How Do You Cover A Brick Fireplace?
Covering a brick fireplace can really change the feel of a room. Perhaps the style of the brick too dated for your taste, or the brick shows discoloration from many fires. There are two easy ways to cover a brick fireplace; you can paint the brick or install tile over the brick. Choose to paint over the brick for a relatively quick fix. Opt to tile over the brick for a more elegant design element. Prepare the brick. Rub it briskly with a wire brush to remove any dirt or loose mortar. Use soap and water to scrub the brick, rinse and allow to dry. Prime the brick using a commercially available primer made especially for brick and other porous surfaces. Some regular interior latex primers may work as well. Talk to a knowledgeable paint retailer to make sure you get an appropriate primer. Apply one coat of primer and let it dry thoroughly. Choose a high quality latex acrylic paint in any color you want. Select the finish (flat, satin, semi-gloss) based on your preference. Paint the brick u
