I just clean it then paint on the darker stain and then spray on a coat of poly to hold it.
Update green marble fireplace.
On the other hand if it s white and you re looking to make a change painting it a dramatic colour can add.
A two sided insert added during the fireplace remodel means the fireplace can now be enjoyed in the living room and family room.
Primer is never necessary.
If it s outdated and doesn t match your decor it won t do you or the aesthetics of your home any favours.
Clean the surface of the marble well.
I quickly came to realize however fireplace updates can get expensive.
I ve done this on smaller pieces.
I d been trying to live with our green marble fireplace because let s face it it s marble.
But like many elements in the world of décor things go out of style.
Then i came across airstone.
Sand enough to give it a smooth finish.
If your green carpeting has a bit of a blue undertone it will look nice with the marble.
A wood mantle is not necessarily a good mantle.
Paint the mantel and fireplace surround.
One of the best parts of chalky paints is they adhere really well to just about any surface.
Paneled walls and a marble fireplace surround set a classic tone in the living room.
My guess is that it may not even be marble but one of the imitation stone slabs so popular in the 70 s.
Replace the green marble parts with other tile you like copper ones might be pretty around it and you could just add more stained wood where the hearth is.
While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround.
But graphic fabrics including zebra print bolsters on the slipper chairs keep the look fresh.
How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.
I would stain the oak darker.
You want to make sure there isn t any dirt or grime or else you risk the paint not adhering well to it.
Maybe the artist will have some ideas.
Seal the chalked paint.
How to paint a marble fireplace surround.
Because the fireplace is a dry area not subjected to moisture or foot traffic it is possible to paint over the existing marble whether it is tile or a slab.
When was the house built.
After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.
Then my luck turned.
Paint a marble fireplace first you need to sand and clean your marble tile fireplace surround.