How do you paint a 1980's brown brick fireplace?
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I would like to paint my 1980's brown brick fireplace, egg shell white. What is the first step. what type of paint is best, what type brush or rollers do I use?
6 answers
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Make sure you rid of any debris first. I would recommend using a sealer prior to painting.I would also recommend a heat resistant paint.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 18, 2015
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If its just the ordinary brick fireplace all you need is regular wall paint. You can dilute it and give the fireplace a wash or you can use both roller and brushes to cover it with a solid coat or two of paint. No sealer required. EASY !! I have also used craft acrylic paint to tint a wash to various shades of reds and golds when I wasn't painting brick a solid white. Sometimes people just want to tone down the color of dark red or brown brick. I always keep a jar of water handy too, when using a brush to do a wash, or to help the paint penetrate the brick.
Suzanne
on Sep 18, 2015
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Be sure to clean it really good. User a wire brush to clean all the soot. Paint with a primer. Then paint
Linda kelley
on Sep 18, 2015
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Brick is a porous and it will need to be cleaned first, then sealed and then painted. As far as the type of paint and sealer to use, I would recommend that you go to a paint store and ask for their recommendations for the sealer and paint. Sherwin Williams has paint and sealer products that are specifically made for brick and concrete.
LD
on Sep 19, 2015
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Im with Linda D on her answer.
Mee2148813
on Sep 19, 2015
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I would advise you to "dry-brush" or lightly brush the paint on so that the original color shows through. It looks so much better than a solid color on brick.
Darla
on Sep 20, 2015
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