When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.
Ideas to cover ugly brick fireplace.
Which i can absolutely believe if the fireplace is beautifully framed and cozy and all things warm and flame cracklingly peaceful.
You may be thinking i am crazy and that the whitewash effect seemed sufficient but pictures cannot truly express the way the orange red tone of the brick still reared its ugly head.
It s likely you ll need to apply at least two coats of paint to cover these surfaces especially brick which tends to be porous.
Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick.
Since there is much to cover i m only going to talk about the ugly brick fireplace today.
To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water.
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Apply a stain blocking primer to the clean fireplace before you paint to help cover soot stains.
A lovely reader amy just sent me hers it s by far not the worst i ve ever seen this one isor maybe this one.
Most fireplace hearths are made from tile stone or bricks held together by mortar or grout.
For the purposes of this post i am going to assume that you are looking for a traditional or classic contemporary style and that your home was built in the last 60 years or so.
It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
Ideas to help the naturally ugly fireplace.
Last sunday we explored ugly brick fireplaces and today we re going to have a look at the ugly stone fireplace.
A fireplace facelift can take your living space from whatever to wow whether you re contemplating a full on renovation or looking for an easy weekend upgrade get inspired by these ideas that will transform your hearth to the heart of your decor.
Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.
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Realtors will tell you that fireplaces are a major bonus in desirable homes.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
Still unsatisfied with the color of the brick i decided to take the plunge and fully commit to a white brick fireplace.