Painting a hearth is a great way to keep your fireplace looking new and fresh.
Can i paint my fireplace hearth.
No wood burning no soot to worry about.
The great thing about changing colors is the job does not take as much effort but at the same time you can successfully emphasize or de emphasize any part of the room according to your color choice.
Stir the primer with a paint stick before applying it to your hearth.
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So i decided since i had a gas fireplace i could paint the bricks on the side.
Consult a professional before attempting to paint if the hearth is damaged.
A little paint can transform a drab concrete hearth into a colorful and stylish focal point.
A fireplace hearth can be painted but it can depend what material the hearth is made from.
Supplies needed to paint a marble fireplace hearth.
I used leftover trim paint behr premium plus semi gloss in a custom matched color to cover the bricks in two coats after i applied a stain blocking primer to conceal the red.
The addition of a clear finish will extend the life of your handiwork and protect the paint from the ash and residue generated while using the fireplace.
Americana decor satin enamels in natural beige.
Small foam roller and tray.
As with all painting projects the first step is preparation.
These are the supplies i used to paint my fireplace hearth as shown in this post.
Sand the marble hearth.
Materials such as concrete and brick are more appropriate to be painted compared to materials such as granite or marble.