stripping follow up...
I also forgot to mention that I am in Fort Greene, and the mantles are Marble. So if anyone knows anyone who does this please let me know. very flexible on timing.
I also forgot to mention that I am in Fort Greene, and the mantles are Marble. So if anyone knows anyone who does this please let me know.
very flexible on timing.
I wood have done that mantle for less then $1200.00 ,and a better job then anyone in the brooklyn area.Iam also epa certifyed to remove lead paint.Degambastripping iam in parkslope (718-499-5788)
Thanks everyone for the responses, we love the house.
$1200 is a bit steep but we will consider it.
I took off a section of paint, the stone underneath was white, most likley marble. Slate would be dark gray’ right?
Just one caveat: Sometimes the slate surrounds and mantels are faux finished to look like marble. This historic faux finish could get removed with stripper. Our surround had this finish with faux veining (plaster applied on top of the slate with lines carved in to look like veins in stone). When I stripped it, thinking it was real marble, I went down to the slate. I do not know if one can successfully only strip the top layers of paint and leave the faux finish (maybe art restorers could), but something to think about. Try stripping on a hidden area to see what is underneath before you undertake the whole project.
Be forewarned! Paint stripping is addictive. You will not be able to stop at just this fireplace.
I had to do this before and despite the expense, I understand hiring someone else to do it. The chemicals are very harsh. Not everyone should breathe it in, which they’ll do even if they wear a mask. People with allergies should not go anywhere near these chemicals. Or people who are trying to get pregnant.
I stripped a marble mantle with exactly the same decorative design. It was a bear to strip-don’t remember the products I used. I did discover that under the 20 some layers of paint there were significant stains all over the marble. Looks like it could be candle wax stain or drinks-something. I don’t mind the “patina” but to make it look really fresh and clean would require a professional cleaning and polish.
Hey, I have SparClean cleaning all my mantels and marble sills in my house (also Ft Greene). Alex (owner) is terrific, reasonable, seasoned. Just a great company. He fixed a bunch of marble stuff too, and reinstalled an old loose one. HIGHLY recommended (and I actually found him on this forum, tons of great recommendations for him here).
Alex cell: 917 681 9844
How much did you get off the ask price?
Did you get that place with Brenton realty? I so wanted that house. Congrats.