Is it OK to paint over a marble fireplace?

I’m thinking of changing the look of my marble fireplace. Can it be painted safely without damaging the surface so I can remove it in the future if I change my mind?

Asked by Tushar on 25th Nov 2025
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"Yes, you can, but you need to properly prepare the marble and use special paint"
Answered on 25th Nov 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"Yes its possible but it need a special paint so in order to remove it in the future it should not be any other ordinary paint"
Answered on 25th Nov 2025 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
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