This can be done in a day with the right supplies from a home improvement or paint store.
Spray paint brass fireplace screen.
Do not use an ordinary acrylic or latex paint on a fireplace screen.
Add more coats if necessary for coverage.
Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass.
It s a large gorgeous fireplace.
It was in great condition worked properly and fit the opening perfectly so painting seemed like the perfect way to save money on this update.
A brass fireplace screen is attractive but sometimes we want a change.
Eventually we d love to replace this wood burning.
Then crack a window.
It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.
Let this dry then apply another thin coat.
It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.
Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step.
It s time to paint the fireplace brass.
In this video i ll share how i updated my old looking brass to a modern sleek look for under 10 and got it done.
Take your fireplace screen to the garage or outside.
So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.
Wear a dust mask.
Step 1 preparation.
You can easily change it to a color to match your room.
But when i first looked at it i couldn t figure out why i didn t like it.
Sand the clear coat off of the screen.
Whether your brass fireplace doors have become dingy and tarnished or you re just ready for a change painting them is a fairly simple weekend project.
The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen.
Be sure you follow directions on the.
Your painted fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less.
Sick of looking at brass on your fireplace.
The paint will peel.
Hide your hubby and kids.
Lets talk about my fireplace.
There s also this satin one your 1970 s brass fireplace screen of course.
Spray paint your brass fireplace trim with this simple tutorial.
High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen.
Do not paint over a fireplace screen unless it has been coated with a heat resistant galvanized metal spray etching primer first or the finish will fail.
So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.
Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint.