Even if you’ve never used epoxy before, you’ll find it easy to follow these simple steps to create your own beautiful black marble countertop with our clear TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy and epoxy tints!
What You’ll Need:
- TotalBoat Black Epoxy Marble Effect Countertop Kit
- A work area protected by plastic sheeting
- 80-220 grit sandpaper
- A digital scale, if measuring epoxy resin and hardener by weight
- Personal safety gear, such as disposable gloves, proper respirators & protection for eyes, skin, and clothing
STEP 1 – LAY OUT YOUR MATERIALS
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STEP 2 – LEVEL & PREP YOUR TOP
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STEP 3 – FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH MIXED EPOXY YOU’LL NEED
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STEP 4 – MIX EPOXY & TINT IT BLACK FOR THE SEAL COAT
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STEP 5 – APPLY A THIN SEAL COAT
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STEP 6 – MIX MORE EPOXY FOR A FLOOD COAT & FOR THE MARBLING PIGMENTS
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STEP 7 – POUR THE BLACK EPOXY FLOOD COAT
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STEP 8 – APPLY THE MARBLING EFFECT WITH THE SILVER, LIGHT GRAY & DARK GRAY MIXED EPOXIES
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STEP 9 – FEATHER IN THE MARBLING
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STEP 10 – CREATE ‘VEINS’ WITH THE DARKER MIXED EPOXY
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STEP 11 – ADJUST THE MARBLING EFFECT, AS DESIRED
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STEP 12 – (OPTIONAL) APPLY A CLEAR COAT OF MIXED EPOXY
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STEP 13 – REMOVE CURED EPOXY DRIPS UNDERNEATH
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PUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL TOP TO GOOD USE! Place your items on the cured countertop, and get ready to show it off! |
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