Start by painting over the grout lines outer edges of the bricks and anywhere else your paint roller won t be able to reach.
Can i paint my brick fireplace white.
Using a stiff bristle brush doused in.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
Bottom line painting a brick fireplace white is a lengthly process but so worth it if you re looking to brighten up your space.
Step 1 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.
Give it a try and tell me how it goes.
Using a mixture of white latex paint and water you can read all about the process here i whitewashed the eighties out of my brick fireplace my fireplace after whitewashing the brick.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
Paint the brick paint the rest of the brick with your paint color.
It can be an extremely cost effective way to get a major wow factor in your home.
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Again i used a 3 4 inch roller and it took another hour or so to get the whole fireplace covered.
Always clean your brushes for future use.
So i m pretty pumped to be back in a house with a fireplace.
This makes the room so much brighter.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
If you want the fireplace to blend in completely with the room try painting the walls and the fireplace brick the same or similar colors.
For example a white painted brick with a black mantel makes a bold statement.
Following the kilz primer i applied behr masonry stucco and brick paint in white.
Regular household paint does not stick well to bricks or stone so you ll need to start off with a primer that s made for concrete and brick surfaces.
It s just so cozy and so good.
Apply a second coat if necessary.
And here s the finished look.
You can also create a contrast by painting the brick and the mantel different shades.
Painting the brick fireplace.
I used to beg my dad to stock our house with firewood and i was always the one who set the fires up and kept them going.
Thankfully i only needed one coat of paint and it was done.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
The thing is with the other.