How To Paint A Brick Fireplace For Less Than $150

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Now that we’ve finally agreed on painting the fireplace, I knew I wanted to figure out a way to do it on a budget – and I managed to pull it off for less than $150!

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I’ll take you through the DIY project, tell you what materials you need, how much everything costs, and how to get this gorgeous DIY done the #slayathomemother way.

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This is a two-day project.

I say ‘two days’ because if you’re properly cleaning your fireplace and letting it dry before starting the painting process, you’ll need to actually give it time to dry.

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What You Need To Paint A Fireplace

- Primer - Paint - Wire Brushes - Drop Cloths - Painter’s Tape - (2) 1″ Brushes  - (1) 2″ Brush - (3-4) 6″ 1/2″ Nap Roller

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Primer: 44.09 Paint:$53.09 Supplies: $48 Total Cost: $145.18 (roughly)

Fireplace Painting Project Costs

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Before you start taping anything or cracking open your paint and primer cans, it’s important to clean the brick surface you are planning to paint.

Clean And Rinse Brick Before Painting

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Before painting, you’ll need to tape off the surrounding wall, floor, and other areas (like the fireplace doors/opening) that aren’t going to get painted.

Prepping The Fireplace To Paint

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If you have carpet and are doing the same, be sure not to let the plastic bunch up next to the brick once it’s painted.

Taping The Carpet Next To The Fireplace

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Priming is especially important when painting brick because the primer offers adhesion with alkali and efflorescence resistance for masonry surfaces.

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