Easy to apply or commission the painted fireplace is an effortless way to lift your space into the new century without forsaking the nostalgia of bygone pleasures.
White fireplace tile paint.
A nonworking hearth is a great place to splurge on tile that would be too costly for refacing a fireplace that s on the larger side.
This floor to ceilings fireplace in a living room designed by leanne ford incorporates the best of both a classic mountain chalet and the malibu coast thanks to the coat of white paint.
Add a clear coat of polyurethane if desired.
I kept building layers of paint until the linen white chalk paint was no longer visible.
When painting tiles with epoxy or tile paint make sure the area is well.
I get a lot of questions about the paint so i want to clarify that i didn t use any other type of paint.
The rustoleum chalked paint covers beautifully so it doesn t take many layers.
Make sure to paint grout as well.
While that statement is true primer s main purpose is to bond and cover porous surfaces so that a topical coat of paint has something to adhere to.
Paint primed wood with kilz complete coat paint primer in one in swiss coffee.
Non detergent soap or tsp.
Now the fun part.
After all it s white isn t it.
For this fireplace i used a black enamel paint that did not need primer but if i had gone with regular latex paint i definitely would ve primed it first.
Supplies to paint tile on a fireplace surround.
This paint is made to stick to tile.
100 150 grit sandpaper optional.
Let the paint dry for 24 to 48 hours until it is completely dry.
How to paint fireplace tile materials.
It is extremely durable and washable.
Painter s tape for delicate surfaces.
If you re painting your fireplace white you might be tempted to just leave the exposed primer coat.
This white tile paint you can buy it here.
Fresh white paint and a new tile hearth refreshed the fireplace in this living room s makeover.
It s my absolute favorite shade of white and is the trim color in our whole house.
Time for the fun part.
Painting the mantle.
You can also buy it here.
Use a roller to apply paint evenly to the tile.
The geometric pattern is carried down to the hearth for a striking statement in an otherwise stark space.
This blue and white fireplace tile would make anyone starry eyed.
It just depends on the amount of paint you have on your brush.
Here i used the foam rollers for a smooth finish.
The remodeled fireplace hosts a revolving collection of art prints and antiques store finds.