First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, and efflorescence that cumulatively dates a modern home. While a teardown of this ...

Craving some color and warmth in her living room, @paintedfarmhouse painted her fireplace this beautiful moody blue color (Arabian Night by Sherwin-Williams). Notice the paint extends to the crown ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — During this week’s brutal cold, Jan Little warmed up by the fire. “When I went to go to sleep I decided, ok it’s time to put out the coals and poke them around and close the ...

Dear Angie: We want to paint the outside of the chimney on our house, which is heated by gas. What type of paint should we use? Will r egular exterior paint work? Do we need some type of sealant? — ...

There's so much beauty in a brick fireplace, but should you ever paint yours? Really, say our painting pros, it's all about personal preferences and aesthetics. But, it is important to consider the ...