Can you paint a wood fireplace mantel?
You can prep and paint a fireplace mantel the same way you would for stained cabinets, interior trim, or doors. The preparation and painting process is a lot easier for painted mantels.
What kind of paint do you use to paint a fireplace mantel?
Semi-gloss paints
Semi-gloss paints – enamels – are a good choice for painting your fireplace or mantel, but will need repeated cleaning, like you would with a painted door. You will need to apply multiple coats of paint for a bold finish. Chalk or wood-specific paint will be best.
What paint to use on a wooden fireplace?
Choose indoor, heat-resistant paint, latex paint. Choose paint that is rated to withstand temperatures generated by the fireplace (generally about 200°F). Depending on what look you want your fireplace surround to have, you can use satin, eggshell or a gloss finish.
Do I need heat resistant paint for fireplace?
Painting a fireplace requires specialist heat resistant paint to create a safe and long-lasting professional finish. Materials such as brick and stone will withstand heat but will still require a heat resistant paint system.
What Sheen should you paint a fireplace?
Eggshell is lower-sheen, and it gives off a warm glow. It’s easier to apply and it shows fewer imperfections, which is important since fireplace brick is a textured finish. Semi-gloss is harder to apply, and it reflects a lot of light, so it can be distracting in a bright room.
Do you need special paint for fireplace mantel?
Opt for an acrylic finish for fireplace mantels, as it is nonflammable and easier to work with. If your mantel already has dirt and soot on it that can’t be cleaned off, first use a primer paint to cover imperfections and give you a surface on which the paint adheres.
Do you need special paint to paint a fireplace?
Choose indoor, latex, heat-resistant paint (either flat, semigloss, or gloss) that’s rated to withstand temperatures generated by the fireplace (generally about 200°F). Remember that this type of paint is only appropriate for the exterior of a brick fireplace, not the interior firebox.
How do you sand a mantle?
Sand the entire mantel with medium-grit sandpaper followed by fine-grit paper until it is smooth and free of imperfections. Sand with the grain of the wood. Fill cracks and holes with wood filler that matches the color of your stain. Wipe the surface clean with a tack cloth.
What kind of paint can withstand heat?
The most commonly used heat resistant paint colours include black and silver (also referred to as aluminium). Some heat resistant coatings we stock are also available in white, grey, red oxide and orange.
Can you paint a fireplace with regular paint?
Will You Be Using the Fireplace? Yes: Choose paint that is made to withstand heat, up to 250 degrees. No: Latex interior paint will work. Choose latex rather than oil or acrylic because it’s durable and breathable.
Is it OK to paint a fireplace mantel?
Wooden mantels are fairly common, but they need more regular care and painting than natural stone mantels. Painting wooden fireplace mantels is relatively easy. It’s a short project, involving only basic DIY skills. The needed supplies are easily available, and there is no real risk of causing any harm to the mantel or the fireplace.
What’s the best way to clean a sanded mantel?
Traces of the chemical stripper are best cleaned with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol. For sanded mantel surfaces, wipe the mantel with a damp cloth. This is the easiest way to remove the leftover dust/debris created by the sanding process. Allow the mantel to dry for at least an hour before moving on to the next step.
What’s the best way to paint a fireplace?
Cover the edges of the wall and fireplace around mantel with masking tape or blue painter’s tape. Use a dry cloth to wipe the mantel clean of any dust or debris. If the wooden fireplace mantel has been painted before, you need chemical stripping. The uppermost layers of paint can be scraped with a painter’s tool.