Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed?

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If your fireplace also contains leftover soot, follow with a mixture of 1/2 cup of trisodium phosphate and 1 gallon of water. Next, remove any visible mildew with a solution of one part bleach to ...

High-temperature paint is rated to perform well up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, but some are skeptical if it would work on a tile hearth or a brick surround. (Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial ...

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.) ...

A brick fireplace is a common sight in many Westchester homes, but it may not fit more modern tastes. Here’s what to do if you want a change. We recently moved to a 1960s, contemporary-style house ...

Cleaning a fireplace can be a messy job to tackle. So, if you’re wondering how to clean it, follow our step-by-step guide below, which has been certified by the experts.

If you’re curious about how to whitewash brick but daunted by the process, worry not—our detailed breakdown will help you give your basic brick a glow-up Skip to main content DIRECTORY ...

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