One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble.
Can i paint or color real marble.
With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand.
Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
You re going to want to use a stir stick to get the pigment thoroughly mixed into the paint from the bottom of the can.
This is a super important step since cultured marble is a slick surface making it difficult for paint to adhere.
Paint the marble surround.
The following steps can be completed in one sitting.
In painting you lose the natural stone touch but you can choose the color or even faux finish the look to create a marble look.
The chalked paint is very thick and it dries very quickly.
No need to let the paint dry between layers.
Shaking just doesn t do the trick since it s so thick.
When the marble becomes discolored cracked or outdated however it can also detract from the rest of the room.
Add a couple of teaspoons of water to all colors to thin them out.
Indoor outdoor stone dye for changing the color of a stone slab or can be used to enhance a slab s color when working it.
Here annie has chosen paris grey.
Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.
I painted and applied a transfer to the marble then sealed it.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
A marble fireplace can be an elegant addition to any home.
I painted and applied a transfer to the marble then sealed it.
It looks so dated to me and the beige marble effect was really bringing the whole space down.
My dilemma was this i don t like the color of it at all.
Also keep a small container of the white nearby.
There is no doubt that painting over marble can be challenging but only if you do it the old fashioned way with hours of preliminary sanding.
The paint has held up fabulously really really nice.
One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.
In separate containers mix white and black paint to create two different shades of gray.