mrubin 0 #1 June 18, 2014 I'm painting my brick fireplace white to give it a new look. The part I'm having trouble figuring out is whether or not to paint the section of wall right behind the brick (with an arrow pointing to it). So give me your opinion. Should I paint that section or leave it as is?"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #2 June 18, 2014 Do you have sufficient photoshopping skills to try the different options?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #3 June 18, 2014 I've never done much work with any photoshopping software so I'm not sure how good of a job I could do. Plus I don't have anything other than Microsoft paint to work with on my computer."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #4 June 18, 2014 I wouldn't paint it white. I would either leave it the same color as above the mantle (like it is now) or paint it the same color as the wall. Either way, paint is cheap, and easy to change if you decide you don't like it. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 June 18, 2014 mrubin I'm painting my brick fireplace white to give it a new look. The part I'm having trouble figuring out is whether or not to paint the section of wall right behind the brick (with an arrow pointing to it). So give me your opinion. Should I paint that section or leave it as is? I'd paint the arrowed section white. I think that wall can handle a "heavy" looking fireplace bottom since the mantle looks wide. If you don't like it, any chance you still have paint left from when the other walls were painted? So you can go back to the original color? BTW, it looks nice. I like the colors and the crown. Looks like my bedroom. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #6 June 18, 2014 Paint that bit white, but leave the bricks alone - they are gorgeous! Yes, I am serious."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 324 #7 June 18, 2014 you can use paint to select a rectangle over the part to be painted and fill it in with color. it is actually pretty easy. i would leave them as they are, however._________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 June 19, 2014 The easiest thing to do would be to paint the brick and leave the wall alone and then live with it a few days to see if you like it that way. If you don't like it, then paint the wall. If you don't like it after you paint the wall you should sell your house, because, you're screwed. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #9 June 20, 2014 Quote I'm painting my brick fireplace white to give it a new look No, you're not. Leave it alone. Painting fireplaces... sheesh. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #10 June 20, 2014 Right up there with painting brick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #11 June 20, 2014 normissRight up there with painting brick. right up there with painting BRICK FIREPLACES!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #12 June 21, 2014 Looks like you and the Missus are gonna have to talk A LOT before home renovations. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #13 June 21, 2014 Try cleaning the smoke marks off the bricks first. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #14 June 21, 2014 Krip Try cleaning the smoke marks off the bricks first. No need to, if you paint it with Kilz first. That stuff will seal it all in. Easy-peasy! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 June 22, 2014 QuoteLooks like you and the Missus are gonna have to talk A LOT before home renovations. We've already done two and have many others planned. We work well together in that way!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #16 June 22, 2014 Except for the case of painting brick! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #17 June 22, 2014 Outside kitchen and bar ASAP please! Then we enclose the back porch better. if I don't have to re-roof first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
