Instant Granite 36” x 72” Countertop Vinyl Laminate Sheet | Peel & Stick | Durable Self-Adhesive Paper Resists Heat, Stains, Water | Kitchen & Bath | Granite Design | Luna Pearl (6ft)

Used this film to upgrade my old school, (and I mean OLD school) 1955 butcher block countertops.Started off with the easier of two countertops, the straight cooktop. After removing the cooktop, it was a pretty straight-forward installation, and was only slightly frustrating in certain areas, like the radius on the backsplash. film did not want to lay down correctly on these areas, even though we did a thorough cleaning with t.s.p. Finally broke out the hair dryer, and went over the bubbles. That shrunk the film nicely, and it finally cooperated.My other countertop had a 90 degree angle, and a 2 section cast iron DEEP sink, which I thought it best to remove to have a nice neat installation.What a nightmare that turned out to be! That thing weighed 150 lbs, and it took 2 strong men to remove it from the countertop.After watching an online video of how to cut in a 45 degree angle where the 2 sections meet, I decided on just butting one section up to the other. It turned out amazingly well, and the seam is barely noticeable. The guys accidently dropped the sink and damaged the film in one spot when they lowered it back into the hole, but with the hair dryer, and some patience, the damage actually healed itself. The key for me was patience, and tons of water in a spray bottle, along with the hair dryer. Keep the surfaces wet, wet, wet! (and have a few cocktails handy just in case). The reward was well worth the frustration, and at less than $150, I have brand spanking new-looking granite countertops that fool everyone!

My son & I installed this over my old countertop at my house. It was pretty easy to install. It does take two people to install. One person really can't do it alone. You can stick it down & pull back up to move and it will stick again just great. It is easy to cut. You want something like a squeegee (nothing sharp) to smooth out the vinyl and you will need a hair dryer. The hair dryer helps decrease wrinkles. A great product and looks just like a granite countertop. I highly recommend this. This is an inexpensive way to update a countertop.

This piece of counter isn’t attached so “easy” to do. Well it wasn’t. When attaching the backsplash edge to the main counter section it tore. Just with my finger. No nail no sharp edge. Figured ok on me and lesson learned. I cut a sliver of material and “mended” it. Looked ok. Got it to go down smooth and tight. One two tiny air bubbles and got them out. Now afterwards I feel the finish product and feel uneven stuff. Thinking it’s bubbles I didn’t see. Nope,,, tight down contact. And my counter is as deeply cleaned and and I felt it repetitively. No gashes things on it. Smooth as smooth could be. So look at the contact paper and you could see the top clear layer was dimpled or something but not mirror finish. Mark’s here and there. I again chalk it up as maybe something I did. Though you can see it on that top coat. But figure well better than it was. I go to do the other side and was beyond frustrating. I tried several ways on videos and stuck folded rolled trying to get it situated was impossible. I wasted first. Cut another piece ditto. Now I accepted I’ll have to buy another roll to finish the counter due to my waste. But thought ok. Third time same. I rolled it into a ball threw it in the trash where it belongs. Ripped the one section off in the pics. Threw it in the trash and writing this review. As noted how they roll it. It rolls up on itself. Maybe flatten it prior for a day or two. But what a waste of money. Should put it towards new real counters. Out $$ and got nothing to show for. I’d give -10 stars if I could. Don’t buy.

Update over 4 years later: This stuff has stood the test of time. Definitely lost its glossy sheen after a few months of wear, but there are still no physical defects whatsoever. Every time I go into my kitchen, Im happy we decided to try this!Original:tl;dr version: looks great, hard to apply, worried about durability but will update, glad i bought this because the transformation is absolutely amazing.full version: I bought this as part of a kitchen facelift I had to pull off with extremely little money. I plan on totally gutting and remodeling my kitchen down to the drywall in 5-10 years when I’ve saved up enough to do it, but needed a quick fix to update what i have for the here and now.when choosing between this product and a countertop painting kit, my main concern was durability. only time will tell how this product holds up, but i don’t have high hopes. already the shiny, glossy loveliness is showing scratches and dulling, especially around the sink where i had to use alcohol to clean up extra silicone sealant. that said, i can handle surface defects the integrity of the product holds up—meaning no holes, peeling, and so on. i will update this review as time goes on so people can know how it holds up.application is difficult and requires painstaking attention and care. but if you can apply contact paper or wrap presents, you can do this. i have a curved backsplash and waterfall edge, which added extra fun. i bought RapidTac decal spray and a felt-backed squeegee on the recommendation of another review, and am glad i did. other things i would recommend:1. get a cheap heat gun and USE IT! it helps you “shrink wrap” your edges for a nice, snug hold.2. staple the product to the underside of your counters if you can for extra staying power.3. always, always wrap your edges—don’t do like i didon my portable dishwasher top and think i could apply the top and edges separately. i ended up having to adhere the sides with silicone caulk and then go through agony trying to trim the excess flush without chipping away at what i had applied on the top.4. remove your sink first if you can. i absolutely cannot even fathom doing this around a sink and keeping it properly water sealed.all in all, i love the way this looks and can’t stop staring at the finished product. yeah it’s pixelated if you look close, and yeah I made a lot of mistakes that you can see if you’re nit picking, but the overall result is breathtaking for very little money relative to new countertops.