Bottom line painting a brick fireplace white is a lengthly process but so worth it if you re looking to brighten up your space.
Can i paint my brick fireplace white.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
Then use the 6 roller with nap to paint the rest of the fireplace ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible.
Painting the brick fireplace.
For example a white painted brick with a black mantel makes a bold statement.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
You can also create a contrast by painting the brick and the mantel different shades.
The thing is with the other.
It can be an extremely cost effective way to get a major wow factor in your home.
Apply a second coat if necessary.
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So i m pretty pumped to be back in a house with a fireplace.
Thankfully i only needed one coat of paint and it was done.
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.
Following the kilz primer i applied behr masonry stucco and brick paint in white.
Start by painting over the grout lines outer edges of the bricks and anywhere else your paint roller won t be able to reach.
Give it a try and tell me how it goes.
Paint the brick paint the rest of the brick with your paint color.
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.
Brick is porous so make sure to push the paint into the brick so there are no pinprick holes showing.
This makes the room so much brighter.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a 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.
Using a stiff bristle brush doused in.
And here s the finished look.
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.
It s just so cozy and so good.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.