You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

There are a host of reasons that homeowners choose to paint brick: • If a brick fireplace is out of sync with the decor of a room, it's less expensive to paint it than it is to replace the brick with ...

While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed? A: You face a ...