Granite countertops aren't cheap. If you want the look without the price, you may want to try vinyl adhesive film that mimics the look.
Here's a before-and-after project that shows how to apply the film:
Before: Old Salvaged Countertop
![Blond cabinets with faucet | Faux Granite Countertops](https://static.houselogic.com/content/images/faux-granite-countertops-before_retina_7e9c3c356a5071a17e60a3a9ed314939.jpg)
This countertop in a mudroom was salvaged from an earlier demolition project.
The film, EZ Faux, comes in a roll along with a plastic squeegee tool and a utility knife.
![Hair dryer, scissors, and other tools for applying EZ Faux](https://static.houselogic.com/content/images/faux-granite-countertops-materials_retina_ab4d1e95f1bbf66d7440bfe7b2ab6a53.jpg)
It uses a wet mthod of applying, so you can reposition the film when you don’t get it right the first — or second — try:
- Wipe the surface clean with a microfiber cloth.
- Measure and cut the film.
- Spritz the adhesive side with water.
- Working from the middle to the edges, run the smoothing tool along the film to remove any puckers.
- For the edges, heat up the film with a hair dryer to soften it and mold it to grasp the lip.
After: It Looks Like the Real Thing
![Faux granite counter with picture frame and yellow flowers](https://static.houselogic.com/content/images/faux-granite-countertops-after_2691f6b196d9ed8d692ed3cc82da5fc9.jpg)
Compared to the old countertop, the new faux top looks 100% better.
Only when the sun hits the surface at a certain angle, you can see a few bubbles and puckers and realize it’s not real granite. But you've got to look at the right time.