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Brick

Perhaps that brick fireplace surround is dating your room? Painting the brick can be a real game changer for your home! Start by removing loose mortar with a wire brush, then clean well with TSP substitute. Next you’ll want to prime and this is important: use a stain-blocking primer to hide soot stains! A high nap roller will get into every craggy area of the brick and make priming and painting easier.

As with the other projects mentioned on this list, the glossier the finish the better the paint will resist soot and grime in the years to come. Heat resistant paint should be used on an any metal surround areas that will become if a fire is lit.