tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post3060520381613848912..comments2024-02-05T05:29:03.549-07:00Comments on GIY: Goth It Yourself: Kitchen Makeover: Faux Granite CounterJ.Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-75395592208443903002018-04-09T20:11:43.757-06:002018-04-09T20:11:43.757-06:00The countertop was tile. I removed the tile and pu...The countertop was tile. I removed the tile and put down plywood. Details are in the previous post:<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2013/05/kitchen-makeover-counter-repair.html<br /><br />The paint has held up fine. However, the EnviroTex has been very disappointing. It has yellowed, and it scratches and stains easily. If I do painted counters again, I will use polyurethane.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-85876155545192146392018-04-07T20:27:13.761-06:002018-04-07T20:27:13.761-06:00what did you paint over, was it formica countertop...what did you paint over, was it formica countertops? Looks awesome! How does it hold up with normal wear? Does it scratch?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956474956053290355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-11572466368014581982016-02-21T01:30:20.126-07:002016-02-21T01:30:20.126-07:00I had similar concerns because my kitchen is very ...I had similar concerns because my kitchen is very small. I ultimately decided on white walls with black shelves.<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2013/03/kitchen-makeover-wall-cabinets.html<br />J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-48489967650928183382016-02-20T18:25:43.644-07:002016-02-20T18:25:43.644-07:00did you paint the top cabinets black also, we just...did you paint the top cabinets black also, we just got a travel trailer and im not sure if i want the cabinets black top and bottom or black on bottom and white on top its such a tiny space im afraid all black might make it look even smallerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-33114619330159203982015-08-21T18:18:33.852-06:002015-08-21T18:18:33.852-06:00I removed the tile and put down plywood. Details a...I removed the tile and put down plywood. Details are in the previous post:<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2013/05/kitchen-makeover-counter-repair.htmlJ.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-27757868602078690342015-08-21T12:30:04.861-06:002015-08-21T12:30:04.861-06:00how did you get the flat surface starting from til...how did you get the flat surface starting from tile. did you cover the tile with flat wood?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686839581706574373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-42367904402466939802015-03-16T22:59:17.350-06:002015-03-16T22:59:17.350-06:00Thank you! The before counter was tile. I dislik...Thank you! The before counter was tile. I disliked the wide, tan grout lines so much, I removed the tile entirely. Then I repaired the counter underneath and painted on the faux finish.<br /><br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2013/05/kitchen-makeover-counter-repair.htmlJ.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-91804909293783988102015-03-16T22:03:14.604-06:002015-03-16T22:03:14.604-06:00Hello! Your kitchen looks great, but I am wonderi...Hello! Your kitchen looks great, but I am wondering something. The before counter looks like tile, is it not? I have tile and have no idea what to do with it :(Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00812418055357526054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-32866882824238223632014-11-20T21:08:40.998-07:002014-11-20T21:08:40.998-07:00Beadboard wallpaper and black latex paint
http://g...Beadboard wallpaper and black latex paint<br />http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2013/03/kitchen-makeover-base-cabinets.htmlJ.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-15249302351987202872014-11-20T14:24:31.462-07:002014-11-20T14:24:31.462-07:00how did you do your doors?how did you do your doors?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344138666356463309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-58657789071953467232013-05-08T15:14:56.470-06:002013-05-08T15:14:56.470-06:00Thanks so much! I'm happy that it looks realis...Thanks so much! I'm happy that it looks realistic to an expert eye! :DJ.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-37932826970019308532013-05-08T15:09:28.467-06:002013-05-08T15:09:28.467-06:00Thank you! I liked the pour-on aspect of Enviro-Te...Thank you! I liked the pour-on aspect of Enviro-Tex -- no brushmarks -- but the bubbles were frustrating. Nice of your paint supplier to collect up the varnish for you. I suspect there may be a black market for oil-based finishes in the near future. ;)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-36386570338858966402013-05-08T14:25:37.758-06:002013-05-08T14:25:37.758-06:00Thank you! It's the clear coat that helps make...Thank you! It's the clear coat that helps make the counters durable (at least in theory). I can't chop or put a hot pan directly on the counter, but I wouldn't do that anyway.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-80067972879003530222013-05-08T11:11:03.956-06:002013-05-08T11:11:03.956-06:00This looks fantastic. I am in love with your kitch...This looks fantastic. I am in love with your kitchen.<br /><br />Your finish is pretty damn realistic, I should know with my Geology degree =P adding the silver to get the glint of the Quartz and Feldspar was a nice touch!The Cemetery Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051154524361833356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-5179682573643768822013-05-08T03:53:11.827-06:002013-05-08T03:53:11.827-06:00It looks fantastic, Bane! Too bad you had some iss...It looks fantastic, Bane! Too bad you had some issues with the EnviroTex - it makes such a nice glossy finish. I've never had good luck with Varathane or Polyurethane or any of those, either. And I just discovered that you can't buy real varnish anymore because it's not environmentally friendly. Luckily, my regular paint supply store is rounding up all of the old cans he can find for me, because it seems to be the only finish that I can get to look half decent. :DInsomniac's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713662124096176176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-54453149060991677942013-05-08T00:01:00.139-06:002013-05-08T00:01:00.139-06:00It turned out amazing. I actually had no idea that...It turned out amazing. I actually had no idea that you could get durable countertops with only paint. You are so inspiring and so handy! :)linnea-mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378511815400433196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-38221406800307033692013-05-07T19:25:45.120-06:002013-05-07T19:25:45.120-06:00Wow, thank you! But I am horribly camera shy. If a...Wow, thank you! But I am horribly camera shy. If a TV crew showed up at my house, I'd probably faint or spontaneously combust or something. (I suppose that would make for interesting viewing.) ;)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-71595383876870833112013-05-07T19:16:30.047-06:002013-05-07T19:16:30.047-06:00Thank you! :D Fixing up my house has definitely ta...Thank you! :D Fixing up my house has definitely taught me patience.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-54053781035462715512013-05-07T19:11:22.566-06:002013-05-07T19:11:22.566-06:00Thank you very much! I was skeptical, too. I'd...Thank you very much! I was skeptical, too. I'd seen some great faux finishes... and some really heinous faux finishes. I was afraid mine would end up the latter! J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-45221755321259177062013-05-07T19:06:11.482-06:002013-05-07T19:06:11.482-06:00Indeed. The counters were quite a project!Indeed. The counters were quite a project!J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-91824360700758626252013-05-07T17:15:45.104-06:002013-05-07T17:15:45.104-06:00Okay, you need your own show. SERIOUSLY! I would d...Okay, you need your own show. SERIOUSLY! I would definitely watch you on PBS or HGTV (if I had it). Lydianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007958932895573564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-15672226472503680742013-05-07T16:19:04.646-06:002013-05-07T16:19:04.646-06:00Wow, that's pretty damn good! You're tale...Wow, that's pretty damn good! You're talented *and* patient.Pixel Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464601854437518024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-25009661903964772902013-05-07T15:20:36.768-06:002013-05-07T15:20:36.768-06:00oh my god! so amazing! When I read the title I was...oh my god! so amazing! When I read the title I was a little skeptical, but it genuinely looks like stone! especially with that gloss finish! Amazing! Trixxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399731934279179344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-40601224771574789712013-05-07T14:46:42.863-06:002013-05-07T14:46:42.863-06:00You've had your work cut out there!
Looking f...You've had your work cut out there!<br /><br />Looking forward to tomorrow's post : )Melancholy and Menacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673612033089953330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-61016843935231015282013-05-07T13:37:33.830-06:002013-05-07T13:37:33.830-06:00Thanks very much! The transformation has been much...Thanks very much! The transformation has been much slower than I wanted, but I think it will be worth it in the end. I will post the "reveal" with all the before and after photos later this week.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.com