How do I paint fireplace brick?

Here is a simple tutorial on how to whitewash your brick wall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBSAuPm1gTM

To paint the metal frame, clean and dry it well, tape the areas around it with painters tape and use some heat resistant paint such as this one. https://www.amazon.com/Rutland-1200-Degree-Brush-Stove-Paint/dp/B000Y4MSPC

Good luck!

Clean the bricks well to remove soot, dust, etc. Use a good scrub brush with a TSP solution. It is extremely important to buy a paint made for masonry. Since brick is very porous and can have a powdery surface, it needs to be paint that will both seal and adhere. It sounds obvious, but read the label and talk to the person at the paint desk for instructions specific to that product.

Here are several Hometalk projects on the subject:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20brick%20fireplace

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20fireplace

Hi Kelly! Here is a tutorial on how to white wash stone with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint, which is a similar process for brick https://dixiebellepaint.com/blog/dixiebellepaint/learn-how-to-white-wash-stone-at-home-with-ashley/

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OK! Go ahead with a watered down paint Emulsion or Chalk or Masonry paint.

Use a Metal primer and paint for the brass trim. Make sure it is heat proof if fire is in use!