As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint.
Chalk paint on marble.
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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.
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.
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With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand.
I also have a marble mantle i absolutely hate.
Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.
Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly.
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.
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.
Chalk paint is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd.
How to upgrade a dated marble fireplace with chalk paint this budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend.
Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
Dip artist brush in gray chalk paint.
Here annie has chosen paris grey.
I love the look of chalk paint.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
Yes chalk paint is different than chalkboard paint.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
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Twist and turn the brush as you go using different amounts of pressure.
I was wondering do you apply the wax to wet or dry paint.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
Immediately pounce over with dry chip brush.
Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint.