If you have a brick fireplace that is showing it's age and wear - you can freshed and transform the area with a little paint. Here's some easy steps to a fresher looking feature.
- Clean the outside of your fireplace and remove loose, flaky particles of mortar/brick. A wirebrush and vacuum will make the job easiest.
- Tape off the mantel, walls and floor surrounding the fireplace. And don't forget to cover any nearby carpet.
- Fill cracks or small holes with latex caulk. Use a natural bristly brush to apply a stain-inhibiting primer. This prevents dark colors and stains from showing through.
- Apply two coats of paint. On rough brick, you will need to press the paint into the grooves.
- If you paint the hearth, you will need to use a heat resident paint (latex paint is fine for the rest).
- Stand back and admire the new focal point in your room.
Alice and Jim Hayes are Licensed Realtors with Loveless Realty in Libby, MT. Please call us at 406/293-8364 or 293-1926 or visit our 24-hour open house at www.alicehayes.com
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