Spray Paint Metal Fireplace Screen

So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.

Spray paint metal fireplace screen.

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. It s time to paint the fireplace brass. Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours. Spray the doors with metal aerosol primer.

It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat. So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace. Apply a coat of high temperature spray appliance paint just as you did the primer. Shake a can of spray on rust neutralizer for one to two minutes.

How to paint a brass fireplace screen you will need. Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace using a 3 to 4 inch latex paintbrush. Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass. Wait four hours for the screen to dry.

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. High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen. Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish.

Good quality masking tape. This high heat spray paint by rustoleum was the perfect thing. Then crack a window. Hold the can about 10 inches from the fireplace screen.

Your fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less. Hide your hubby and kids. Apply only a light coat. There s also this satin one.

There are several types of primer. Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step. The paint and the primer you re using must be compatible. Wait one hour and turn the screen over and spray the other side.

Because i was painting metal aka something that normal paint struggles to stick to i opted for spray paint instead of brush on paint. The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen. It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround. 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.

Spray a coat of heat resistant galvanized metal spray etching primer onto one side of the screen.