Faux Painting: Taking
Things for “Granite”
The kitchen is the
heart of the home. Friends and family gather to share stories, seek counsel,
and eat all their yummy favorites. Just breathing in the aromas from your moms
kitchen can immediately give you comfort. So it is no wonder that of all the rooms
in a home the kitchen is most important when deciding the value of the house.
If you’re looking to update your kitchen and have new countertops there are so
many fabulous options available today; granite, concrete, quartz, solid surface
to name a few. But remodeling or updating a kitchen can come at a steep price.
What to do? Faux paint the counter top to mimic granite. Yes there are kits,
but I create unique faux finishes and those possibilities are LIMITLESS!
Close-up views of a
recent faux granite finish:
First
you need a primer that can allow gloss surfaces to accept paint. For this
project I used Bull’s
Eye 1-2-3. http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/zinsser/primer-sealers/bulls-eye-1-2-3-plus-primer
counter top with primer:
Select an inspiration granite:
Once
the primer is dry, give counter a base color to work from and allow to dry.
Dapple the colors you desire, I use both natural sponges and chip brushes. For
this project I used both solid colors and metallic colors to give a more
dimensional effect. Allow to dry overnight. Finish with a sturdy durable clear
top coat. Since there are warm cream and golden tones in this project, I used
Helmsman Spar Urethane in gloss. You’ll want to apply several coats, drying
between each coat. http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/interior-exterior/minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane
Spar
urethane can give a golden hue. Depending on the granite color you’ve selected
you may want to use a clear epoxy. http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/epoxyshield/garage-concrete-floor-coatings/premium-clear-coating
or
C-500 urethane www.fauxfx.com
Final results:
Side by side comparison:
To have your own
unique faux finish created, contact Swan Studios Inc http://www.swanstudio.net/
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