How to Marble Paint Countertops
Marble comes in many different colors, including gold, black, brown, and blue. We chose to replicate the traditional white with grey veining, but this technique will work with any colors. Follow these steps for painting countertops to look like marble: More: Kitchen Countertop Options; Stone Countertops
Tools and Materials Needed
Tack cloth or damp rag 7-inch lambs wool paint roller with ¼-inch nap Sandpaper, medium and fine (a palm sander makes the job faster but isn’t necessary) Sea sponge Natural bristle round paintbrush Natural bristle 2-inch paintbrush Feather or small artist paintbrush Blue painter’s tape Three small containers for grey paint Oil-based primer Oil-based paint (eggshell white for the base coat and three shades of grey—light, medium, and dark) Paint thinner or turpentine Oil-based clear gloss polyurethane topcoat One marble tile for reference Plastic sheeting
