Questions and Answers for Giani Carrara White Marble Countertop Paint Kit

A:  We do recommend using the white highlight paint to create more realistic veins. You will want the sos pad to be wet while using it.

A:  There are some additional prep instructions for quartz countertops: First, lightly 'de-gloss' the surface with a very fine grit #600 sandpaper. Wipe up the sanding dust with a damp cloth and allow the surface to dry. Once dried, you can proceed with the standard Giani preparation and painting instructions.

A:  We're sorry to hear about the issues that you're experiencing. We would be happy to help you correct the discoloration. Please reach out to us through our website so we can provide you detailed instructions on how to accomplish this.

A:  Greeting, Yes this should be possible. Please reach out to us through our website so we can provide you detailed instructions on how to accomplish this.

A:  If you would like your counter and sink bowl to look as if they’re made of the same material, you would need to use our new Giani Epoxy 2.0. Please note that the Giani Epoxy 2.0 is not designed for unauthorized cleaning compounds such as drain openers. Additionally, it is not designed to withstand impact from sharp or heavy objects (such as pots and pans) that a kitchen sink application may experience. It is also important to note that once the Epoxy has been applied, the sink will be unusable for 7 days while the Epoxy cures. We've tested sink applications with the Epoxy and it seems to perform well. Here’s how to apply the Giani Epoxy to your sink basin- 1. Remove or tape off your faucet and drain flange IMPORTANT - If your faucet or drain flange aren’t removed prior to the Giani Epoxy application, they will become cemented to the bowl. If you decide to replace your vanity in the future, you will likely need a new faucet and drain flange. IMPORTANT - If the sink’s drain flange is left in place, you will want to only tape off its pop-up and the top face of the drain flange. It is vital for the thin side edge of the drain flange to be left exposed as the epoxy will fill in and seal the natural gap between the drain flange edge and bowl surface 2. Lightly de-gloss the vanity top and sink bowl with a #600 grit sandpaper. Wipe the dust with a damp rag, and allow the surface to dry. 3. Apply Giani Primer to the counter and sink bowl. When applying the Giani Primer to the sink’s bowl, use the 2” foam brush. The roller won’t work on the bowl’s curve, plus the foam brush imparts the least visible brush marks. Any brush strokes that are created with the foam brush will became almost imperceptible after the Epoxy is applied due to the Epoxy’s greater mil thickness. • Be sure to start applying the Giani Primer at the top of the bowl and slowly apply the Primer around the bowl’s complete circumference in successive overlapping rows until you reach the bottom. Be sure to get the back side as it’s hard to see, and be certain to watch for any runs and brush them out immediately. 4. When applying the Giani Epoxy to the sink bowl, use the 2” Nuvo angled brush. Again, start at the top of the bowl and slowly apply the Epoxy around bowl’s entire diameter in successive overlapping rows. • Watch closely to ensure you’re not applying too much Epoxy that it’s causing it to run. If you’ve used too much, use the excess Epoxy to continue to coat the bowl as you move down. If you do experience any epoxy runs in the bowl, brush them out immediately. And again, be sure to fully coat the back side of the bowl as it’s hard to see. • When you’ve completed coating the entire bowl with the epoxy, pause for a minute or so and look for any runs. If you see any runs, brush them out immediately Remember: once the application is completed, you cannot use the sink for seven days while the product is curing.

A:  We recommend you patch nicks and seams with wood filler. Giani will cover up thin, shallow scratches. Once the filler is dry, sand the wood patch smooth with a #300 fine grit sandpaper. Wipe up the dust with a damp cloth and you're ready for the next step!

A:  Please reach out to us through our website so we can investigate this issue. Please email us at info@gianigranite.com with photos of the imperfection and a description of what occurred.

A:  Giani may be applied to concrete counters as long as they are indoor, fully cured, and free of concrete sealer. If there is a sealer on the surface, you’ll need to use a xylene or lacquer thinner to remove it. Be sure to follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions regarding ventilation and extinguishing pilot lights, because xylene/lacquer thinner is very flammable! After you’ve used the xylene or lacquer thinner, follow with rubbing alcohol to remove all residue. It is typically a good idea to acid wash the surface to prep for paint adhesion. You can find some tips on acid washing concrete on this page https://www.wikihow.com/Acid-Wash-Concrete. Be sure to let your counters dry out for several days before beginning the process. Concrete is very porous, so even if the surface feels dry to the touch, more moisture will need to evaporate from the underneath layers of the surface.

A:  Our paints are not lumpy after being produced. The only way our paints would be lumpy, is if the product experienced a deep freeze or if the product was well past its shelf life.

A:  Unfortunately the epoxy cannot be used over large vertical surfaces. I would recommend purchasing our high gloss topcoat separately and using it to seal the white primer and veins. You would apply the white primer and veining paints then apply the acrylic topcoat to the backsplash. Once the acrylic backsplash is dry you would then apply the epoxy too the horizontal part of your countertop. We would love to speak to you personally about this! Please feel free to reach out to us through our website.