There's no denying that marble tables cost a fortune!

Having a piece in your home will definitely make your interior look posh and impress your visitors.

But, did you know that you can upcycle scrap materials and transform them into a ritzy-looking "marble" table using Bunnings materials that only cost $26?



No need for a double-take, folks! Instead of spending "thousands" of dollars for a single piece of marble table, DIY enthusiast Jaharn Quinn shared how she upcycled a couple of MDF panels into a posh "marble" table.

Sharing her tip on Instagram, the Queensland-based savvy DIY-er wrote: "A fun dupe that will make even the most discerning interior addicts wonder if your marble plinth is real…and you’ll definitely keep them guessing."



So, how did Jaharn make a marble table from scratch?

The upcycler said that the first step is to explore your local Bunnings store to see if they have materials that could bring your vision to life.

She said: “The first thing I did was head to Bunnings to explore what I could find to help me make my idea come to life.”

Jaharn revealed that she originally planned to use the marble-effect vinyl adhesive for her project, but then happened to stumble across a bottle of Dulux DuraMax Marble Effect Spray Paint, which retails for $26.70.

“And guys, I’m shocked. I actually cannot believe how beautiful and REAL this marble effect plinth looks!" she exclaimed.

“I’ve had this idea in my head (of a marble side table) for months and being able to make it for less while sharing the materials and process with you has been a dream come true.”


The savvy DIY enthusiast also shared the materials she used to create the posh tables, which include two MDF panels, a measuring tape, multipurpose filler, microfibre roller and black gloss exterior paint.

For those of you who are worried that you may not be able to cut perfectly straight lines through your MDF panels, Jaharn has one tip...

She explained: “If you don’t have a mitre saw at home, which will help you cut perfectly straight lines through your MDF panels, Bunnings are actually able to cut the panels for you."

“This is what I opted for this time around.”



Once you have all the materials you need, you can start building the plinth.

Jaharn said that the process is simple, explaining: “Drill three pilot holes along the length of one piece of MD. Prop this piece and another piece of MDF together at a 90-degree angle.”

She emphasised that the panels need to be lined up perfectly to drill through the existing pilot holes.

“Keep going so you drill further pilot holes into the second piece of MDF,” she said.

“Then you will switch to a Phillip head drill bit, and drill a countersunk screw into each pilot hole. You will now have two pieces of MDF joined together at a 90-degree angle. Keep working your way around until you have created a plinth (without the top)."

“Repeat the pilot hole process followed by drilling in the screws for the top of the plinth. You will now have a plinth.”

Using a multipurpose filler, she filled in the screws and other deeper gaps and let it dry for three hours.



She said: “Sand the multipurpose filler so it’s flush with the surface.”

The DIY enthusiast then applied two to three coats of Taubmans black gloss paint to the plinth.

“When the paint has dried, apply the marble effect spray paint as per the instructions,” she shared.

Jaharn also shared a tip to perfect the application, suggesting: “Don’t apply it straight on, too close or directly. Instead, lightly spray it on from a good distance.”

“If you find some of the marble effect hanging, carefully lift it and let it drop naturally and organically.

“Try not to overspray otherwise it won’t look natural. The spray paint dries really quickly too so after a few minutes, you’ll have a beautiful Marble Effect Plinth!”


DIY enthusiasts gushed over the project, with many expressing their excitement to try the tip themselves.

One person wrote: “You just continue to blow me away!!”

“Love this. ️It’s brilliant,” another added.

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