Finishing wax for a fireplace?

Hi! I wouldn't use wax. They do make a masonry sealer that works. I found an article for you about it! Good luck and stay safe!

https://www.victorianinbloom.com/2012/how-to-seal-whitewashed-brick/

There are only sealers but those only work for some time ...it is not permanent application .. All what you need to do is to make sure that your fire is small and you will be sod free on the face of fireplace

Here is some info to help you out

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-whitewash-brick/

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Whitewash-Brick/#:~:text=It's%20important%20that%20you%20get,it%20doesn't%20crumble%20off.

Hi Tina, you can scroll through some of these posts and see if you find what you are looking for:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=seal%20fireplace

This may be worth investigating if your fireplace is brick. https://brick-anew.com/product/protect-brick-fireplaces-brick-anew-clear-matte-finish/

I agree definitely use a masonry sealer, I can attest that it really works great (I would use several coats) and makes it possible to easily clean it later.

there is really not much you can do for long time .. All wlll be just a temporary fix. Just make sure your fire is not high

Yes masonry sealer! Here is one that would work:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-PREMIUM-1-gal-Low-Lustre-Sealer-98601/202263929

This is what it says on the bottle:

• Seals, protects, and beautifies concrete and masonry surfaces
• Can be used alone or as a top coat over paints and stains
• Protects surfaces from dirt and stains

I wouldn't use wax as its flammable. You can also use fireplace paint and peel cleaner periodically to clean it.

Masonry sealer such as this one should work. https://amzn.to/2HESry9

Make sure your flue is working properly or put on a glass door. The door also keeps heat from going up the chimney and wasting energy.

Here's a post that might help - https://www.victorianfireplaces.com/guides/fireplace-care/waxing.html

Wax is flammable and it could melt. Seek out a masonry sealer that is meant to withstand heat.