Chalk Paint On Marble

We speak to annie sloan the inventor of the material to find out what makes it different how you can use it and what to know about its care.

Chalk paint on marble.

This will soften the line. How to upgrade a dated marble fireplace with chalk paint this budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend. Annie sloan is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd. I was wondering do you apply the wax to wet or dry paint.

Leave to dry for a couple of hours. I also have a marble mantle i absolutely hate. Chalk paint was invented by painter annie sloan who is widely credited with transforming the art of decorative painting with the publication of her book annie sloan s complete book of decorative paint finishes. Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint.

One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble. Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly. In the us can aus nz. In the uk eu ch us can aus nz za cn.

Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush. Dip artist brush in gray chalk paint. One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace. I love the look of chalk paint.

August 19 2014 at 2 54 pm diane i am not an expert but i just painted a marble fireplace and let it dry completely before waxing. Yes chalk paint is different than chalkboard paint. With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand. Freehand lines in a swirl pattern to mimic marbling.

Chalk paint is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd. 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. Twist and turn the brush as you go using different amounts of pressure. Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround.

As marble tends to be shiny annie recommends starting with a thin coat of chalk paint. The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.