Here annie has chosen paris grey.
Marble chalk paint fireplace.
How to paint a marble fireplace hearth.
The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry.
In hot weather wax gets sticky and tacky.
Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
You can do this project in a matter of hours.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
Like chalk paint you absolutely must prime the hearth prior to painting it.
Chalk paint s longer than usual drying time will give you time to decide whether to apply a second coat.
Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly.
Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.
So we went neutral.
Apply a thin coat of chalk paint to the marble keeping a wet edge.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
Poly will work fine on chalk paint but never put poly over chalk paint that has already been waxed.
It was so easy to paint my fireplace hearth and it only took four steps.
When my family purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace.
Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint.
It will make the poly chip and peel.
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This budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend.
In painting you lose the natural stone touch but you can choose the color or even faux finish the look to create a marble look.