Instant Granite Premium 36” x 72” Kitchen Countertop Vinyl Laminate Cover | Easy Installation | Displays No Seams | Peel & Stick | Durable Self-Adhesive | Marble Design | Venetian Gold (6ft)

I was really, really skeptical about using this. We are selling our home, and some of the bathroom vanity countertops were from 1980 and while structurally sound, they didn't look good at all. I thought about doing the granite paint, but I don't like how it's not very durable and it's also permanent. I figured this was worth a gamble, and it was. It took me a few hours total, including fixing my mistakes. The 12' length was good enough for both a 4' and 6' countertop, so be sure to buy a longer length than your actual countertop. You'll lose some due to wanting margin on each side and for things like backsplashes or side pieces to cover.The first countertop I left the sink in, and trimmed a hole in it so I could get it over the faucet. I trimmed way too far, and had a gaping hole behind the sink once I was "done". So, I put a small patch from trimmed off section underneath the hole, and trimmed the top one to straighter cuts. You can't even tell it's there unless you're looking for it. The pattern (the venetian gold) is super forgiving with that kind of thing. Everything else went without a hitch except for rounded corners. It does fine if you have right angled corners (just start a new piece and caulk, or use the gift wrap method they describe on videos) or if everything is a gentle curve, but if say the front of the countertop is curved downward, the side of that countertop (a curve tangential to a right angle) is very difficult to get right. And even when it's "right" you can definitely tell there's a weird issue with it. The good news is the pattern itself hides imperfections with the pattern, but you will see any physical overlaps on sides or front because of differing depths of material on the sides. My best advice is to plan on spending lots of time to get it right, and use the hair dryer to help stretch those areas together.The only other difficulty was adhering the material to the underside of the countertop front - it was exposed particle board (like many laminate countertops are), and would not stick at all. You could probably staple it, but I recommend getting a tube of liquid nails and gluing it to the bottom of that - it takes awhile to get it right, but when it's done it will look good. The second countertop I removed the sink to do, and things went much better (other than chipping my sink because someone must have glued it down with something like superglue, but it needed replacing anyway). Some videos mention spraying water before applying - there's no need for this; it can be adjusted fine without water, and you won't spend as much time squeegeeing it out.Once you complete all the detail pieces and put caulk on it, it seriously will look like real granite from a few feet away. It's not until you touch it that you realize it's not granite, and if you look closely you can see pixelation or imperfections in applying the material. I'm big on picking out patterns in stuff, and I can confirm that over at least a 6 foot stretch, there are no noticeable pattern repetitions in the material - it looks natural and realistic.Overall, I am quite pleased. I don't think I'd do it for daily-used countertops in my own hope except a short-term fix - the durability seems fine, but I think the imperfections in rounded corner installation would drive me crazy over time. But if you just want to improve the look of an area without investing a lot of cash, this is the way to go. Or if you're considering painting them, just do this instead - it's much more durable than paint and looks so much better. While I didn't have to experience the customer service, other reviews speak of how highly regarded they are, and willing to back their product. Give it a shot!

We were looking for an inexpensive way to update our kitchen countertops & stumbled upon this product on YouTube (purchased on Amazon) We installed Instant Granite (Venetian Gold) this past weekend & couldn't be happier with the results. Let me tell you... you WILL need a minimum of 2 people to successfully install. We tried with a water bottle on one countertop & without water on the longest countertop and honestly, we found without water to be easier. The water made it easy to manipulate while placing, but it became a hindrance when we were trying to get the water/air bubbles out. Not using a water bottle on the 2nd countertop created less bubbles, but by then we felt more confident working with it, so that could have been it. We also found that the pattern allowed for the corners & seam to look very clean & unnoticeable. The product is very forgiving & it was nice to find that our because the corners & seam were our only concern when we began. Set aside a good part of your day if you plan on being meticulous, this process takes time & patience. In the end you will have a really low cost/high quality option that really updates your kitchen. We found a few videos on YouTube that we found extremely helpful to watch prior to installing. I would suggest taking a look before beginning. We also plan on finishing up the look with caulk AND cut some excess to fold under the countertop. We applied clear silicone & applied pressure with our fingers to help the seal. It has held quite nicely & has a clean look. I cannot speak to the durability of this product, but I feel like it will hold up nicely as long as you are mindful of not putting hot items on it or cutting on it. P.S. Buy a separate smoothing tool. The one that comes with it leaves faint scrape marks on the vinyl. We bought one that has velvet on the tip & that worked so much better. So far, we're very happy with it!