How do I paint a wood laminate end table to look like granite?
I have an old laminate commode style end table with water damage and would like to refinish the top to look like back granite, any suggestions on what to do.
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Why not see if you can get a piece of real granite? A piece to cover an end table would not be expensive, wear much longer and look terrific!
check out a paint store. they have paint that looks just like granite, marble, etc, when finished.
Faux painting a Granite look is really not that hard - best to do this technique with glazes and here is the best for any faux granite or marble looks - https://shop.artisticpaintingstudio.com/search?type=product&q=sheer+glaze
and here is the best in the industry - I'm sure he has a video on the process: http://pierrefinkelstein.com/tag/faux-marble/