A matching mint green mantel.
Painting interior brick fireplace.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
There s really nothing like the power of paint to totally transform a space in practically no time.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
In the above example m int shelves flank a painted white brick fireplace lending a splash of color to the space.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
You can paint a brick fireplace in a single weekend with a little bit of preparation and some effort.
You may still have to cover the fireplace with a brush afterwards to find any spots that the roller missed.
Dress for the holiday season and enjoy the new look of your fireplace space.
You re also going to want to have a shop vacuum handy to help keep your work area clean and to keep the dust to a minimum.
They re fresh and stylish yet classic and timeless.
Due to the tendency of brick to accumulate grit you should wet and clean the brick fireplace prior to painting it to ensure better paint adhesion.
I am decorating my new home in houston and i decided to paint my brick fireplace a light gray and give it a modernized makeover.
If you need a fantastic paint finish then your fireplace will require a superior clean before you begin.
If you would like to create a plain look of your fireplace an excellent choice would be the rustic painted brick.
Using a stiff bristle brush doused in soapy.
Here is my first diy video.
Allow first coat to dry for two hours before applying a second coat if necessary or desired.
The fireplace which sits silent for so much of the year comes to life in all its blazing glory.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
Painting the inside of your.
How to paint a brick fireplace.
If you ve been following my instagram stories lately you ll know that my brick fireplace was recently painted white.
Cut in along edges and brush in deep crevices with your paint brush first and then roll on your paint color.
It s a good idea to lay down a drop cloth ahead of time and to tape off any areas that will not receive paint.
How to paint your home and the interior brick fireplace.
I can t get enough of painted brick fireplaces.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
It was a quick and painless diy project with such a satisfying end result.