Comments on: What sort of primer should I use to prep a marble fireplace? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:44:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Taf http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/#comment-2344 Taf Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace#comment-2344 I don't think it will work for blackboard paint finish as it will not be that well adhered to the dense marble surface and won't take the abuse. Marble is an expensive stone. I would cut a piece of rigid plywood to the size you want and dab a few spots of silicone and press it against the fireplace. This could then be removed later.<br><b>References : </b><br>Qualified House Painter & Decorator - 30 yrs I don’t think it will work for blackboard paint finish as it will not be that well adhered to the dense marble surface and won’t take the abuse.

Marble is an expensive stone. I would cut a piece of rigid plywood to the size you want and dab a few spots of silicone and press it against the fireplace. This could then be removed later.
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]]> By: Allison1888 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/#comment-2343 Allison1888 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace#comment-2343 I'd recommend NOT painting over the marble-- you'll ruin the natural look of the stone. Isn't there another place where you could fit the type of blackboard you're looking for?<br><b>References : </b><br> I’d recommend NOT painting over the marble– you’ll ruin the natural look of the stone. Isn’t there another place where you could fit the type of blackboard you’re looking for?
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]]> By: Cheryl http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/#comment-2342 Cheryl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:07:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace#comment-2342 Hi there, im around 95% sure that an oil based melamine primer would work!<br><b>References : </b><br>I spent 4 years in art college! Hi there, im around 95% sure that an oil based melamine primer would work!
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]]> By: big owl http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/#comment-2341 big owl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:44:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace#comment-2341 You don`t need to prime it just undercoat it and finish it off with your top coat.Try and undercoat it to a colour as near to the top coat........good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br> You don`t need to prime it just undercoat it and finish it off with your top coat.Try and undercoat it to a colour as near to the top coat……..good luck.
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