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INSTRUCTIONS

10/15/2019

Remove any silicone caulking with a

box cuer. Do NOT use paintable caulk

as you may experience cracking. We

recommend caulking once you’ve

completed painting all of your

countertops.

Note: Clean up any caulking residue

with rubbing alcohol.

Use a scouring pad, such as an SOS® or

a Brillo® pad, to remove any grease

and dirt. DO NOT use any other

cleaners. Rinse with water, at least

twice, to remove all cleaner residue.

Note: It is NOT necessary to sand as

the scouring pad will rough up the

surface.

Use a high-quality painter’s tape, such

as FrogTape®, to prevent any bleed

through. Apply at least two rows of

tape above the backsplash.

Note: Cover up your cabinets to

prevent spills.

Patch any deep nicks or seams with some

wood ﬁller (Giani will cover up any thin

scratches). Once dry, sand the wood

patch smooth with a #600 ﬁne grit

sandpaper. Wipe up the dust with a

damp cloth.

Note: Giani does not level or smooth out

pre-existing textured surfaces.

Watch our How-To Video!

Visit gianigranite.com and select the “Videos”

tab on the top menu bar. Watch our video and

read through the instructions prior to painting,

as they are meant to compliment each other.

Live Chat with Us!

Have a question? Chat with us Mon. - Fri. 7a.m.

to 4 p.m. CST on gianigranite.com. Just look for

the chat bubble at the boom right hand corner.

Reach us by email at info@gianigranite.com.

Please Note: Not all cans are ﬁlled to the top because speciﬁc volumes are used to complete the correct coverage

amount and we package in standardized can sizes. For example, a paint color may be ﬁlled speciﬁcally to 6 oz. but

we package in standard 8 oz. can.

Aer shaking and stirring the primer can well, use the foam brush to paint a narrow, 1/2” wide strip of primer at the

boom and top of your backsplash in small, 3 to 4-foot wide sections. Next, working in small 3 to 4-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 to 4-foot section, so the two sections blend while they are both still wet and repeat until the

entire countertop is covered. Make sure to work quickly so as not to create lap lines. Wait 4 hours for your primer

to dry before applying a second coat.

Aer you are done applying the second coat, if you go back and notice any spots that you missed, ﬁrst allow the

countertops to dry for an hour before touching it up with the foam brush. Let dry for 4 hours before starting on Step

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

Tip: While your primer dries, start researching and planning out the look and layout of your veins! For more details

continue on to Page 2.

- Formica - Laminate - Wood* - Cultured Marble* - Real Granite**

- Corian* - Primed Plastic - Metal* - Real Concrete**

Please, contact us at 800-650-5699, info@gianigranite.com, or Live Chat us, for other applications or questions. DO NOT use Giani on sinks, tubs, ﬂooring, or shower

doors/ﬂoors, as it is not designed to be submerged in water.

SURFACE PREP WORK:

CAN BE USED ON:

BEFORE USING GIANI:

MARBLE COUNTERTOP PAINT KIT - COVERS 35 SQ. FEET

STEP 1: WHITE BASE PRIMER

Summary of content (7 pages)

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0/15/2019 INSTRUCTIONS MARBLE COUNTERTOP PAINT KIT - COVERS 35 SQ. FEET BEFORE USING GIANI: Live Chat with Us! Watch our How-To Video! Have a question? Chat with us Mon. - Fri. 7a.m. to 4 p.m. CST on gianigranite.com. Just look for the chat bubble at the bottom right hand corner. Reach us by email at info@gianigranite.com. Visit gianigranite.com and select the “Videos” tab on the top menu bar.
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10/15/2019 RESEARCH & PLANNING We highly recommended researching what kind of marble and veins you’d like to create. You can use a quick internet search or ﬁnd marble samples from your local hardware store. For our marble look, we used shutterstock.com to search for examples. Seeing examples of marble will help inspire you and layout an authentic ﬂow for your veins.
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10/15/2019 Extended Vein: Extended Vein (Cont.) For larger sections of countertop, we recommend breaking up your vein into 1 foot sections so that the paint doesn’t dry too quickly as you’re working it across the countertop surface. If you’re unsure of how many veins to do within a 3x3 foot section, we recommend no more than 2 or 3 so that you have room to ﬁll in later should you want ghost veins or highlights. It’s always easier to add more veins than it is to take it away after it as dried.
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10/15/2019 STEP 3: Epoxy Topcoat Ultra Epoxy Topcoat Countertop Paint Kit - Covers 16 Feet ZERO VOC, Low Odor • Covers 16 feet of standard 2-foot deep countertops = 35 sq. feet PLAN FOR YOUR PROJECT: Block out at least 4 hours for time sensitive elements during application. Before you begin your project, make sure your epoxy cans are at the same room temperature as the room you’ll be working in by leaving the cans in your room for at least 3 days prior to application.
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10/15/2019 EPOXY APPLICATION AFTER MIXING THE EPOXY, YOU HAVE ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO COMPLETELY COAT THE SECTION before it stops ﬂowing adequately. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to coat one 6-foot section. Lorem ipsum Slowly pour about two-third’s of your mixed can’s contents in 3 long and narow parallel streams in the center of your 6-foot section.
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10/15/2019 WHEN CAN I USE MY COUNTERTOPS AGAIN? (7 Days) Once applied, the epoxy will be tack free in 6 to 8 hours. You can use your dishwasher after 24 hours. After 2 days, you may use your counters, but it is recommended to wait the full cure time of 7 days (time it takes for your ﬁnish to reach its maximum hardness) before cleaning your counters with anything but mild soap and water. Food Safety: Once Giani Ultra Epoxy fully cures, it's completely inert.
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10/15/2019 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: KEEP FROM FREEZING. IF FROZEN, LET THAW. During the winter months, epoxy is at risk for freezing due to the cold temperatures it may be exposed to during warehouse storage and delivery. Frozen epoxy can sometimes be tricky to determine initially because your cans won’t feel cold to the touch - however, the epoxy will exhibit a grainy/slushy texture.