Painting brick or stone fireplace surrounds are easyish DIY projects

Theresa

8 years ago

If you think of painting interior brick or stone fireplace surrounds as exterior DIY projects, then you’ve cracked the code.

There are times when a brick or stone fireplace is screaming in sadness for a coat of paint.

And when I spotted this fireplace at a client’s new-to-them-but-stuck-in-1980s home, I knew that a fresh coat of paint would perfectly freshen up the entire family room.

Read more about this fireplace makeover at Colortopia. Along with other design and DIY experts, we contribute a paint blog to inspire your DIY projects every month.

There are times when a brick or stone fireplace is screaming in sadness for a coat of paint. And when I spotted this fireplace at a client’s new-to-them-but-stuck-in-1980s home, I knew that a fresh coat of paint would perfectly freshen up the entire family room.

We looked at soft browns and greys for this 1980s fireplace until we settled on the perfect color, Castle Wall Grey.

Painting brick or stone can seem challenging, but it’s an easy-ish DIY project if you have the right paint and tools.

Read more about this fireplace makeover at Colortopia. Along with other design and DIY experts, we contribute a paint blog to inspire your DIY projects every month.