HOW TO PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE (THE RIGHT WAY)

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BEFORE

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AFTER

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– Cleaner – Painter’s tape – Primer – Latex paint in a matte or flat finish

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TOOLS

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1. Clean the fireplace thoroughly

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3. Paint the brick fireplace with a coat of primer.

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4. Let dry

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The key to a great finish is using a paint with a flat sheen.

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HOW TO PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE (THE RIGHT WAY)

HOW TO PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE (THE RIGHT WAY)

BEFORE

AFTER

– Cleaner – Painter’s tape – Primer – Latex paint in a matte or flat finish

MATERIALS

MATERIALS

TOOLS

TOOLS

– Paint brush

1. Clean the fireplace thoroughly

1. Clean the fireplace thoroughly

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

2. Use painters tape to protect any trim or flooring.

2. Use painters tape to protect any trim or flooring.

3. Paint the brick fireplace with a coat of primer.

3. Paint the brick fireplace with a coat of primer.

4. Let dry

5. Paint the brick using the paint brush to get into all the mortar lines between the bricks.

The key to a great finish is using a paint with a flat sheen.

The key to a great finish is using a paint with a flat sheen.

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