Chalk Paint On Marble

One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.

Chalk paint on marble.

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. One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace. Annie sloan is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd. Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.

I also have a marble mantle i absolutely hate. Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint. Here annie has chosen paris grey. We speak to annie sloan the inventor of the material to find out what makes it different how you can use it and what to know about its care.

August 19 2014 at 2 54 pm diane i am not an expert but i just painted a marble fireplace and let it dry completely before waxing. In the uk eu ch us can aus nz za cn. Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround. I love the look of chalk paint.

I was wondering do you apply the wax to wet or dry paint. Leave to dry for a couple of hours. Immediately pounce over with dry chip brush. Yes chalk paint is different than chalkboard paint.

Freehand lines in a swirl pattern to mimic marbling. As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint. How to upgrade a dated marble fireplace with chalk paint this budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend. In the us can aus nz.

Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly. With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand. This will soften the line. Chalk paint was invented by painter annie sloan who is widely credited with transforming the art of decorative painting with the publication of her book annie sloan s complete book of decorative paint finishes.

Dip artist brush in gray chalk paint. Chalk paint is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd.