There are 25 different ideas with easy to follow tutorials for each.
Painted red brick fireplace makeover ideas.
The easiest way to makeover your brick fireplace is with paint.
The fireplace which sits silent for so much of the year comes to life in all its blazing glory.
They re fresh and stylish yet classic and timeless.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
A matching mint green mantel.
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.
Transforming a red brick fireplace with a german schmear technique.
It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
In the above example m int shelves flank a painted white brick fireplace lending a splash of color to the space.
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.
How to paint a brick fireplace the right way.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
Let these brick fireplace ideas inspire you then use your imagination and personal sense of style to make them your own.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
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