But graphic fabrics including zebra print bolsters on the slipper chairs keep the look fresh.
Update green marble fireplace.
Paint the mantel and fireplace surround.
You want to make sure there isn t any dirt or grime or else you risk the paint not adhering well to it.
I just clean it then paint on the darker stain and then spray on a coat of poly to hold it.
But like many elements in the world of décor things go out of style.
I ve done this on smaller pieces.
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.
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.
Paint the walls a nice green which always looks good with oak.
Sand enough to give it a smooth finish.
How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.
Then i came across airstone.
Then my luck turned.
Maybe the artist will have some ideas.
I d been trying to live with our green marble fireplace because let s face it it s marble.
If it s outdated and doesn t match your decor it won t do you or the aesthetics of your home any favours.
I would stain the oak darker.
Clean the surface of the marble well.
On the other hand if it s white and you re looking to make a change painting it a dramatic colour can add.
I quickly came to realize however fireplace updates can get expensive.
Seal the chalked paint.
When was the house built.
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.
Primer is never necessary.
If your green carpeting has a bit of a blue undertone it will look nice with the marble.
Paneled walls and a marble fireplace surround set a classic tone in the living room.
A two sided insert added during the fireplace remodel means the fireplace can now be enjoyed in the living room and family room.
Paint a marble fireplace first you need to sand and clean your marble tile fireplace surround.
Paint the marble surround.
My guess is that it may not even be marble but one of the imitation stone slabs so popular in the 70 s.
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.
How to paint a marble fireplace surround.