How to Paint a Fireplace
Fireplaces need love too! Below, you'll find our tips and pointers on how to redesign a painted brick fireplace with a fresh coat of paint. With Sherwin-Williams' vast selection of fireplace paint options to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Once you apply a little creative attention, you'll shape a relaxing space that will inspire even your most discerning guests.
Supplies for This Project
- 1 gallon of ProClassic® Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamel (in Extra White SW 7006)
- 1 gallon of Loxon® Concrete & Masonry Primer
- Purdy® Criss Cross Wire Brush
- 1" Purdy® XL® Sprig
- 2" Purdy® Nylox™ Sprig
- 6½" Purdy® Marathon Jumbo Mini Roller Cover
- Contractor Series® Mini Roller Plastic Tray
- Shop vacuum
- Sponge
- Small bucket with cleaner ⁄ degreaser
1.
With the wire brush, clean the debris from the fireplace brick and mortar.
2.
Once you’ve cleared all accessible debris with the brush, use an industrial shop vacuum to clean the area around the fireplace.
3.
After vacuuming, use the sponge to clean the fireplace with cleaner/degreaser.
4.
Deep cleaning is essential, as any dirt or debris left on the bricks will cause your paint to chip or peel.
Tip: Use painter’s tape and a drop cloth to keep walls and floors clean.
5.
Use a 1" flat, stiff bristle brush to press the primer into the cracks and crevices of the mortar and brick. Then use a mini roller to cover the remaining surface area, ensuring that the primer is applied as evenly as possible. Priming is especially important when painting brick because the primer offers adhesion with alkali and efflorescence resistance for masonry surfaces.
Tip: Using a roller makes painting go faster and helps you apply primer evenly.
6.
Use a 2" brush to paint the mortar along with any cracks and crevices of the brick. Then with the mini roller to paint the rest of the fireplace, ensuring that the paint is applied as evenly as possible.
Tip: Always clean your brushes for future use. Learn how to properly store and dispose of paint here.
The BEFORE and AFTER...
Colors We Used
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