Give your fireplace, chimney, or other brick surfaces a new look. Skip to Main ... Because it doesn’t adhere as well to brick as stain or whitewash, it requires more frequent maintenance. If ...

How to Stain Brick. Exposed brick adds a lovely accent to any room. And if a particular wall or fireplace is begging for an update, your first thought might be to just paint over it.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Paint a Brick Fireplace for a Weathered Look. Let’s talk about my favorite one-step process to create that cozy, rustic, weathered finish we all love.

If you're thinking about painting your brick fireplace, but wondering whether you should hire a handyman, Anthony advises, 'This can usually be a DIY project, but I always caution that it is more ...

Removing fireplace's brick facade not so hard. By Bill Burnett, Kevin Burnett March 24, 2007. This goes with sweat equity column for 3-24-2006.

How to paint a brick fireplace Although these products may have “creosote remover” in their name, they won’t solve your problem. They are designed to keep creosote from forming, not to ...

Q How do I update the look of the red brick fireplace in my living room? We just don’t know what to do with it. It’s dirty, rutty, and it looks horrible, even after I’ve cleaned it!

Then, use your roller or brushes to apply a paint formulated for masonry, or a latex paint, to the brick. (If you’re painting the interior of a fireplace, make sure you’re using heat-proof paint.) ...

I’ve been publishing a weekly newsletter for more than 20 years, and along the way I’ve made quite a few virtual friends. One happens to be Maggie S., who lives in Raleigh, N.C.