A semi gloss paint is an ideal choice because it gives you a solid durable surface that withstands the heat put out by the fireplace while reflecting light from the flames.
Best white paint for fireplace mantel.
I knew that we wanted a bright white fireplace to lighten up our living area so that immediately eliminated any color although i have seen some super cool colored fireplaces.
A fireplace mantel is much more than a utilitarian piece of woodwork made to hold picture frames and candles.
With the right paint color a mantel can be a visually interesting focal point in a.
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Tutorial how to paint a wood fireplace mantel.
So i was mainly concerned with picking the right white.
We headed to our local home depot and grabbed our favorite go to paint which is behr premium plus primer and paint in semi gloss ultra pure white.
This floor to ceilings fireplace in a living room designed by leanne ford incorporates the best of both a classic mountain chalet and the malibu coast thanks to the coat of white paint.
After taping off the mantel area with painter s tape lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper the entire mantle with sandpaper wrapped around.
Using a similar technique apply a single coat of paint moving in the direction of the wood grain with a paintbrush.
Video by amitha verma you can find all the.
A tack cloth is a tacky material picks up debris.
Choose white and you ll have an impeccable fireplace finishing as it s unique and refined.
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After the first coat we waited 2 hours before doing the second coat.
We applied the paint using a roller.
It s an easier job than it sounds and we re here to show you how it s done.
5 make it.
For the hard to reach details we used a thin brush.
Choosing the right paint for a fireplace.
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Remove all dust and debris with a tack cloth.
Allow the first coat to dry.