So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.
Spray paint metal fireplace screen.
Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish.
Be sure you follow directions on the spray can.
There s also this satin one.
Shake a can of spray on rust neutralizer for one to two minutes.
Spray a coat of heat resistant galvanized metal spray etching primer onto one side of the screen.
It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.
Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass.
This high heat spray paint by rustoleum was the perfect thing.
The paint and the primer you re using must be compatible.
Cheap tape of any kind i used cheap blue tape i know it s not usually cheap but this one is lower quality painter s plastic big roll of brown paper or plastic garbage bags.
Wait one hour and turn the screen over and spray the other side.
Apply a coat of high temperature spray appliance paint just as you did the primer.
Spray paint your brass fireplace trim with this simple tutorial.
It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.
Spray the doors with metal aerosol primer.
Hold the can about 10 inches from the fireplace screen.
Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step.
Hide your hubby and kids.
Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace using a 3 to 4 inch latex paintbrush.
High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen.
Apply only a light coat.
It was in great condition worked properly and fit the opening perfectly so painting seemed like the perfect way to save money on this update.
Lightly coat the screen with the rust neutralizer then allow it to dry for.
There are several types of primer.
Then crack a window.
Wait four hours for the screen to dry.
It s time to paint the fireplace brass.
Your fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less.
Good quality masking tape.
Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours.
How to paint a brass fireplace screen you will need.
The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen.
Because i was painting metal aka something that normal paint struggles to stick to i opted for spray paint instead of brush on paint.