Painting Over Marble Table

The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.

Painting over marble table. The purpose of sanding is to give the paint primer something to grab onto. Abrade the marble tile to promote adhesion. With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand. To paint marble tile you must employ specific preparation and application strategies to avoid a finish that will chip and peel.

Using an inspiration image of carrara marble as a guide i roughly drew out the veining lines with a medium paintbrush then immediately sponged over them with the dry side of my sponge blurring the veins see below. Chalk painting tile is no problem but i hadn t seen an actual tile table in decades so iread more. Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base. Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.

Use a clean dry towel to dry it completely. The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction. However certain conditions must be met and planning must be done very carefully before deciding to paint marble. Because paint doesn t stick well to marble tile you must abrade the surface to promote adhesion.

A friend recently reached out to ask if we d help her makeover her tile table using our recent stair makeover as inspiration. Blend out fine veins use a dry blending brush to smooth out the fine veins. When you re satisfied allow the paint to dry for several hours. Marble that is deteriorated cracked worn or just not right for a particular design scenario can be painted over.

Painting marble isn t something everyone will want to do but it s a brilliant way to update a piece if you don t like the colour. Paint a laminate table top step 2. I then sponged completely over the entire table with white paint. Repeat this step at least two times and add in some white veins to create highlighted areas.