Painted fireplace can be the main attraction in your living room

The main advantage of paint is – it can be applied to any kind of surface, including a brick fireplace to elevate its look. And what makes paint not so unconvincing – it crumbles with time. Mortar used to secure bricks is very susceptible to damage and it only makes life of the paint shorter. So, if you have a crumbling brick fireplace and you wish to get it repaired – prefer painting it. 

If like most painters from painting contractors Rogers Park, painting contractors Lincoln Park or painting contractors Lakeview, you’re resourceful and willing to restore and paint your fireplace to its original sheen, then you are on the right page. 

Like other painting tasks, preparation is going to be the key to your paint job. Here are a few tips from masonry contractors Park Ridge that will guide you through the process of painting and restoring your brick fireplace to its previous glory. 

  

Brick repair Oak Park and brick repair Hinsdale professionals suggest that before getting down working you must place a drop cloth around the work area. Secure it with adhesive is you believe there is going to be a lot of foot traffic around the area. 

Now, begin by cleaning the bricks. Wipe the brick fireplace with dry microfiber cloth to remove dust. Then scrape off all the crumbling paint and ensure the surface is perfectly smooth. Use soap water and wash the bricks clean. Check for any crack in the bricks and any damage to the mortar. 

On inspection, if you see any defect, get down to treating the brick and mortar before anything else. Once you have done the repair work. Smoothen the surface and wash it once again to remove any dust that may have accumulated.

After you are satisfied that the surface is smooth and completely damage free. Apply a thick coat of masonry primer. Since bricked surface is uneven, be sure you have primered it evenly.

Now, finally you can get down to painting the brick fireplace. Once the primer has dried, apply at least two coats of latex paint and see how wonderful the brick wall will look.