PREPING

Group one materials

• Degloss with a #600 grit sandpaper. Clean with a damp cloth without any additional cleaners.
• For unsealed wood, it is recommended that you apply a good wood primer using a foam roller to ensure no texture is added to the surface and allow for a smooth finish when complete.
• Continue with instructions for all groups.

Group two materials

• Granite and concrete that are fully cured require that you clean the surface with xylene or lacquer thinner. Following the instructions for use of the product that you are using.
• Once complete, wipe the surface with rubbing alcohol to ensure any wax or sealer is removed.
• Continue with instructions for all groups.

All groups

• Remove all caulking with a box cutter and clean any residue left behind with rubbing alcohol.
• Use a Brillo or SOS pad to remove all grease and dirt. Clean using only water, at least two times, to fully clean countertops.
• Patch any deep nicks and scratches with wood filler. Once the wood filler is dry, sand the wood patch with a #600 fine grit sandpaper. Wipe the dirt and residue with a damp cloth. No cleaners!
• Tape the edges of your work surface to prevent overpainting and making a mess on unintended spaces. Cover cabinets to prevent spills.

APPLICATION

• Prime
• Shake the primer can well before opening.
• Starting with the backsplash, use the roller to cover two-foot sections. Move to the counter using the same steps. Applying a thin coat.
• Working in two-foot sections try to avoid overlap lines.
• Wait 8 hours for the primer to dry before moving to Step 2.
• Clean your roller disposing of the roller cover.
• Apply Giani Granite Minerals
• Cut your sponge in half, and then cut each half in half. Leaving you with four fairly equal sponge pieces.
• Rub and shake each sponge to remove any debris from the sponges.
• Pour a small amount of each mineral color on its own paper plate.
• Starting with mineral 2a begin by dabbing (softly, not blotting) on the surface. Again this is done in 2×2 foot sections. Allowing the black primer to show through.
• While 2a is still wet apply 2b to the section as the minerals blend best of done while still wet. Apply 2b using the same motion over 2a. Once complete, move on to 2c.
• Once you have done all three colors use the last sponge piece to dab over the paint and blend. Using the dry sponge dab over the area in the same manner.
• Once each 2×2 action is complete, move to the next section until the entire counter, edges, and backsplash are covered.
• Allow drying for 4 hours.
• Using #600 grit sandpaper, sand down and smooth surface. Wipe with a damp cloth and let dry.
• Protect
• Shake the can of topcoat before opening.
• In this step, you use the provided roller and topcoat to thoroughly cover the countertops.
• Working in two-foot sections try to avoid overlap lines.
• It is recommended that you do at least 2 coats but no more than three.
• Once complete, allow drying for at least an hour.
• Remove tape. To avoid paint peel-off score the tape each with a blade and slowly pull tape upwards.
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