# DIY Countertop Painting Kits The Giani Countertop Paint Kit Turns Laminate into Faux Granite By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-kit References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/miscellaneous/giani-countertop-paint-kits.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B0034IHY5O/?tag=duiwath-20) Granite countertops are notoriously expensive to get installed on a custom basis, so the Giani Countertop Paint Kit is intended to turn traditional fixtures into works of natural art. Using the kit, users can easily transform [laminate countertops into faux granite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-surfaces) in just a short amount of time to quickly turn an outdated kitchen into a luxury space. The kit includes everything that's needed to get started as well as an instructional DVD to learn how to create the aesthetic of natural stone. The Giani Countertop Paint Kit can be used to create a number of different aesthetic effects without having to do any [major renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickes-paint-to-order-kitchens). The paint is automotive-grade, which means it's ready to withstand continued use for many years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Countertop Renovations:** Create a DIY countertop renovation trend that opens up opportunities for home renovation and design firms. - **Customized Kitchens:** Introduce a trend of customized kitchens by offering affordable solutions for homeowners to upgrade their existing fixtures without major renovations. - **Automotive-grade Paint:** Further develop automotive-grade paint for DIY home renovations and create new business opportunities for suppliers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Renovation Firms:** Offer countertop renovation services using DIY kits to expand offerings and customer base. - **Interior Design Companies:** Use the countertop painting kits as a cost-effective design solution for kitchen renovations to stay ahead of competitors. - **Paint Suppliers:** Develop specialized automotive-grade paint for DIY home renovation projects and expand sales beyond traditional automotive markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engineered Granite Stone Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sintered-stone.md) - [Decorative Removable Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst.md) - [Acrylic Urethane Enamel Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enamel-paint.md) - [Demon Slayer Paint kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit.md) - [Removable Wall Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpaint.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Mending Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio.md) - [Modern Bathroom Showroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granite-group.md) - [AI Paint Color Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-ai.md) - [At-Home Gel Polish Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement.md)