How To Paint A Stone Fireplace Mantel. After taping off the mantel area with painter’s tape, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper the entire mantle with sandpaper (wrapped around a piece of wood acting as a sanding block). I had actually been researching just how to paint a stone fireplace.
I only used 16 oz and this paint gave me full coverage. Using a 2″ angled brush i worked in small areas, brushing the paint into the seams and then loading up my brush with paint and. Of all the ideas here, painting your stone fireplace is probably the easiest, fastest, and most affordable update.
Plastic sheeting and/or drop cloths ;
But, first, i tried cleaning it. If you have thought about brightening up your brick or stone fireplace, annie sloan chalk paint is your answer! Gray paint (i used intellectual gray by sherwin williams on the stone and mindful gray by sherwin williams on the stucco). I was ecstatic the day my husband said, “you know, if you want to paint the fireplace, i’d be okay with that.” i couldn’t believe my ears!