7 Best Countertop Paint Kits of 2024

If you want to add a touch of class to your kitchen, this marble effect countertop paint by Giani is a winner. Giani dominates this market with their selection of paint effects, and this one doesn’t disappoint.

It goes on in an easy 3-step application: first, you lay down the base coat, then the marble effect is applied, and finally, a sealing epoxy resin topcoat protects it against wear and tear. The paint needs 7 days to cure before you use it, and your surfaces are food-safe for incidental contact.

You get 35 square feet of coverage, it is low odor and zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and it conceals old stains and burn marks on your countertop.

This paint kit transforms laminate, Formica, Corian, wood, and even cultured marble in a single weekend. The downside is the cost. It is a cheaper option than replacing all your work surfaces with actual marble, but it is still expensive.

This Rust-Oleum covers most kitchen and bathroom countertops, provided you read and follow the instructions to the letter. It creates a natural sandstone effect, which softens your kitchen and enhances the space.

You get 30 square feet of coverage or 12 linear feet, and no skills are required to apply this countertop paint.

Once the base coat is down, after 20 minutes, you need to add the decorative chips that give this paint its shimmer, and once the chips are on, you shouldn’t touch the work surface for another 12 hours.

This product may be a little more complex to apply because it requires several stages and long periods between coats for each element to dry.

Curing takes 7 days, although your worktops are suitable for light use within 48 hours. This Rust-Oleum is even more expensive than the Giani countertop paint, so it is not a budget option.

When you want to paint onto your concrete countertops, this Rust-Oleum Transformations kit is a good choice. This one is natural desert sand, so it is a subtle color, but it will brighten your concrete surfaces.

Because it is part of the same range as the previous product, you get much the same performance stats. It covers 30 square feet or 12 linear feet, and it requires no experience to achieve the best results.

This paint is warm-safe rather than heat-safe, so you need to be mindful when placing down hot items in the kitchen, and while it cures to be food-safe, it is only intended for brief contact to avoid cross-contamination.

The 2-part epoxy resin topcoat seals the paint effect beneath and dries to a hard layer to protect the surface for years to come. It takes a full 7 days to set and become non-toxic, although you can use the worktop for light duties after 48 hours.

This Daich countertop paint dries to a natural white, mimicking the appearance of natural mined rock. It works in 3 stages: layer on the base coat, add the natural stone coat and then apply the sealing topcoat to give durability.

Daich gives you between 30 and 40 square feet of coverage, and it rolls on in the same way as the Giani countertop paints. You should leave 24 hours between the stone coat and the topcoat and allow at least 48 hours for the countertop to cure. The base coat is dry to the touch in 60 minutes and ready for the stone coat in 2 hours.

It is a water-based product, so it is low in VOCs and impact, stain, and heat-resistant, so once it goes down, it stays down no matter what punishment it gets. It is food-safe and better for the environment, plus cleanup is a lot easier with soap and water.

You also pay a lot less for this Daich countertop paint than you would for the Rust-Oleum or Giani options. The only downside is the topcoat is acrylic rather than 2-part epoxy, so it may not be as durable as other products.

Giani features again as the best choice for a slate-effect countertop. The kit contains a 12-ounce can of IronCore primer, 6-ounce charcoal mineral, 6-ounce Inca gold mineral, 6-ounce white limestone mineral, and a 16-ounce acrylic topcoat. You also get all the tools you need, including a roller, foam brush, and paint pads.

This kit covers 35 square feet, and it dries in 16 hours, although you should allow 14 days for the countertop to cure fully before you use your work surfaces. This is a water-based product, so it is good for the environment; has a low odor and low VOCs. It is also easier to perform a cleanup.

Unfortunately, some customers have complained that this paint kit scratches easily, which might be because you only get an acrylic topcoat as protection.

This Giani high gloss paint lifts your kitchen countertops to give them a high shine finish. You get 35 square feet of coverage, which is the equivalent of 16 running feet, and because it is water-based, it is kind to the environment and low in VOCs and odors.

Paint with a high concentration of volatile organic compounds releases low-level ozone when it dries, which is not environmentally friendly.

This White Diamond kit is a 3-stage painting process, but it is easy to apply with a roller. Plus, it works on Corian, wood, cultured marble, and butcher blocks. It also hides existing stains and burns in your old worktops.

Rather than an epoxy topcoat, which dries harder and stops water absorption, this kit has an acrylic top layer that is less durable. However, you do save a packet because this kit is a fraction of the cost of comparable products.

Another negative is that it takes 2 weeks to cure fully, 7 days longer than the previous countertop paints.

This White Diamond countertop paint kit looks like real granite when it dries. It is affordable, stain and heat-resistant, and easy to apply. You get clear and concise instructions for the best results and 38 square feet of coverage.

It sticks to tiles, laminate, Formica, wood, and Corian, so whatever countertop you want to change, this paint can handle it.

This is a water-based paint kit, so it is easy to clean up after with soap and water, and it is kinder to the environment because it has low VOCs, which produce less low-level ozone when the paint dries.

On the downside, it has a blue-ish hue when it dries, and many customers have complained that their product arrived minus the instructions. However, you only need to allow 1 to 2 hours between coats and 2 hours for the topcoat to dry. Your countertops should be completed within 3 days.