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. So regular paint is the ...

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Here are 35 painted brick fireplace ideas to refresh your space. In this cozy Craftsman home living room from Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, the brick fireplace, and built-in bookcases ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed?

A painted brick fireplace is easy to maintain, she said, even when it’s white: “All you have to do is hit it with another coat of paint when it gets dirty, over time, from the smoke ...

A painted brick fireplace is easy to maintain, she said, even when it’s white: “All you have to do is hit it with another coat of paint when it gets dirty, over time, from the smoke.” Image ...

The fireplace’s painted tiles appear in a neutralshade with a green, stenciled border. Howe starts by priming the brick, then uses chalk, which is easy to wipe away, to outline details.

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 ...