Follow this easy DIY paint tutorial to transform an outdated brick masonry fireplace into one that will warm hands and hearts year-round.

Should you paint a brick fireplace? Anthony Kulikowski, owner of Five Star Painting in South Bend, IN, a Neighborly company, advises, 'Do it if you want a fresh, clean look, and hate the dated brick.

Is your outdated brick fireplace dragging down your room? If you’ve been wondering how to paint a brick fireplace to give it a fresh, weathered look without the hassle—this is the post for you ...

You can also use the commercial Brick Anew kit to make painting a fireplace easier. The $200 kit includes base paint, your preferred color, sealants, a cleaning solution to prepare your fireplace ...

But brick around a fireplace and the tiles on a hearth should not get that hot, meaning high-temperature paint could easily scratch, especially on the hearth, she said.

Is your fireplace surround or exposed brick wall making your space feel dark and dated? Learn how to paint brick and give the surface a whole new look ...

News Home and garden Ask the builder: Whitewashing brick fireplace is a DIY success Sat., April 15, 2017 A mom and daughter team whitewashed this dated interior red-brick fireplace. (Tim Carter) X ...

She wants to paint the tapestry brick surround of the fireplace an off white. I am concerned it will not take paint well, leaving blotches and tiny holes that will show through the paint.

STEP 1 Due to the tendency of brick to accumulate grit, you should wet and clean the brick fireplace prior to painting it to ensure better paint adhesion. Using a stiff-bristle brush doused in ...

She wrote: “I am planning to whitewash (true whitewash, not paint) my fireplace brick. To clean it first, can I use Stain Solver? If so, what is the process?” ...