Cottage Fireplace Makeover Finale! No more bling!


I stayed extremely busy working on projects this weekend. Boy, am I tired! Today, though, I'm excited to say that our fireplace makeover is finally complete! If you remember, I started by replaceing the tile, then I added a little age and texture with the use of glaze, paint, and extra grout. The last step, which I completed this weekend, was to paint the brass insert black...buh bye bling! Here are a few before, during, and after shots...(Click to Enlarge)











So there you go:) This fireplace was a lot of work but I'm very pleased with the result. About the painted insert...I first bought a can of American Tradition high heat paint. The finish was called BBQ black. I *thought* it was going to be a matte finish. I applied the first coat with a small foam roller brush. After a while I discovered that it was a very high gloss finish, which was NOT the look I wanted (read: "I was practically freaking out.") I ran back to Lowes to see if I could find a matte finish, but they didn't carry it. What I ended up buying was Rustoleum High Heat paint (satin finish) in a spray can. This worked SO much better. I regret that I didn't use it for the first coat! The spray produced a nice, smooth coat that dried to the touch within minutes - it looks great! So my advice, if you're going to tackle the bling on your insert,is to use Rustoleum High Heat in a spray can...cover and tape everything that isn't to be sprayed, and open the windows!




11 comments:

sheila hurlburt said...

that looks fantastic!! very well done!

March 6, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Anonymous said...

Kim, You're amazing! You get right in there and get things done with no fear, I admire that about you. I LOVE the fireplace re-do. Love the color of your walls and your art work too. What's next, the brick black splash in the kitchen?

Buena

March 6, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Twice Remembered said...

Thank you, Sheila and Buena! I'm really happy with how it turned out, though I wouldn't want to do this project again any time soon, lol! Buena, I can't wait to do our backsplash! We have to finish the trim on our cabinets, paint them, and then install the new countertop. After that I can finally start on the backsplash...I can't wait!

March 6, 2006 at 11:36 AM
Shauna said...

Kim, it looks really great! The small size tiles make such a big difference in the look of the surround. I like your idea of using glazes for an aged effect...it's subtle, and looks very realistic. Kudos!

March 6, 2006 at 9:37 PM
Jessica said...

It turned out really great Kim! It gives the fireplace a more striking style. Lovely & you did a great job!!!

March 6, 2006 at 10:38 PM
bookyeti said...

WOW! Gorgeous - what a transition, Kim! Painting the insert really made a big diff too, hey? I can't get over what a little paint and elbow grease can do. We still have parts of our insert to finish, but the difference is phenomenal. Lovely piccies!

March 7, 2006 at 5:40 AM
Jordana said...

It looks great! Quite the change.

March 7, 2006 at 11:25 AM
Amanda said...

How exciting!! It looks great Kim! You must be so excited and proud as things pull together. You've put so much time and energy to these projects - I hope you are able to enjoy them every day. :)

March 7, 2006 at 10:27 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Thanks, everyone!

March 8, 2006 at 10:27 AM
Judy said...

Kim, i found you today while searching for info on painting a brass insert. I had planned to use exaxtly what you did in the end but was unsure if I should sand the finish or not, what did you do. Incidentally, my insert is the exact mate of yours.
Judy

September 17, 2006 at 1:00 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Hi Judy! Funny about our twin inserts!

I didn't sand but you do need to make sure the insert is nice and clean and perhaps use a deglosser or denatured alcohol.

I used *spray* high heat paint. At first I had tried brushing on from a quart and the results where awful...Spray works MUCH better and it turned out great! Have fun and let me know how it turns out!

Kim

September 17, 2006 at 1:48 PM

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