Luca GeorgeMy Painted Brick Fireplace
Today’s post will walk you through the steps I took to achieve my painted brick fireplace in one afternoon and the materials needed (hint: it’s not actually paint).My Brick Fireplace Before PaintAs soon as we moved into our first home I knew one of the very first projects I wanted to do was paint our brick fireplace.My Painted Brick Fireplace After LimewashingThis stuff is magic!I took a big spray bottle filled with water and sprayed down the brick fireplace so it was wet.
How to Whitewash a Fireplace
If your brick fireplace is in need of a face lift, and removing the brick isn’t a viable option for you, whitewashing your existing brick is a great alternative.Whitewashing is a pretty simple, but amazingly messy process since it requires using watered down paint that splatters and runs.
The Fireplace Reveal
The Fireplace Reveal!White wash brick….check!White WashingOur first step was to white wash that tacky 1980’s red brick.
How to Whitewash Brick
I’d love to hear your comments at the end after checking out how to whitewash brick the easy and (maybe even) free way!Originally, we had considered painting the brick white, which is how John and Sherry did it in their old house.
Paint a Brick Fireplace
The brick was a nice color so I thought I'd just see what the white room looked like with an au-natural fireplace.Our living room stays pretty dark and it was pretty apparent, pretty quickly that a white fireplace was what it needed.Honestly, I would have dragged my feet a lot longer if I had to paint all those grout lines with a regular paint brush.
How To Paint Your Brick Fireplace
SUPPLIESDegreaserPrimerLatex Paint (any color)Stiff paint brush (any paint brush will work but having a stiffer one helps!)If you don’t clean your brick thoroughly, your paint won’t adhere properly and will chip over time.To apply the primer, use a stiff paint brush to push the paint into the mortar and various cracks in the brick.
White-washed brick with blue-gray walls = blah. Help!!!
Today I white-washed our brick fireplace, and while I am pleased with the results, I am also finding it looks bland with the light blue-gray wall behind it.Any ideas to create contrast and make this wall/fireplace combo pop?
Paint Your Brick Fireplace in 2 Easy Steps!
Not quite the look I was hoping for 😉 But luckily, to paint your brick fireplace is an easy DIY project that anyone can do!My mom is a saint and was the one who actually painted our fireplace for us before we moved in.
How to Easily & Affordably Paint a Brick Fireplace White
Now that the renovation is coming to an end I finally tackled the easiest part of the reno… Painting that grey brick fireplace.I can’t stand having lights turned on so I figured I would finally paint the brick white to lighten the space up and did it ever!!I am seriously blown away by how big of a transformation the living room had from just a few coats of white paint.If you plan to paint the inside of the fireplace make sure you clean the brick off extremely well for the paint to stick properly.Be prepared to prime plus paint at least 2 coats if you have dark brick to paint over.
Stunning Brick Fireplace Designs that Add Cozy Style to any Home
If you want to give a room character while combining some extra flair, choose a brick fireplace.There are many things you can do to style your brick fireplace ranging from painting to adding decor pieces.
How To White Wash Brick Fireplace (Makeover)
My mother was ordering new grey leather furniture for the living room which gave me the opportunity to upgrade her dated fireplace!After it's dry, mix 1 part white paint with 2-3 parts water in a container (preferably a clear one).This was the paint we chose at Home Depot...BEHR paint and primer Flat pure white.You could probably use any ol' white paint you find!If you want the brick whiter, leave it on longer before wiping or add less water to the paint.
The Best Way To Create White Brick Fireplaces
It was time to create a white brick fireplace.I knew I love white brick fireplaces, so that’s how we were going to paint the brick.Painting the brick white was a piece of cake since we painted out the exterior brick on our house white.
Update a Brick Fireplace: How to Whitewash Brick the Easy Way
I truly believe the biggest impact you can make to your living space is a clean and bright painted brick fireplace (see below for proof!).Bonus—making and applying whitewash paint is an easy and cheap DIY project that can be completed in a few hours!How to Whitewash a Brick FireplaceThis easy tutorial walks you through exactly how to whitewash paint your own fireplace.
How to Whitewash a Brick Fireplace
How to Whitewash a Brick Fireplace – a step by step guide to making an easy and inexpensive change to your brick fireplace!BUT…the “brick” on the fireplace is not even real brick.We already owned white paint, so all we needed to buy was the spray paint and gray paint.
Painting Brick Fireplace
Faux painting brick over a previously painted white brick fireplace (this post)2.Installing Heart Pine Floors and the Final RevealI know the trend lately is to paint fireplace brick white.Before ShotPainting Brick FireplaceBut, the fact that our fireplace, mantle and the built-in bookshelves on both sides of our fireplace are white, made for an overwhelming amount of white on that one wall.If you still hate the color, proceed…After working up a test board by playing with several color combinations, I chose a warm brown brick color.
DIY Whitewashed Brick Fireplace: Step by Step Tutorial
And this newly whitewashed brick fireplace.Now we are spending every spare moment doing DIY projects to make our coastal farmhouse dreams come true!I read conflicting things, one tutorial said to do 50/50 water to paint and do multiple coats.Another tutorial said to do 75/25 paint to water because the brick will absorb all the liquid and look like you barely did anything.AfterWe could not be happier with how our whitewashed brick fireplace turned out!
How to Whitewash Brick
I said buh-bye to the orangey-salmon brick fireplace and gave the it a lighter, brighter, fresher update.Today I want to share with you how to whitewash brick.
White Birch Ledgestone Fireplace
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New Year New Room Challenge-Re-whitewashing the Brick Fireplace
I hope you all are ready for the second week counting down the reveal of the New Year New Room Challenge.This week I am sharing all about how I re-whitewashed the Brick Fireplace.
How to Whitewash a Brick Fireplace
I read so many tutorials online and suggestions I found on Pinterest on how to whitewash a brick fireplace that I wanted to share my own tips and completed project.How to Whitewash a Brick Fireplace GrayFirst, I am calling it whitewash since it is the same technique but I did not use a white based paint.
DIY Rustic Fireplace Mantle
I used a hand saw, drill, electric sander, 2" finishing nails, 2" wood screws, 1/2" wood screws, and wood glue.I wanted the mantle to be as wide as possible in the front to cover the existing brick mantle supports, so I went with a 10" wide board.I used the 1x8x8" board for the top of my mantle (what everything is setting on).Check Pinterest and search "diy mantle box" or "diy wood mantle".
Sideline Elite Smart 80037 60" WiFi-Enabled Recessed Electric
Now you can enjoy the traditional style of Touchstone’s Sideline Electric Fireplace with smart-home features.(Batteries not included)Yes, it does heat your roomWhat makes the Sideline Elite® Electric Fireplace unique is its heating capabilities.Mounting and UseThe versatile Sideline Elite® Electric Fireplace offers two installation options.
How To Prep, Prime, And Paint A Brick Fireplace
We just used primer that we had leftover from painting the guest room (Olympic Premium No-VOC primer), some white semi-gloss paint that we always have around for trim touch ups (Olympic Premium No-VOC paint) and a quart of Benjamin Moore’s Temptation in satin that we picked up from Lowe’s (color matched to, you guessed it, Olympic Premium No-VOC paint).Primer isn’t always necessary (we’ve gone without it while painting brick before) but we had it on hand so we figured we might as well use it.You guys know we’re no strangers to painting brick fireplaces since we tackled not one but two in our first house.
Decorating Our Mantel For Fall
I’ve been busy decorating our mantel for fall and I’m sharing all about it below!After many, many years of not having a mantel to decorate for fall, I now have one.
How to Paint a Brick Fireplace
You can give your room a makeover by simply painting your brick fireplace white!What Kind Of Paint Do You Use On A Brick Fireplace?
The 6 Best Off-White Neutral Paint Colours: Undertones & More
OFF-WHITE PAINT COLORSWhen it comes to LRV, it can be tricky to know just where the cut-off is between white, off-white and light.FULL Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Classic GrayBenjamin Moore’s Best Gray Paint Colours2.SHERWIN WILLIAMS CREAMY SW 7012Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours that’s NOT beige or gray!
White-washing brick fireplace
If your brick fireplace is in need of a face lift, and removing the brick isn’t a viable option for you, whitewashing your existing brick is a great alternative.Whitewashing is a pretty simple, but amazingly messy process since it requires using watered down paint that splatters and runs.I used an old, worn paint brush, because painting rough brick and mortar joints will make a new brush into an old brush in a hurry.After about half of the fireplace was done, I added more water to my paint because it started to thicken.This post was written by Tracy Evans who is a Certified Home Stager, Certified Redesigner and Journeyman Painter servicing the Central Illinois area.
Painted Brick & Stone Fireplace Inspiration
The lower level fireplace is brick and was already painted white (by the previous owner), you can check it out in the post I did yesterday (shown below).The Inspired RoomThe upper level fireplace is stone, you can see it above.
