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Paint an Interior Brick Fireplace

Project Scenario

Steve and Maria want to paint an interior brick fireplace. What is the process?

Preparation

Use a vacuum to clean the outside and around the fireplace
Loose paint needs to be scraped or wire brushed
Areas with soot and heavily soiled areas must be cleaned with soap and water
Rinse thoroughly and let dry
If there are any holes, repair with an exterior spackle
Cracks should be filled with a paintable caulk or exterior spackle

Primer Coat

Select the proper primer by the type of gutters and downspouts that you have:
(new) aluminum: 05910, prime solution, bonding primer (weathered) aluminum, plastic and vinyl: may be able to be finish coated directly, when all existing surfaces are sound. speak with your Cloverdale Paint representative for more information.

Top Coat

For bright and dramatic colours, use Ecologic Colour Coat in "Satin", available in a wide range of saturated, primary colours.
To maintain more of a classic look of an off-white, use the same paint used on the trim and doors in the room, or, move to a lower or higher finish product:

"Semi Gloss": 4405X, Super2 100% Acrylic Latex
"Pearl or "Satin": 0362X, Kitchen & Bath 100% Acrylic Latex
"Eggshell": 4305X, Super 2 100% Acrylic Latex
"Flat": 0312X, Premium Classic Latex

Caution! Things to consider

Do not paint the interior of the fireplace. Direct falmes can reach 1200° and most paints cannot withstand these temperatures.
If, due to an uneven textured surface, all of the smoke and soot deposits cannot be removed, prime affected areas with _________, available at Cloverdale Paint stores.
Soot will tend to build up quicker on white / off white colors as well as flat finishes.

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