What is required to paint a brick fireplace
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Hello! Here is Hometalk information about painting brick fireplaces:
http://www.hometalk.com/categories/painting-techniques/interior/brick-fireplaces
Sealer then Masonry paint
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/how-to-paint-a-brick-fireplace
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