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Best way to paint brick fireplace.
Rather than pulling out an outdated brick fireplace save money and still transform this feature into one you ll enjoy for.
Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
Painting tired or out of place brick whether inside or outside your home is an inexpensive fairly quick route to an updated or just cleaner look.
If you re painting the interior of a fireplace make sure you re using heat proof paint.
Start rolling from one of the top corners of the fireplace and work your way across and downward.
Then use the 6 roller with nap to paint the rest of the fireplace ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible.
Either way you ll need to find the best paint for a brick fireplace to get the job done.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
Use your roller or brushes to apply a paint formulated for masonry or a latex paint to the brick.
Paint a brick fireplace sometimes it pays to skip the remodel.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
Any indoor latex paint either gloss flat or semi gloss will be able to get the job done.
The best paint for a brick fireplace will be rated to withstand the heat that is generated by the fire and absorbed by the brick.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.