Painting the Fireplace Bricks

You will need:

Painter's Tarp

Paint

Paint Brush

Painter's Tape

I pulled out my trusty painting tarp and some paint I found in the shed and got to work.

CLEAN ALL SURFACES:

First before starting, you will need a clean work surface. I dusted the bricks down and then ran the vacuum hose over the entire area for a clean painting surface.

It's hard to see, but I first taped off all the edges with some painter's tape so I didn't get white paint on anything I didn't want to.

These little angle brushes are my favorite for painting with. It fits nicely in my hand and I can cut the paint into almost exactly were I need it in, especially tight places. Also, everyone needs a paint key to open your paint cans!

I started on the inside section and then moved my way out. Obviously its not done, but at this point I knew I was going to love it! It already looks 1000% better!

I always allow my paint to dry for about 15 minute before I peel off the tape. At this point, IF your paint got under the tape somehow, you can clean it up with a damp rag. After clean up, allow the paint to cure for at least 24 hours before touching or decorating the area.

Since my hubs had to work late on a Saturday night, I did this little impromptu job after I got home from work that evening. It took no time at all to complete. Mostly I just had to wait until the paint dried to add a second coat and keep three nosy cats out of the wet paint. Black was a bit harder to cover up, so I kept having to touch up here and there when the paint would finally dry completely.

Isn't it fun how a little paint can change a whole room? Since I already had everything I needed on hand, it was a FREE project for me. Those are the BEST kind!

Do you ever grab a can of paint and just start painting? Did you love the results? Let me know down below.

Thanks for looking! :)