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Skip to ContentTo TutorialThis fireplace makeover is a real show-stopper. If you are questioning painting your brick then this post is for you! Gain inspiration from the amazing before and after pictures of red brick getting painted white.*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own.&nbsp;This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.&nbsp;Read our full privacy policy.Table of ContentsOur simple fireplace update of painting the mantel and updating the cover was a great and easy weekend DIY project. I was I could say that this brick fireplace makeover was our DIY project, however, our family members are DIY nuts like us, too!My sister-in-law really worked wonders on her entire fireplace brick. It honestly looks like a brand new fireplace.She did an amazing job painting her fireplace to give her whole living room a brand-new feel. She used Benjamin Moore ArborCoat White Solid Stain and highly recommends it to anyone who is debating about giving their fireplace a DIY makeover.The reason that the ArborCoat worked for her was that her brick was porous and was able to soak in the paint.As always, we recommend going to local paint stores with actual photos of your project before starting.Before any painting project, it is always a good idea to start with a clean slate. You never know how much soot and grime is on the brick.Fireplaces can accumulate a lot of dirt and grim on them.&nbsp;Using a&nbsp;small wire brush&nbsp;is a great way to knock loose dirt off the entire brick surface.Don’t worry about getting every piece for dirt and soot. Just make sure you are knocking any really loose parts. You may also need to repair any mortar before starting.Use a shop vac to clean up your dirty mess.You can use TSP clean on a rag or&nbsp;soapy water. You can see how dirty the brick was after wiping it down with just Dawn dish soap and water.Use a brush to paint mortar or grout lines first. You can then use a roller or just a brush to continue painting the bricks.Keep painting until you have covered the whole fireplace surround. Look at the surface of the brick from multiple angles.Let the layer of paint dry completely before painting your second coat. This old brick really soaked in the paint so by the time she was finished with the first coat she could go back and start the second.You can see how this dated brick fireplace was given a completely modern look with just a little paint. It really brightens this room for a modern farmhouse feel and dramatic statement.They later added a reclaimed wood fireplace mantel to finish their budget-friendly fireplace makeover.Should you paint the inside of the fireplace? If you plan on using your fireplace then you need to use special heat-rated paint for the inside. As you can see, the inside of the fireplace was not painted here. Do you recommend Arborcoat for painting? If we were doing this DIY painting project today, we would use the Loxon Masonry paint from Sherwin Williams. My sister-in-law was very happy with her paint choice. However, we think the best paint is one that is meant for masonry surfaces. How does the painted brick fireplace look today? This fireplace was done over three years ago and looks exactly the same as it did when it was first started. You should note that they rarely use the fireplace. Could you paint your fireplace a different color? The good news is that you can tint some masonry primer and paints. You can choose your fireplace color to fit your style. Can you use regular latex paint? We would not recommend using regular paint to paint your brick. While we have seen some DIY projects go well, we will still use paint meant for masonry rough surfaces.Now if only I can figure out how to do this to our stone, I will really have created an awesome living room update with a fireplace makeover.If you like this tutorial, make sure to give it 5 stars below 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩. It truly helps us continue bringing you more free and budget-friendly DIYs.Pin This DIY To Pinterestfrom 1 votePrintPinRateClick here to cancel reply.This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.As I read your article I found myself returning to my former days of teaching. I used task analysis on a daily basis. You were clear, thorough, and descriptive.We recently bought a 60 yo house whose brick fireplace required extensive repair to the front as well as the firebox. Unfortunately the brick and mortar just don't quite match. My answer is DIY whitewashing or painting. I can now look forward to a successful project, thanks.Hi Donna. Thanks for the kind words. I am a former teacher so this is a big compliment to me!This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Hi, we are Erin and Eric. We are crazy about DIY projects. My husband and I love helping people make their house a home through projects you can do yourself!

Skip to ContentTo TutorialThis fireplace makeover is a real show-stopper. If you are questioning painting your brick then this post is for you! Gain inspiration from the amazing before and after pictures of red brick getting painted white.*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own.&nbsp;This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.&nbsp;Read our full privacy policy.Table of ContentsOur simple fireplace update of painting the mantel and updating the cover was a great and easy...

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