Chalk Paint On Marble Fireplace Surround

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Chalk paint on marble fireplace surround.

Apr 7 2019 get step by step tips for using rustoleum s chalked paint to paint a marble fireplace surround. For painting on marble you ll need to get your hands on latex based or chalk paint in a single flat colour. Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint. When we purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace.

Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround. We sell chalk paint on line. This paint will need to go on top of a three in one primer which will include an undercoat and prevent soot and dust coming through from your fire. Use painter s tape to cover walls with tarp.

Jan 30 2016 never liked my marble fireplace. I would assume the same thing might happen on a fireplace surround or mantle. Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat. Was excited to find annie sloan chalk paint in coco.

585 750 6056 or visit one of our two stores. Poly will work fine. Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush. I would suggest using a water based poly on chalk paint if it is going to be near heat.

When my family purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace. As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint. Was tired of my old dark fireplace before throwing it out the house though i ll paint it a brighter colour. Very easy to use.

Here annie has chosen paris grey. Leave to dry for a couple of hours. The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction. Step 1 lay a protective tarp or drop cloth under and around the fireplace area to protect your surroundings from paint.

In hot weather wax gets sticky and tacky.