Countertop facelift - Krylon Granite Spray
I just wanted to make a point about preparation because I just had the most awesome experience with the Krylon Make it Stone. I started out with a plain OLD white countertop. It took hours, (I started at around 11:30 am) it was messy and smelly (I wore a mask through most of the process), but I followed directions I'd seen on the web, i.e., tape up and cover up all exposed surfaces, prime the countertop with a like primer color (gray), and after it dried to a powder I took a scrub brush and I worked all the loose powder off, took a wet cloth and washed down the newly painted surface so all the loose stuff was removed. I let that dry for 30 minutes. Then I got out the Make it Stone Granite (3 cans). OMG, how beautifully that stuff sprayed out. I bought a spray can handle - which REALLY came in handy and gave me great control, and after three cans I waited for 30 mins for the 'granite' to set and dry to touch. Went over it with 2 cans of non yellowing lacquer and then with a fan on in the sealed room, I went off to bed because by that time, it was heading towards 10 pm. This morning I took a razor knive around all my painted edges as not to pull off anything, and once all was removed I stood back and was so incredibly impressed with it. I am just astonished. I plan to use a very high quality top coat today to seal and protect it. And I'll be away from my home all next week so I thought I'd give it another coat before I leave. Give it a week to harden up. I hope that the topcoats harden up well and smooth out the surface, it is rough but believe that the extra coats of topcoat will make it shinier and more durable. So if you have thought of doing this - go for it. I am beside myself the difference it made. My kitchen went from ho hum country kitchen to dressed up classy with tons of potential. Whole cost - about $50 bucks. According to Krylon, this is not meant for countertops. What type of sealer do you plan on using? Is it all safe for food contact? What is the sealer going to absorb into? I don't foresee this last very long. Wow, you make me feel like I need to defend myself. I know that resurfacing a countertop is not recommended but my countertop is OLD and UGLY, and BORING. You can't see the granite texture/appearance in the picture, but it sure beats the featureless white wasteland that the old countertop was. Now it matches up very nicely with my appliances. It's not like I simply opened up a can and just started spraying. I did plenty of research and learned about prepping the surface with cleaning, sanding, and priming. The primer worked very well. The stone spray went on easy and stuck instantly. I used a spray lacquer to give the stone spray a cover and allowed it all to dry over night. After visiting my hardware store and asking their advice on top coating, I was given a thick clear lacquer that I coated the countertop with twice yesterday. I plan to do that two more times before the end of this week since I will be away a week after that, it will give it all time to harden well and I can begin to use it when I get home. Also, I never place food directly on a countertop, I use cutting boards. I am counting on the top coats to give me a water tight surface and I am surrounding my sink with a fine bead of clear silicon for additional protection in that area. It is beautiful and I did it right by the book - took all the steps possible to make this work. There are sites that say I can do this to my bathroom counter, why not my kitchen counter? With care and attention, I am hoping to get at least 5 years out of it. Sure, I'll replace it someday but for now I am pretty darned impressed with it. When I get back, I'm changing out that old ugly faucet! Thanks for the vote of confidence, HotinOKC Mark is not trying to criticize. he is being realistic. even high quality paint is somewhat fragil. high quality paint does not come in a rattle can. but if those using it are carefull, i bet it will last a long time (keep direct sunlight off of it). i think it looks good (what i can see of it). and you have no reason to defend yourself. after all, what matters most = whether you like it or not. I’m OK with criticism, it helps us view our ideas from another perspective. And I do appreciate HotinOKC’s comment. I used the spray lacquer right after I used the stone spray. I didn’t want to brush over the stone spray with anything until I knew there was clear, dry barrier covering the flakes. Then I brushed out a high quality lacquer recommended by the man at the hardware store. I am going over it again this evening. Here is another picture with a little more detail of the 'granite'. I just can’t believe the difference it makes in my kitchens’ overall appearance. I did this because I really wanted to give it a shot. I am very happy with the results. That was one hurdle for me in many for this little kitchen, now I can choose my next battle. Before I changed the countertop, I had considered resurfacing my cabinets and painting them white but now I think I’ll just give them a good cleaning, maybe a refinish and some new hardware. Little things can make a big difference and even better if it’s in the budget. Lacquer has been the surface protector of choice for close to 2 centuries.... Your counters won't survive the apocalypse like solid granite, but a good lacquer coating has kept many high use furniture items looking great. Base paint quality does matter, but a coat of protection goes a lot longer. Hey for fifty bucks I'm saying you did good good cleaning, maybe a refinish and some new hardware I think your cabinets look good, and with your mentioned upgrades you'll be able to brag about what you paid for your look. Nice job. Although I agree with Mark, it won't last forever, if you take care if it, maybe it will last a few years. You may be ready for something else by then, who knows. Thanks for sharing this with us. Especially the pictures. The cost of new countertops with a similar look in laminate would be alot more than you spent. Originally Posted by leboeuf Hey for fifty bucks I'm saying you did good I think your cabinets look good, and with your mentioned upgrades you'll be able to brag about what you paid for your look. Thanks leboeuf and chandler. I think it was worth it. I have a breakfast bar across the room that we built a few years ago, we used laminate board and it has held up nicely but in keeping tune with the rest of my cheap renovating I think I'll cover it as well. One day I walked into my kitchen and decided it was way drab and in need of a little upgrading. I'm starting a new post today, perhaps you can give me some suggestions: Kitchen help - Cheap solution to eyesore So many tv shows today show everyone replacing old tops with granite or other gold priced tops. Those of us that live in the real world know we have to live within our own budjets. I think yours is much cheaper way to simply make your counters look better. The results in the pictures look great. The main thing is if they make you happy. Great job Larry Kudos to you for your creative thinking! I think the pictures look great. Too many people want it all and want it right now. I am also part of the make do crew! I call it creative decorating. Julie Originally Posted by idmason60 So many tv shows today show everyone replacing old tops with granite or other gold priced tops. Those of us that live in the real world know we have to live within our own budjets. I think yours is much cheaper way to simply make your counters look better. The results in the pictures look great. The main thing is if they make you happy. Great job Larry Thanks for your messages everyone! Larry hit on a great point. There are lots of programs out there that show renovate and talk about the costs and how you need to get a ‘designer’ in there to help or talk to contractors to make sure you are working up to codes, etc. Why can't there be a show on one of those networks, i.e., DIY, or HGTV just for people who need to fix things in their homes and can use things they already have around the house. Where the cost is going to be extremely low, and does not involve painting your kitchen 3 colors to bring out ambience, or some crazy burlap material cut into squares and paste to your walls and call it “ART”. Blah. Show me that I can go into my basement and find a ‘substitute’ for something instead of buying it new. Give me an idea for trimming or a shortcut for something to save money. I need function before artsy. To me, art in my kitchen would be a red Mix Master. I can't afford one yet, and it isn't high on my priority list. Right now, I need comparable solutions I can find right at home to make necessary repairs that are done well and with materials I already have. I like the way you think! Maybe you should pitch your ideas to HGTV or a local PBS station. That's the type of show I'd watch. If your cabinets are basically in good condition but just dirty or sticky (esp above the cooking area), clean then with vinegar and water. It takes a bit of scrubbing but I used old white T-shirts on mine and scrubbed until no more dirt came off. Then I wiped on Rejuvenate from Home Depot - a thin, clear finish that is supposed to resist dirt and moisture. They recommend two or more coats, depending on the amount of shine you want. The result was amazing! With new hardware the cabinets look brand new, instead of 20 years old. Good luck with your projects! Thanks for the tip Sweir! Yes the cabinets are going to be a little challenging but I'll try the Rejuvenate and see how it works. They need cleaning and a little wood putty to cover up the last owners' attempt to cover old hardware holes. I've lived in this house for 8 years and I've cleaned them a few times, but never REALLY given them the works. I saw a great short video on install glass into your kitchen cabinets, I'd love to try that in one or two of them. I'll have to work up a little courage for that though! Thanks for the info. I wouldn't have thought that painting a counter was practical before reading this. I guess it's not unheard of because I ran into this from Rustoleum: http://www.rustoleum.com/cbgresource...?sn=propid=32 Now my brain is working overtime. Originally Posted by du2vye Thanks for the info. I wouldn't have thought that painting a counter was practical before reading this. I guess it's not unheard of because I ran into this from Rustoleum: http://www.rustoleum.com/cbgresource...?sn=propid=32 Now my brain is working overtime. Wow! That looks like some nice stuff. I would have never thought of resurfacing my countertop - then I saw a DIY for a bathroom countertop. I just went on a larger scale. I still love it. I did pick up a half dozen clear glass 9x12 trivet/cutting boards to set my hot things on, or other things I'd rather not set directly on the surface. I will do what I can to keep it beautiful as long as possible. I've since sprayed granite my breakfast bar across the room to keep up the theme and it came out even better than the kitchen counter. Next weekend I'm going over to a friend's house because she wants hers done too! Good luck on your project! I think preparation is probably the most important step...and a bit patience doesn't hurt! hi how do i see the pics you posted Welcome to the forums fernvand. This thread is over 5 years old. Sometimes pictures delete themselves as the hosting site is either shut down or accounts cancelled. I didn't see anywhere a poster suggested any pictures. The images that were originally in posts #3 and #5 show server not found. Probably for the reason you suggested.
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