How do I give my table a faux white marble look?
I have table that Is black.Top is horrible I would like a faux white marble top. How can I achieve this look?
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Hello Dawn! Here's a Hometalk suggestion to gt a faux white marble top look! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/faux-marble-top-table-42136162
Faux Marble Top Table
Dawn, you sound like you have beautiful plans for your table. That is exciting. There are a good number of tutorials on making a faux marble top. If you click on "explore projects" then "make over" then "furniture" and type "marble table" in the search box, you will find many good ideas to help you. I have chosen one, but you may find one you like better: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/faux-marble-table-26869961
Faux Marble Table
Hi Dawn,
Here's a link to a lot of faux marble projects from other Hometalk members. Skip the floor and others that aren't what you want. This should give you a lot of tips by reading more than one article. I know that often I'll pick up tips by looking at how several people created the similar projects. Wishing you the best.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=faux%20marble%20table
I've seen a lot of people use marble contact paper.
There's some really great marble look contact paper available on Amazon and it's in wider widths than the usual 16-18" contact paper you see in the stores. From what I've read it is also much heavier for a more realistic finish. Check it out!