Painting Interior Brick Fireplace

The fireplace which sits silent for so much of the year comes to life in all its blazing glory.
Painting interior 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. Then use the 6 roller with nap to paint the rest of the fireplace ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible. Dress for the holiday season and enjoy the new look of your fireplace space. Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
In the above example m int shelves flank a painted white brick fireplace lending a splash of color to the space. 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. How to paint your home and the interior brick fireplace. How to paint a brick fireplace.
It was a quick and painless diy project with such a satisfying end result. There s really nothing like the power of paint to totally transform a space in practically no time. I can t get enough of painted brick fireplaces. 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.
Using a stiff bristle brush doused in soapy. Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace. You may still have to cover the fireplace with a brush afterwards to find any spots that the roller missed. If you need a fantastic paint finish then your fireplace will require a superior clean before you begin.
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. 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. Here is my first diy video. A matching mint green mantel.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama. When you paint the interior of your fireplace it s important to take a variety of factors into consideration. A brick surround is the best bet for painting. You can paint a brick fireplace in a single weekend with a little bit of preparation and some effort.
Cut in along edges and brush in deep crevices with your paint brush first and then roll on your paint color. If you ve been following my instagram stories lately you ll know that my brick fireplace was recently painted white. If you would like to create a plain look of your fireplace an excellent choice would be the rustic painted brick. Allow first coat to dry for two hours before applying a second coat if necessary or desired.