How can I paint the slate that is in front of the fireplace?

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Linda Sikut on Mar 19, 2019

Hi BarbaraChristie,
Here's a step-by-step tutorial for painting slate tiles. It has tips that will help you do a great job. Please remember that preparation is the key to a lasting job and do all of the preparation steps before painting. Wishing you the best.
https://m.wikihow.com/Paint-Slate-Tile

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Michelle Leslie on Mar 19, 2019

Hi Barbara, this article has a whole bunch of tipes on how to paint slate - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-slate-stone-outdoors-35483.html Best of luck

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Kmdreamer on Mar 19, 2019

If you paint it you will have to do it every year it will chip off

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Johnavallance82 on Jan 19, 2024

Don't do it, but if you must, remember slate will absorb your paint and not always evenly. Better to seal it or use Stain Blocker and then do it.

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Dee on Jan 20, 2024

Latex or epoxy paint generally adheres best on slate tiles. If the paint has a hard time spreading, add small amounts of paint thinner until you reach an easier consistency to work with.

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Jan 20, 2024

Epoxy paint would be the best choice for this project.

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Mogie on Jan 22, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZjJYYOC8uM

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