What's the best way to paint over a limestone (I think) fireplace?
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First get a good quality primer paint. Then paint with an equal quality finish paint.
Clean the brick really well first, before priming or painting. The website mentioned by Janet is a good place to start.
Thanks for your help! I was toying with the idea, but now I'm getting more determined!