I have decided that this house will be for the transferring couple you met. It is the house with the
Shiny floors. :-)
I recently bought a what I felt were cute kitchen counters. There was something about them that just didn't seem up-to-date. While I was re-arranging my paints and finishes for the upteenth time, I came across something called Granite Stone. I had no idea why I was buying it when I did. But then, do I ever? LOL I also bought two other types of finishes by the same company.
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I can't wait to try the others! |
Any hoo, I tried a little on the counters and I like how they turned out. They look a bit rough and most granite counters are somewhat smooth. So, after they dry, I think I will pull out my trusty polyurethane and see how that works. There is also a refrigerator and stove to match. I plan on painting them with the same paint.
The only problem I came across is the paint on the sink. I wanted it to look like stainless steel. Instead it looks gloppy. (thick and sloppy for my friends from outside the US). I used a silver Sharpie and several different paints trying to get the right effect before I ended up with these results.
I plan to put a soap dish or something between the faucets because it looks worse and worse the more
I try to fix it.
Now wouldn't you take them for granite?
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Here is what the original finished looked like |
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I loved the finish before I added the chrome finish on the sink |
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That white just didn't work with the granite |
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Yuk! Maybe I will wait till it dries and sand it again then add a better coat |
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Before and after finish showing the product I used |
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Another before and after view. The granite color is more accurate in the above photos |
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This is the final paint I used for the sink. Don't ask. The label is missing lol |
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Corner section redone |
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Interesting technique, it really looks like granite. Thanks for showing how.
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Wyrna
Hi Wynra,
DeleteYou are very welcome. It was really fun and easy to do.
What a fantastic product! The finished result is gorgeous! ;)
ReplyDeleteEliana,
DeleteThanks! I loved working with it. You only need a very tiny amount to get great results.
Hello Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteI love and respect any artist who is adventurous and tries new things. in this case the granite effect is lovely. I have never simulated stainless steel, but I wonder if oil paint might give a good effect? I cannot wait to see more.
Big hug,
Giac
Giac,
DeleteThanks! Oil paint huh? hmmm I guess that is what I will have to try. I still have the refrigerator and stove to do.
major hugs
Giac,
DeleteThanks so much. I will certainly try the oil paint as I still have the store and refrigerator to do.
Awesome! I love the new look. I may have to invest in a little granite stone. I should probably just look through all my stuff. There's probably something down there similar. lol.
ReplyDeleteVanessa,
DeleteThanks Vanessa! :-) If you don's find something down there, I think I either got them at a thrift store or on clearance. However the price on the granite is only $4.39 and a little goes a lonnng way!
Hi Grandmommy, what a exiting idea to try someting you don´t know how it turns out :)
ReplyDeleteBut it looks wonderful, so perhaps I should try more :)
Hugs Mieke xxx
HI Mieke,
DeleteThanks! I was a little nervous, but I tried it on a little corner first. Next time I will use a piece of scrap wood.
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