It is possible to change the look of your stone fireplace surround with a bit of paint!
Make sure the stone is well cleaned and prep it with an etching solution prior to painting, all soot and carbon buildup needs to be removed. Masonry and concrete paint is ideal, and the paint should be applied with a sprayer in order to get adequate coverage and to avoid uneven application. With a bit of hard work, you can update your stone fireplace surround without having to replace the entire thing!