Using my small brush i proceeded to paint the grout lines.
Can i chalk paint my brick fireplace.
The non toxic virtually odor free paint is water based and has minimal volatile organic compound vocs.
Wax just isn t durable enough.
If i were going to use chalk paint i would follow it with general finishes flat out flat topcoat.
Painting fireplace brick or stone whether your fireplace is made of brick or stone chalk paint can be painted right over the surface without any primer sanding or stripping.
A whitewash technique is basically using watered down chalk paint.
So if you do choose to use chalk paint on your fireplace i would strongly recommend a good sealer.
A whitewashed brick fireplace also pairs well with most any wall color.
And it does wonders to update a room and create a gorgeous focal point.
What is whitewashing with chalk paint.
You can change the consistency of the paint and water mixture and therefore change the coverage by using different ratios of paint to water.
I taped off the carpet around the hearth and poured a small amount of white chalk paint into a solo cup.