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DIY Granite Countertops | Learn How to Create Epoxy Granite Countertops Online - Stone Coat Countertops

DIY Granite Countertops | Learn How to Create Epoxy Granite Countertops Online - Stone Coat Countertops

Apr 6th 2020

How to Make Your Own Epoxy Granite Countertops

Create Epoxy Granite Countertops

This week we’re going to show you how to make the DIY granite countertop of your dreams! With these simple steps you’ll be able to drab MDF or other materials and turn them into DIY granite countertops you’ll love.

Before starting any epoxy project, you’ll need to ensure that your surface has no scuffs or holes from screws/nails. If you find that your board has imperfections, you’ll need some 2p10 glue and accelerator, which will easily fill these pits and dry quickly. Once all of your imperfections have been filled, you start sanding your surface with an orbital sander. Make sure that the holes you previously filled in with the glue are flush with the rest of the surface, and each corner and edge has been sanded until smooth. It helps make these granite resin countertops look even more authentic.

Granite Countertops DIY

Step 1:
Now that you have a nice smooth surface, it’s time to put our base coat of paint on your newly sanded board. For our DIY granite project, we’ll be using Behr Paint & Primer in One (tinted in “tinted broadway”), which can be bought at any Home Depot. You’ll need to make sure to coat your epoxy granite countertops in at least two coats of the Behr and allow them to dry for 24 hours before moving to the next step. 

Metallic Additive for DIY Granite

Step 2:
Using one of our heavy mist spray bottles, you’ll generously coat the granite resin countertop with our brown metallic additive mixed with 91% isopropyl alcohol. Be careful not to use all of this mixture, as we’ll add more after our first layer of epoxy is on. 

First coat of Granite Resin

Step 3:
It’s time to add our first layer of epoxy to our DIY granite countertops. For each square foot of countertop, you’ll need at least 3 ounces to be able to cover the entire project. Once the epoxy has been mixed completely, you can pour out the epoxy down the center of your project. 

Use Notch Trowel for DIY Granite Countertops

Step 4:
Using a ⅛” by ⅛” square notch trowel, you can generously spread the epoxy to the length of your entire DIY granite surface. Once you have coated the countertop, use the remnants of epoxy in the bucket to prime a paintbrush and chop the entire surface of the countertop so you can’t see any trowel marks.

Granite Countertops DIY, Second Coat

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Step 5:
While the epoxy on the surface is still wet, use black gloss Rust-Oleum spray paint to lightly fog sections of the granite resin countertop of about two feet. Then use the gold metallic mixture from earlier on top of the black paint section you just sprayed. You’ll continue to do this to the entire length of your epoxy granite countertops

 Fog & Mist Your DIY Granite

Step 6:
Once the black spray paint and gold metallic mixture have been coated on the granite resin, you’ll want to use a light mist spray bottle to mist the entire DIY granite countertops with the clay metallic. You can apply this as desired, then let it dry. 

Granite Resin Second Coat

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Step 7:
Now that we have a nice dry surface and our granite resin looking exactly how we want, we have to finish it with our clear coat. Start by sanding your surface with 220 grit and clean after it’s lightly sanded. This helps the next layer of epoxy to stick and look smooth. Using the same technique as described in steps 3 and 4, apply the clear coat to the DIY granite surface and then finally use a blow torch or heat gun to remove any air bubbles. 

Step 8:
Once your epoxy granite countertops are dry, you are ready to install and enjoy them in your home! These granite resin countertops are great because they require minimal maintenance and are super easy to clean. Contact us for more DIY granite countertops or visit Stone Coat Countertops helpful guides for more epoxy designs. 

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