So we had to wire drill.
How to remove paint from brick fireplace.
A whitewash brick fireplace is a classic choice but a black painted fireplace adds drama.
In many cases a better option is to paint over the fireplace with a new color or use a specialty paint kit to get a natural brick look using just paint.
I always hated that paint and hoped there was red brick behind it.
So we put a paste on the brick and covered it with plastic.
After spending hours on google we concluded that removing paint from the fireplace was indeed possible.
A brick surround is the best bet for painting.
Then follow these steps on how to paint a brick fireplace.
Pick a color that matches the style of your home and the room s decor.
Remove paint from brick tastes change and fashions change so the white painted brick that looked so great ten years ago may seem a little dated now.
How to restore a painted brick fireplace.
Next choose your fireplace paint color.
This peel away paste was suppose to help eat up the paint.
Painting effectively covers up brick that is damaged dirty or an unattractive color and can radically change the look and feel of a room.
Natural stone and brick fireplaces can be damaged by some paint stripping tools and chemicals.
Paint over spray and layers of paint that were purposely applied can be stripped away from the inner and outer surfaces of a fireplace.
Tools for my fireplace refresh.
Unfortunately it didnt remove all the paint off.
To my surprise there was red brick.
The answer is yes but removing the paint from your brick fireplace can be a tedious process.
Make the fireplace the centerpiece to the room again by removing all the old paint to give it a clean natural look.
In our home we have a fireplace that was painted white but turned yellowish.