Painting Marble Surfaces
Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.
Painting marble surfaces. They can be done and done right. You see my bathroom countertops were a lovely 1980 s beige almond color. Painting marble surfaces 1. How to paint cultured marble countertops.
Bland swaths of beige cultured marble countertops can be transformed into gleaming granite surfaces in your kitchens bathrooms and other living spaces. Step 3 sand the marble with a fine grit sandpaper only if it is glossy. Let me tell ya ll about the time i painted the cultured marble countertops in my bathroom. Before you hang your painting or put items on your new marble surface allow the paint and or polyurethane time to dry completely.
I begged my husband for new countertops but he wouldnt give in. When the paint is dry add marble veining. Protect your marble surface by circling it with painter s tape. To paint cultured marble to look like granite gather all the tools and materials or grab a kit and get the job done in a few days.
Avoid touching the surface or moving the object during this time. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. I was a little weary at first but my journey into the world of faux marbling has completely changed my mind about faux finishes. 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.
Lay a drop cloth or old blanket around your marble painting project. Sponging white back into the marble pattern is a secret weapon. Remember to paint the veins over the edge of the tabletop as well. 20 thoughts on is it possible to paint a granite surface.
Did not see it turning out so well wow. How to draw marble. Method 2 of 2. If you want to paint over actual marble then i would look into an epoxy painting kit or sand the surface well use a a few light coats of gripping bonding primer letting each coat dry before applying the next and then paint the marble look.
I have thought about painting granite or marble of sorts and didn t dare you did a great job. Step 1 smooth the surface 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. Sammy and sufi january 22 2018 8 31 am reply. This is a subjective measure so if your marble is dull and worn it probably won t need to be scuffed up before painting.
Work in a well ventilated area and wear a respirator. Dip a detail brush in diluted white or very light green paint and add fine lines to simulate veins. All you need is a full day a little patience and marble surfaces can be yours at a fraction of the cost. If this temp fluctuates the paint may not adhere over time.
He told me to find a temporary fix until we could. Use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins.