Spray Paint Metal Fireplace Screen

There are several types of primer.

Spray paint metal fireplace screen.

Spray a coat of heat resistant galvanized metal spray etching primer onto one side of the screen. Wait four hours for the screen to dry. This high heat spray paint by rustoleum was the perfect thing. Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass.

Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours. It s time to paint the fireplace brass. Be sure you follow directions on the spray can. So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.

Hold the can about 10 inches from the fireplace screen. Hide your hubby and kids. Because i was painting metal aka something that normal paint struggles to stick to i opted for spray paint instead of brush on paint. High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen.

Spray the doors with metal aerosol primer. It was in great condition worked properly and fit the opening perfectly so painting seemed like the perfect way to save money on this update. Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish. There s also this satin one.

Good quality masking tape. Your fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less. Then crack a window. How to paint a brass fireplace screen you will need.

Cheap tape of any kind i used cheap blue tape i know it s not usually cheap but this one is lower quality painter s plastic big roll of brown paper or plastic garbage bags. The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen. Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace using a 3 to 4 inch latex paintbrush. The paint and the primer you re using must be compatible.

Apply only a light coat. Shake a can of spray on rust neutralizer for one to two minutes. It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround. So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.

Eventually we d love to replace this wood burning. Apply a coat of high temperature spray appliance paint just as you did the primer. Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step. Apply several light coats instead of one or two heavy coats until the brass finish is obscured.

Lightly coat the screen with the rust neutralizer then allow it to dry for.