Painting over marble fireplace - is it possible?

usman330

Hello,

I am planning on painting the below wooden fireplace surround in a eggshell white (water based).

Is it possible to paint over the green marble? I was wondering if I could use a product like owatrol esp to give the marble a key, and then paint over it in a light grey dulux wipeable matt emulsion, or possibly the same white eggshell as the wooden surround.

Would the owatrol esp and matt emulsion possibly work? I dont mind if it doesnt last forever as I would probaly try and change it within a year or 2.

If this doesnt sound like a good idea can anyone give me any other tips! Thanks

AndyMc.....

I'd use something like Zinnzer Bulls Eye.

http://www.zinsseruk.com/product/bulls-eye-1-2-3/

brandydog

try lining paper with heavy duty paste then paint

FreeBear

brandydog wrote: »

try lining paper with heavy duty paste then paint

Probably not a good idea if the fire is used - Temperatures around a fireplace can get surprisingly high, and the paper may well char.

Silvertabby

If you're going to change it in a year or two, I'd just live with it as it is.

DRP

I did exactly this with a tacky grey marble surround.

I used spray stove paint - it is (obviously) heat resistant.

for example:
http://shop.vitcas.com/vitcas-heat-resistant-paint-high-temperature-paint-spray-black-526-p.asp

ladymarmalade222

We have just used a heat resistant stove paint spray on a cream marble. It has transformed the fire so can recommend.

Xx

NeverInDebt

Bullseye 1-2-3 is a great product used in on heavy vanished ceiling so I could paint it with water based paint

Biggles

It's possible - but what a shame!

usman330

Biggles wrote: »

It's possible - but what a shame!

Surprised you like it. :j

usman330

Thanks to the replies telling me about the heat resistant spray, this sounds perfect. Did you have to prime the surface with anything before spraying and how many coats did you need ?

Thanks