High Temperature Paint: What it is and why to use it on your Fireplace
Enhance the Look of your Fireplace
There are so many ways to make your fireplace the most beautiful feature of your home. You can get a brand new set of gas logs, some nice glass doors, a fresh coat of paint for the brick around your fireplace, or even a fantastic new Mantel Surround. While any of these ideas will really enhance the look of your fireplace, they also have the potential to break the bank.
One of the easiest, most cost effective ways to give your fireplace a fresh new look, is by painting the inside of your fireplace, the firebox. With use, your firebox can get quite dirty and ugly. A fresh, clean and coat of paint will make your fireplace appear brand new. It really is crazy the effect that painting your firebox can have on the overall look of your fireplace.
If you’ve decided you want to paint your firebox, the next important step is making sure you find the right paint. Is it vital that you don’t settle for normal paint. When a fire is burning , your firebox can reach extreme temperatures that are way too high for normal paint to withstand. This paint will peep and blister and look terrible. You want to look for High temperature resistant paint. This paint is specifically designed to withstand heat and be used on grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnaces.
We found an awesome site, Brick-Anew, that really has a wealth of information on all things fireplaces. They also carry just about every fireplace product you could buy including heat resistant firebox paint!
The black color is the most popular color choice and also the most sleek. It does a great job of hiding a lot of the mess in a firebox. If you’re looking for a sure bet, go with Black Firebox Paint.
If you are looking to spice it up a little bit, or know that a color would work perfectly in your room’s color scheme, then you can go with a colored firebox paint. There are many different color options to choose from.
Whatever your preference is, make sure you buy high temperature resistant paint before your paint your fireplace!
Features of High Temperature Resistant Paint
There are multiple brands of high temp resistant paint but many of them share the same qualities.
- High temp paint is resistant to temperatures up to 1200 degrees F. That’s hot!
- Non toxic when dry: make sure you apply your paint without any heat around the firebox.
- NO primer is needed
- Very fast drying: Normally in one to two hours. You’ll be able to enjoy your fireplace in no time.
- Lasts for years
- High temp paint is not reccomended for use on wood
- Made to be used on metal
- In most instances, you will need to apply 2 coats of paint for the best look
The Cheapeast Way to enhance the look of your fireplace
We really believe painting your firebox is the most cost effective way to make your fireplace look brand new. For under 50 dollars (and oftentimes even less) you can give your fireplace a makeover from the inside out. Just pick up a can of high temp paint and you will be well on your way to the fireplace you’ve always dreamed of.