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Giani Granite Countertop Kit Instructions

Kit covers 35 sq. ft. of countertop space

Before Using Giani

• Clean with a scouring pad such as a SOS or Brillo pad to remove grease

and dirt (Do not use any other cleaners)

• Rinse with water at least twice to remove all cleaner residue

• Use FrogTape Painter’s Tape to stop bleed through

• Apply two rows of tape above back splash

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Patch deep nicks and seams with wood patch. Sand the patch smooth

• Giani™ will cover thin scratches

• Remove any loose latex or silicone caulk

• Replace with paintable caulk or clear caulk after painting. If you are using a

fast drying caulk that advertises 30 min. dry time, you will still want to wait

8 hours before painting over the caulk.

After shaking the primer can well, use the foam brush to paint narrow ½” wide

strip of primer at the bottom and top of your backsplash in a small, three foot wide

section.

Next, working in small 3-foot sections, use the roller to apply a thin coat of primer

starting with the backsplash and working your way to the countertop surface.

Move onto the next 3 foot section so the 2 sections blend while they are both still

wet and repeat until the entire countertop is covered. Wait 8 hours for the primer

to dry before starting step 2.

Clean your foam brush for re-use and dispose of the roller cover.

Helpful Tip: After you are done, if you go back and notice a spot that you missed,

first allow the counters to dry for an hour before touching it up with the foam

brush.

Step 1: Roll on Primer

*Not for sinks, tubs, flooring, or shower floors, as it is not designed to be submerged in water.

Plastics and virgin wood must be pre-primed before applying Giani Primer. Apply with

a foam roller for a smooth finish and wait 8 hours before apply Giani Primer.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Giani Granite Countertop Kit Instructions Kit covers 35 sq. ft. of countertop space Before Using Giani • Clean with a scouring pad such as a SOS or Brillo pad to remove grease and dirt (Do not use any other cleaners) Rinse with water at least twice to remove all cleaner residue • • Use FrogTape Painter’s Tape to stop bleed through Apply two rows of tape above back splash • • Patch deep nicks and seams with wood patch.
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Step 2: Sponge on Minerals Recommended: Practice the Mineral application on the Kit’s Black Practice Sheet (or regular black construction paper to mimic black primer) before beginning to paint on your counters. Countertop Cut the sponge in half, then cut each piece in half again giving you 4 pieces. Pour small amounts of each Mineral onto its own paper plate. Dip the textured side of the sponge into Step 2A Mineral and dab off excess on a clean paper plate.
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Step 3: Roll on Clear Topcoat Use the Kit’s foam brush and apply a narrow strip of the Topcoat to the top and bottom of your backsplash in a section that is about 3’ wide. Next, use the Kit’s second roller pad and apply a thin coat of the Topcoat to the backsplash in same section. (Don’t push the roller cover onto the roller arm too far because it may affect its ability to roll easily) Now apply the Topcoat with the roller to the 3’ section countertop surface.
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Cold Weather Alert !!! Important!!! Due to lower outside temperatures during the winter, the temperature of your countertop is likely to be cooler than your room because of the unheated cabinet space below, and their attachment to outside walls. Colder countertop temperatures will slow down the drying times, which may adversely impact the coating.