Questions and Answers for Giani Carrara White Marble Countertop Paint Kit

A:  Giani may be used on wood. The key is to ensure that your wood surface is as smooth as possible before starting. Plywood is a very challenging surface because its natural wood grain will typically telegraph through the final finish. As an alternative, you may use particle board or MDF board. For wood surfaces (this includes real butcher block, not laminate that looks like butcher block, and unsealed wood trim or countertops), be sure to apply one or two coats of a good wood primer to the particle board or wood surface before applying the Giani primer. Apply the wood primer with a foam roller for ultra smooth finishes because thicker nap rollers will leave a textured finish.

A:  Thank you for reaching out with your question. When our epoxy is used as instructed, it is indeed safe for babies to be in the house. Please make sure to follow the usage instructions provided. Additionally, if you have health concerns I would highly recommend referring to the product SDS and working directly with a health professional.

A:  Giani is not designed to be used on Glass. You could elect to use a specialty glass primer and then once that cures you could apply the Giani primer. Please note that since we have not tested this we can not cover it by our limited warranty.

A:  If your local paint professional feels comfortable tinting Giani, you’re welcome to do so. Please note that tinting your Giani will void the limited warranty because we are unable to predict how it will affect the performance of the product. If you were to do this please inform the paint professional that the marble primer is a water based primer.

A:  Yes you can! Just be sure to let the primer fully dry prior to moving on to the epoxy application.

A:  Unfortunately there is not. All caulking will need to be removed. Typically caulking is not what is bonding the backsplash to the surface. It is simply filling the gap between the counter and backsplash. If you expose a gap after removing the caulk, then you will need to seal it with a wood filler.

A:  Hello Mario, Please reach out to us directly through our website. Scroll to the very bottom of our homepage and click on "Contact Us". From there you can request this information via email. Your other option would be to start a live chat on our website. Please note that our hours are 7am-3:30pm Central. Looking forward to hearing from you!

A:  Yes it will! We have separate instructions for applying our product in a sink basin. Please reach out to us through our website so we can provide you with this. Looking forward to hearing from you!

A:  Honestly I don’t know! It should hold but the high traffic of water and cleaning could compromise the enamel. 

A:  Yes this kit is designed to work on formica! You will need to follow our standard instruction. Typically two coats of primer is all that is required. This can vary based on how dark your countertop is. The epoxy included in the kit is designed to be applied as a single layer. The epoxy in the kit comes in 3 single sets. A single set is 1 activator and 1 resin can. You mix 1 single set at a time and spread it over no more than 12 sq ft at a time. If you have more technical questions I would recommend reaching out to us through our website.

A:  You can absolutely use Giani on your granite countertops! To prep your granite, first dampen a rag and apply a generous layer of xylene or lacquer thinner to remove the sealer. Then, scrub the surface with rubbing alcohol to ensure all residue is removed. Once the alcohol has evaporated you can continue with the standard Giani process. Note: Make sure to follow the xylene or lacquer thinner manufacturer’s safety procedures and extinguish all pilot lights, such as from a gas stove, because xylene and lacquer thinner are very flammable!