If we hadn t spotted that staining i might have been tempted to paint the brick teal because teal or maybe white to match the walls.
Dark gray painted brick fireplace.
A dark dark fireplace grey hides soot and ash.
Soft shades of black and gray work well with contemporary style rooms.
Check out the brick anew process to choose fireplace paint colors.
Gray paint makes the brick fireplace coordinate seamlessly with the midcentury furniture in this seating area.
Though subtle the black painted fireplace stands out against the navy walls for a cozy understated color block effect.
A black accent wall and mantel make the white brick fireplace pop in this moody living room.
Candles are always a great option for nonfunctioning fireplaces.
If you re not sure about going darker check out some of these beautiful spaces that have used gray and black to make a beautiful statement and keep reading to learn how to paint a brick fireplace whatever color you want.
Whitewashing painting a solid light neutral color or using a product such as brick anew to create a real brick look will blend in with any decor.
One of the many perks of a dark grey fireplace is that the color hides dust and ash which showed on the natural concrete of our old fireplace.
Why that is i can t answer but it s something that can be remedied very easily with a grey paint wash or a white paint wash.
I ve now painted several brick fireplaces with paint washes and you can see more of that on my instagram account.