Can I paint inside this fireplace?

5 years ago

We have had a new chimney breast built for a multi-fuel stove. The stove is being fitted on Tuesday so I am thinking I am best to paint the inside before that goes in - a lot easier and no chance of getting paint on new stove. However, the fire place company aren't open this weekend to advise on whether I need to do any special preparation or use specific products.

Has anyone done this that can advise?

It is lined with cement board. The second picture is a close u of the board.

I was just going to paint it the colour of the walls (dulux dusted moss). Is this a good idea or should I go for a contrast?

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Tani H-S
5 years ago
Yes paint it as normal. That board is designed for it if you arent tiling it.
Not sure on the colour - i painted my last one the same colour as the chinney breast but then i had a different colour fire surround as a feature so ..
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Cranberryhome
5 years ago
Yes you can, we painted one just like this for a staging client who had a stove.

We also thought of a different colour but chose in the end to paint the fireplace wall with little greene pearl colour dark and the other walls pearl colour light.

Be sure to water down your first coat of emulsion on new plaster.

Hope that helps
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jorankine
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5 years ago
Thank you. Will crack on!

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