A two sided insert added during the fireplace remodel means the fireplace can now be enjoyed in the living room and family room.
Update green marble fireplace.
I d been trying to live with our green marble fireplace because let s face it it s marble.
You want to make sure there isn t any dirt or grime or else you risk the paint not adhering well to it.
I quickly came to realize however fireplace updates can get expensive.
Sand enough to give it a smooth finish.
I just clean it then paint on the darker stain and then spray on a coat of poly to hold it.
How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.
How to paint a marble fireplace surround.
Seal the chalked paint.
I ve done this on smaller pieces.
If it s outdated and doesn t match your decor it won t do you or the aesthetics of your home any favours.
But like many elements in the world of décor things go out of style.
Maybe the artist will have some ideas.
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.
When was the house built.
If your green carpeting has a bit of a blue undertone it will look nice with the marble.
Then i came across airstone.
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.
Paneled walls and a marble fireplace surround set a classic tone in the living room.
I would stain the oak darker.
Primer is never necessary.
Paint a marble fireplace first you need to sand and clean your marble tile 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.
On the other hand if it s white and you re looking to make a change painting it a dramatic colour can add.
Then my luck turned.
Paint the walls a nice green which always looks good with oak.
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.
A wood mantle is not necessarily a good mantle.
Paint the marble surround.
But graphic fabrics including zebra print bolsters on the slipper chairs keep the look fresh.
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.
One of the best parts of chalky paints is they adhere really well to just about any surface.