How to paint a fireplace?
I have a brick fireplace that I want to paint and I want to change the mantle and cover how do I go about doing that? I don't have too many skills.
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Hi Sue,
Here's an article about changing the mantel. If you don't have the skills for that part, you could have a professional do only that part.
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/replace-fireplace-mantel-52372.html
I white washed my Z-brick fireplace wall but you can also just paint it with latex paint. Here's what I did.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-white-wash-with-paint-35254508
Wishing you the best.
How to White Wash With Paint
I asked the same thing.
You can paint both. Clean, prime and paint.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20fireplace
Hope this helps Sue. You should be able to simply remove the old mantle and replace it with a new one that you like better. Just measure carefully.Good Luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEPBiNd55Cw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyoIjUYGfDk