You d be surprised how much dust brick fireplaces hold onto.
Can you paint brick behind a wood stove.
Both types of paint can be used on the wall behind the stovetop.
It s a good question as many paints aren t up to the job they can easily discolour and flake as they aren t able to withstand such high temperatures.
Latex paint is not as durable as oil based however and walls painted with latex are not as easy to clean.
Alternatively oil based paint takes longer to dry fades more quickly than latex and requires the use of mineral spirits to clean brushes and rollers.
Be really sure to get the mortar areas between the bricks and also really concentrate on the areas just around the firebox and on the hearth.
Painted brick fireplace instructions using your broom and vacuum brush off vacuum the entire surface of the bricks.
Masonry bricks should not be used inside the stove.
Cleaning it won t remove all the stains but painting it can cover.
We re often asked whether our paints are suitable for use around fireplaces in areas such as the brick behind wood burning stoves or the fireplace surround.
Regardless of which type of brick you choose it is necessary to leave a gap between the brick and the wall for proper air flow.
Your brick stove surround tends to look dirty and old over time as the heat and soot from the stove damage or stain the brick.