Update Green Marble Fireplace

Paint the walls a nice green which always looks good with oak.

Update green marble fireplace.

Paint the mantel and fireplace surround. 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 d been trying to live with our green marble fireplace because let s face it it s marble. Then my luck turned.

I ve done this on smaller pieces. 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 clean it then paint on the darker stain and then spray on a coat of poly to hold it. One of the best parts of chalky paints is they adhere really well to just about any surface.

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. Clean the surface of the marble well. A wood mantle is not necessarily a good mantle. A two sided insert added during the fireplace remodel means the fireplace can now be enjoyed in the living room and family room.

My guess is that it may not even be marble but one of the imitation stone slabs so popular in the 70 s. On the other hand if it s white and you re looking to make a change painting it a dramatic colour can add. When was the house built. Paint the marble surround.

If your green carpeting has a bit of a blue undertone it will look nice with the marble. If it s outdated and doesn t match your decor it won t do you or the aesthetics of your home any favours. How to paint a marble fireplace surround. 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.

Seal the chalked paint. Sand enough to give it a smooth finish. Maybe the artist will have some ideas. You want to make sure there isn t any dirt or grime or else you risk the paint not adhering well to it.

Paneled walls and a marble fireplace surround set a classic tone in the living room. I quickly came to realize however fireplace updates can get expensive. Then i came across airstone. 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.

But graphic fabrics including zebra print bolsters on the slipper chairs keep the look fresh. But like many elements in the world of décor things go out of style. I would stain the oak darker.