The fireplace which sits silent for so much of the year comes to life in all its blazing glory.
Best way to paint interior brick fireplace.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
They re fresh and stylish yet classic and timeless.
Imho the best part about cooler weather is the coziness that accompanies the chilly nights furry blankets hot drinks and a crackling fire.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
For interior and exterior brick many experts recommend semi gloss or gloss paint as either type accentuates detail and compared with other paints is easier to clean as time goes by.
Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.
To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water.
Using painter s tape cover the areas around the fireplace that you do not want to paint such as where the brick meets the floor and walls.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
The best paint for a brick fireplace will be rated to withstand the heat that is generated by the fire and absorbed by the brick.
Instead he recommended a single coat of tinted primer hi hide which is just porter paints high quality paint primer in one.
Either way you ll need to find the best paint for a brick fireplace to get the job done.
If you re painting the interior of a fireplace make sure you re using heat proof paint.
Use your roller or brushes to apply a paint formulated for masonry or a latex paint to the brick.
I can t get enough of painted brick fireplaces.
And whether you want to disguise it and make it less visually obvious or enhance its architectural allure paint is the best.
A fireplace anchors any room it s in even if it doesn t actually work.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
Any indoor latex paint either gloss flat or semi gloss will be able to get the job done.