[Doelcam]

I have a Tindalstone fireplace in my rec room that is looking a bit shabby. I would like to brighten it up a bit with paint but am not sure what kind of paint to use. Could anybody give me some suggestions regarding primer and paint?

 

[ProWallGuy]

What is 'tindalstone'?

 

[Doelcam]

Tindalstone, I think that is how you spell it, is a natural occuring stone similar to granite but not quite as hard and has a natural off white color with light brown accents to it. It has also been used on the exterior of homes in place of brick quite a lot in the last 10 to 15 years.

 

[ProWallGuy]

I reckon I should have asked if it has a shiny, glass-like surface, or a raw, rock-life surface. This will determine prep/primer options.

 

[Doelcam]

Very definitely a raw rock like appearance.

 

[ProWallGuy]

I would clean it off, brush off dust, etc. and prime it with an acrylic masonry primer. I like B.M. 068.

Then topcoat it with anything you want.

 

[Doelcam]

OK. Thankyou very much for taking the time to respond. That's the route I will go.