Can you give me your opinions on whether or not to paint my fireplace?
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Gail Willson
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I find the colour of my fireplace is too pink and there are some soot marks that I can't remove completely. I was thinking about dry-brushing it in white. I was all set to start this project but I can't bring myself to actually do it because I feel that I would be ruining a mid-century modern bit of architecture.The second picture is a spare brick that shows what it would look like finished. The left side of the brick has more paint applied.Should I leave it as is or take the plunge?
Hi Gail, I think you should take the plunge, I really like the left side of the brick, I think you will love the look, you could even go a grey color, sorry, I am hooked on grey because it matches everything so well. Anyway, GO FOR IT!!
I love the way the sample brick looks...do it!
Hi Gail, You have to be happy with your home. I wouldn't worry about what is trendy, but decorate with styles and finishes that you love. I do love the look of whitewashed brick. I wrote a blog post where I shared how to whitewash brick using chalk paint. It was a very easy and inexpensive project. I hope this is helpful. Please check back. I would love to know what you decide! :)
Having grown up in the 50s mid-century modern, and collecting the furniture myself.... many of those fireplaces were painted...... I think it would add more continuity to the bookcase to paint it white. You get this mid-century connaisseur's vote of confidence!
If it makes you happy, do it! I like the painted brick.
There are kits you can use to paint a fireplace as well. Brick A New has a great product.
https://www.brick-anew.com/
German white wash it, You will be glad you did.
Take the plunge and paint it. Brighten the room up too.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20fireplace
Painting the brick white would make the fireplace look more integrated with the shelving, and make the whole wall look larger.
Whitewash is SO easy! You don't have to use white paint for the wash and you can make it as saturated as you choose. I did our monster wall after years of hating it and WOW. Posted it here on Hometalk. "Massive brick fireplace wall whitewash success".
Here's a sneak peek
I would probably paint it, I really like the effect on the sample.
I like the pink and I think it looks good with the wall.
The replies have almost been unanimous in favour of painting. I will screw up my courage and paint. Thank you all for your answers.
Hi Gail, I bet you'll love the look after you do the painting. I once painted a red brick fireplace a solid white and I was amazed at the change it made in the feel and comfort of the room. Everyone absolutely LOVED it. I hope you share a pic with us after you've completed the work!