DIY Quickies: How To Update Brass Fireplace Surround

Hey Everyone!

I know I've said this before, but this is one of the EASIEST DIY's I've ever done. A can of $17.00 Hi-Temp spray paint I got online and a few hours and I have a "new" fireplace!

Like I said, this was super easy. Hardest part was taping the windows on a windy day. There will be a link below to all the materials I used.

1: You need to unmount the surround. IF you can't do this, you need to turn off the pilot light (if you have a gas fireplace) the spray paint is highly flammable. Then tape off the area around the surround. IF you can remove it, life would be so much easier. I made sure I was in a well vented area. Out of direct sunlight. The surround should not be hot or get hot while you are working. It was windy, but the wind died down when I was painting. If possible, try to shelter yourself from the wind.

2: Use a power blower to remove any dust, soot, debris from the surround

3: tape the windows. Using masking paper also helps, but if you don't have any, use whatever you have around the house...ie: paper bag, printer paper..etc.

4: Lightly scuff up the brass, sanding any rust if you have any. Sand anything you are going to paint. This way the paint will stick. Clean off any dust before painting

5: PAINT! Read the instructions on the can. READ the health warnings. (I will add a link to what I read after the fact) If this concerns you, look for a different product. I will tell you that this product is amazing. Dried really quick and was able to do 2 coats with 1 can. Did not run or leave wet streaks in the paint. Didn't look patchy at all. When you first start spraying it will look spotty, but soon clears up as you continue spraying. Make sure you shake the can every so often to prevent clogs. Paint in a side to side motion, releasing the nozzle after each pass. Work in sections until complete.

6: If the fire screen is looking rough, paint that as well. Once the surround is dried, open the doors and spray any brass that shows when open. Let that dry. Remove any over spray.

7: Reinstall your surround, turn on the fireplace to heat up the surround to help cure. Then sit back and enjoy your "New" Fireplace.

If you are looking to renew an old fireplace surround, definitely try this. Super cheap project with a high dollar look!

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Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FK9XI0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B4MYTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Painters-1-5-Inch-1-41-Inch-240194/dp/B0025KUSW8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1KBWXCRHX1ANT&keywords=blue+painters+tape&qid=1646094152&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=blue+painters+tape%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/9-inch-180-feet-General-Purpose-Masking/dp/B001FCJY0Y/ref=sr_1_5?

https://www.amazon.com/Bates-Choice-Pro-Drywall-Sanding/dp/B095PQBHD5/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E8MAO10N1XRK&keywords=sanding+block&qid=1646094220&sprefix=sanding+bl%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-4

WARNING:
https://www.rutland.com/product/1200f-hi-temp-spray-paint/?v=32aec8db952d