Can I Paint My Fireplace Insert

So i grabbed my paint and got to work.

Can i paint my fireplace insert.

Allow your fireplace insert several months for the paint to cure before starting a fire again. Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint. I m glad i saw this. The good news is high heat spray paint doesn t cost that much more than normal spray paint so it won t break the bank.

It s been well over a year and our fireplace is still looking good. Be sure you follow directions on the spray can. Shake a can of spray paint for high heat surfaces to mix it and remove the paint cap. Don t have the money to replace your outdated fireplace.

Give it a new look with this brilliant painting technique. I just finally covered my mantle last week but now need to paint the insert. Other applications include fireplace screens wood stoves boilers and steam pipes. Despite my best efforts at researching trust me it was hours i ended up using a paint that i later learned is not officially recommended for tile.

Also don t use the paint on cooking grates that come in direct contact with food. I used pine 1x 4 for front edge and door skin for the top i had wood strips lining the side of my stone also so i used 1x 2 strips to make it match new mantle cover. Plan to paint your fireplace insert in the spring after all the cool weather. Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish.

Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass. As far as your mantle goes. It s time to paint the fireplace brass. Apply only a light coat.

Anyway i bought rust oleum high heat paint in black and got to work. Note that the paint is not for use on kitchen stoves stove burner grates or steam radiators. Tomorrow s project maybe. Even if you never plan to use the fireplace the next person might and that s not a risk worth taking.

We actually don t even use our fireplace in the front room but i still wanted to go that route in case we ever do. In addition to fireplace surrounds and inserts you can also use the paint inside the fireplace. I did some research before i started this project and i found that you need a high heat paint to do a fireplace box. Step 2 clean your fireplace insert really well with a rag and warm water.

Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours. It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.