How do I paint a stone fireplace from dark to a brighter color?
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DeDe Diane
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This may help: https://thehoneycombhome.com/painting-brick-the-easy-way/
DeDe: I have the same problem --- and expect NOT to by Christmas!
I plan to PRIME the fireplace, put on two coats of a GOOD latex. Then... I will use dark wax on the lighter color of the fireplace.
See this project for dark wax use....
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/semi-diy-fireplace-re-do-42159261
Semi-DIY Fireplace Re-do
Hello,
Fireplaces can be painted or often retiled and I find looking around at the visuals on Hometalk, Pinterest or Houzz might offer some inspiration and ideas for the way to brighten and refurbish your fireplace.
Heres some ideas that I saved
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/the-saga-of-the-truly-ugly-fireplace-33847745
https://www.hometalk.com/post/3373956/media?id=541608
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/charcoal-grey-painted-fireplace-6384857
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/updated-fireplace-39461004?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/fireplace-whitewash-project-27546793?
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/fireplace-face-lift-just-87
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/17-fireplace-upgrades
The Saga of the Truly Ugly Fireplace
Charcoal Grey Painted Fireplace
Updated Fireplace
Fireplace Whitewash Project
Whitewashing is the fastest, cheapest option you might consider. I lived with a dark monster for almost 20 years and then there was light. Posted the project here on Hometalk "Massive brick fireplace wall whitewash success"
Here's a sneak peek.