Prime and paint any areas inaccessible to the roller using a 2 to 3 inch oil based paintbrush.
Marble effect tile paint.
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Apply a thin coat of chalk paint to the marble keeping a wet edge.
Be sure to rinse the marble tile thoroughly.
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.
If you are painting marble tile on a fireplace you do not need to use a roller extension pole.
Step 1 smooth the surface to ensure that the paint job looks as real and natural as possible you need to make sure that the surface is as smooth as possible.
If your marble effect still seems loose seal with a poly or resin topcoat.
Marble looks great in any room so use this painting technique to compliment your kitchen act as an accent in your family room or to spruce up your bedroom.
Unlike the planters the trays needed more time to dry and the slippery material gave the effect time to shift from its original placement.
Wait at least 6 hours to dry.
Soap can interfere with primer adhesion.
If a marble floor is a little out of your budget then with a little effort a striking and unusual effect can be created with a faux marble painting technique.
Touch up patchy spots or over application with another layer of base paint.
Let the paint dry for about 48 hours longer if it is cold or if there is a lot of humidity in the air.
1 prepare the floor for painting.
How to paint faux marble on laminate on countertops and how to paint bathroom tiles.
Clean all painting tools with mineral spirits.