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| Sandra 12/11/2004 4:05:44 PM |
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slate fireplaceMessage: I have a circa 1880's black slate fireplace surround that has been painted. Most of the paint on the mantel has flaked off but the sides are painted white. I'm not sure of the paint used. What is the safest method of removing the paint so as not to ruin the slate or discolour it? I understand that I should seal it once the paint is removed. thanks |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:06:08 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Sandra, Removing the paint from the slate should not be a problem. However, slate and the surrounding grout can absorb some of the colours from the paint. Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper, Heavy Body Paint & Varnish Remover and Soft Strip will all remove the paint. If it was an oil-based paint, it should flake off nicely leaving very little residue. Latex (water-based) paints will sometimes become very liquid and could penetrate the slate and/or the grout. I would sugggest using the Furniture Stripper as it will work the fastest and evaporate the quickest - leaving less time for the dissolved paint to penetrate into the slate. Apply a coat of the stripper onto one entire side, wait a few minutes for the paint to bubble up and brush it off. If the paint is very gooey, wet your brush in fresh paint stripper before brushing off the dissolved paint. You might want to use a second stiff paint brush (cut most of the bristles off of a one inch brush) to scrub the paint that is hard to remove from the grout. Mark |
| Chris Smith 12/11/2004 4:06:32 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Mark, I have a circa 1885 slate fireplace; rescued from a row of houses sadly being torn down. The fireplace was painted off white and it was dirty. We have stipped the many layers of paint off exposing the original black/gold foe marble finish as well as two painted medallions and three outdoor mural scenes. It appears that something may have been put on the original surface so as to make the new paint stick. I was wondering if there is a way to clear away the remaining old paint not removed by the stripper or has it been obsored into the original 1885 foe marble finish? The murals are slightly damaged but very beautiful if only they can be cleaned. There is also a slightly rough/gummy residue as mentioned above on the surface, can that be removed without destroying the murals? A couple area's still have that original silky smooth surface. I thank you so much for any advice you may have to share. Chris |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:07:22 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: This sounds like something that a true expert in restoration should handle. Brent Lily of Old Gold Studios, 309 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125 is one such expert. He is a conservator and has used both Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper and Circa 1850 Soft Strip in his work. |
| Jeff 12/11/2004 4:08:04 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have just stripped approx three layers of paint off an old slate fireplace myself. I have removed all traces of paint but have found that it was constructed using three different colours of slate - black, green and grey. Can you tell me if this slate fireplace would have been originally stained or painted black to make all the peices of slate match? Is there a product manufactured today, that you would recommend I use, to bring the colour of the slate back to it's original glossy black finish? |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:08:28 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Slate is a natural stone that comes is a variety of colours - black, green, yellow, red, etc. Some pieces are uniform in colour while others are mottled. Most people like the diversity of colour and do not paint or stain the slate. As well, the slate will only be glossy if it is polished or covered with a gloss finish. If you want a glossy black finish that does not look like paint, you should be able to achieve this look using Circa 1850 Stain'n Varnish. You can apply it with a foam brush to build colour quickly. Two or three coats will be necessary. |
| Suzanne 12/11/2004 4:08:58 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have a slate fireplace surround that was painted several times. I stripped it to reveal the fact that it was slate and also carved. It originally had a brown & white faux marbel finish with solid black panels and gold carvings. Most of these came off with the stripping. It is now back to solid slate and ready to finish. What should I use and how? |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:09:20 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: What do you want the slate to look like? Natural, clear, glossy, satin, coloured? |
| Julie 12/11/2004 4:09:43 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: We have a circa 1890 faux painted slate fireplace surround. It is painted black with red, gold and green marble veining. It has gold piping on some recessed carved areas. The faux paint condition is very good. However, the overall lustre is dull. We'd like to put a topcoat of something on the entire surround to make a higher gloss, much like it looks when just washed and wet. Can you recommend a product/application technique? Thank you. |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:10:04 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Circa 1850 Bowling Alley Polyurethane (Gloss) would be the ideal coating for this situation. It is a clear, non-yellowing high gloss coating that will apply easily and protect. You can either brush it on or spray it on using the aerosol container. Either way, you will be very happy with the gloss finish. |
| Suzanne 12/11/2004 4:10:34 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Mark, I would ideally like to have it be faux marbled again, and I'm not sure what type of finish was used. What medium/product would work on the slate that would create the faux look then what would give it a finish? I'm open. |
| Mark 12/11/2004 4:10:59 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I am not really up on my faux finishes. There are a number of faux finishes out on the market that can be made to look like marble. It looks to me that the majority of the work is in the artistic ability of the painter to ensure that the marble looks "real". |
| Dan 12/11/2004 4:11:24 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have two slate fireplace surrounds and mantels that I have taken out of an old house early 1900's. One was painted with fuax but needs to be redone. They are simple mantels with no carvings or corbals. Do these fireplaces have any value to them? If so is there any ballpark? |
| Amanda Leslie 8/4/2009 10:28:46 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Hi, I have a slate fire place that has been coat in the past to give a marble patterned effect. How do I remove this marble effect to get back to the original slate. |
| Mark 8/4/2009 2:20:41 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I would think that any of the Circa 1850 paint removers would work. Try Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint & Varnish Remover as and let me know how it turns out. |
| Gillian 3/11/2010 9:31:13 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Hi, I have a slate fire place that has been coated (Probably way before my time!!) in the past to give a marble patterned effect.And I really want to bring this fireplace to life again. How do I remove this marble effect to get back to the original slate? I see that you recommend Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint & Varnish Remover, so as I live in the west of Ireland I guess I must order it on line. Can you please give me a few tips on how to remove it. The colour of the slate is black and can you advise me on what product I would use to keep the black look but not to make it seem too glossy. Many thanks. |
| Mark 3/11/2010 10:49:28 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Removing the finish will be quite simple. Apply Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint & Varnish Remover with a brush. Allow it to work for a few minutes, and remove the finish using the same brush or a scraper. Once stripped, the slate should not be shiny. If it is, you can buff the surface with sandpaper to dull the shine. |
| Gillian 3/13/2010 9:11:02 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have followed the instructions Mark, and it is stripped only to reveal grey slate!! I would ideally like it to have a black finish, Can you advise me now what to use to get this affect. Again thanking you in advance |
| Paul 3/14/2010 11:54:48 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have just restored a slate fireplace. I found black shoe polish with plenty of buffing restores the natural black colour. |
| Gillian 3/15/2010 6:10:48 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Thanks Paul. I think I will try some sort of permanent black stain, just need to figure out what.Thanks again. |
| Beverly 3/31/2010 9:08:10 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I own (2). They are approximately 175 yrs old. They are in the piecs they were made, so will need to be put together. Is there any money value to them? If so how much? thx. |
| Jeff 7/20/2010 4:33:17 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I believe my slate clock case was once a rich dark black. It is now gray with some white stains mottled around. Is there a penetrating oil that with bring the black back? Also, a corner (about 1/2") has been broken off how would you recommend rebuilding the corner and getting it black? |
| Mark 7/20/2010 6:46:40 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: You can use Circa 1850 Tung Oil on the slate to bring back the black patina. The corner can be rebuilt using a two-part epoxy (coloured black with paint tint) filler. |
| Mopar 10/15/2010 8:48:57 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: All of these slate fireplaces originally had a faux marble finish that was put on in the factory. Usually the incised details were highlighted in gold paint. |
| Lisa Saxena 3/8/2011 2:48:12 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I have two slate fireplaces that were originally, in late victorian times, coated in what appears to be a black enamel (probably to make look like black marble). over the years they have been painted. When I remove the paint the original enamel paint comes off. What product can I use to restore the black gloss look that the fireplace originally had? thanks |
| Mark 3/9/2011 6:51:39 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Any gloss black paint will work. |
| Marti 5/9/2011 1:32:49 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: We have a black slate fireplace surround, previously painted, stripped by previous owner, who scraped and chipped it in many places, as it is such a soft stone. It is nicely carved, from around 1902 with 4 large glass half globes in very dark blue. We stripped remaining ingrained paint with Nitromors, and black gunge came off, so presume there was also some sort of Cast Iron Paste on there too, also used for the fire surround. It is never going to look great stripped, so we have decided, sadly to repaint it with a neutral, stone colour, but which paint to use? We want a matt, pale stone finish and colour. Satinwood for wood & metal? Any help would be wonderful. It is just so dark in the room, which is otherwise pale colours. |
| Laticia Scutella 9/1/2011 5:48:07 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: I just bought a slate fireplace that has a broken mantel and rusty, metal connectors. Is there a way to repair the mantel so that it is useable again? I was planning on using it as a base, but I would really like to fix the break permanently. Also, what is the best way to remove the old metal connectors without damaging the slate? When I put new ones on, should I use the same holes or drill new ones? Lastly, what is the best adhesive to use, and could I use it in the repair? Thank you! |
| Heather Soper 9/5/2011 2:59:42 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Please can you help? We have a black marbled fire surround which was dismantled years ago because of work that had to be done on our house. We now wnat to put it back but don''''t like the faux marble effect. We would like to take it back to the original slate and either paint it or get it polished. Please can you suggest the best way to do this? Many thanks. |
| Bernadette Jeavons 9/18/2011 10:58:48 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: My Brother bought a lovely slate, faux painted fire surround, not realising that when cleaning it, some of the marble effect came off. What cleaning should be carried out to maintain it and should he apply a protective coating, if so what? many thanks |
| Parkerbloggs 3/18/2012 4:59:55 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: After deciding to strip my fireplace, I''ve discovered it is made from slate. The mantle was easy to strip but the sides are proving difficult - after several hours the top layers come off but a sticky yellowish layer remains. Also on the side which is now well on the way to bring striped, there''s exposed a faint outline of a tulip motif. My questions are: what''s the best/ easiest way to strip off old paint ; and would the tulip motif have simply handpainted onto the slate - can I buy a stencil? Many thanks in advance. |
| Mark 3/19/2012 12:22:55 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: The best product to remove the yellow layer would be Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper. |
| aletta 4/11/2012 11:17:11 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: We have a 1880 slate fireplace painted as a marble look alike. As the paint cover is damaged we are thinking of painting the whole thing over. Do you know what kind of paint and adhesive basis we should use. What kind of paint did they use in those times to paint the marble? Thanks |
| richard 8/14/2012 3:44:24 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Hi i have got a 1890 old slate fire place and has got marble paint work on it but very flat if i strip it all off how can i repaint it or restore it to look as it was thanks |
| jennifer 10/9/2012 10:51:23 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Hi, I am currently in the process of stripping a slate fire surround. It was originally painted in a faux marble effect but had been scratched ad damaged so I decided to strip it back to its original slate. The paint came off relatively easy by using furniture stripper but now there is a sticky black substance left over. I have sanded down a lot off it but in places still remains the black colouring and the grey underneath in others. Can you advise me on the best way to either remove the rest of this black substance so I can polish the grey slate or a treatment that I can use to even up the colour to black. i would ideally like a matt finish. Thanks Jennifer |
| Mark 10/10/2012 1:40:22 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Could you provide a little more information on the black substance. Was is everywhere or only in spots? How thick is it? You say it is sticky, but how long has it been since you stripped off the paint. Does the black sand off? Any additional information would be helpful. |
| Kelly Daly 1/14/2013 5:54:20 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Hi, I have a slate fireplace with a cast and tiled inset. I have cleaned all the built up grime and it looks great, with carvings and a slight marbled effect (which some has came off), however it has a dull appearance, I haved sealed it with naturalstoner sealer but I want a nice glossy finish to really set the fireplace off, how to I acchieve this?? |
| Mark 1/14/2013 8:57:58 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: What was the sealer that you used? |
4/7/2013 8:21:53 PM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: New question. I have removed paint from my mantle with paint remover and thinner. In the process I removed what has been referred to in other emails as grout leaving some large gaps between the stones. What kind of grout is it? Ineed to replace it. before I seal it. |
| Mark 4/8/2013 6:35:29 AM |
RE: slate fireplace Message: Any standard grout will work. |
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