PAINTING FORMICA TO LOOK LIKE GRANITE (Part II)

PAINTING FORMICA TO LOOK LIKE GRANITE (PART II)   

  Yesterday, I primed the kitchen counter tops.

     Today, I painted the faux granite finish. To get "the look" my clients wanted, I used three different colors and the fourth color was the black primer showing through, all over. The tools I used were:  three sponges, one for each color.  Also, I used two small artist's brushes for the edges and corners where the sponges couldn't fill in. I get to work around granite counter tops often, and I think this looks A LOT like the real thing!  Tomorrow, I will paint the first coat of clear glossy sealer.
It will need two more coats.  Altogether, three coats of sealer, making it a really hard finish for the counter tops.
Please remember it is a "painted" surface like furniture.  It will not be as durable as real formica.
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HERE IS A LINK TO "GETTING STARTED" & TUTORIAL
GETTING STARTED & TUTORIAL

     When I left my job today, my clients were very, very happy. From white formica to a more "up to date" granite look. I suggested and I think they are going to get antique bronze or antique copper knobs to put on the cabinets. That will look really sharp and will complete their new kitchen!
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HERE IS A LINK TO "GETTING STARTED" & TUTORIAL
GETTING STARTED & TUTORIAL
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