But when i first looked at it i couldn t figure out why i didn t like it.
Spray paint brass fireplace screen.
Be sure you follow directions on the.
Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step.
Sick of looking at brass on your fireplace.
High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen.
Hide your hubby and kids.
So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.
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.
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.
Step 1 preparation.
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.
So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.
There s also this satin one your 1970 s brass fireplace screen of course.
This can be done in a day with the right supplies from a home improvement or paint store.
You can easily change it to a color to match your room.
Take your fireplace screen to the garage or outside.
It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.
Wear a dust mask.
The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen.
The paint will peel.
Let this dry then apply another thin coat.
Sand the clear coat off of the screen.
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.
Then crack a window.
A brass fireplace screen is attractive but sometimes we want a change.
2 electric fans we used box fans instructions.
Eventually we d love to replace this wood burning.
Lets talk about my fireplace.
Spray paint your brass fireplace trim with this simple tutorial.
It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.
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.
Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass.
Add more coats if necessary for coverage.
80 s or 90 s works well too.
Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint.
It s time to paint the fireplace brass.