Designed by heidi caillier this living room is a winter oasis.
Diy painting fireplace white. How to paint a brick fireplace white 1. Find the studs in the wall they should be just at the edge of the fireplace. Use the wide painter s tape to mask the edges by the walls. We tried two different types of primers and i ended up liking.
30 stunning white brick fireplace ideas part 1 1 coastal cottage. I simply swept it. Though subtle the black painted fireplace stands out against the navy walls for a cozy understated color block effect. Always clean your brushes for future use.
Make sure your fire place is clean. If you ve grown weary of the look of your brick fireplace surround take note. The most important step is to use a good primer. Mine has never ever been used so it s spotless.
Then use the 6 roller with nap to paint the rest of the fireplace ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible. Isn t it great how the color and style of the mantel completely sets the tone and style of the room. If you ve got a free afternoon you ve got time to give your brick fireplace surround a dramatic new look. Use the 2 brush and proclassic interior acrylic latex paint to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick.
Check out our bomb fireplace makeover. Paint works wonder and a new wood fireplace mantel brings a pop to the whole space. Fireplace before and after diy projects. All it takes is a little elbow grease a few tools and some fireplace paint.
Ours had about 60 years of soot on the front. But if you ve previously used yours you re going to want to use some tsp to scrub down any dirt or soot. Fill the screw holes with wood filler let dry sand and then paint to match the mantel. Place the mantel over the top of the old mantel.
Using a stiff bristle brush doused in soapy water first scrub the face of the brick fireplace with a brush to remove dirt or efflorescence that is white powdery mineral deposits. Another gorgeous fireplace makeover. You ve gotta clean that thing. 10 hours plus drying time step 1.
Painting our brick fireplace white made so much difference in our living room. Even the most inexperienced homeowners can learn how to paint a brick fireplace. Tape it all off. Learn how to properly store and.
Toe nail the screws into the mantel through the wall.