And whether you want to disguise it and make it less visually obvious or enhance its architectural allure paint is the best.
Best way to paint interior brick fireplace.
Either way you ll need to find the best paint for a brick fireplace to get the job done.
Any indoor latex paint either gloss flat or semi gloss will be able to get the job done.
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.
Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.
To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
Protect the floor and the fireplace hearth from.
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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.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
A fireplace anchors any room it s in even if it doesn t actually work.
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Then use the 6 roller with nap to paint the rest of the fireplace ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible.
When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.
The fireplace which sits silent for so much of the year comes to life in all its blazing glory.
Imho the best part about cooler weather is the coziness that accompanies the chilly nights furry blankets hot drinks and a crackling fire.
If you re painting the interior of a fireplace make sure you re using heat proof paint.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
Instead he recommended a single coat of tinted primer hi hide which is just porter paints high quality paint primer in one.
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.