The Great 80s Reno {Painting the Red Brick Fireplace}

Many of us small town Canadians have these red brick fireplaces from the original home construction in the 1970s and 80s.
This is what you have....

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This is what you want.....

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This seems like a great happy medium for a remodel.....

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But once we look into it all you understand why this is the popular option (it's cheaper, easier and hopefully quicker).....

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So the aforementioned seemed like the winning choice for our 1980s red brick fireplace remodel.  I love white brick fireplaces but my husband doesn't - so this was our compromise and I love it!
Here is our before and after:

 

Here were the steps to take us there:

For more info on spraying the brass mantel check out this post

For more posts on home renos & decor click HERE

Check out my Pinterest Board on Split Entry 80s Homes
 

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