Reveling in the beauty of what used to be an ugly beast.

My husband and I purchased a house 2 years ago with the ugliest floor to ceiling brick fireplace. It was truly a dark, dreary eye sore and since our living room and dining room are a large open space it made both rooms look like a dungeon.

Last week I ordered your product in the twilight taupe. I should note, It was very helpful to have everything you need bundled up into one package, right down to the masking tape! The base coat took FOREVER, apparently we have a very porous fireplace. I ended up priming it first and then applying the base coat paint.

With that said, I am astounded by the difference in our fireplace after using brick-anew. The video was extremely helpful in understanding the steps. The results are still fantastic!

The photos speak for themselves! Unbelievable! I bought the clear coat and will apply that soon, for now I just revel in the beauty of what used to be an ugly beast. Feel free to share them.

Thank you! -  Julie R.

Painting Fireplace Brick

We’re constantly doing just about everything in our power to stay current, especially in our homes. We change the curtains, the carpet, the counters, the cabinets—whenever we notice some aspect of our house that’s embarrassingly behind the times, we’re usually pretty quick to take action.

For some reason, though, we’re more reluctant to move forward when it comes to that painting fireplace brick. Maybe it’s because we incorrectly assume that bringing the fireplace up to speed will cost us a fortune. Maybe it’s because we subscribe to that age-old myth that you can’t paint brick. Whatever our irrational rationale, we give in to paralysis. And the result? Well, actually, nothing.

Ugly old brick remains ugly old brick—until you take charge.

If you truly want to catch up with the present, it starts in the home. And the most obvious, most glaring, most desperately out of date part of the home is also the home’s focal point: the fireplace.

Whether updating your fireplace’s appearance means installing a new mantel or a new set of fireplace doors, or going all out by painting the existing drab brick and bringing it almost instantly back to life, you can’t go wrong once you assume responsibility for your home’s appearance. Check out this line of premium fireplace paints and accessories, and bring your home into the 21st century.

Check Out More of these Economical Appearance Changing Ideas:

• Brick Paint Kit - Painting A Brick Fireplace
• Superior Fireplace Doors - Fireplace Glass Doors 
• Brick and Stone Fireplace Cleaner

Painting A Brick Fireplace

There are many reason why people hesitate when painting a brick fireplace. Most people do not want a painted over look that take the actual look and feel of brick away from their fireplaces. They also don't want it to look like an amateur did the painting, although most folks don't have prior painting experience and if they do it is very little. What is wonderful about an inclusive brick paint product is that it is not like real paint from the local hardware stores, it is specifically formatted to be absorbed by your brick to help keep that look.

While many people are hesitant to try a new look on their brick for fear of getting stuck with something they are not happy with, the brick paint product sold by Brick Anew comes with a guarantee. If you are not happy with the results, and you have followed each step as it is given to you, they will give you your money back. How awesome is that? Not only will you keep your fantastic looking fireplace looking like brick, but you are guaranteed to be satisfied with the product.

Brick Paint has three beautifully themed colors - All which allow easy matching up with almost every decor you may have in your room with the fireplace.

• Twilight Taupe
• Misty Harbor 
• Frosted Sunshine

Can you paint your brick fireplace with any kind of paint? Well, I am sure you can but will it keep that brick look? With the paint offered here you can refresh your old brick and give it any look you want, modern, contemporary and regardless of your choice of color, you are sure to warm the room and give a comfortable feeling.

More Beautiful and Affordable Solutions to Make Your Fireplace Incredible:

• Fireplace Glass Doors
• Wood Fireplace Mantels
• Black Firebox Paint

Our Brick Eyesore No Longer An Ugly Duckling

"This is the most amazing product I have ever used. As you can see from our before picture, our fireplace had a disgusting stain around our new wood stove. When we bought our house it was such an eye sore. I tried cleaning with many products and none worked. We looked into re tiling the fireplace and it would have cost us thousands of dollars. As you can see from the after picture, the fireplace now looks amazing. I can hardly believe it is the same fireplace It went from an ugly duckling to a swan!!!It did take us 2 days. We put on the base coat the first day and the other coats on the next day. The directions including the DVD helped so much. I would recommend it to anyone thinking of changing the appearance of their fireplace."

--Terri

This is the latest photo sent to me after I asked my readers to send in their brick fireplace transformation. Terri did an exceptional job and followed the instructions to the letter! I thing it is absolutely beautiful and am so pleased they liked the final results. Below I have listed the colors and the product that was used by Terri and I hope you will check it out today! Thanks friends.

Brick Paint Kit
Twilight Taupe - Color Themed Brick Paint
Black Firebox Paint

New Look to my Outdated Brick Fireplace

I just had to write to tell you about the new look of my fireplace.  I always hated the dated look of my fireplace but the cost to replace would have been way out of my price range.  So I did some research on the internet and your blog came up.  I was skeptical at first - but decided to order.  Well, that was the best order of ever placed.  Family and friends can't believe the change.  Brick Fireplace Paint Kit is the best kept secret - everyone who owns a dated fireplace should try your product.  Thank you, thank you, and thank you again.  Attached are my before and after photos - see for yourself.

So Very Satisfied, thank you so much for your recommendation.

Carmel

A Brick Painted Fireplace Must See!

I just had to share my friend Jackie's brick fireplace transformation! She was so excited about the finished product that she has told and showed dozens of our friends and neighbors. She was tired of the same old red brick fireplace and wanted to add some warmth to her beautiful living room. I of course suggested my most favorite brick paint kit. She knew already from all my postings and coming over to my house that I absolutely love the Twilight Taupe color themed paint. What she didn't know was how to do it on her own and then of course getting the hubby on board. Once she had completed it she knew she had made the right decision. I am so thrilled she loved it. The most amazing thing about Brick Anew's Brick Paint is that it is not like regular paint that even when trying to use all these various techniques, regular paint just doesn't not have the finish that leaves your brick looking like "real brick".

I am tickled that she sent me the photo's even though I saw the final outcome, but hey, now I get to share them with you.

May I also suggest some more suggestions to help make your fireplace even more beautiful?

Masonry Fireplace Glass Doors

Prefab Fireplace Glass Doors

Fireplace Glass Doors

Incredibly Easy Fireplace Resurfacing

This brick fireplace resurfacing endeavor I decided to take on was incredibly easy! Even though I had researched all about this product, and looked through every one of the pictures... I was still nervous to start the painting process. The whole process went smoothly.. and I am overly satisfied with the results! Let me know what you think.

May I also recommend these products which I also used:

Black Firebox Paint

Fireplace Screen

Iron Fireplace Tools

Bright and Beautiful - Summer Fireplace Remodel

I thought I would let you see what was sent to me this past week by a nice lady Glenda who found my blog. 

"I am so happy that I ran across your blog when I was researching “painting brick fireplaces” I was so impressed with the reviews and pictures from your customers that I decided to try it myself. The kit came very quickly, which was good, so I didn’t have time to chicken out. The video was very helpful and so was the representative I spoke with when I had a question. 

I am a 72 year old woman and I completed the project all by myself in a weekend! I can’t tell you enough how pleased I am with the results. My family room was dark anyway since I had a sunroom addition put on, and the dark brick fireplace didn’t help.

I chose the Twilight Taupe which matches my carpeting perfectly. The newly finished fireplace really brightens up the room. My friends and family are amazed at the difference and one family member immediately ordered the kit to refinish his fireplace. His was a 17 foot brick wall fireplace, so he ended up using 2 kits."

For more fireplace ideas check out this incredible website. Fireplaces.net

Home Stagers and Interior Decorators Will Love This Redo!

Just thought you might be interested in the pictures.  I think it turned out great and much better than just coating the fireplace with just paint. We used the twilight taupe brick paint color theme, it is a sandstone, tumbled marble look with taupe, beige and cream.

Interior designers and home stagers could really use this product in fixing up their staged homes. The two ladies I showed it too really liked the way the fireplace turned out as well and is taking photos to share with their clients.


Fireplace Products Used :
Brick Paint Kits
Fireplace Cleaner
Black Firebox Paint

Nervous Transformation

Here it is, our masterpiece. I say ours, but it's my friend Amber's home. I will let her tell you the rest. 

"My father-in-law is a mason and created this wall and fireplace 40 years ago.  We were very hesitant to change something so drastic that he worked on , and did a fantastic job.  As you can see, it is not a small area, it is one whole wall in the downstairs family room."

"We are very pleased with the results and the overall change we have made to our home. We get so many compliments on the way the brick still looks like brick and not the “flat” painted look!  Tanya, thank you so much for helping me with this."

So, what do you think? Did we do a good job? 

Yes, it did take us a long time. Amber chose Twilight Taupe color themed paint from the brick paint kit selection. The paint is guaranteed to make sure your brick retains it's natural masonry look unlike just slapping paint on it. 

Brick Paint Kits

Black Firebox Paint

Masonry fireplace Glass Doors

Fireplace Replacement Glass Doors

Redecorating Around Your Fireplace

Your fireplace room provides a comfortable gathering place for a quiet evening alone or brunch with friends. With color, texture and accessories, you can decorate the room to include the fireplace without making it the sole design element. When considering decorating ideas, think about how the elements throughout the entire space combines to create an inviting fireplace room.

Start by choosing a focal point. While the fireplace dominates one wall, it need not be the center of attention. You might want to focus attention on the television, picture window or a framed work of art instead.

If your fireplace is the focal point, arrange a sofa or loveseat parallel to that fixture. Comfortable club chairs with ottomans flank the fireplace and create an intimate area of coziness and warmth. Additionally, the ottomans double as additional seating anywhere in the room.

Remember to include plenty of space for drinks or cards on game night. A coffee table in front of the sofa, end tables flanking the sofa or a separate bar area in the back of the room provide needed counter space.

With the furniture arranged, decorate the room according to your preferences and style. Incorporate color, texture and accessories as you create a physically inviting and visually pleasing room. Your first decision involves choosing a color palette. Consider the color of the fireplace then choose complementary colors for accessories.

If you don’t like the color of the fireplace, easily change it with a paint kit. A simple white fireplace is easy to incorporate into any design style when you use bright colored artwork, plants, area rugs and throw pillows. With a brick fireplace, incorporate rustic design elements. Hang canoe oars on the mantle or use wooden candle holders on the bookshelf. A stone fireplace accommodates shades of gray like charcoal, steel or pewter with warm accent colors.

No matter which color palette you choose, mix up the textures in the room to create visual appeal and flow. Soften the rough texture of a stone fireplace with smooth walls and flooring. Balance a smooth fireplace texture with a tiled mantle or a shag rug. Use combinations of textured materials like leather, vinyl, silk, cotton or marble, among others when you’re choosing furniture, hardware, décor and other design elements.

Flooring options make a great place to add texture. Sturdy and functional, flooring options also tie together your overall theme. Choose a floor with easy clean up, especially if you burn wood in your fireplace. Even cheap hardwood flooring makes a great choice because it’s easy to clean and available in a wide variety of colors and shades that match any design. Other flooring options include vinyl flooring, tile or carpeting. If you choose hardwood, add area rugs for color and comfort. For carpeting, consider purchasing a stain resistant finish that repels fireplace dirt.

Like the flooring, other elements of the room will be stationary. Design your room around these elements that may include windows, doors, bookshelves or a mantle. If the window is the focal point, capture attention when you use eye-catching colors for trim or large print in the window coverings. When decorating the mantle, follow the room’s color scheme and theme. Mount the television or a quilt or keep it clean for a simplistic design look.

If the bookshelves or columns are stationary and not the room’s focal point, minimize them if possible. Instead of packing them full of books or collectibles, simply place one or two elements on each shelf. Paint them a color that blends into the background. If the bookshelves are moveable, use them to flank the fireplace. Here, they reinforce the fireplace as the focal point and provide space to display collectibles and other décor elements like artwork, candles or pottery.

Add ambiance to your room by mounting a mirror on the mantle or on the wall that’s opposite of the fireplace. One large or several small mirrors reflect light and create a romantic ambiance.

In your fireplace room, your design preferences rule. Play by traditional home decorating rules or write your own rules. Whatever you choose, make sure the room is comfortable, inviting and ready for guests when you incorporate color, texture and accessories in your fireplace room.

Five Changes Landlords and Leasing Offices Can Make to Improve an Apartment or Condo

Once your tenant moves out of your home, apartment, or condo, even if they were a clean and respectful tenant, the property is going to need repairs. Depending on the type of property, you could have as little as a week to make any changes necessary to spruce up the home or apartment. If you are short on time and budget but want to do a quick remodel that will impress potential tenants, here are some ways to add some life back into a tired space.

Painting and repairing damaged walls

Not only can you use this time as an opportunity to spruce up a tired room with a warm and fresh coat of paint, but you can also repair any holes tenants might have left in the walls from hanging photos, shelves, or other wall décor. Unless you have drab white walls, when you plaster over holes, you’ll have to repaint the walls to cover the dried white plaster. Use this opportunity as a way to really change the appearance of any room. You can also use low-VOC paint as an eco-friendly paint alternative that emits fewer pollutants have a lower odor than traditional paints. This can also be an advantage when trying to rent the unit.

Repainting the fireplace/replacing the doors

Even in the mildest of climates, if your rental property features a fireplace, tenants will use it. As much warmth and enjoyment as a fireplace offers, having one in your rental property also means you’re left with the task of cleaning the ash and soot left behind after a fire. To remove the black marks a working fireplace leaves behind, repaint your fireplace each year to make it appear new. This fireplacepaint system from Brick-Anew can restore your fireplace in a matter of five or six hours and for only $200. You can also replace the fireplace doors to give the entire fireplace a brand new appearance.

Removing spots and stains from carpets

Even the tidiest of tenants will take a toll on your carpets, especially if kids or pets are living there. After your tenants have moved out, do a deep clean on your floors to make sure the space is move-in ready for your next tenants. Move tables, couches, and other large pieces of furniture to see what stains might be hiding on floors. For superficial stains, you might be able to use a simple stain lifting spray. For set-in stains, you can either rent a carpet steam cleaner or use carpet cleaning services for serious carpet repair.

Changing out drapes and upholstery

If you are furnishing your rental property for your tenants, reupholstering furniture and adding new fabrics is not only a way to freshen up a space, but it also a way to appeal to prospective renters. Consider recovering couches, loveseats, and chairs with new fabrics in neutral tones. Not only is this a great way to potentially cover some older pieces of furniture without having to replace them completely, but it’s also an easy way to breathe some new life into your rooms.

You can also include more eco-friendly fabrics in the space to appeal to more environmentally friendly prospective tenants. Purchase curtains that block out sunlight to prevent excess heat from staying in the room. This will not only keep rooms dark when needed, but will also help keep your energy bills down as your thermostat won’t have to battle against natural sunlight to keep your space cool.

Deep cleaning the kitchen to remove grease stains

The kitchen is the heart of your home, so make sure that you give it some TLC after your tenants move out. Clean burners and any vents above the stove to get rid of any caked on grease or food that might be left behind. Deep clean the oven to remove any baked on grease, and make sure to remove any grease that might have accumulated on your kitchen’s backsplash. If possible, move the stove and clean the area between the stove, countertops, and walls to really give your kitchen a deep clean.

With all these changes, you can have your rental property move-in ready in a matter of days. Your tenants will appreciate moving into a space that has been well maintained and repaired, and it will give you peace of mind to know you’re providing a quality space for rent.  

Operation Fantastic: Den Dramatic

This is my neighbor's fireplace. She has been trying to decide for the last six months what she wanted to do with her awkward fireplace. She wanted to keep her den the same color-wise and she knew she couldn't refurnish the entire room so I pulled out all the Fireplace Makeover's that I have helped transform. It took a while for us to convince her husband but we made a go of it anyway.


As you can see the fireplace brick was covered in soot from the previous years of fireplace use and the brick left a lot to be desired. So, she chose a color (Twilight Taupe) and we decided to try one small brick. We followed the whole procedure, step by step as the kit said and it looked awesome. When we showed her husband he was finally excited and said go for it, so we did. Here are the amazing results.


Since this photo was taken she has since changed her carpet color to a chocolate brown and added new furniture and I am still trying to get her to let me take a picture!!!

Brick Paint Kit - Twilight Taupe
Black Firebox Paint
Brick Fireplace Cleaner
Economical Fireplace Glass Doors