There are several epoxy countertop resurfacing kits available that start at around 250 each.
Marble coubtertop painted epoxy dyi.
Each kit contains all necessary tools and covers 35 square feet of surface which is the average amount of countertop area in a kitchen.
This diy faux painted marble countertop is easier thank you think.
However there are several commercial grade epoxy top coats available that are low or no voc.
Take it from a novice.
Become familiar with mixing resin and then go for it.
Three cans each of epoxy resin and activator a roller arm and covers detail brush 2 bristle and.
Giani countertop paint is a simple three step application that will transform formica laminate corian ceramic tile butcher block cultured marble and traditional granite in a single weekend.
Diy faux marble countertops by ronda of batchelor s way.
Diy marble countertops how to get the look with paint epoxy.
And still look great.
Then i came across this epoxy coating that you pour right over the existing countertops.
So i found myself going down a youtube rabbit hole learning all about how to create painted marble countertops.
While they re all designed for diy use each kit we found is loaded with harmful vocs so we can t recommend them for your kitchen.
Once i felt comfortable enough i dove in headfirst.
Yes the epoxy countertops are totally doable especially if you enjoy diy painting furniture etc.
But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping.
I would do a few sample boards.
Instead of paying 650 for carrera marble or even over 200 for marble look laminate ronda picked up a countertop from the restore and some leftover paint and made her own faux marble countertop for just 30.
After years of swooning over real marble countertops i finally decided to make some compromises no botox no pedicures no shopping sprees basically becoming a nasty old hag all so that i could afford the countertops of my dreams if you want to read how i got my real countertops on a budget and the money saving hacks i implemented click here to read this post.
I did mess up a couple times before i did ours.
Step one is of course clean.