has no signs of deterioration. If you have a wood backsplash that you had to sand urethane off of (as I did) I still recommend starting with Kilz. Let me know if you were talking about something else please 😊

[@brigitte4635]

@@shelivesnaturally2518 I used the other kit with lighter colors. I also added a light blue to match my cabinets. Looks fabulous, bold and unique! I only used the Giani primer, worked well with the laminate.

[@shelivesnaturally2518]

@@brigitte4635 that sounds awesome!

[@brigitte4635]

@SONIA POMERLEAU , I don't know how latex would do. You would probably have to sand it after it dried to get a smooth surface. I used acrylic paint. Good luck!

[@brigitte4635]

@SONIA POMERLEAU for some reason I thought I had answered your question already, but I can't see it! I am not sure about Latex. I used acrylic paint, the cheap paint kids use in school. Have you finished in the meantime??

[@valeriewebster2125]

why does everybody want black counter tops

[@sirenenlied]

Live and let live. ✌️