How to paint fireplace brick ?
Looking for tips on how to clean fireplace brick and prepare it before painting? Do I need to get heat-resistant paint or regular paint?
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Here's a link for you:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-paint-brick/
Hello this link might be helpful.
https://checkinginwithchelsea.com/video/3-ways-to-update-fireplace-with-paint/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/painted-brick-fireplace-white-redo-4242640
Painted Brick Fireplace - The Nuclear Option
If you plan to paint the fire box, then you need heat resistant paint. Clean it well with TSP before painting.
For the exterior brick:
https://www.bhg.com/decorating/fireplace/styles/how-to-paint-a-brick-fireplace/
A primer would be a good start. Brick is very porous and will soak up a lot o paint in the nooks and crannies. Then paint with the color of your choice. I'd suggest a satin finish rather than flat paint.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+paint+a+brick+fireplace+easily%3F&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS709US709&oq=how+to+paint+a+brick+fireplace+easily%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57.12016j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/how-to-paint-fireplace-brick-44284103?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.facebook.com/Hometalk/videos/1644423192612835/
https://www.facebook.com/DIYwithHometalk/videos/563260074465536/
How To Paint Fireplace Brick
White is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to make a change.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/masive-brick-fireplace-wall-whitewash-success-38628421
Massive Brick Fireplace Wall Whitewash/ White Wash Success
If not in the firebox, I would caution you to not only clean the area between the firebox and mantle,
but it also consider a smoke-friendly color,
as that area usually has smoke residue, no matter when you last had the chimney swept by a pro.
Here is a video tutorial for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3P0yNS0czs
here is some inspo for you -https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/red-brick-fireplace-makeover-ideas/
My cousin did a whitewash of her fireplace with thinned latex paint. As long as you are only doing the surface, you should be fine.
Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=painting%20a%20fireplace