Important info before i go on.
Gray modern painted brick fireplace.
In this post i am going to give you an honest report of how my painted fireplace has held up over the past 3 years spoiler alert.
I decided a warm gray would be the best option because it would tie together the diy barnwood wall and the taupe carpet and couch.
I can t get enough of painted brick fireplaces.
Painted brick and stone fireplaces have enjoyed a renewed popularity in recent times thanks to their on trend rustic appeal and equally simple process.
I realize that some have very strong opinions about whether to paint brick or not.
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The white painted brick fireplace trend is very popular this year.
There are some pretty incredible transformations on their site.
In the above example m int shelves flank a painted white brick fireplace lending a splash of color to the space.
If you have ever considered painting your brick fireplace white i highly encourage you to read today s cautionary tale.
Step 2 if the brick has already been painted check for chipping flaking or blistering paint.
I am decorating my new home in houston and i decided to paint my brick fireplace a light gray and give it a modernized makeover.
The painted fireplace evokes all the values of the old world hearth while honoring the need to maintain one s home within modern sensibilities.
It isn t entirely pretty.
White is the most obvious option for painting a fireplace but our room is made up of mostly taupes browns and grays so white just wouldn t work.
Here is my first diy video.
Gray wash brick fireplace color washing brick.
Jun 28 2015 explore kay alford s board grey fireplace followed by 680 people on pinterest.
Scroll down to learn how to paint a brick fireplace.
They re fresh and stylish yet classic and timeless.
A matching mint green mantel ties the look together.
You can achieve this look with indoor latex heat resistant paint.
Fireplace makeover idea 1.
Check out these amazing ideas and modern fireplace designs to find out which design may work best for your fireplace.
Bhg is another fantastic resource for some fireplace ideas and inspiration.
In fact white painted brick with a big wood mantel looks horrible imo.
Large deposits of soot on the face brick may be a sign you ll need fireplace doors to protect painted bricks from excess heat and smoke.
To keep the paint immediately above your fireplace looking fresh and clean.