How-to: Paint the Fireplace and Glass Frame
Hello there.
Let’s get warm and cozy!
Have you been looking at your fireplace lately thinking to yourself it could really use some love? There are many tutorials out there on how to dress up the face of existing brick and mantle, but what about the the fire block that lines the inside? Or how about the glass doors, until you check out the price and decide you would rather spend the money on new furniture?
Yep! That was me. Until I decided I would find a way to fix it up for under $20.
Follow the below steps and you will find your way to a fresh, new-looking fireplace in no time!
1. Grab your supplies:
(click below for direct links on where to purchase these supplies)
High Heat Primer Paint (Grey)
High Heat Paint (Black or White)
Throwaway Pads (optional to protect your surfaces when painting)
2. Remove the parts you can
First and most importantly—take pictures of everything before you alter or dissemble parts—don’t forget to do this as you go.
I have a gas fireplace that ignites by the flip of a switch. The fire block was 7 small panels I pulled out.
The glass doors are the standard and can come out by loosening the screws where each door meats. (You may need pliers also. Handle the doors with care).
3. PREP FIREBLOCK
Fireblock is a special type of brick/stone composite that can withstand high levels of heat.
Remove and place your panels on the throwaway pads.
Note: If you cannot remove the panels, tape and protect area surrounding where you will be spraying.
4. Paint it
Lay your panels on a protected surface.
After searching I discovered they only make high heat paint in black and white, however they make the primer in grey.
After double-checking with professionals they confirmed the primer was fine to use alone (without a top coat of high heat [black paint] and would last as long as the flames do not directly touch the paint.
This worked for me, however, you may need to use the black or white high heat max paint (linked in supplies above).
5. dissemble Glass Doors
Remove any and all hardware using screwdriver. Lay the pieces on protected surface.
6. PREP DOORS
Using the painter’s tape, wrap the edge of the craft paper, leaving some of the sticky part of the tape exposed.
Carefully align the paper and tape along the metal frame of the glass door, tucking the tape behind the frame if possible and pressing down.
Tip: You will want the paint to seep behind between the glass and frame so that you can’t see any of the original color once its installed.
6. PAINT GLASS DOOR FRAMES & HARDWARE
Apply one layer of the high heat primer on all items and allow to dry.
Follow with two coats of the high heat max paint, allowing to dry in between coats.
6. ressemble doors with hardware
This is where those pictures you were taking along the way come in handy.
WARNING: This may require some patience and finessing, but trust me, it will be worth it!
