Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit 2.0-100% Acrylic (Bombay Black)

I was honestly nervous about painting my countertops, but this kit completely exceeded my expectations. I used the Bombay Black color, and the finished result looks like a high-end granite countertop for a fraction of the cost. The instructions were easy to follow, and the process was very beginner-friendly as long as you take your time with prep work.I paired it with a white subway tile backsplash and light-colored cabinets, and the contrast is absolutely beautiful. Friends and family can't believe these are painted countertops. The finish has a realistic stone look with subtle sparkle that catches the light without looking overdone.If you're willing to be patient and let each coat cure properly, you'll be rewarded with amazing results. This kit completely transformed my kitchen and saved me thousands of dollars compared to replacing the countertops. I would definitely recommend it and would use it again without hesitation! See before and after.

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 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.

So couple of context points to note. I thought originally that this was kind of expensive for what you get, and had planned to just paint my countertop. I also have an unusually shaped CONCRETE counter, not wood. And before doing this, parts of the concrete were pitted and damaged so needed to use concrete patching on it before this application. But, I am blown away by the results! It looks so so so much better than what was there before. And realistically, I have enough of the paints left over to do 2 more of the same size counters that I have with it, so there is some value to what you get here, particularly if you have a larger area than I had. Application wasn’t too difficult. The marbling stage does take a very steady hand and some concentration/decision making on how you’ll sponge the design. But the directions and video are pretty good at walking you through it, while it wouldn’t be impossible to mess this up it would be hard to do so if you follow the directions closely. Overall, I’m very happy I got this.

great product, easy to follow instructions. I had an 80's counter top, such a huge difference!