How do I replace fireplace front simply and cheaply?
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Get Rid of the "Brass From the Past": How to Paint a Brass Fireplace
You can paint it with special high temperature paint. But that won’t help if the glass is what’s bothering you. :)
I just unscrewed the back and removed mine. After cleaning the firebox, (I painted the firebox with high heat black paint) I love the open look. You can put some logs or candles inside or flowers or whatever goes with your decor.
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Maybe call around to fire place/ wood stove dealers to see if the have a product to clean the glass before you paint the outside.
Carolyn from N.H.
Hi. I cleaned my glass with rubbing alcohol and a razor blade in some areas and then used metallic oiled bronze on the outside. That was 5 years ago and it still looks great. And i use mine quite often even here in planting zone 9. It just takes the chill off during our "winters".