Painting a brick fireplace

Learn how to paint a brick fireplace the right way with this simple tutorial. Including the best paint to use and whether a satin or matte finish is better.

We recently moved into a new house and the fireplace was not our style. If you’re considering a brick fireplace makeover DIY, then you probably know what I’m talking about. A fireplace can be a beautiful focal point in a living room, but outdated brick fireplaces tend to be more of an eyesore. #fireplace #diy

We absolutely adore brick walls. The last decade has seen homeowners move away from the man-made, polished finishes of the 90’s and embrace interiors with ‘more character and personality’. This has seen more and more homes being adorned by concrete walls, brick wall sections, woodsy ceilings and materials in general that usher in a whole […]

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace like a Pro

You’ve remodeled your living room with fresh new decor. New chairs, new roman shades. A new rug. Oh happy day! But wait. What’s that brick

If you are looking for an easy update with a lot of impact, a whitewashed brick fireplace is right up your alley! This update is fast (like 1-2 hours), cheap (free even if you have leftover paint), and crazy transformative! Below I’ll share with you the process I used to whitewash this brick fireplace. Disclaimer:

Fireplaces can offer both comfort and fantastic architectural detail. That said, some are definitely more aesthetically pleasing than others, and they can be hard (not to mention expensive!) to make over. That’s why we can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right.These 10 brick fireplace transformations, all from real homeowners who have upgraded or refurbished their dated hearths, show how they can become truly eye-catching focal points with some clever DIYs.

Consider your fireplace a blank canvas with unexpected painting potential.

DIY painted brick fireplace that looks amazing years later.

The easy way to make your old brick fireplace look fresh and bright!