Need advice with fireplace

meadowside

6 years ago

Hi, I am thinking of whitewashing my fireplace as it completely takes over the room.

my concern is the brick is very rough... will it work?

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Anna Auzins Interiors Ltd.
6 years ago
Hi, Meadowside -- the roughness of the brick will still be OK with taking paint; however if by "whitewashing" you mean doing just a thin coat, you may find that the dark mortar shows through quite a bit. Painting it completely should work; you may want to use a masonry paint and apply it slowly with a large brush.

You say it dominates -- is removing the surround completely an option? Replacing it with a smaller surround, or even just having a woodburner would transform the room.

Good luck!
meadowside
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6 years ago
Yes I agree, but to costly., thank you for your advice .
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