If you have been reading this blog you know that we went through a floor remodel. Before the flooring was replaced we had our fireplace redone with a brick border and added a mantle. We have these windows right above our fireplace and there is just a teeny tiny ledge on it. So I wanted a bigger ledge to decorate. Well after the brick was chosen (not my first choice brick) and the mantle was done, we were disappointed in the outcome because of the mess that was left. Mortar all over the bricks. I scrubbed and scrubbed and still could not get it to be as clean as I wanted. But it wasn't the end of the world. I was never over the moon happy with the color of brick we picked. And as we started painting the walls with the new color, the red brick didn't really go anyways. So I painted it the same color as our baseboards. I am extremely happy with how it turned out. But if you do this, beware of what it takes.
I didn't prime it because the paint I had already had primer in it. I also deep cleaned the fireplace just to make sure I didn't get dust and dirt in the paint as I went. I read some where to use an old cheap brush. THIS IS A MUST! The paint brush will get ruined from the brick. Its just going to get tossed out. So don't use your favorite paint brush. I did use a roller first just to get the first coat on. And that was nice. Also, keep in mind that you will use a lot of paint. I used about a half a gallon on our fireplace and I still missed some spots that I had to go back and get. The brick just sucks up the paint into all the holes and nooks. Let it dry with each layer. Here is the outcome.
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The Before
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| The After |
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| Starting to paint |
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| Done! |
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| With the new wall color |
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| More of an idea with the windows |
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| Mantle is done. Now to add some furniture! That's for a later post. |
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