Hi! Do you like white washed brick? I was watching a show today and they painted a brick fireplace a deep blue. It was absolutely gorgeous. Any color would work, really. Good luck and stay safe!
This is what am working with. Am currently home for a long time so I figured I can stay busy and clear my head from this pandemic. Can u stay budget friendly.
I think white washing looks much better on brick then painting. I like the fact that with white washing some of the bricks variations of color show thru. That seems to add more interest while at the same time lightening the area.
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Paint or white wash.
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Do you have a picture you can share so we can see what you are starting with?
Have you considered painting your fireplace. We painted my daughters. Here is a post showing how we did it and how it turned out. https://lifeonsummerhill.com/how-to-paint-fireplace-bricks/
I always like the look of white-washed brick.
I love the look of white washed bricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvuxOV3tGhk
Hi! Do you like white washed brick? I was watching a show today and they painted a brick fireplace a deep blue. It was absolutely gorgeous. Any color would work, really. Good luck and stay safe!
Thanks I’ll look into it
This is what am working with. Am currently home for a long time so I figured
I can stay busy and clear my head from this pandemic. Can u stay budget friendly.
I don’t like the old red I’ve clean it so many times n no luck
I think white washing looks much better on brick then painting. I like the fact that with white washing some of the bricks variations of color show thru. That seems to add more interest while at the same time lightening the area.
How can I stain my kitchen cabinet cherry color
Hello. Paint could be a remarkable upgrade.
Fireplaces can be painted or often retiled and I find looking around at the visuals on Pinterest or Houzz might offer some inspiration and ideas.
Heres some ideas that I saved
https://www.hometalk.com/33847745/the-saga-of-the-truly-ugly-fireplace
https://www.hometalk.com/post/3373956/media?id=541608
https://www.hometalk.com/6384857/charcoal-grey-painted-fireplace
https://www.hometalk.com/39461004/updated-fireplace?
https://www.hometalk.com/27546793/fireplace-whitewash-project?
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/fireplace-face-lift-just-87
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/17-fireplace-upgrades
https://www.bhg.com/decorating/fireplace/styles/before-and-after-fireplaces/
The Saga of the Truly Ugly Fireplace
Charcoal Grey Painted Fireplace
Updated Fireplace
Fireplace Whitewash Project
You can whitewash or limewash for a more current look.
Thank you