Should You Paint Your Fireplace? Updating a fireplace can be costly. But you know what isn’t? A gallon or two of paint!

The art, accessories and gorgeous reclaimed wood mantle pop against the white brick. To paint your fireplace, first clean the brick thoroughly with a wire brush and a heavy-duty cleaner ...

By painting the fireplace mantle (the shelf on top and the exterior that runs either side down to the floor) you can create a real focus for your room and give it a new dose of personality.