Tuesday, January 20, 2015

fireplace in black

You may have caught a glimpse of the painted fireplace from my Christmas post, but I realized I never shared a full shot with you guys. After I got the idea to paint it black (here) it took a while before Connor was convinced that it was such a good idea. I waited until he was completely on board with the project and ended up painting the day before my due date. It definitely kept my mind occupied! 
(picture taken day after we enjoyed a fire:).

I first scrubbed the fireplace with a steel wire brush…this was messy. After vacuuming all of that up, I washed the fireplace down with a vinegar/water mixture. Once that dried, I used a coat of primer (the lady at the hardware store convinced me to get way more primer than I actually needed….next time I'm sticking with a pint), and then applied two coats of black latex indoor paint(I prefer flat). You really only need the heat resistant paint for the firebox and inside the actual fireplace. (I should note that you can also tint the primer gray so that there will be less coats of paint in the end).
Here is the before:

I have to say this project was so rewarding- it instantly made a huge difference in the living room. Oddly enough, I felt like it actually made our living room more cozy.



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  1. Two Runners Travel January 20, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Heather, I heard about your blog from your husband's WP friend, Adam. :) You have impeccable taste and I loved perusing the photos of your beautiful home! And your girls are precious. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life on the interwebs for the rest of us home decorating mortals. :) -Christine

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    1. heather carolineJanuary 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM

      Oh, tell Adam we miss our weekly salmon dinners terribly! Thank you and I hope to meet you soon Christine:).

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Wow! Your fireplace looks so elegant and stately. Having that in your house is really a sensory treat. Fireplaces do have a central role and function in a house, as they help circulate and balance the internal climate of a room. You really did a great job on that one! Thanks for sharing that! All the best!

    Lindsey Mckenzie @ Buchanan Fire and Outdoor

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    1. heather carolineFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      Thank you so much Lindsay- nothing like a cozy fire in the winter, yes?

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