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We followed the DVD directions and applied the Giani, and most of it went well. The topcoat step is VERY challenging. You have to go ultra-fast, and you can't bump the counter or go back and smooth it over too easily, it just dries very rapidly. We didn't have enough topcoat in the kit, so we had to order more. We had plenty of primer and the other colors, so it was strange that there wasn't enough topcoat. Oh, and put it on too thick and it looks milky. It looked really good for awhile. People who saw it in person were amazed that we painted it. They didn't think it was granite; they just thought we bought the whole counter like that. Unfortunately, about a month after we finished the application we're noticing the paint is starting to chip in places. It is a bit noticeable. I might dab a little bit of Sharpie over it to see if I can hide it, but really I think we'll just need to replace the entire counter eventually. I don't think it is durable enough for long-term use in a busy area like a kitchen. Update July 2013: The paint continued chipping, and got much worse. There's a spot that chipped all the way down to the original laminate, and it's the size of my hand. There are smaller, less-obvious chippings and wear throughout the kitchen. I wonder if our house wasn't hot enough during the cure time. We cranked up the heat, but perhaps it still wasn't enough. We are replacing our counters in a few weeks, thankfully. I'd say only do the Giani if you're willing to replace the counters if it fails.