Giani Countertop Paint Kits: Important Details To Know Before Investing

One of the biggest tells of a kitchen in desperate need of a redesign is countertops. Countertops in older and builder-grade homes can often be made out of very cheap, and shall we say, unstylish, materials. So for lots of home renovators, they're the first thing that needs to go. Unfortunately, new countertops, especially those made from high quality natural stone like marble, granite, and quartz, are wildly expensive to custom order and have installed. So when a solution like Giani's countertop paint kits hits that can replicate the gloss and style of high end countertop options in a DIY, no demo, and super affordable package, we have to pay attention. But even though these kits are much cheaper than new countertops, nobody wants to throw their money at a product that doesn't work, so we did some digging on these kits to determine if they're too good to be true. 

Looking through dozens of reviews on Amazon, Giani's website, and TikTok, House Digest got a complete look at the process involved in Giani countertop kits so we can provide the ins and outs to our readers. We found that the Giani kits are easy to use, include comprehensive instructions and equipment, and provide great results for the price. 

In the brand photos, the Giani countertop kits look pretty incredible, but it's hard to know whether average folks can use them and get the same gorgeous results from them, and whether the kits actually have what you need to successfully recreate those looks. The kits vary slightly from type to type, as the brand offers different items for faux marble projects and granite, but reviews across the board said that the kits included everything needed to complete the project. That includes primer, paint, epoxy top coat, and an epoxy activator, as well as supplies like paint rollers, brushes, and sponges. These tools are used to either replicate the contrasting veining found in marble, or the speckled look of granite.

DIYers apply a base coat, then veining details with a contrasting color with a paint brushes and sponges. And considering how many great reviews there are and videos of everyday people using the kits, it seems that the process is incredibly easy to follow, for renovation experts and amateur DIYers alike. That is likely partially because the instructions, as reviewers noted,  are very clear and easy to follow. One customer said a previous countertop kit they used came out with lots of issues, such as sticky spots they couldn't repair, which they attributed to poor instructions, but found Giani's to be very thorough. Others said Giani's customer service was available to help talk through any vagueness and provide accurate, helpful information as well.  

No doubt that these paint kits, at roughly $100 for a granite kit and $150 to $200 for a marble kit, are considerably cheaper than granite or marble, and even more affordable countertop materials, but that's not the only factor to consider. The longevity is the big question here, and whether the painted countertops will stay looking good over time. On TikTok, several creators showed their Giani countertops years after they had first applied it, and overall, most were pleased with the results, with some small issues. 

The most noticeable one was that the countertops lost glossiness over time, but they preserved considerable sheen still. Some also reported small chips on the edges of the countertop. Another person said the paint had started to crack around the sink, but not elsewhere — that's likely due to the increased moisture and heat that occurs in this area — touchups would likely to be more necessary here. Otherwise, most people said they saw some surface scratches, but no major damage. Overall, considering the affordability, ease of application, and generally good durability, the Giani kits do seem worth purchasing for those who need a kitchen makeover fast for a low cost, especially if they are saving up for a more permanent, costly renovation a few years down the road.