Follow this easy DIY paint tutorial to transform an outdated brick masonry fireplace into one that will warm hands and hearts year-round.

Here are 35 painted brick fireplace ideas to refresh your space. In this cozy Craftsman home living room from Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, the brick fireplace, and built-in bookcases ...

If you're remodeling a room and the new colors don't match the brick fireplace, painting the fireplace is an inexpensive upgrade that make a huge difference in modernizing your interior design ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed?

Carr also thinks painting a brick fireplace is a 'perfectly doable' DIY project, but recommends, 'If you're concerned about results, I would recommend consulting a professional for the job, ...

Q: I read your recent article about bricks (July 29) and share your love of brickwork. But I do have a question. We are remodeling a 35-year-old home that has a nice brick fireplace. The previous ...

Step 1: Scrub the brick clean.. Due to the tendency of brick to accumulate grit, you should wet and clean the brick fireplace prior to painting it to ensure better paint adhesion.