I would hate to see you paint marble. It would never be the same. If you polish the marble with some wax, you can repaint any metail parts with something metalic. 😇
Since Marble is so "IN" right now, I would look to updating or adding a surround to make changes. Go with your style...Industrial? Sleek modern in black? Painted or wood for contemporary? Bold with a burgundy surround with marble?
We replaced our old marble mantel & now I would like to repurpose it. The piece measures 8" x 1 1/4" x 6'. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We are ordering new carpeting in a soft green which looks awful with this outdated marble fireplace surround. The fireplace is a gas insert, and we have an inside fan...
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Hi, Here's a link that may help: http://diydiva.net/2010/09/true-value-diy-road-trip-fireplace-makeover-day-1/
Good luck!
Hello! Here are a number of Hometalk's Suggestions for updating your “old marble fireplace”:
http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Update%20marble%20furepkace
I would hate to see you paint marble. It would never be the same. If you polish the marble with some wax, you can repaint any metail parts with something metalic. 😇
Since Marble is so "IN" right now, I would look to updating or adding a surround to make changes. Go with your style...Industrial? Sleek modern in black? Painted or wood for contemporary? Bold with a burgundy surround with marble?