DAICH MDCRK-PW-U Marble Dream Pristine White Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: DAICH

Table of Contents

SURFACE PREPARATION
COMPLETION AND CLEANUP
SURFACE CARE GUIDELINES
References
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Classic Marble Finish
Installation Guide

Welcome to the Marble Dream Resurfacing Kit. It’s a marble coating system you can use to easily resurface countertops, vanities, tables and more with a decorative, highly durable new marble ﬁnish.
This instruction sheet details how to create the Classic Marble ﬁnish, most popular with its soft, natural marble elegance similar to Carrara marble. This creates interesting tones and attractive visual depth to your ﬁnish. It can be left as is — or additional veins can be added over top for even more depth and interest. Watch other Marble Dream videos to learn about additional veining methods and styles.
Here’s how the Classic Marble ﬁnish is installed!

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be clean, dry and in good repair.
Deep cracks or holes must be patched with a suitable material and made ﬂush with the remaining surface. Patch material must dry completely before proceeding. Use the following:

Laminate	Wood	Concrete
Drywall spackle	Interior: Spackle
Exterior: Wood Filler	Interior: Spackle

Exterior: Rock Patch

If applying to laminate, the surface must be scuffed with the enclosed sanding pad and then washed. This adds ﬁ ne surface tooth for better bond.
If applying to a wood tabletop or concrete, the surface must be free of preexisting coatings.
For tile countertops, apply a thin coat of Elastic Lock ™ as a bond enhancer. Allow Elastic Lock ™ to dry for 24 hours before proceeding.
Mask adjoining surfaces with painter’s tape.
Cover nearby cabinetry and ﬂoors with plastic sheets or other suitable protection.
Depending on your preference, sink and faucet edges can be carefully covered with painter’s tape where they meet the countertop surface – or they can be loosened and lifted off during installation of the countertop ﬁnish.

Step 1: Marble Base Coat
The Marble Base Coat is a self-priming marble coating that forms the solid foundation of your new ﬁnish.
MIXING: Prior to application, stir the Marble Base Coat well.

APPLICATION :

Use the small brush to apply to tight areas as well as corners, along edges, etc. Wash the brush with soap and water after use since you will be using it again.
Apply a uniform coat of Marble Base over the remaining countertop or table with one of the
enclosed 6-inch rollers. Wash the roller with soap and water to prepare for the second application.
Allow the Marble Base to dry for about 60 minutes between coats (or until totally dry to the touch).
Apply the marble coating thin and smooth. Roll out any textured areas.
When complete, let dry for one to two hours before proceeding with application of the Marble Veins. Wash the roller and tray to prepare for upcoming steps.

COVERAGE: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 m 2) of smooth surface.
Step 2: Marble Veins and Accents
The kit includes two colored pints of marble vein mix that go with the color theme of the kit depending on your chosen ﬁnish. They add accents and veins in your new ﬁnish. Use and mix as desired.

MIST THE SURFACE WITH WATER:
Use the spray bottle in the kit to wet the dry base-coated surface. This will assist ﬂow of the vein material during the steps that follow.
DRAW VEINS ON THE SURFACE:
Use a pointed part of the sea sponge in your kit to draw out some vein lines on your installation surface. The lines will create veins and visually interesting accents.
BLUR VEINS WITH SEA SONGE:
With marble veins applied to the surface, immediately tap the lines with your sea sponge to blur the lines into the surrounding surface for a soft smoky accented effect. Tap less for stronger veins, more for softer veins.
SOFTEN WITH THE FLAT SPONGE:
Immediately after blurring with the sea sponge, soften the detail with the enclosed ﬂ at sponge. OPTIONAL VEINING TOOL:
In addition to the sea sponge, the kit also includes a ﬁ ne veining tool that can be used to add sharper lines to your surface, depending on your chosen ﬁnish.
Step 3: Marble Glaze Coat
The Marble Dream Glaze Coat softens all of the veins and accents you applied — and sets them deeper into the completed ﬁnish for a realistic and natural appearance.
APPLY THIN COAT OF MARBLE GLAZE:
Allow veins and accents to dry 30 minutes before application of a THIN coat of Marble Glaze. This will visually soften the veins and accents and lock them into the surface.
EXPOSE VEINS AND ACCENTS:
While the Marble Glaze is still wet, use the clean and damp sea sponge to softly re-expose the veins and accents as desired for a very realistic and natural effect.
Step 4: Sand Smooth and Clear Coat
This is where you soften the surface texture and then apply the Marble Dream Clear Coat to achieve a smooth, super tough surface with long term performance.
SMOOTH WITH THE FLAT SPONGE:
After the Marble Glaze has dried for an hour, use the enclosed sanding pad to remove any excessive texture in the dry surface. Wear the enclosed dust mask for this step.
REMOVE SANDING DUST:
Use a vacuum or wet cloth to remove any sanding dust. When rinse water from the cloth is clear, the surface is dust-free and ready for the Clear Top Coat.

Prior to use, the Countertop Clear Coat must be well stirred in a gentle manner to avoid addition of air bubbles. DO NOT SHAKE.

APPLICATION

Use the small brush from the kit for tight areas as well as corners, along edges, etc. Avoid pooling of the clear coat during application. Wash the brush immediately after use with soap and water, since you will be using it for the second coat.
Apply the Clear Coat over the rest of the entire countertop or table surface with the enclosed 4-inch roller. Roll gently over the surface until it is fully covered. DO NOT OVERWORK OR DISTURB the Clear Coat with additional roller passes as it attempts to dry. This could add air bubbles and also roughen the ﬁnish. Wash the roller with soap and water between uses.
Allow the Clear Coat to dry for about four hours. 4) Apply a second coat in the same manner as the ﬁrst and allow it to cure for 24 hours before use.

COVERAGE
40 sq.ft. (3.7 m 2 ) of smooth surface area with two coats.
PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Flood eyes repeatedly with potable water for 15 minutes. Wash hands after handling. Do not take internally. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep container closed. Water–based product – dispose of unused material as
prescribed by law.

COMPLETION AND CLEANUP

After the Clear Coat has cured, all painter’s tape must be removed. *All edges where the painter’s tape meets the surface finish should be scored carefully with a utility knife to ensure clean, damage-free removal.
To stop water intrusion beneath sinks and other fixtures and the surface coating, a bead of clear caulking is recommended along adjoining edges.

SURFACE CARE GUIDELINES

With your new countertop or tabletop finish installed, the following guidelines should be followed to keep your surface in optimal condition.

Resuming Use:
After application of the Clear Coat and the initial 24 hour cure, your new countertop surface will be very durable. However, it will continue to cure and harden over the next seven days to become even more wear and stain resistant. Consequently, lighter than normal use is recommended for the ﬁrst seven days.

Cutting foods:
Though your new countertop is durable, cutting foods directly on the surface is not recommended. A cutting board should be used.

Hot Objects:
While your new countertop or table ﬁnish is heat resistant, prolonged contact with extremely hot pans, etc. may discolor or damage the surface. As a sensible precaution, a trivet should be used to protect your countertop’s good condition.
Maintenance:
The easiest way to keep your countertop or table in good condition is to keep it clean. It should be wiped clean after use with a damp cloth or common household cleaner. Otherwise, your new surface is basically maintenance-free.
For LIVE footage of the steps outlined here — as well as instruction on how to install other vein and ﬁnish styles — look for other videos on your dealer’s website, OR visit us at www.daichcoatings.com for all the information you need.
Thank you — and enjoy your new Marble Dream countertop or table ﬁnish!

MD – 11/07/23