The challenge is getting paint to stick to the slick surface and stay there through future use.
Can you spray paint marble countertops.
Wear eye protection and a particle mask when using the spray paint.
A paint kit such as the giani countertop paint kit has all you need in one box with instructions to create the marble mottled and veined look.
These kits are easy to use and efficient with one kit covering a 35 square foot area according to house beautiful.
Cultured marble countertops do contain marble dust but they re not natural stone.
Live with it replace it or hire a company to come in and professionally refinish it.
While you need to let each coat dry for about an hour before applying the next if you wait too long i think over 2 3 hours instructions will specify you will have to wait until it has completely cured about 4 days to apply another coat.
Want to see how i painted floor tile.
Rinse and allow to dry.
If you are going to paint your counters to look like marble i recommend you purchase a marble tile with veining at the home improvement store.
They cost about 5 00 a piece.
They re actually closer to fiberglass or resin which means that if the surface is discolored scratched or you re just sick of it you can paint over it in good conscience.
Actually i think you could paint over any unattractive countertops and make them fit your taste.
Ready for a makeover.
So don t skimp on the prep work.
February 23 2015 at 9 38 am.
Thoroughly wash the countertop with hot water and soap.
In fact when it comes to making over cultured marble you really have only three options.
Unfortunately short of buffing and reapplying a gel coat to get it back to its former glory there really isn t much you can do yourself to give a cultured marble countertop a new look.
To paint cultured marble to look like granite you ll need a lot of materials and tools.
It held up to constant wiping down water plates kids making toast etc so yes you can paint over granite countertops and make them a thing of beauty.
You can use it as a guide to see what veins look like since when you are painting them you can create the most realistic look.
Love this idea wondering if you think it would work on a marble vanity top.
It took me 4 coats to completely cover the preexisting marble.