As
many of you know, as I’ve mentioned it one too many times over the past few weeks,
we have been making some changes around our home. One of those changes was the
new living room set up that I shared with you a few days ago, another group of
changes we are making is in the kitchen. We are ripping up the flooring,
changing the sink over to a white based sink and replacing the table.
As it was
all coming together in my mind I could help but think – since the two rooms are
open and connected- how much better it would look if my counter tops were a bit
lighter. Immediately, Giani Granite came
to mind.
If
you haven’t heard of Giani Granite, it is a easy, affordable, do it yourself, paint on version of granite. Giani Granite is great for upgrading Formica,
Laminate, Corian, Ceramic Tile, Butcher Block, Cultured Marble and traditional
Granite countertops and vanities.
Now
even though my counters are Corian, they were pure white Corian, and I hated
them! It came down to given Giani a shot or new countertops all together – of course
the hubby thought I should try Giani first. So a little over a year ago, I went
to work with one of the Giani Granite Kits in Chocolate Brown and was really
happy with the end result. It was like a mini kitchen makeover for under 100
dollars!
It’s
held up for over a year only chipping in a small section where the bar stools
are located - in the spot where my children repeatedly spin the stools banging
them into the counter. At any rate, I wondered if I could go with a lighter
version of Giani like the Sicilian Sand kit and match the counter top to my new décor.
My husband was a contractor for many year so going on his advice and the advice
of a few men at our local home depot, my husband prepared the countertop to be
re-primed and I started with the lighter shade of Giani.
The
process is rather simple. You begin with a coat of black primer, allow it to
dry for 8 hours and then you can start the fun part- creating your “granite”. To create your look you will begin to sponge
on the three pre-packaged minerals - in three foot wide sections to allow them
to blend while wet. What I love is how much freedom you have to
create, making the counter darker, lighter, etc Basically you can adjust it to your style and decor
My first round - after it dried I went back and add more light brown and white |
I wanted to cover almost all of the black base, while my husband preferred to keep more black coming through. I settled with more black then white, with the knowledge that before I applied the topcoat, I could always go back and add more of a certain color.
The
final step is of course sealing the countertop with the clear topcoat. Each kit
covers about 35 square feet of counter space.
If your looking for a change in your bathroom, or kitchen but don't want to break the bank, why not check out Giani Granite. It's rather simple and your also provided video instruction. I love my new lighter color but for some reason was more nervous with the lighter color then the dark and am thinking I want to touch up a few areas that I went a little to sparse on - in my own opinion.
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104 comments:
I like Sicilian sand.
I like Chocolate Brown.
I would choose the Bombay black it would match all of our appliances.
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I believe I would choose the Sicilian Sand. :-) Thank you.
I'd pick Sapphire Blue ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I love the chocolate brown-- sometime ago-my husband and a friend tried to put in a partical counter top-- its brown--the rest is the ugliest blue you ever saw--that is what I get for leaving home a week to see my folks--lol.
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I live at my daughters so decision would be up to her but I love the chocolate brown
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I would get the Chocolate Brown
alsmalu at hotmail.com
The Sicilian Sand is the color i would need.
skyrobinson@yahoo.com
I like the Chocolate Brown kit. (Nikki Marie on rafflecopter)
i would choose the sicilian sand....
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I like the Chocolate Brown. I think that we are going to be trying this kit really soon. Hope I win it.
I think White Diamond would match my new tiles the best. Counter tops is next on the honey do list.
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Probably the Sicilian Sands for my 3 bathrooms.
Molino7atmsndotcom
I'd choose the Emerald Green as my color!
Chocolate Brown
I love the Chocolate Brown, but I think if I win I will pick the Sapphire Blue I love it too... My counters really need a make-over. My stove & fridge are black and I think the Sapphire Blue would look great.
chocho1957 at hotmail.com
i think i'd go with the sicilian sand...
I would pick the chocolate brown!
Anna G (A @ Monkey Tales)
I would choose the sicilian sand
I would lhcoose the chocolate brown
soklad82@hotmail.com
I would choose the Sicilian Sand!
Sicilian SandTM Granite
I've been eyeing this for awhile...thanks for the chance to win! :)
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I like Sicilian SandTM Granite
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I would choose Chocolate Brown - and could really use a new countertop. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
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I would either go with the chocolate brown or the Sicilian sand. I am painting my cupboards and havent gotten my color down yet:)
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I would pick white diamond if I won
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I love the chocolate brown!
I like the Chocolate Brown.
sicilian sand
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OMG I love how nice your counter top looks, I would choose the Emerald green, I have wanted a new counter top since forever but it just wasnt in our budget, wow this is something I know that we do instead and great awesome results, it really looks amazing.
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway
I would choose Sicilian Sand.
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I would pick Sicilian Sand
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Chocolate brown, I think.
Bombay black
I would pick the White Diamond Granite Countertop Paint Kit
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Hendy Martin
I would choose the Sicilian Sand.
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sicilian sand
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debbie jackson
Sicilian sand is the color I would like to try in my bathroom.
I'd go for White diamond
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chocolate brown mverno@roadrunner.com
I like the white diamond color. Rita Spratlen rjspratlen@gmail.com
chocolate brown
I'd choose Roma Red. Thanks.
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I would choose Chocolate Brown!
I like the the Sicilian Sand!
granitjb@gmail.com
I like the Chocolate Brown.
I like the Chocolate Brown.
Chocolate BrownTM Granite Countertop Paint Kit
Either the Sicilian Sand or the White Diamond.
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I would pick Chocolate Brown or Bombay Black!
i love bombay black!
christinejessamine at hotmail dot com
I would choose one of these three: Sicilian Sand , Chocolate Brown or Sapphire Blue.
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I would choose the Chocolate Brown.
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I would pick the Sicilian Sand
I think I would pick Sicilian Sand.
janel dot myers at yahoo dot com
I like the Sicilan Sand
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i like the white diamond
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chocolate brown
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I'd choose the Sapphire Blue Kit
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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I would chose the Sicilian Sand or the chocolate brown -not sure yet
vickie
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I would probably choose the Sicilian Sand!
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I think I would choose the Chocolate Brown kit. So pretty!
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I'd go with Bombay Black!
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I would pick Chocolate Brown
saphire blue
I'd choose the chocolate brown kit... it was really hard to choose, they really are beautiful! (Holly)
The Sicilian Sand.
tarter95 at hotmail dot com
I want the Sicilian Sand.
Thanks, Karen
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love the Roma Red!
weta1972@yahoo.com
I would choose Bombay Black.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Chocolate Brown.
Agree -- Chocolate Brown!
id choose the roma red
I would get the Chocolate Brown! Love it!
I love the black and the sapphire blue
Bombay black would be nice
Sapphire Blue! I love this!!
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I would love the Bombay Black
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might pick white diamond
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I think I'd pick Sicilian sand for my laundry room-right now it is a horrible yellow from the 70's!
I would pick the chocolate brown. Thanks!!
Chocolate brown or Bombay Black...either would look fabulous in my kitchen!
The Chocolate Brown would really do the job!
kat_emerick@yahoo.com
I like the Roma Red.
Sicilian Sand might go best thanks
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I like the Sicilian Sand the best.
I like the Chocolate BrownTM Granite Countertop Paint Kit
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I would choose the White Diamond kit.
I would choose sapphire blue. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Chocolate Brown
I would love the Chocolate Brown kit
Thanks for the great contest!
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I would love the White Diamond Giani Granite!
zestywonderland@gmail.com
I would go with the bombay black
I'd pick the chocolate brown
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