What color would you paint inside brick fireplace?

bwwhite49

7 years ago

Right now the brick is black and is peeling. What color would you re paint the inside brick?

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stolenidentity
7 years ago
I would not paint the inside of any fireplace, certainly not if you intend to use it. Please reconsider this idea.
cupofkindnessgw
7 years ago
Agreed. You are probably seeing built-up soot. Call a chimney sweep for a professional opinion.
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bpath
7 years ago
Is it not in use, like the fireplace in the bedroom of my son's vintage apartment, painted white?
arcy_gw
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Clean first. Wire brush, a lot of elbow grease..not sure the suggested solvent for this application. If not in use..a decision on the effect you want to give has to be made. Black would make it LOOK like it is used, white would eliminate a black hole.... I wiped mine down best I could then put a mirror in the back wall. Candles are all I burned in it.
Kelly Uller
6 years ago
This is an old thread, but great for someone looking currently. We used this amazing stuff bought on amazon.com recommended by a chimney sweep who said he no longer cleans the inside of fireplaces. "Paint N Peel" fireplace cleaner. WORKS AMAZING - chemical free (no acid) and super easy! It took the years of soot off of the inside brick.

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