Wrong paint on faux fireplace interior
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I sprayed the inside of this faux fireplace with the wrong kind of paint. Now candles release fumes from the paint. How do I fix it?
Fireplace update in progress.
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...what type of paint did you actually use ? There is a paint made expressly for this purpose...high heat Barbecue paint. I am not an expert on this issue, but I would recommend using a wire brush, lightly use that to take off some of the residue and any ash, soot, etc. and then do a coat of that paint. After reading a bit about this paint, it WILL ' scorch' a bit when hit by flames, but it would do the same thing on a barbecue as well. Hope this helps.
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Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio
on Feb 25, 2015
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Since these fumes may be a health hazard, you should probably contact a professional masonary contractor and get his/her advice. Check Angie's List or get recommendations from friends or other building contractors so you get good advice from a reputable company. The fix may be as simple as painting over your old paint with the proper type for fireplaces, but I don't know if this would be safe or not. You must think of your health and safety first. (I love your candleabra!)
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Nancy Nesbitt
on Feb 25, 2015
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I agree with both comments. Your going to have to remove the paint then repaint with fireplace paint/high heat paint. Please wear a respirator when sanding/citri-strip ing the wrong paint.
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Hope Williams
on Feb 26, 2015
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Open windows and/or damper to dispel the fumes.
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Liliana Wells
on Feb 26, 2015
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since this is not an actual fireplace, the candles will not give off alot of heat, but having said that, it is safer to go with a high heat paint, as the others have posted and sanding is recommended. It is normal to have a smell for a bit when using the candles. I have a wood stove and even when I used the high heat paint to restore my stove it did smell for the first 5-6 times. I did spray in the spring and only lit small fires and left the windows open. When the winter came there was no more smell off the stove from the paint, and that was 9 yrs ago. Hope this helps. But just a note for future ref. it is recommended that when painting brick always use latex paint, the brick needs to breath.
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Recreate
on Feb 27, 2015
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I would seal everything you already painted with Kilz or a paint store recommended primer / sealer first, then apply a high heat paint as others have suggested.
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Susan
on Feb 27, 2015
Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio
on Feb 25, 2015
Nancy Nesbitt
on Feb 25, 2015
Hope Williams
on Feb 26, 2015
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