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Can i spray paint my brick fireplace.
How to paint your firebox in 3 easy steps.
Allow the primer to dry completely before you begin painting.
You cannot buy spray paint in the city of chicago so i always either shop online or pick spray paint up when i visit the suburbs.
You just want to make sure it s free of any dust or dirt before you start painting.
Even if you never plan to use the fireplace the next person might and that s not a risk worth taking.
First purchase some high temperature paint.
I did some research and decided to go with high heat spray paint.
Spray the brick with the kilz complete spray primer.
Wash the brick spray the fireplace brick with a 50 50 mixture of water and vinegar then use a rag to clean off any residue so the paint and adhesives can stick.
This type of high temperature paint comes in two types.
High temperature paint withstands temperatures up to 1200 degrees fahrenheit.
Doing so will ensure that any existing stains do not seep through your paint in addition to creating an ideal surface for paint to adhere to.
The first step in the process is cleaning the surface of the brick.
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.
Our brick was pretty clean to begin with so i just used a damp rag to wipe it down and clean off any dust.
That way it would always look cohesive and future soot wouldn t tarnish the aesthetics of the fireplace.