Recently, I was looking at my family room and ready to do a few updates in there. We moved into our house over 11 years ago and it was one of the first rooms that I painted. So, I felt like it was time to do something our hideous fireplace. We fixed the fireplace about 6 or 7 years ago so that it could function. This room was turned into a Rumpus Room back in the 1960s, and later enclosed. So, the fireplace had a rotisserie in it - that I've since taken out, of course!
As you can see, the rocks are interesting in it - different colors, different sizes and shapes and stick out! It's not my taste, for sure.
First things first, since it is not glossy and is a rough surface, I simply wiped down the surface to get the dust off and then used a primer {see below} on it.
I recommend that you use an older brush for painting this type of surface, since you have to get into the nooks and crannies. It can make a mess of a paint brush!
After the primer, I used Sherwin Williams interior Emerald paint in "Serious Gray". I could have probably used just a quart for the whole fireplace, since a gallon was far too much!
What a huge difference painting it all one color! Next, I painted the inside black with a high heat paint {see below} and it made the inside look really clean! Then, I decided that the gas logs and the red brick/lava rocks weren't looking so great. I wanted to keep it more modern and sleek. The red lava rocks really didn't go well with it.
I purchased blue fire glass - it took two ten pounds bags to fill up the bottom of the fireplace. By removing the gas log, it gave it such a sleek look! I love it!
In the end, I've got a much better look without having to tear out everything and make a mess. It wasn't expensive and it was easy - took me only three hours to do the whole thing! I just wished I'd done it sooner!
As you can see, the rocks are interesting in it - different colors, different sizes and shapes and stick out! It's not my taste, for sure.
First things first, since it is not glossy and is a rough surface, I simply wiped down the surface to get the dust off and then used a primer {see below} on it.
I recommend that you use an older brush for painting this type of surface, since you have to get into the nooks and crannies. It can make a mess of a paint brush!
After the primer, I used Sherwin Williams interior Emerald paint in "Serious Gray". I could have probably used just a quart for the whole fireplace, since a gallon was far too much!
What a huge difference painting it all one color! Next, I painted the inside black with a high heat paint {see below} and it made the inside look really clean! Then, I decided that the gas logs and the red brick/lava rocks weren't looking so great. I wanted to keep it more modern and sleek. The red lava rocks really didn't go well with it.
I purchased blue fire glass - it took two ten pounds bags to fill up the bottom of the fireplace. By removing the gas log, it gave it such a sleek look! I love it!
In the end, I've got a much better look without having to tear out everything and make a mess. It wasn't expensive and it was easy - took me only three hours to do the whole thing! I just wished I'd done it sooner!
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Good job - looks very spiffy now and the glass rocks are very cool!
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DeleteIt looks great!
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DeleteLove this post! It takes me back to the days of blogging when everything didn't have to be sleek and new and made over in 6 weeks.
ReplyDeleteAlso the fireplace looks great!
Thank you! Sometimes it's the little things!
Delete200% improvement!
ReplyDeleteI agree!!
DeleteGood job!! It looks amazing!
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DeleteBeautiful,calmer look. With the side cabinets further out from the brick, think about a small built-in shelf or bench connecting the cabinets. Probably under the larger stone below the firebox. This would give the fireplace a more built-in look and could give you more decorating spots. Just my suggestion to compliment your good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestions!
DeleteWhat a difference! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Paint can sure do a lot to change things!
DeleteWhen you showed the closeup of the rock it almost looks like lava rock. Weird! The fireplace definitely looks better but I prefer the beach picture above it more. But, that's just my taste.
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