Protect the floor and the fireplace hearth from splatter by laying out a drop cloth.
Diy painting fireplace brick. Paint the inside the firebox area with special heat resistance paint. Lay down a drop cloth to make clean up easier. Large deposits of soot on the face brick may be a sign you ll need fireplace doors to protect painted bricks from excess heat and smoke. Cut in along edges and brush in deep crevices with your paint brush first and then roll on your paint color.
After vacuuming use the sponge to clean the fireplace with cleaner degreaser. How to make over your fireplace 1. Allow first coat to dry for two hours before applying a second coat if necessary or desired. Here s how to paint a brick fireplace.
Prep the fireplace and surrounding area cover the areas of wall and floor around your fireplace. It was a quick and painless diy project with such a satisfying end result. Dress for the holiday season and enjoy the new look of your fireplace space. How to paint a brick fireplace step 1.
Use a wire scrub brush to remove. To make sure your paint adheres and dries properly you ll need to thoroughly clean the brick. Choose your paint there s a lot to think about when painting a brick fireplace. Once you ve cleared all accessible debris with the brush use an industrial vacuum like.
Paint the rest of the brick. If you ve been following my instagram stories lately you ll know that my brick fireplace was recently painted white. There s really nothing like the power of paint to totally transform a space in practically no time. Spray the fireplace brick with a 50 50 mixture of water and vinegar then use a rag.
Step 2 if the brick has already been painted check for chipping flaking or blistering paint. Using painter s tape cover the areas around the fireplace that you do not want to paint such as where the brick meets the floor and walls.