(Hallway II), Thrift Store Bookcase Built-In Challenge (Hallway III), Thrift Store Bookcase Built-Ins Trim and a Ball of Wax Update (Hallway IV), Thrift Store Bookcases Transformed to Built-Ins Before and After (Hallway V), Painted Linoleum Floor with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Lacquer, How to Thrift and Score for Your Home, Mid-Century Chair. It's beautiful. So could I use this technique on already painted brick? So I started with a wet brush (wet with paint) for the edges of the bricks, which needed the most coverage. We also have one but it has old glass doors that we'd like to remove. I also cleaned my fireplace to the best of my ability. Now I want to sell it but need advise on what product to use. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know!! I'm so excited about my new chaulk paint fireplace. I really love how much of the red still shows through, but the whole effect is fresher and clean-looking! Fast forward to this morning. White+ red = pink, and I found the diluted method just didn't work for me. One tip is to make sure your fireplace is completely cooled down, if it was recently used. You can upload a photo of your room and try out different wall colors to help you plan before your shop for paint. jars of a beautiful, very light sage-ish green. But, as with anything, it's always better to start light and then add more paint if you need. Is it completely open on both sides? Thank you for reading my blog post! I'd love to share my pictures if you're interested .thanks for motivating me. I love how the black screen pops now! I am always amazed at the power of paint to completely transform! I'm glad you are happy with your results! Feel free to message me if you have any questions about this or any other projects! So this is why a watered down application of chalk paint works best. My brick is traditional red brick which is not smooth so the surface is bumpy with ridges and crevices and your brushes will get beat up during the painting process. But I so badly wanted to update this fireplace that my daughter and I set our minds to getting this project underway. You can see that I progressed to painting the entire fireplace, including the mantle! Question though: Did you seal either the brick or wood mantle afterward? Please do not remove any watermarks, crop or edit any of my images without first obtaining written permission from me. The dirty looking bricks got a bit heavier coverage! This technique is just as beautiful over stone! I think any lighter color would do fine for white washing. You could consider a lighter gray, mauve, ivory or antique white. But this is so much easier and cleaner!! Oh, and I have 4 4 oz. Another fun way that we made the whitewashed fireplace the focal point of our living room was to make that wall our accent wall. So I gave the Shellac-based primer a try and it worked perfectly to prevent those stains from bleeding through. I wish you the best of luck with your projects! Then I finished off the insides of the bricks with the dry brush, blending the wet paint well. We also started working on the sunroom just behind this room (they share this fireplace). What a great transformation! I was going to do the whole German smear on a brick wall we discovered under some drywall. This might look very nice if you are like me and leaving the hearth open without a door or screen. This quick and easy wreath is made with fresh rosemary and will make your kitchen smell amazing as it dries! Viewers love this method of painting a fireplace and I've heard from several that this was the best solution for their dingy fireplaces! If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission! I found this at my local Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market but you can also order it on Amazon or even walmart.com. Now, my fireplace orientation looks fine. We have a brick fireplace too and I am dying to do something similar. Once we started painting Repose on the walls we immediately knew this wouldnt work for this room. Even now a couple years later, it has held up perfectly and Im still so happy with it! From Martha Stewart I think. And wow, let me just say that immediately I knew this would really make the fireplace pop! Just take a look at Patti's stone fireplace before and after painting with chalk paint! DIY Beautify is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Mid-Century Table: How To Restore Vintage Hardware, Painting Over Laminate with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/Provence_profile.html. This is a perfect alternative, and provides essentially the same "look." We are doing some kitchen cabinet refinishing this weekend so maybe after that! I love the transformation. I used cream of tartar mixed with water, let it sit and wiped it off. We do have screens that we use when we're burning, but they're not attached. I poured the paint into a plastic bowl and did about a 2 parts paint: 1 part water mixture. Looking forward to seeing more of you ideas. I wish you luck with your fireplace transformationwould love to see a pic when it's done ;). Before and After, Mid-Century Modern Table Trash to Treasure. I was all fired up to paint the fireplace once the room was freshly painted, but the rest of the family said an emphatic no! Now that your fireplace is painted step back and admire your work! Next, if needed apply a paste of baking soda and water and scrub the firebox walls and floor with a good scrub brush. Thanks. They love it! I decided to try out this color in the ColorSnap Visualizer as an accent color on the wall with the fireplace! Just like I knew they would . Always protect your eyes! Required fields are marked *. Updating Old Laminate Countertops with Giani Countertop Paint Kit! If you have some areas of the brick that do get scratched up then just touch-up those spots as needed. Make a solution of warm water mixed with a few drops of dish liquid to apply to the firebox. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=223927045399681. I did have a few pink-tinted stains and some light brownish tan stains showed through in spots. Thank you for sharing your process. And since we used white paint for the red brick, going with a darker accent wall around the fireplace really made that updated fireplace stand out. Abbey, Your email address will not be published. They mistakenly thought I wanted to paint the fireplace totally white, but when I shared my inspiration pictures, they liked the fact that a lot of the brick was still showingand I kind of took that as a green light . Pinning and Sharing is always welcome and appreciated. But other paint brands you could consider are Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint or Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint. I didn't want any hint of pink, I wanted white! With so much dust and debris flying around youll likely need it! Painting Tutorials. This required me to clean it out completely. By reading this blog and attempting to recreate any content shared on it, you assume all responsibility for any injuries or damages incurred. This is a messy project and soot and ash from fireplaces can easily stain floors and clothing. What a difference a little white chalk paint makes! Wipe down the outside area of the brick fireplace with a mixture of water and a few drops of dish liquid to remove dirt or stains before painting. Here is a link to my full disclosure policy. My, Thrift Store Haul DIY Makeover Under $100! Thank you so much Debra! Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework. Other options you can tell me about ?Thanks so much,Molly. Now that my fireplace was clean, I was ready to paint. I am in love with how this fireplace turned out! And, I LOVE how it turned out (really, thank goodness)! I am ready to do mine, just checking on your continued happiness with the paint you choose, that is what I have at home too. It still looked dirty. Eventually I would like to replace it with a larger, chunkier mantel but for now, I'm happy with it! Yes, you absolutely can! my full disclosure policy can be foundhere. They said they liked the brick. What a difference a couple hours of painting makes. I also removed all the melted wax that has been sitting on the hearth for who knows how long. We have been searching for the right idea's and techniques. Gorgeous. Yes please send me a picture of your painted fireplace! One thing you could consider is painting the firebox itself inside the hearth. It takes up the entire length of the room. I'm so happy you're here today . creating a faux brick wall in our master bedroom and did the German Schmear treatment in there! And, as I mentioned above, the accent wall also really makes that whitewashed fireplace stand out in a good way! I like Scotch Blue Painters Tape, Frogtape Painters Tape which is green, and most recently I Duck brand Painters Tape, which worked remarkably well and peeled off so easy. In fact, I had a reader reach out with questions and I walked her through the process. I used some older paintbrushes for this. They said they liked the red. I'm here to show you how! Hi Cindy, I've really enjoyed spending time in your blog tonight. Do you or any of the readers have any suggestions? They were adamantly opposed to a white chalk paint fireplace. Hello there friends, old and new! Hi Amy, it is gas and it's open on both sides. here for 12 dramatic white chalk paint makeovers, My Privacy Policy is available to view here, SOLO cup (or any container than can be discarded). The difference is dramatic and I didn't even have to buy any supplies! Here is a picture of my dated red brick fireplace with a glass and screen insert. The room is now bright and the mantel really pops. Once my brush was mostly dry, I went back over the centers of the bricks to give them lighter coverage. Using my small craft brush, I proceeded to paint the grout lines. We've made a lot of changes and have already. Mid-Century Table: What Lies Beneath? This primer is really thin but since it was white, I could apply it in spots where needed without messing up the appearance of finished product. You probably wont want to use the broom you use for everything else as it may get soot and ash on it and track to other areas of your home! You may want to explore options if you burn a lot of fires! How to Restore a Thrift Store Score! But my fireplace brick is painted dark brown. This is what I started the process with. You are welcome to use one or two photos as long as a link back to my original post is included. While playing with the ColorSnap Visualizer I noticed that the color strip contained a beautiful deep charcoal gray called Black Fox. I think any of those would be okay. Brick is very porous and will absorb some of the paint/water as you go. I vacuumed the fireplace well. Thanks Lisa! I did at first use regular Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer in White. Clean out your fireplace first to prepare for paint. There are a lot of tutorials available on painting and whitewashing fireplaces over the internet. If so, Im hopeful that this post will give you the courage to go ahead and just do it! Mid-Century Modern Chair Gorilla Tape and Foam, Mid-Century Modern Chair Finished! Whitewashing instead will not give complete coverage, allowing some of the underlying brick natural color to peek through. In one word - beautifully! The living room doesnt get enough natural light to support this color on our walls. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a4705bba14ac2379eb558e482ec22c21" );document.getElementById("c30201a720").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hey Friends! But I'm itching for something lighter and brighter, and it gets a little depressing, with a big surround of brick in dark brown. You can Google various ways to do this using vinegar, TSP, etc. We don't use the fireplace that often and I figure if it gets dirty, it will be easy to add a coat of paint! I think you can see what I mean about attractive brick but really quite dark and boring. I have been wondering if I could do this with a faux brick wall in our house. If you wanted to you could apply a. Id love to hear from you! A whitewash technique is basically using watered down chalk paint. and other DIY projects for the home. It looks so much lighter and airier. I'm so glad you had great results with this easy project! Chalk paint is not heat resistant, but in this case, it doesn't need to be! Here are my other home makeover DIY posts if youd like to check those out also! Over the last several months, I've been sharing pictures of painted fireplaces with them and I could tell they were coming around. Hi there, I'm Cindy. Use a broom and dust pan to clean the firebox. Hi, I loved this idea so much that I tried it! I have also been looking at white washing and not super happy with the bland overall hue it gives, and I didnt want to paint it completely white; I too wanted the brick to show through. Have you been thinking about updating your outdated red brick fireplace? So you may want to put on some old clothes and be sure to wear good work gloves. Hi, So it has a while since you have done this, are you still pleased? I only had one-half can of the Valspar paint so I went to Lowes to get some more to finish my project. And thanks so much for checking out my blog. Once the paint and water is mixed, you can move on to the fun part, whitewashing the brick fireplace! There are so many ways to paint a fireplace! It will likely require several coats of paint. This also really brightened up the space. But let me just tell you that it really creates that wow factor in a room! You'll probably need to go heavier with the paint to cover the brown, but I'll bet it will lighten up your room tremendously! I decided to have a go at cleaning the soot from around the opening of the fireplace. A matte water based poly should seal it nicely. So hopefully Ive inspired you to try updating your brick fireplace with a chalk paint whitewash! That board was the last bastion of glossy fake oak in our homeand I was not sad to see it go! Here are some reader's painted fireplaces that they achieved following my easy technique. This is a fun and simple DIY makeover and a project you can do in just one day! I was considering painting our firebox but after doing a little research decided to leave it alone for now. Love it. No Sanding! A Mid-Century Modern Chair Gets a Makeover! I opted against the whitewash because I found the results looked too pinkish. Thank you so very much Jackie! Blue painters tape works perfectly to mark off the areas where you dont want paint. I want to do basically what you have done, and get that same sort of look. Hey Molle, you could paint the brick with the green paint first and then do the white wash over the top. That is on my project to do list. It took just a couple of hours to finish painting the fireplace and mantle! Thank you for the idea! We did a similar thing, painted the paneling and German smeared the fireplace and we love ours. And the impact on your living space is amazing! And I really think that once we place down new flooring it will make a world of difference in this room! If you use this method to paint your fireplace, send me pictures and I may feature you here! Here are a few different views of it during the last 3 years since I painted it. I also painted the dark beams white. You can sponge or brush on the paint and work it into the brick, but I found it easier to just work the paint into the brick with a stiff brush. Check out the before and after pictures of Patti's stone fireplace below! I had never before considered doing an accent wall. You dont want that stuff contaminating your paint. For this project I recommend using regular old brushes, not your best ones. Im Abbey. Again thanks your instructions were easy to follow and you supply list with links made my shopping quick and simple. Thank you so much for this tutorial, its exactly what I had in mind, Ive been looking for a few years now! We had initially planned to paint the whole living room a single color, Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams. Before you paint your fireplace, please do the prep work to ensure the best results! .you're awesome and made it so easy for me to do. And let me tell you this is a messy job, at least it was for me with the condition of my fireplace. The rest of our living room looks so good! I agree with everything you said! I will show you how easy it is to do a chalk paint whitewash of your brick fireplace! It's beautiful with the paint and fixtures that were here when we bought the house. Much different from regular masking tape, painters tape doesnt peel off the paint when it is removed. It fits in with the rest of the room and now the overall feeling in the room is so much lighter and brighter! But you may be wondering what brushes to use. It really inspired me. Like I mentioned above, this project started off as a cleaning experiment! Rinse with a clean rag and water and allow to dry. We only use the fireplace a handful of times in the winter because it's so hot here in Texas! Goggles are recommended too. Otherwise, please look for my response under the post where you left it! Just remember that all images and text on this site are property of DIY beautify. If you see areas where some stains show through once the paint is dried, you may need to apply a white-tinted stain-blocking primer to those spots. While you typically topcoat furniture pieces painted with chalk mineral style paint, that is not necessary here. As an Amazon Associate, this blog earns from qualifying purchases. And now when someone walks into our living room, their eyes are immediately drawn to the fireplace. Thank you Eilis, you could try a small patch at the bottom and see how it looks! (the fireplace in our living room is black, but that doesn't bother me like the brown.) The paint dried really quickly, and in no time at all I was able to style my newly painted brick fireplace! I opted to completely remove my glass door and screen on my hearth, leaving the hearth open. I tackled my fireplace with confidence this weekend and it looks beautiful. You will find that the brick will absorb some of your paint so you may see more brick color peeking through as the paint dries. I have a question about painting a fireplace. We went back and had the paint tinted to Mindful Gray, another great Sherwin-Williams color. This fireplace, which is upstairs in our living room, doesnt get much use, so I was a little worried about peeking behind those glass doors! To clean the firebox use a dust mask or respirator! I love when you share! I read them, but then decided to do my own thing. 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I too was thinking about the German smear method, but that seems like a lot of messy work, and if I ever decide to paint it in the future, I might lose the brick texture. I'd love to see a pic! Our house was built in the late 70s and this fireplace truly screamed 70s dcor. Thanks so much Wendy, I love hearing that my tutorials are helpful to others! Cindy, I cant thank you enough for this very easy to follow directions. Can you tell me more about your double-sided fireplace? Your comments are like sunshine and chocolate! Protect the space around your hearth by placing down drop cloths. We burn fires in the winter and the fireplace still looks great! I have a lot more brick than you do here but a sample amount would be helpful. And, it does wonders to update a room and create a gorgeous focal point. You can certainly choose to do a full coverage paint job for your fireplace, but it would likely require a very good bonding primer first and then several coats of paint that is made to adhere well to brick or masonry. Whitewashing outdated brick fireplaces is very popular right now on Pinterest, especially with the popularity of the farmhouse and coastal dcor styles. I cant speak to the quality of this paint as I havent yet tried it on a piece of furniture where getting a smooth finish would be important. How to Paint Old Dark Kitchen Cabinets the easy way! Amazing how many dust bunnies and cobwebs collect in those brick crevices and bumps. Love this idea! And your blog post helped me a lot to sort things out. Your email address will not be published. I found as the paint dried it lightened significantly, so I ended up applying it with a bit of a heavier hand. what paint is the best for cabinets and bookcases, make sure to read this post! Well, enough said. The fireplace still has texture, but painting it makes it feel more modern. Just what my family wants to do with our fireplace. I also wanted simple and quick, which is why I didn't go for the German Schmearalthough I ended up. Next use a Shop Vac to remove all those dust particles. I love your technique. Place debris, dust and soot into a bag for disposal. Click here to see that tutorial! This primer is a little thicker but when it didnt work to block the stains I was dealing with. I adore the farmhouse, distressed look. Thank you Mary, I love the brighter look! It all works together now! Just gorgeous ! Plus, the Blessed sign really stands out now. The fireplace makeover with chalk paint was my favorite update in this 70s brick ranch. But this is much appreciated and helps me keep blogging to bring you more helpful content! Thanks to your comprehensive guide. Oh, and please disregard our very ugly stained old carpet. I really appreciate it! And I love it!! Thanks for the great ideas! Rinse with old rags/towels or shop towels. I used white chalk and I love it. Just keep putting on more coats until you achieve the desired amount of whitewash color on your brick. So, I thought that this look was what I should try to achieve. All free printables on my site are for personal use only, and not to be used to make money. But first, you need to see how bad it looked! A simple and fun project that my daughter and I did in one day really made a huge difference in the living room space. I finally did something to our ugly 80's brick fireplace and I am loving the results and can't wait to share them with you! This blog's content is for entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. I used up my leftover white chalk paint (, This is a great question. I had some leftover Valspar Chalky Finish Paint in the color kid gloves. You can see that I started at the bottom and worked my way up my fireplace. Mr DIY and I spent the weekend in San Antonio and Fredricksburg, TX. I wish I could upload a before and after picture to show you. They wanted it to stay. I'm so glad I found your post! Sometimes they need to trust your instinct when it comes to these things. And while I was at it, I painted my mantel! Love site too ! What inspired me to consider an accent wall was the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer! I love the color and was wondering if I could work it in. I did come across several posts where folks had used a Rust-oleum High-Heat paint for this purpose, but Id suggest doing a little research to make sure its a safe option for your fireplace. Thanks again for reading my blog! This post contains affiliate links. Do you know about how much paint you used for this project? This is beautiful! I found that if I attempted this with my large brush, I got too much paint on the bricks. Honestly, I didn't see much of a difference. If I notice that soot starts to build up on the outside again, I'll clean it and simply add another light coat of chalk paint over it. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The fireplace (in my opinion) was an eyesore and detracted from all the other lovely things happening in the room. If you want more info on chalk painting furniture check out this blog post. We (Simply Refinished/Abbey Flanary Barnes) are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites, Chalk Mineral Paint Basics: Tips For Success, FarmHouse Kitchens: Countertop and Cabinet Makeovers, Kitchen Makeover: Giani Paint Kit For Laminate Countertops, Chalk Painters Tips To Stay Creative During Quarantine, Farm House Table Makeover With Gel Stain and Chalk Paint . I hope you find something here that inspires you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice one ;) I read all comments and love to respond if you leave your email! It looks like it's gas do you turn it on often? Here are a few explanations of some of the ways I found. If you find that you've applied too much paint, you can easily sand it off. There are several brands of painters tape out there that I often reach for when making this purchase. Thanks so much for sharing!!! And honestly it was a little scary with all the dust and cobwebs! I taped off the carpet around the hearth and poured a small amount of white chalk paint into a SOLO cup. I also like to vacuum all the fireplace brick, even the part outside the hearth, before painting. To my surprise I learned that this paint is no longer carried, but they recommended Krylon Chalky Finish Paint as a replacement. Honestly before you paint it is best to get rid of all the dust and soot anyway. It does make the room look larger and brighter! Now, Ill take you through the simple steps we did in our budget and beginner friendly chalk paint whitewash brick fireplace makeover, starting with a supplies list. If you are keeping the fireplace glass doors clean those with vinegar and water. This is a fantastic look. Place down drop cloths and hold in place with painters tape if needed to protect floor and walls around fireplace. I enjoy sharing my furniture and home dcor painting projects, woodworking and furniture building projects (basically anything that allows me to play with power tools!) I would have never considered this dark accent wall color if I hadnt tried the ColorSnap Visualizer so I encourage you to give it a try before you shop for paint. Two hours to a whole new lookI love that! I did not seal either. I'm so glad you found my tutorial easy to follow! Click here to see how I gave a $25 grandfather clock an amazing makeover with chalk paint! I used Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer in White. Thank you. Cindy that is one gorgeous fireplace brimming with character. And a whole run down of my Budget Friendly Kitchen Makeover Project. I will share some pictures with you someday! So, hopefully Ive shown you how easy it is to whitewash your fireplace brick. I concentrated the heavier paint on the outer edges of the brick. Here is a pic of the fireplace before. Click here to see all the ugly before pictures of this enormous fireplace. That same family who were so opposed to a painted fireplace? You can use any brand of chalk mineral paint for the whitewash. And if you dont follow me on social, please follow me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/simplyrefinished/and Facebook too at https://www.facebook.com/simplyrefinished. However, if you use the fireplace or plan to use it in the future, be mindful of what type of paint might be safe for those high-heat areas. The heat stays inside the fireplace so it doesn't affect the chalk paint whatsoever. I researched how best to clean fireboxes and found several recommendations. Please respect the effort I've put into my blog and I will do the same for youThank You! However, it worked fine for this project. I did not see any need to seal the chalk paint. It was a belated anniversary trip and we had such a fun time! The before and after is truly amazing. This gives a very Earthy, coastal, and farmhouse vibe, which I love! After the primer dried I then repainted those spots with the chalk paint. Creating a beautiful home on a budget IS within reach! The little paint sample swatches are nice, but its hard to really imagine the space with just those little sample cards. But first you will likely need to put on some good work gloves if your didnt already do this for the first step. I hope this helps! After painting the grout lines in a small section, I dipped just the tips of my regular Purdy brush in the paint. After doing a little research on these I learned that these stains come from dye in the brick or from soot or other chemicals commonly found in fireplaces. Also brick is porous, so you kind of have to do a combination of brush stokes and stabs to get the paint onto the surface. And I'll bet you're wondering how has my family reacted to the change? You can change the consistency of the paint and water mixture and therefore change the coverage by using different ratios of paint to water. Try scrubbing the solution into the soiled areas with a scrub brush. I'm trying to decide how much I'll need for mine. A chalk paint whitewash brick fireplace also pairs well with most any wall color.

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