Start w/painting the background color. First, sand it lightly all over w/300 grit sandpaper, so it has a surface that can grab paint. Prime it first with white primer. Then brush on 2 coats of a natural, earthy color, use eggshell finish latex indoor wall paint. Then, find or buy a big feather, turkey feather is good. Get smaller amounts of 2 or 3 coordinating colors, for painting the veins/stripes of the marble. Use the side of the turkey feather as a delicate paint brush, making long, thin, uneven brush strokes, varying slightly in thickness, in roughly the same direction. Then using the other colors, slightly shorter brush strokes can be applied, and uneven dots & blotches, as well. It helps a lot to work from a picture/copy of a marble or granite that you like. When you're happy with it, let it dry, then add 2 coats of clear, water-based sealer. I hope it goes smoothly for you!
If you want to get the Marble or Granite look, follow the instructions Lolo Star and Michelle Leslie, but if you want to paint over Marble or Granite finish you already have on a table, then you will need to use a coat of something called ESP (Easy Surface Preparation) available from good DIY stores, and then paint on top of it.....
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Check all those ideas here ... super fun project o have Good luck Make sure to share some pictures after https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=how%20to%20paint%20faux%20marble&eq=how%20to%20paint%20faux%20marble&etslf=11515&term_meta[]=how%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=to%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=paint%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=faux%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=marble%7Cautocomplete%7C0
Start w/painting the background color. First, sand it lightly all over w/300 grit sandpaper, so it has a surface that can grab paint. Prime it first with white primer. Then brush on 2 coats of a natural, earthy color, use eggshell finish latex indoor wall paint. Then, find or buy a big feather, turkey feather is good. Get smaller amounts of 2 or 3 coordinating colors, for painting the veins/stripes of the marble. Use the side of the turkey feather as a delicate paint brush, making long, thin, uneven brush strokes, varying slightly in thickness, in roughly the same direction. Then using the other colors, slightly shorter brush strokes can be applied, and uneven dots & blotches, as well. It helps a lot to work from a picture/copy of a marble or granite that you like. When you're happy with it, let it dry, then add 2 coats of clear, water-based sealer. I hope it goes smoothly for you!
Hi Debra, here's a lovely tutorial that will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmlcTen5w4A
Hello Debra,
If you want to get the Marble or Granite look, follow the instructions Lolo Star and Michelle Leslie, but if you want to paint over Marble or Granite finish you already have on a table, then you will need to use a coat of something called ESP (Easy Surface Preparation) available from good DIY stores, and then paint on top of it.....
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF9xo2e52L0
Here is a nice video tutorial for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozLQEP_LeQQ
Hometalk has a bunch of these great tutorials. Try the search bar at the top left and you'll get lots of inspiration.
Hi! maybe this will help
https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-paint-faux-marble/
Hi Debra, hope this helps you out,
https://www.hometalk.com/44326430/real-looking-faux-marble-countertop-update
Real Looking Faux Marble Countertop Update
I've seen a slew of these tutorials on Hometalk lately -- try the search bar at the top left and you'll get lots of great tips!
This kit works great to paint marble or granite. https://amzn.to/3jFtxwg
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://do-daddy.com
I would use chalk paint! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RzpjUTWlkg
Rustoleum sells a kit to get a stone look.
There are lots of great posts here you might like:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=faux%20marble
This works great on my tile walls it could work on granite. https://www.amazon.com/Majic-Paints-8-9404-2-Repurpose-Interior/dp/B075HRVB2V/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=tile+paint&qid=1599503294&sr=8-4