How should I paint my fireplace?
I want to paint our fireplace nuts it's 2 stories high. It's such a boring brown color. It needs something lighter and up to date. Any suggestions ?
Related Discussions
Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more
How to paint a metal front door?
How do I paint my front door? It's metal.
How to paint grout?
How do I paint grout to change the color? The grout is in great shape, but the color - meh.
How to whitewash a brick fireplace?
What is the best method to whitewash bricks surrounding a fireplace?
Should I paint or stain a new fireplace mantle?
New hardwood floors being put in and new kitchen cabinets that will painted with granite countertops.
Can I paint the ceramic tiles around my fireplace, so ugly.
I would like directions on how to paint this.
Fireplaces normally have neutral colors. I believe a white fireplace adds rich character to a home; however, not with white walls. Bricks absorb paint, so it will definitely need multiple coats of paint for full coverage.
You’ll need to decide if you’re going to paint the mortar or not.
Also, the hearth color needs to be ash-clean/up friendly.
Consider a custom wall/hanging. If I can find a picture of mine, I’ll post it. Mine was for a 2-story stairwell wall.
This is a good way to tie into the colors of your sofa, accent pieces and other artwork.
What I did:
I bought two long bamboo window shades, cut off the top of one, hot melt glued the stitching on the back to keep it from raveling and then took very fine wire & wired it to the bottom of the top one- to make it very very long.
This material gave me a forgiving surface to wire, glue & foam tape my “artwork” to.
Then I put a very large piece of bamboo at the top & bottom, like an Asian Art Scroll.
On the back of the top one, I made a heavy gauge wire hanging strap, that hung off of the screws I put into the studs. (Your case is masonry nails)
I attached a dowel hanger for an Obi (Japanese kimono sash) and one could hang any tapestry or interesting artwork on the dowel concept. It was about 3/4 of the way up to the top. I never “cut the art in half” as it is bad Feng Shui.
With more fine wire, I attached silk flowers that were Japanese maple tree leaves 🍁
The edges were asymmetrically placed 8x10 mounted photos of Japanese koi ponds I’ve visited. That’s because the Obi isn’t very wide.
Either rent scaffolding or hire a professional painter who will provide scaffolding. You can do a wash of paint or regular paint job with full coverage. The painter should clean any areas that need it and will probably use a primer too.
Be sure to use primer, then paint
Try looking up lime wash paint technique. It’s very diy friendly and and virtually goof proof.
Try a white wash before committing to painting the whole thing.
3 parts water to 1 part white paint, roll it on and then wipe it off. It will soften the look and color of the brick.