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25 Beautiful DIY Brick Fireplace Makeovers

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Transform your brick fireplace with these beautiful and inspiring DIY brick fireplace makeovers. 

A beautiful fireplace can completely transform a room. Unfortunately, there are plenty of fireplaces out there that aren’t exactly beautiful.

Our own fireplace was a bit of an eyesore when we moved into our home.

But with some fresh paint and a new mantel, now it’s the centerpiece of our family room. 

For all of you that are also struggling with a less-than-ideal brick fireplace, I’ve gathered 25 gorgeous brick fireplace makeovers.

There’s inspiration here for all different styles and fireplace shapes. 

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25 Beautiful DIY Brick Fireplace Makeovers

These DIY brick fireplace makeovers are amazing. There are 25 different ideas with easy to follow tutorials for each.

How to paint a brick fireplace (the right way)

Learn how I painted my own brick fireplace along with what paint and paint sheen works best.

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How to Whitewash a Brick Fireplace (Faux German Smear with Paint!)

Here is a fool-proof way to whitewash a brick fireplace!

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How To Update A Brick Fireplace With A Unique Paint Technique

Update a bring fireplace quickly and easily with paint. This is a budget-friendly DIY that will totally change the look of a brick fireplace.

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Transforming A Red Brick Fireplace With A German Schmear Technique

Completely change the look of an outdated brick fireplace using a DIY German Schmear technique. It's easier than you think.

Photo Credit: www.madnessandmethod.com

Dry Brush Bricks (Fireplace Makeover)

Learn how to dry brush bricks for an easy DIY fireplace makeover. It really makes the details of the brick stand out.

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Faux Fireplace Overmantel Makeover with Faux Brick Paneling 

Add faux brick paneling to your existing fireplace. It's a really inexpensive way to transform your fireplace mantel. 

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How to Paint a Fireplace: From Vintage to Elegant

The easiest way to makeover your brick fireplace is with paint. This post will show you how to give a vintage fireplace a mid-century update.

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Fireplace Makeover Reveal - Farmhouse Style

Give an outdated brick fireplace a little TLC with white paint and wood planks for a DIY farmhouse look.

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How To Tile Over A Brick Hearth - Shine DIY & Design

You have to see this DIY brick fireplace makeover. It's hard to believe it's the same one!

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Using Chalk Paint to Update a Brick Fireplace

See how easy it is to give your old brick fireplace a makeover using chalk paint.

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How I refaced my 1970's brick fireplace easily and inexpensively.

Learn how to completely reface a brick fireplace with this DIY tutorial.

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Easily update brick with a DIY german smear technique!

This is a great tutorial explaining how to tackle a DIY German smear project to update a brick fireplace.

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How to Tile a Brick Fireplace

You can tile over a brick fireplace with this simple tutorial, even if the brick is painted.

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how to paint a brick fireplace - Simple DIY. BIG impact!

Paint a brick fireplace in two simple steps with this super simple DIY project.

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Fireplace Makeover + CO Safety Tips with First Alert

This fireplace received a complete makeover with paint and shiplap. It's now a bright and beautiful focal point.

Photo Credit: www.herheartlandsoul.com

How to whitewash a brick fireplace (for under $50)

Learn how to whitewash a fireplace for a surpringly easy DIY project. It takes just a few hours and less than $50.

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Brick Fireplace Makeover using Cement & Wood Mantle - Boxwood Ave

See how to update an old brick fireplace using cement. It's another budget-friendly DIY option.

Photo Credit: www.birkleylaneinteriors.com

Paint Your Brick Fireplace in 2 Easy Steps!

This painted brick fireplace is such a simple DIY, but it makes a huge statement.

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Update a Brick Fireplace: How to Whitewash Brick the Easy Way

Learn how to make and apply whitewash paint to a brick fireplace. This easy and inexpensive DIY project can be completed in a few hours!

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Easy DIY: Farmhouse Fireplace Makeover

Create a gorgeous DIY farmhouse style makeover to your brick fireplace with th

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How To Tile a Fireplace (even if it's brick!)

Learn how to prep and tile over an old brick and fireplace surround. Yes you can tile over brick!

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Mortar Wash Brick Fireplace Makeover

See how easy it is to lighten up a brick fireplace with a mortar wash on the brick. What a difference! 

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Antique Brick and White Molding Fireplace Makeover

An old glass fireplace was updated with a classic look of antique brick and white molding.

Photo Credit: craftivitydesigns.com

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace (and the Best Paint to Use!)

Painting a brick fireplace is a budget-friendly way lighten up a room. This post includes tips on what types of paint to use to makeover brick.

Photo Credit: www.pineandprospecthome.com

Brick Fireplace Makeover with AirStone

See how to update a brick fireplace using airstone. It has such a gorgeous cottage look to it.

I hope you enjoyed these beautiful DIY brick fireplace makeovers!

And if you have a TV over your fireplace, I’ve got a great tutorial for a DIY TV frame.

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