We had a surround built in our last house and it completely transformed the look of the 1970s fireplace.
Chalk paint mantel ideas.
I wanted a salvaged one like this but none were the right size for that fireplace.
When you love a color you just love it.
A chalk paint mantel.
Let the first coat dry and apply a second coat.
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So in an effort to bring things all together that were more of the direction i had been moving towards.
Chalkypaintsteps fabric water down the chalk paint.
But i will give you a couple of photos that let you see the mantel painted out black and the old wall color.
Oct 23 2017 explore ellen folino s board painted fireplace mantels followed by 144 people on pinterest.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.
1 part water to 1 part paint.
And though the white mantel is.
I don t know about you but i really really love mantels.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
I used annie sloan chalk paint.
Before painting your fireplace surround check with your fire marshall or code enforcement officer regarding code in your area it can vary by city state.
From the antique bird statue watching over the fireplace to the bird s next on the mantel these little details add a sense of humor to the formal and stylish space.
For a softer feel to the upholstery fabric some bloggers say to sand the fabric before waxing.