A matching mint green mantel.
Painted red brick fireplace makeover ideas.
This post will show you how to give a vintage fireplace a mid century update.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
There are 25 different ideas with easy to follow tutorials for each.
It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
How to paint a brick fireplace the right way.
They re fresh and stylish yet classic and timeless.
Step 2 if the brick has already been painted check for chipping flaking or blistering paint.
In the above example m int shelves flank a painted white brick fireplace lending a splash of color to the space.
Let these brick fireplace ideas inspire you then use your imagination and personal sense of style to make them your own.
One of the themes you will see in many brick fireplace ideas is to create a neutral backdrop for a design statement.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
Large deposits of soot on the face brick may be a sign you ll need fireplace doors to protect painted bricks from excess heat and smoke.
Transforming a red brick fireplace with a german schmear technique.
Give a painted brick fireplace design a try.
I can t get enough of painted brick fireplaces.