Using an inspiration image of carrara marble as a guide i roughly drew out the veining lines with a medium paintbrush then immediately sponged over them with the dry side of my sponge blurring the veins see below.
Diy table base for marble top.
Now for the fun stuff.
This picture shows the backside of the marble tile the front side didn t have stains like the back did.
Jon helped me carefully place the marble top on the new base and the weight of the marble it s heavvvvvy was enough to hold it into place while it dried.
Check out some more brilliant dining table makeovers given in the list that has been done using custom paint treatments.
Build a wooden table frame and use the granite slab for the table top.
I couldn t love the way it looks in the room more.
Nail these pieces to the balusters at the bottom.
After completing a home improvement project such as a kitchen renovation you may have an extra slab of granite.
Old marble coffee tables are often for sale online in classifieds.
Flea markets antique malls architectural salvage shops and junkyards are full of interesting old objects you can turn into tables.
I then sponged completely over the entire table with white paint.
Rather than wasting this valuable material turn it into a functional piece of furniture.
Cut 4 more pieces of 1 x 3 to create a square around the base of your table.
If you want to make things even easier use pre cut lumber for the top.
Supplies tools needed.
To get you started here are eight table base ideas.
How to build a marble top table.
The three loves combined in this diy marble top table.
Also paint your old dining tables for a modern or custom vintage inspired look check out there a precious dining table that comes with dark grey top and chic white painted base.
When you find something level that s the right height make an inexpensive diy table by topping it with granite marble glass or wood.
After i found casey s piece of salvaged counter top at reuse depot i spotted a pile of brand new marble tile and knew that one of the 5 pieces could work perfectly for my plant stand.
Pair it with a simple diy wood table top and you re set.