There are tons of tutorials out there to duplicate the effect of faux marble and i tried a few different ways.
Can you spray marble fireplaces.
Here are some in depth cleaning instructions for brick tsp works well.
Clean the fireplace s exterior surfaces using soap water and a rag.
One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
So don t be afraid to paint your brick and here s how you can do it.
It isn t advisable or necessary to paint the fireplace s interior unless the fireplace is unused.
If you don t have any build up be sure to use a wire brush to remove any loose hunky chunky s from your.
Apply general purpose primer to the marble surface using a regular bristled paintbrush.
This budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend.
If your fireplace has soot build up on it then you need to clean it.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
If you use your fireplace the marble s glossy coating will actually help extend the life of the fireplace s interior.
One of the videos i watched was for a product called giani s countertop paint and it gave me a good idea of how to start the process being that i am impatient and didn t want to wait for it to ship to me and they don t carry that product at my local home depot or lowe s i.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
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.
I just recommend you hire a chimney sweep to give your fireplace a thorough cleaning before you paint.
See how we transformed the whole wall surround in just a few hours with stikwood panels.
We have a gas fireplace however if you have a wood fireplace you can absolutely paint the inside of your fireplace with this high heat spray paint.
A marble fireplace surround adds visual appeal to an area of a home that attracts attention.
Furthermore the interior generally becomes blackened over time and the interior color is immaterial.