{"id":24647,"date":"2016-08-04T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=24647&#038;preview_id=24647"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:03","slug":"how-to-do-a-easy-fireplace-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/08\/04\/how-to-do-a-easy-fireplace-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do an Easy, Inexpensive &amp; Dramatic Fireplace Makeover!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24698 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #400000;\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-2.png\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1163\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You won&#8217;t believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\u00a0 You can even use those small bottles of craft paint though you might need two or three. You&#8217;ll seldom see such an amazing difference for such little time and money.<\/p>\n<p>And once you get your fireplace looking all new and spiffy you can make a <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/03\/22\/picket-fence-fireplace-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">picket fence fireplace cover<\/a> for it. We also have other great <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/05\/19\/classy-living-room-ideas-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">classy living room ideas on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Fireplace Makeover Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2asQLER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brush <\/a>to clean the bricks thoroughly before painting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2arMY7T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Paint<\/a>\u00a0 1 gallon, semi-gloss, for grout color and brick base. A cream was used for the sample.<\/li>\n<li>Paints for the brick surface. Typically one or two colors but its up to you.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aKc2eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This type of craft paint<\/a> works great. You&#8217;ll need a few bottles. <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2asQ7Yg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grey<\/a> was used for the example.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aipMsP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bristle Paint brush<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wadded up piece of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aFFIYS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paper bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29eomyK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water-Base Polyurethane<\/a> 1 quart (optional but a very good idea to keep the paint from wearing off)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Detailed Printable Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24670\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-instructions.png\" alt=\"Easy and inexpensive fireplace makeover instructions\" width=\"400\" height=\"362\" \/><div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=24671\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Fireplace Makeover Instructions\" target=&quot;_blank&quot; download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Visuals<\/h1>\n<p>Below we show you a close up view of the steps needed to paint your brick fireplace. As you can see it was an amazing difference for ours!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24660\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-1a.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"640\" height=\"486\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24653\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-2.jpg\" alt=\"Easy and inexpensive fireplace makeover 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"486\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Brush the dirt off the entire fireplace making sure to get into the indentations. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24654\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-3.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Paint your brick with the color that will be your grout color. Make sure to get into all the crevices due to how porous brick is. Make sure the grout is covered well between the bricks. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24655\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-4.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You will now use the paint that will be the main brick color. You can add water if desired to make it thinner.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24656\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-5.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wad up a piece of a paper bag tightly and dab it into the paint. Blot any excess paint off the bag before starting if needed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24657\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-6.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"414\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Starting at one side of the brick start dabbing the paint onto the brick. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24658\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-7.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Determine how much or how little you want on the brick.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24659\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-8.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is the brick blotted lightly and evenly. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24661\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-9.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to make it look a bit more realistic either blot more of the same color\u00a0 on parts of some bricks. I chose to use a darker grey to go over the brick in spots.\u00a0 After the coats have dried, it&#8217;s a good idea to cover the brick faces with a coat of sealant to help protect the color. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24662\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-10.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is my finished brick. Your color options are endless for a fireplace makeover!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24664\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-11.jpg\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24699 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #400000;\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Easy-and-inexpensive-fireplace-makeover-SQ-1.png\" alt=\"You won't believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 You won&#8217;t believe how easy &amp; inexpensive it is to do a dramatic fireplace makeover! All you need is some normal paint and a wadded up paper bag. No kidding!\u00a0 You can even use those small bottles of craft paint though you might need two or three. 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