Is it smart to paint a brick fireplace?
PROS: An exceptionally talented painter can make an old brick wall or fireplace look more modern and in some interior spaces, painting dark bricks will brighten things up. Overall, painting an interior brick surface is less costly than an exterior brick surface.
Do you need high heat paint for brick fireplace?
Paint used on brick fireplace surrounds doesn’t need particularly high heat resistance, as the brickwork doesn’t get very hot. Interior latex paint has a heat-resistance of around 180 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is perfectly adequate. Painting the firebox itself requires a specialty high-temperature paint.
How much does it cost to paint a brick fireplace?
Don’t put up with your old, ugly brick/stone fireplace anymore. In one afternoon, you can make your fireplace the centerpiece it was meant to be for less than $200 with the Brick-Anew Fireplace Paint Kit. Why buy from Brick-Anew?
What’s the best way to paint a fireplace?
For the painting kit system, color #3 is an even lighter color. If you look closely, I chose random bricks to dab on the lighter color, to highlight them. Using all these colors together creates a layered look that resembles brick. So you get your painted fireplace that looks like brick but you kick that ugly red stuff to the curb. Woot!
Is it OK to use exposed brick for fireplace?
Yeah, exposed brick can be cool, industrial and chic, but in our case, my friend, it just screamed, “This house was built in the 70’s!!!” It was time to do something about that. There was nothing attractive or “rustic” about it our fireplace.
What’s the best way to clean a brick fireplace?
Warm water, a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner, and a sponge are all it takes to keep a white-painted brick fireplace looking fresh and clean. And, with the work behind you, it’s time to enjoy a fresh, clean, brighter space.