Spray Paint Brass Fireplace Screen

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Spray paint brass fireplace screen.

2 electric fans we used box fans instructions. 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. Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step. A brass fireplace screen is attractive but sometimes we want a change.

Your painted fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less. High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen. Do not use an ordinary acrylic or latex paint on a fireplace screen. It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.

There s also this satin one your 1970 s brass fireplace screen of course. Your doors may be solid brass or brass plated steel a magnet will not stick to solid brass but in either case the process is the same. It s time to paint the fireplace brass. Then crack a window.

Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint. Hide your hubby and kids. Spray paint your brass fireplace trim with this simple tutorial. You can easily change it to a color to match your room.

Add more coats if necessary for coverage. Be sure you follow directions on the. It s a large gorgeous fireplace. It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.

Let this dry then apply another thin coat. Take your fireplace screen to the garage or outside. Step 1 preparation. So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.

So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room. The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen. 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.

80 s or 90 s works well too. Lets talk about my fireplace. 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 paint will peel.

This can be done in a day with the right supplies from a home improvement or paint store. Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass. 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.