How to faux marble a laminate counter top?

Hi Taylor, here's what a bunch of Hometalkers have done to update their counters to look like marble. Enjoy!

https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=faux%20marble%20counter%20diyF

Hi Taylor, I would paint and marble with the paint. If you try and add grey marbling to the top of the white, it will be raised and make for an uneven counter. It will also have an unnatural look. If you can do it all together the marbling will look seamless. Here is a post with some great directions. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/real-looking-faux-marble-countertop-update-44326430

Here's a link with step-by-step instructions:

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21163003/how-to-paint-a-faux-marble-countertop

Here is some information that may help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5fW9DXcOM

Hi Taylor, you need to prep the countertop first, I did my own paint on countertops, I will give you my instructions and you can do it with the paints you want to use for marbling

Lightly sand to rough the countertop up

Go to your paint store, tell them what you are painting, they will pick the proper paint and primer for you, you can even get the primer tinted for a better coverage

Once you have sanded, clean with TSP, then rinse and dry thoroughly,

Apply your primer coat, let it dry according to the instructions

Once the primer coat is dry, apply your paint coat, I would apply 2 or 3 as it will be stronger and thicker

Once your coats dry, you can apply a matte clear coat, either by spray or roll on, keep a small container of it under your sink for touch ups,( I never touched up) I had my counters like this for 12 years, until I could afford new ones. THIS PAINT JOB LASTED 10 YEARS UNTIL I GOT NEW COUNTERS

I used a few clear glass cutting boards for protection. It held up very well. And only costs you the prices of the materials.

Good luck!

Make sure whatever you use is food safe and be aware that on a hard-wearing surface like a countertop, it won't last but a couple of years. That said, I've seen lots of ideas on Hometalk, I'm sure the search bar at the top left will return you lots of inspiration.

Hi Taylor

Here is some info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMq0_Ub-91w

Thanks so much for all the great suggestions!!

Hi! I've used Rustoleum's kits and they are excellent. I've heard good things about Gianni kits, too. Good luck and stay safe!