Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly.
Chalk paint over marble fireplace.
Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat.
So we went neutral.
Here annie has chosen paris grey.
She used french linen chalk paint on the floor tiles and then ran a wash of pure white and water 1 part each over the dried french linen and immediately wiped off the excess.
The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction.
Apply a soft wax over the painted marble if you wish.
I would assume the same thing might happen on a fireplace surround or mantle.
Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush.
This budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend.
Poly will work fine on chalk paint but never put poly over chalk paint that has already been waxed.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
I would suggest using a water based poly on chalk paint if it is going to be near heat.
It will make the poly chip and peel.
Like most water based paints chalk paint takes weeks to cure.
Allow six weeks or longer.
Don t confuse chalk paint with chalkboard paint which creates a surface that mimics a chalkboard and allows you to write on it with chalk and remove your jottings with an eraser.
In hot weather wax gets sticky and tacky.
Mary did a great job.