DIY Projects & Crafts DIY Home Projects Painted Brick Fireplace Make a dated red-brick fireplace fade to fresh white with a quick scrub and the right primer and paint. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 12, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email For another project, make the Spray-Painted Metal Fire Screen (pictured above) to pair with your fireplace. What You'll Need Materials Paint designed for use on masonry Drop cloths Protective mask Wire brush Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Sponge Heat-resistant primer Stiff nylon brush, 1 to 2 inches Paint roller Nap roller covers, 1/2 to 3/4 inches Instructions Lay down drop cloths. Put on mask. Brush fireplace with wire brush to loosen grit and scuff the surface, to help paint adhere. Vacuum up grit, then wipe down bricks with damp sponge to remove any lingering grease or dust. Apply primer to grout lines with nylon brush, then to bricks with roller; let dry completely. Apply two coats of paint; let dry completely after each coat. (Tip: For a frosted effect and covered storage, we painted the backs of these glass doors a pale blush.)