Paint or white-wash is always a good choice.
HI! I've painted my fireplace and I think it looks great! (see photo)
Clean the brick... may take a scrub brush! Then PRIME (important!) and then apply two coats of a GOOD latex paint! ENJOY!
Lots of people paint brick. Keep in mind that if you use the fireplace, light colored paint is a maintenance hassle.
I would tile it with porcelain tile for a clean modern look.
If you use something flammable, like ship lap, you must keep it at least 12” away from the firebox and hearth.
I updated my dark brick fireplace by dabbing white, cream, beige and light gray latex paint on the bricks in a random pattern with a foam paintbrush. It looks so good now and works with any color scheme.
I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.
Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?
I want to spruce up my walls with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Has anyone used this before and can advise me as to how to apply it properly?
I've heard staining is a good technique for updating floors. So how do I stain my wood floor?
I had started a white wash a year ago but sanded off most of it when my family hated it.
Paint or white-wash is always a good choice.
HI! I've painted my fireplace and I think it looks great! (see photo)
Clean the brick... may take a scrub brush! Then PRIME (important!) and then apply two coats of a GOOD latex paint! ENJOY!
Lots of people paint brick. Keep in mind that if you use the fireplace, light colored paint is a maintenance hassle.
I would tile it with porcelain tile for a clean modern look.
If you use something flammable, like ship lap, you must keep it at least 12” away from the firebox and hearth.
I updated my dark brick fireplace by dabbing white, cream, beige and light gray latex paint on the bricks in a random pattern with a foam paintbrush. It looks so good now and works with any color scheme.