Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
Can i paint marble fireplace.
When my family purchased our home in 2005 there weren t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace.
A bold accent color can transform the dull old marble fireplace into a fresh focal point for the room.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
I recently shared the first makeover in my new house my limewashed stone fireplace and i am thrilled with the impact it made in the living room.
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.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
However over time a marble fireplace can lose its glossy sheen looking dingy and worn.
So we went neutral.