Modify260 istock getty images if your concrete counter top is beginning to look a little drab or you re simply ready for a change there is no need to replace the counter top.
Make existing concrete look like marble.
When you ve reached a point that you re satisfied with the faux marble appearance of your concrete countertop remember everyone s preferences for veining are different go with what you like it s time to sand it for smoothness.
How to make a concrete counter top stained and with a marble look.
Jenny refresh living paint them to look like granite.
In this video i explain how to create a diy faux marble top from concrete and how to mix gfrc concrete.
To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.
These techniques can be used to make concrete table.
Rinse and allow to dry.
To make the paint look like real marble you want the surface as smooth as possible.
Finishing a concrete floor to look like marble gives the appearance of a more expensive stone without the hassle that having marble floors entails.
Unlike paint concrete stains penetrate deeply into the concrete surface producing fade resistant permanent color that won t flake off or peel away.
Faux painting makes concrete look like marble.
Follow these steps for painting countertops to look like marble.
Cedar table for base.
So don t skimp on the prep work.
Get a marble style look by layering concrete mix some colorant into some areas of your concrete cover to add depth texture like marble.
Begin by sweeping the concrete floor.
If your concrete counter top is beginning to look a little drab or you re simply ready for a change there is no need to replace the counter top.
A small vacuum can help you remove dirt from these tight areas.
Other than having a true marble slab the most natural looking and durable marble like option is to use concrete acid stain.
Faux finishing techniques allow you to change the look of the sealed counter top to emulate other materials such as marble.
Part of marble s beauty is its smooth glassy surface.
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Use 220 400 600 then 800 grit sandpaper to get an ultra smooth finish.