High-temperature paint is rated to perform well up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, but some are skeptical if it would work on a tile hearth or a brick surround.

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Step 4: Apply Paint After taping and priming, next comes the color. "Some paints will absorb into the brick, so be prepared to test it out and see," says Minister.

Charcoal gray paint grounds the floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace in this bright Southern California living room designed by Home Consultant. The color both accentuates and contrasts with the ...

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.” ...

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 ...

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.