But in the past i ve sanded them down and used an oil based enamel.
Marble effect on painted countertops.
Faux marble painted countertops.
Aside from this the epoxy is what transforms the painted countertop from looking well painted to looking like a shiny marble finish.
I painted my kitchen countertops to look like carrara marble and i love how they turned out.
So don t skimp on the prep work.
Thoroughly wash the countertop with hot water and soap.
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Follow these steps for painting countertops to look like marble.
Part of marble s beauty is its smooth glassy surface.
To make the paint look like real marble you want the surface as smooth as possible.
Rinse and allow to dry.
Using a countertop kit is completely fine but i prefer using a separate primer paint and sealer because it lets me have more control over how my countertop will look in the end.
Painted countertops with epoxy sealers are durable and the best looking painted countertops out there.
On a well primed surface like a countertop the marble effect dries and layers beautifully giving a near picture perfect finish with a.
I am super excited to share the details with you today about how i created my faux marble countertops.
You may remember from one of my home tour posts i ve painted countertops before.