[header] How to create a faux marble finish on furniture [title] Read the instruction literature available on the sides of the paint and stain cans and in the brochures provided by your furniture retailer. [title] Choose a well-ventilated area where the temperature is higher than 65ºf. [title] Prepare your workspace with an old newspapers, cardboard, or a dropcloth depending on the size of the piece you are finishing. [title] Remove all hardware, such as handles and nails. 
[title] Tape over glass and mirrors if necessary. [title] Fill nail holes with a water based filler.