HOW TO EASILY PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE

Does your brick fireplace need an update? Our brick was an orangey-red brick with sloppy mortar lines that I couldn't wait to paint! I'm sharing my simple tips on how to paint a brick fireplace the right way.

MATERIALS

MATERIALS

Cleaner  Painter’s tape  Primer  Latex paint  Stiff paintbrush  High heat spray paint

HOW TO PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE

HOW TO PAINT A BRICK FIREPLACE

The first step with any painting project is to clean it. Paint won’t stick to dirt and dust. Fireplaces in particular tend to get covered in soot, ash, and general dust. Be sure to clean all of the nooks and crannies as you go.

DO YOU NEED A PRIMER?

DO YOU NEED A PRIMER?

If your brick has never been painted before, you definitely need to start with a coat of primer. Brick is very porous and soaks up a lot of paint. Starting with primer will cut down on the coats of paint you need.

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PAINTING THE BRICK

PAINTING THE BRICK

Start by using your paintbrush to push paint down into all of the mortar lines between the bricks. Then go back with your brush and paint the faces of the bricks. At least 2 coats of paint is needed.

PAINTING FIREPLACE DOORS

PAINTING FIREPLACE DOORS

I also repainted the metal fireplace doors at the same time. Just tape off the glass and the surrounding brick and spray the doors with a high heat spray paint. Be sure to wear a mask and open windows for ventilation.

THE FINISHED FIREPLACE

THE FINISHED FIREPLACE

And here’s how it looks now after I added a chunky DIY mantel and a DIY TV frame. I love how it turned out!

It’s amazing what a difference paint and some inexpensive lumber can make!

Get the full step-by-step tutorial here.

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