Dark wash fireplace brick

With one day, a little elbow grease, primer, and black paint, I was able to update our 1980s red brick fireplace. In only three easy steps, the centerpiece of our living room was completely transformed into a fresh yet classic look.

Interior lime wash is a traditional technique used to finish brick fireplaces or walls. Lime wash is made from slaked lime, which is a type of calcium hydroxide that has been mixed with water. The resulting paste is then mixed with pigments to create a range of colors. Lime wash has a number of benefits…

Black Painted Brick Fireplace Jennifer Allwood

The limewash process gives an old-world, antiqued/weathered look. Some of the brick color remains exposed, which results in a warmth you just wouldn’t have with a painted brick.

Give a fresh, new look to your brick fireplace, learn how to prepare the brick for painting and paint your brick fireplace right away.

When I first shared our brick fireplace makeover DIY project, it quickly became our most popular “around the house” blog post. Since then, I continue to get questions and comments that I’d like to add to this updated article. Back in 2022, we moved into our mountain home and quickly knew the existing fireplace had […]

Are you tired of staring at your old red brick fireplace? I have the perfect, easy solution to help you update your brick.

How to paint a brick fireplace with a chalk style paint whitewash for an easy, simple Budget-Friendly DIY home improvement project.

Chic Black Brick Fireplace Ideas for Cozy Homes Discover innovative black brick fireplace ideas to elevate your home's ambiance with elegance and warmth. Transform your living space today!

If you have a brick fireplace, you may have considered painting it for an updated look. Today’s post will walk you through the steps I took to achieve my painted brick fireplace in one afternoon.