How can I paint an interior brick wall?

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How to paint a interior brick wall

Nan W. · Answer

Janis: I painted my brick fireplace! Merely prime and then a couple of coats of a good latex. The primer will REALLY get sucked up in the brick and mortar. Here's my fireplace:

Kmdreamer · Answer

You could just use reg wall paint .no prep maybe 2 coats .

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello. This is an exciting project that I have not yet personal done.

This Painted brick fireplace link could be helpful.

https://checkinginwithchelsea.com/video/3-ways-to-update-fireplace-with-paint/

Lifestyles Homes · Answer

If you want to fill irregularities with caulk or putty, then now is the time. Then prime &paint.

if no base brick fixes, then paint two full coats.

K. Rupp · Answer

You can also whitewash brick. Here are some ideas on Hometalk:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=whitewash%20brick

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Janis, it depends on the type of finish you're looking for but if you want to do a white wash on your brick wall then this tutorial will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOcEDkRwEwo If you want to cover the entire brick wall with paint,use a water-based acrylic paint intended and paint your brick wall as you would any interior wall

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a message that might help - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-interior-brick-50760.html

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

Clean with TSP then you are ready to prime and paint. Spray would be best. Make sure the paint is for masonry.

Homeroad · Answer

Here is a whitewash technique https://www.pinterest.com/pin/225531893825659052/

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