I have been blogging since 2009 in this time many things have changed and or get updated in the world of paint and decorating.
Staining concrete countertops to look like marble.
Natural stone materials like marble and granite have the ability to deliver the look of concrete while boasting less maintenance and imperfections.
One of the advantages of concrete is that it is much less expensive than natural stones such as granite and marble.
Natural stone alternatives to concrete countertops.
How to create a faux marble countertop using concrete one of the most obvious places to get a major bang for your buck in a bathroom update is the countertop.
Whether you want a smooth or textured finish staining concrete to look like marble gives you the appearance of expensive marble without the added cost of caring and maintaining actual marble surfaces.
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.
Marbleized or veined finishthere are several ways to make concrete countertops look like high end granite or marble.
Here are examples and design ideas for all of the different finishing techniques.
Concrete like granite is a type of masonry commonly used for countertops.
However concrete acid stain possesses the unique property of creating a marble like effect without any additional staining techniques.
Academy marble granite recommends selecting natural marble granite or manufactured quartz to achieve the look of concrete.
Wet on dry layering.
This post will give you the knowledge and the confidence to do it on your counters.
However this can also be an expensive upgrade particularly if you love luxurious options such as carrera marble.
In wet on dry layering technique a base layer of stain is given time to react fully before adding subsequent layers.
Faux finishing techniques allow you to change the look of the sealed counter top to emulate other materials such as marble.