The kitchen counters are done. I was hit by moments of perfectionism while I was painting. But now that they're done, I can't believe the difference in the kitchen. I am so pleased.

The steps with the Giani were to clean the counters with a degreaser and then paint with the black primer. You wait for 6 hours and then you put the "minerals" on, using the spiny part of a faux natural sponge. You then wait another two hours to put the top coat on. Two coats of topcoat are needed.