How to Paint A Stone or Brick Fireplace and Transform it for $75!
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- We painted a 50 yr old fireplace white and made it sparkle with glitter. This fireplace was in need of a makeover. We wanted to paint it but at the same time retain the sparkle of natural stone.
Our fireplace is about 80 - 100 sq. ft. We used the following materials and amounts:
- Painters Tape
- Floor covering
- Paint brushes
- Roller (for the top of the shelving)
- 1 pint of 1-2-3 Primer
- 2 pints of Behr paint
- 1 bag of glitter
Start by prepping your area by taping any sides or elements you don't want painted. Clean the stone or bricks by wiping them down with damp towels or cloths. Apply the primer to the stone or bricks. Let the primer dry.
The next step is to apply the paint. we recommend using a paint brush with bristles and not foam as that will allow you to get into the books and crannies.
While the paint is still wet, dip your brush into the glitter and then apply it to the stone or brick. In our car, we were fairly generous with the glitter as we really wanted it to sparkle!
Repeat this process an area at a time since you want to apply the glitter while the paint is still wet.
For the flat horizontal areas, you can use a roller for a smoother result. We didn't apply glitter to those areas.
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This is so helpful. When my husband told me about the sparkle I was on feeling it. After watching you video it made perfect sense.
Glad it helped!
I have the opposite problem, im trying to strip the white off an inglenook fireplace!
Absolutely love it!
Thanks Adriana!
So helpful! Thank you! I’m doing exactly this in our new house with large brown stone fireplace. Super video.
Thanks CCS! Hope it turns out awesome for you and congrats on your new digs!
That looks amazing!!!! Great transformation!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the informative video. I want to do the same to my fake stone fireplace but it has very deep crevices and I figured I’d spray paint it to be able to get into all those crevices. Do you have any opinion on that method?
My fireplace had a lot of nooks and crannies too so I had to dab in a lot of those crevices. I am not sure about a sprayer. It might work well, but I haven't tried it. It might depend on the vicoscity of the paint in terms of coverage. Let us know how it goes!
Beautifully done!!!
Thanks Luann!
Marvelous! This is the video that I look for. I want to paint exactly the white color you have. What was the color of glitter you used? Was it white or mother of pearl? I am looking for your reply. Thanks!
Thank you! I used the white glitter.
It looks beautiful.
Thank you!
This looks like my old house in Staten Island. Great job!
Thanks Saleem!
Nice ❤
Very helpful.... didn't think i will find such a video lol base on exactly what am facing lol
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. A spring project
Let us know how it goes!
Thank you
Great video. Very informative and beautiful
Thanks Christina!
I did this but in silver with martha Stewart fine glitter. I used a blow dryer to blow it on. Came out gorgeous but it's been years and im tired of it. I just want plain now.
GREAT. JOB. !!
Thanks Gerry!
Very cool will be doing this in my 1950 house that has really large stones and black mortar will let you know how it turns out thank you!! 😊
Great! Some have asked us if we use our fireplace (i.e. with fire) and we do not. If you plan to, you can consider high heat paint. It might not be necessary since the exterior stone facade may not get that hot.
@@alwaysbelearning5655 on this type it doesn't get hot so it shouldn't be an issue or I would definitely use a high heat paint it's field stone with stones up to 2ft across so I'm looking forward to trying your technique out.
@@alwaysbelearning5655 so I got the fireplace done and have had no issues with heat but like I said before there is alot of rock between the inside and the outside 👍 the technique worked beautifully tho
Hi I love the way your fireplace wall transformed , I have stone panels (quartz material) on my fireplace, there's no shine and I want to add some glitter to make is more lively, please suggest what can be applied adhevise with sparkles ???
Thanks riz1312!
Hard to say. If it is quartz panels, I was wondering if it already looks pretty awesome? You could apply the glitter using a clear coat, but I have never tried it so I wouldn't know how well it would work in your situation.
What type of stone paint you used? Can you link? Thanks
Love how this looks :) how long did you let it dry after you wiped it down?
Thanks francesca05i! We waited about 2 hrs. It probably depends how much moisture you use when you clean.
Very nicely narrated concise information . I am wondering how well the paint adhered to the hearth part which was likely a smoother textured stone ?
Thanks Julia! We didn't paint the inside of the hearth but did paint the hearth extension. The paint stayed on fine with a brush but you may consider a roller to get a smooth texture.
This is helpful! Did you use white sparkle or mother of pearl?
Glad you found it helpful! I used white sparkle.
Thanks for this video. I followed all the steps and my fireplace looks marvelous!
Awesome! So glad it worked for you!
I hate my fireplace! I'm totally going to do this! Thanks!
Hope it turns out great!
Love the look! I have rough stones on my fireplace. What paint should be used?
The can of paint we used is shown in the video. However you may consider using heat proof paint if you want to continue using the fireplace in the future for heat.
Looks great. Does the glitter come off the paint if you touch it?
Glad you liked the video. No, the glitter doesn't come off when you touch it since we applied it while the paint wast still a bit wet and we also used the paint itself to apply the glitter.
Thanks so much, exactly what I was looking for. What color and size of glitter did you use if you remember?
Hi Factualclass! Here is a link to the glitter we used: www.amazon.com/Hemway-Additive-Emulsion-Interior-Exterior/dp/B07B3LLWDP
Looks great! What was the actual color of the glitter you used?
It is white glitter. They have other colors as well so you can choose one that will go well with your paint.
Did you use white glitter? Can’t tell if white or silver?
It was called Hemway White Glitter Paint Additive.
Did you also use a brush to paint the flat bottom area?
Hi Chris! We used a roller for the flat areas since that will allow for a smoother finish.
did you use a flat paint over the primer? How did you apply the sparkle?
We used a flat white paint. In the video, you will see we applied the sparkle using a dabbing technique where we would wet a paint brush, dip it in the sparkle and then dab it over the still wet paint.
What type of paint finish did you use? Flat, Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss???
Hi Cheryl! We used matte paint. Fyi, they also have heat resistant paint if you plan on using the fireplace in the future.
Mine is already painted an awful poop brown! How can I get it off and do something prettier?
Hi Jonda! You could paint over existing paint by following the same procecure as shown in the video (primer first, then paint). However, my concern with doing that is losing the texture of the stone that you have by adding several layers of primer & paint. Perhaps you could try getting a small amount of paint and testing it in an inconspicuous area (such as the side or bottom) and seeing if you like the resulting texture? Having said that, if you look at the final texture of my fireplace stone in the video, I don't think it would be a problem adding at least 1-2 more coats of paint, but in your case it may depend on the current state of your stone surface. You may also need to check to see if any areas of existing paint are chipping away in which case you should at least sand of any loose bits.
Alternatively, you could first remove the existing paint using a few different methods. There are mechanical ways of removing paint (sanding, pressure wash, or sand blast) and chemical ways (solvents) and if you go to your local paint store, they should be able to provide you with different options.
Hi which color glitter paint do you choose white or mother of pearl
Hi Charlene, we bought the glitter from Hemway and the color was just called white.
I love it! May I have the link to the sparkle? I would like to purchase it.
Sure! Here is a link to the product on Amazon www.amazon.com/Hemway-Additive-Emulsion-Interior-Exterior/dp/B07B3LLWDP
Will the paint hold if you really use the fireplace? (Because of the heat)
I haven't used the fireplace since painting it so I can guarantee it. They do have heat resistant paint for sale if you want to look into that.
Did you use heat resistant paint. Very good video 👍
Thanks! We did not use heat resistant paint but that could be a good idea if you intend to use the fireplace in the future.
looks beautiful i hadn't seen the glitter sparkle look before this video. Very nice love the color!
Thank you!
Amazing
Just subscribed to your channel from Qcrafts
Thanks Q Crafts!
Can this be done on a gas fireplace? I don't know if the bricks are real or fake.
Good question Ohio Lady! Hard to say without seeing it, but if your fireplace stones/bricks don't get hot, it should be ok.
@@alwaysbelearning5655 Thank you! I will let you know how it goes!
I really want do it but I’m scared to ruin everything 😩
I understand why you are hesitant! We felt the same way before we did it. It's up to each person to decide if they want to commit to a project like this. It would be difficult to remove the paint after (although maybe possible depending on the condition of your fireplace but you might need to call a professional). It also depends if you actively use the fireplace (we do not). For our situation, it turned out great and we have no regrets.
hi had query can I ask
Sure! What's your question?
How to wash them?
We cleaned the stones before painting by using a damp cloth and wiping them down.
Why didn’t you paint inside the fireplace? All black and charred
That's a good idea! Maybe we will do that.
Is your stone a "Limestone"?
Great question! To be honest, I am not 100% sure, but from a search, the term Fieldstone Fireplace yielded the results that look closest to our fireplace.
You use flat/ eggshell or satin?
We used flat.
Hope I can talk my gf into this for 50 Sq. Ft. Haha.
😅
don't paint stone
what type of paint did you use ????
We used ultra white semi glass paint. If you plan on using the fireplace, you can also check out heat resistant paint.