How to create a faux marble finish

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">How to create a faux marble finish</font></h2><p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">If you love the sophisticated look of marble but you don’t want to pay for it, then you can create a faux marble look. If there is a table that you like to see with marble on top then you can add it with minimal money. Whether you like to paint or not, you will enjoy creating this look on the table that needs a little more style and design.</span></p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt"><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Faux marble looks great on nightstands, hall tables, countertops, and more. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img src="../images/powder-room-design.jpg" border="0" alt="Faux marble paint finish on walls" title="Faux marble paint finish on walls" width="430" height="289" /></div>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Before you get started, you need to prepare for your job. Gathering every thing you need now will save you a lot of time. Here is a list of the supplies you need.</p>  <ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Background paint if necessary</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Brushes of different sizes</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Oil paints</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Translucent glaze</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Polyurethane</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Cotton swabs</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Paper towels</div></li></ul>   <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Here are the steps you need to take to create a faux marble look.</p>  <ol><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">You want to create a smooth surface to work with so smooth down the surface. When you prepare the surface well, you do not need to worry about splinters that may come up after you are done. Splinters can peel back the raw look of your table and show the original stain and this can ruin your faux marble look.</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Apply the undercoat in the color you choose. After this is done you may need to add another base coat to make the look more set. If you want to, now would be a good time to add a tine to your wood using the oil paint and a simple sponge. Using a sponge will create a natural look.</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Next, use the oil paint to begin a diagonal line moving across the surface. Allow to dry</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Again, go over the same diagonal line with a different color. Use a darker shade to bring out the diagonal lines that you placed. Before the paint dries, take a soft brush and lightly brush over the surface to create a natural look.</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Use another sponge that you can dab onto the surface to create a natural look and to blend the paint. If you want a traditional or old look, dab the sponge to create an uneven look.</div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Finally, to get the marble look, you want to use the translucent glaze on the surface. It doesn’t have to look even if you want a natural look. Place more glaze in certain spots to create a natural look. When it is dry, add a clear coat of varnish to the surface to complete it.</div></li></ol>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Before you begin, measure the table to make sure that you buy enough paint to cover the area. If you are unsure about whether you want to create a faux marble look on a table then don’t. Be sure to take your time and only work on it when you are not rushed. If you paint something in error, carefully try to cover up the area or try to strip the paint off of that area to remove the unwanted color. </p>  <p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">Senior writer Scarlett has wide experience in interior design and decorating. Visit her favorite place to go for the latest trends in <a href="http://www.houseofarearugs.com/Contemporary-Rugs-p-1-c-9.html" target="_blank">contemporary area rugs</a> and <a href="http://www.houseofarearugs.com/Geometric-Rugs-p-1-c-26.html" target="_blank">geometric area rugs</a>.</span></p></span>