Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.
Marble chalk paint fireplace.
So we went neutral.
Apply a thin coat of chalk paint to the marble keeping a wet edge.
When my family purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace.
You can do this project in a matter of hours.
Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint.
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.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
Here annie has chosen paris grey.
As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint.
I would assume the same thing might happen on a fireplace surround or mantle.
The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry.
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.
I would suggest using a water based poly on chalk paint if it is going to be near heat.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
How to paint a marble fireplace hearth.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
In hot weather wax gets sticky and tacky.
It was so easy to paint my fireplace hearth and it only took four steps.
This budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend.
It will make the poly chip and peel.