Polyurethane or another protective finish of your choice. I cleaned the countertop well, taped the sink and surrounding tile off, and lightly sanded. Since we were going to spray paint our countertops with this stone textured spray paint we wondered if this step was necessary. Our countertop was already a light yellowish color so we didn’t need to lighten it and we assumed that the spray paint would cover it completely.
Rust-Oleum American Accents oz. It is a great way to transform decorative pieces. Stone Granite Stone Textured Finish Spray Paint (6-Pack) creates the natural look and feel of stone. Gives your project the rich, sun-baked glow of fired clay. Stone countertops that look like a concrete or Quartz with textured spray paint.
This is after I tried the Gianni Granite system which did not work for me because I did not follow the directions. So I decided to spray paint it. Could be good for other surfaces. Let the granite spray paint dry for at least four hours. Shake the spray can of clear top coat for one minute.
Apply the clear top coat in the same manner as you applied the primer and spray granite. It’s inexpensive and the texture within the spray will add that. I used plain textured spray paint first, and even with a fan and all the windows open, there was too much overspray and the fumes were horrible.
So we got the Stone version instead and it worked much better. I only needed two cans, and I let it dry for hours. This unique formula’s texture multi-toned finish will transform ordinary objects into beautiful stonework. DIY Spray Paint Laminate Countertops : The house we just moved into a few months ago has some pretty cheap laminate counter tops that are actually already starting to chip away in. Using a tan, white and black stone spray paint I covered the surface of my countertop evenly along with the edges and sides.
Already with just one coat it looked a million times better than my boring white countertops ! Two weeks ago the hubby and I bought more cans of the Make it Stone spray paint and fixed all the bare spots on the counter. We then invested in boxes of the Rustoleum Stone Effects Step counter top coating. They were in average shaped for their age but the new finish makes them look new again. The kit plus the free shipping make it an even better deal. I went to my local Canadian Tire and bought cans of the black granite.
I belive they were about $a can. I also bought cans of the Make it Stone sealer spray paint (check later in the post for more info about this). How to Spray Paint Countertops - this would make things look nicer until we could replace them!
Using - Rust-oleum “American Accents” stone spray paint. Don’t spray in lines, that was my first mistake that I had to fix. Do short bursts to cover your to get the desired effect. Let first layer dry for an hour and repeat until can is empty.
If you have a bigger area, I recommend more then one can. Paint is the inexpensive solution to a lot of problems and this DIY will help us deal with a problem that many of us have, outdate strange colored laminate countertops. This tutorial shows you how to make those old countertops look like new using spray paint ! Be sure to read the comments for tips. The process uses decorative chips rather than paint and is designed to adhere to laminate countertops , although it will also work on hardwood and metal trim. The paint has little black specks in it that made my countertops look like stone ! I did three more layers (letting it dry between layers).
IMPORTANT: When spraying the stone paint it is important that you are constantly moving the can and not spraying it in any area for too long. Valspar Sandstone spray paint is a truly exciting and easy way to create multi-colored textured stone effect finishes with just one can. If you make your own tombstones from styrofoam like I do, this stuff works great.
It is getting harder to find this brand and color in stores. I used to use Fleckstone, but can find it at all anymore. SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit is real SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit is real stone in a unique three-step system that adds an elegant new surface to existing laminate kitchen and bath countertops -as well as old kitchen tabletops bar tops coffee tables and other surfaces. Can I use a different kind of paint ? I think that you could use a different paint , however I would definitely suggest using a flat finish paint to get that stone look. Want more DIY countertop makeover.
Paint : Instead of using regular paint , I chose a flecked spray paint that looks like stone when it dries. Don’t try to get it perfect on with the first coat. Tape everything off around the area you will be spraying- it is spray paint after all! Let the first light coat dry for 2-hours.
Spray paint in long stroking motions- but only put very light coats on! Then repeat the spraying and drying process until you have the desired effect! My bathroom counter was dry in about thirty minutes. Krylon Make it Stone faux granite spray paint dries relatively quickly. Top finish off the look and provide some protections I applied two coats of Krylon Clear Acrylic Spray Paint.
You will need to open your windows, wear your ventilator mask and make sure the room you are working on is well ventilated. This stuff was a coating made of real stone that you just rolled onto the surface like paint to turn your laminate into a stone countertop. We were skeptical, but the reviews were goo it looked easy to do and the price was right.
We also liked the fact that this was a new stone surface and not paint , so we gave it a try.
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