To finish a home fireside, one can use a variety of materials, though painting brick fireplace represents both simpler and very spectacular way of decoration. The work is easy even for a beginner.
Choosing paint
Shopping for paint for the fireplace, remember: heat resistance is the main selection criterion here. As practice shows, the outer surface of a fireplace gets hot up to 80 ° C, with rare material withstanding the temperature. Color of the paint is another important aspect. Dark surface gives a larger amount of heat, while light base is the worst in terms of heat transfer.
Ready-to-use paints
When painting a brick fireplace, experts traditionally use the silicone-based compositions, which contribute to strengthening of the foundation and resist structural failure. Pay special attention to the composition. If it contains many resins, the solution will dry within a longer period of time.
Homemade paint
The following recipe is useful when painting interior brick fireplace at home. Pound red brick in dust, beat up white of eggs, and then pour them into milk. Stir the mixture carefully and pour it into our brick dust. Stir the composition again thoroughly, and then apply it on warm brick surface. With this way of painting, the fireplace turns bright red. The coating is resistant to temperature and abrasion. As a finishing, varnish can be used, which makes the coating matte.
Painting the fireplace
The laying can only be done at a positive temperature. If it’s cold, then preheat the premise. Avoid high humidity, since the paint will take longer time to get dried. The composition is applied by means of a roller or brush. High-quality painting requires applying multiple coats. It should be remembered that a new layer is applied only after the previous one dries completely.
Proper painting over brick fireplace greatly promotes interior decoration. High-quality composition lasts for many years, with no special care required. Note: the seemingly simple process of painting involves certain skills and experience. Thoroughly prepare your fireplace for painting, mind pointing and restoration of joints. Only in this case the result will be perfect.
