Apply a thin coat of chalk paint to the marble keeping a wet edge.
Marble chalk paint fireplace.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint.
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.
How to paint a marble fireplace hearth.
Poly will work fine on chalk paint but never put poly over chalk paint that has already been waxed.
Chalk paint s longer than usual drying time will give you time to decide whether to apply a second coat.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly.
Here annie has chosen paris grey.
Like chalk paint you absolutely must prime the hearth prior to painting it.
So we went neutral.
It was so easy to paint my fireplace hearth and it only took four steps.
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As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint.
When my family purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace.
In hot weather wax gets sticky and tacky.
Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
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.
Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air.