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
- 05132 Prime Solution Alkali Resistant Primer
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