When the paint is dry add marble veining.
What is needed for faux marble painting.
Read all about it in this post.
Follow these steps for painting countertops to look like marble.
Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air.
How to water marble with acrylic paint.
So don t skimp on the prep work.
Marble looks great in any room so use this painting technique to compliment your kitchen act as an accent in your family room or to spruce up your bedroom.
One of the easiest and most impactful ways to update old furniture is to paint it.
While this project looks difficult it s actually quite basic you just need some paint a handful of tools and a smidgen of patience.
If you add too much water and you will lose the vibrant colors.
Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well.
While this kit was definitely a lot more work than the granite version and does require some artistic skill beyond sponging on paint.
Brad holland the verdict.
To ensure that the paint job looks as real and natural as possible you need to make sure that the surface is as smooth as possible.
Black gray dark green a.
I painted the top of this sideboard 6 years ago using my faux marble painting technique.
The faux marble finish looks better than ever and it even gets wet from time to time.
Paint a faux marble finish.
Many years ago i bought a marbleize kit to paint a table and the results were surprisingly good.
And you can take it up another notch by adding a decorative faux marble finish.
Part of marble s beauty is its smooth glassy surface.
To make the paint look like real marble you want the surface as smooth as possible.
You should be going for a milky look to your paint.
Chalk paint s longer than usual drying time will give you time to decide whether to apply a second coat.
Rinse and allow to dry.
How to repurpose a sideboard to a sink vanity.
Step 1 smooth the surface.
Since this time it has now become a sink vanity.
Slowly drip the paint into your liquid starch mixture.
Thoroughly wash the countertop with hot water and soap.
Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins.
Enjoy your new faux marble look.
If desired sponge on lighter shades of green to soften the tabletop and add more depth to the surface.