[LAD]

Sure you can paint it. You can even apply a cement overlay to it and make it look just like stone. I do a few tops a month with this method.
-Dan

 

[LAD]

Yeah here's some of my samples...They have 500 degree scorch resistance, food safe, more tensile strength than granite, and totally customizable.
http://www.liquidartdesign.com/Counters.html