Can I Paint My Fireplace Insert

It s been well over a year and our fireplace is still looking good.

Can i paint my fireplace insert.

Be sure you follow directions on the spray can. Tomorrow s project maybe. I did some research before i started this project and i found that you need a high heat paint to do a fireplace box. So i grabbed my paint and got to work.

I just finally covered my mantle last week but now need to paint the insert. Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass. Despite the paint snafu i learned a lot from this project and am sharing all those tips. Shake a can of spray paint for high heat surfaces to mix it and remove the paint cap.

Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace using a 3 to 4 inch latex paintbrush. I used pine 1x 4 for front edge and door skin for the top i had wood strips lining the side of my stone also so i used 1x 2 strips to make it match new mantle cover. Despite my best efforts at researching trust me it was hours i ended up using a paint that i later learned is not officially recommended for tile. Give it a new look with this brilliant painting technique.

It s time to paint the fireplace brass. Anyway i bought rust oleum high heat paint in black and got to work. Apply only a light coat. With these 6 simple steps you are one ste.

The good news is high heat spray paint doesn t cost that much more than normal spray paint so it won t break the bank. In addition to fireplace surrounds and inserts you can also use the paint inside the fireplace. Step 2 clean your fireplace insert really well with a rag and warm water. Don t have the money to replace your outdated fireplace.

I m glad i saw this. As far as your mantle goes. Allow your fireplace insert several months for the paint to cure before starting a fire again. Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint.

It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat. Even if you never plan to use the fireplace the next person might and that s not a risk worth taking. Other applications include fireplace screens wood stoves boilers and steam pipes. Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish.

We actually don t even use our fireplace in the front room but i still wanted to go that route in case we ever do. Also don t use the paint on cooking grates that come in direct contact with food.