How Do You Paint Brick Fireplace Inserts?
Brick fireplace inserts are popular for their natural, earthy appearance. However, when the tone and style of the brick just doesn’t seem to match the rest of the room, the insert can appear awkward and out of place. A fresh coat of paint can solve this problem by transforming the brick fireplace insert into something that better matches its surroundings. But if you don’t know what you’re doing, you can run into big problems that may even cause you to actually ruin the insert. If you need to paint a brick fireplace insert, you need to know the proper techniques and the correct order in which to employ them or you may end up with disappointing results. Use a coarse brush to scour the surface of the brick fireplace insert. Remove as much dust as possible to promote adhesion. Use blue painter’s tape to cover any areas you do not want painted. Cover any larger areas surrounding the brick fireplace insert with a heavy-duty fabric drop cloth. Use the 3- to 4-inch paintbrush to apply a coat o
