brick fireplace paint??

Question

watched 60 min makeover and they painted abrick fireplace cream with a certain tin of paint £35 per tin!! was this probably ordinary brick paint?? or something else maybe?? thanks

Answer 1

We have always cleaned the surface , and then painted it with two coats of semi gloss latex , a very thick roller cover would do best , and just roll it , you have to watch for the paint "running" or dripping down from the crevices , but rolling back over it should get them. Also I have this web site that may help you more with the decision process .

http://www.brick-anew.com/

Answer 2

Answer number on is spot on; a latex will work, with a long nap roller cover. Obviously that intends that the brick doesn't get hot enough to degrade the paint.

35 lbs. seems a bit steep in any market. I'd also not use semi gloss, but that's a personal preference. I'd also want a brush for any voids that the roller nap might not reach.

With all due respect however; I wouldn't be painting brick, no matter where it was.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

All depends where you are painting it. Inside the actual fire place or on the outside.
I used ordinary cream emulsion for the outside of the surrounding bricks and went inside just about a few inches, then used black paint for the inside.
It's a special paint that won't bubble under intense heat, but you can get it cheaper than that by buying shops own version.
Wickes, Homebase, Focus etc. do all their own brands.

Answer 4

hard problem. do a search on to google. this could help!