Update Green Marble Fireplace

After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.

Update green marble fireplace.

How to paint a marble fireplace surround. When was the house built. One of the best parts of chalky paints is they adhere really well to just about any surface. I d been trying to live with our green marble fireplace because let s face it it s marble.

I would stain the oak darker. Replace the green marble parts with other tile you like copper ones might be pretty around it and you could just add more stained wood where the hearth is. I ve done this on smaller pieces. Paneled walls and a marble fireplace surround set a classic tone in the living room.

Paint the mantel and fireplace surround. Paint the walls a nice green which always looks good with oak. If you can pull the rug away from it a bit you can usually tell by the raw edge of it if it is the real thing or faux. Then my luck turned.

Paint the marble surround. Clean the surface of the marble well. I quickly came to realize however fireplace updates can get expensive. While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround.

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. But graphic fabrics including zebra print bolsters on the slipper chairs keep the look fresh. Primer is never necessary. A wood mantle is not necessarily a good mantle.

If it s outdated and doesn t match your decor it won t do you or the aesthetics of your home any favours. You want to make sure there isn t any dirt or grime or else you risk the paint not adhering well to it. Then i came across airstone. Paint a marble fireplace first you need to sand and clean your marble tile fireplace surround.

How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. My guess is that it may not even be marble but one of the imitation stone slabs so popular in the 70 s. But like many elements in the world of décor things go out of style. Maybe the artist will have some ideas.

Sand enough to give it a smooth finish. If your green carpeting has a bit of a blue undertone it will look nice with the marble. A two sided insert added during the fireplace remodel means the fireplace can now be enjoyed in the living room and family room.