We chose to incorporate this fireplace in our home because it belonged to someone we love (Zach’s Grandma Jody). I could see where it might be a little controversial to paint something so cherished but just knowing Jody and the type of person she was, I felt like I had her blessing.
The fireplace started off as a yellow oak color that just fell short. It clashed with the wood tones already in the room. Luckily, I had some leftover paint from our Grain Bin Cabins at the RV park and it just so happen to be my favorite rich brown color called Van Buren Brown from Benjamin Moore.
No Sanding Required
Not many supplies are needed for this project. All of these are available at the paint section at Home Depot. The Paint cup is not needed, a simple Solo cup will do the trick. I will say paintbrushes make a huge difference, and I haven’t tried a Wooster Paint brush I didn’t like. The shorty is my favorite.
Because I used a high-quality paint with paint AND primer, I did not have to sand the wood. I did a deep clean on the fireplace beforehand using an all-purpose cleaner and rag. I allowed the wood to dry all the way before painting.
This was the exact paint I used. I had the Van Buren Brown color matched at Home Depot and used their One Coat Paint and Primer in the Satin. It is always worth it to get the good quality paint, it saves so much time and frustration in the long run. I used maybe one quarter of the gallon after putting two very light coats on the fireplace, making sure to give plenty of drying time in between.
Very light coats were the key to preventing flakes in the future. The first coat will almost be transparent, just to get the paint to adhere to the wood. Use your judgment as far as how many coats. I believe this project took two coats, and of course a few touch ups. But just like that, we have a statement piece. Happy Painting.
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