How do I paint over a brick fireplace?
I want to give my brick fireplace a grey whitewash look. How do I mix the paint to get the Grey in with the white and what type of paint do I use?
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Hi Laura, here's a how to! https://lifeonshadylane.com/2015/12/fireplace-makeover/
You could buy a fireplace painting kit.
https://www.brick-anew.com/
Use acrylic latex paint. All you need is the grey in the shade you want. For white wash dilute the paint with 50/50 mix of water and paint. Brush the paint on and wipe off until you get the desired effect.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=whitewash%20fireplace
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/whitewashing-and-updating-brick-fireplace-43416332
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/how-to-whitewash-your-brick-fireplace-43430663
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/update-your-fireplace-with-whitewash-43430523
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