How to Paint a Brick Fireplace With Clear Sealer

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace With Clear Sealer
Written By
Kate Bruscke
Kate Bruscke
Published: Oct 6, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Put on safety goggles. Open the windows nearest the fireplace to provide ventilation.

Step 2

Use a shop vac to remove residual dust, dirt or debris from the bricks, making sure to vacuum the mortar well.

Step 3

Place a can of sealer into a hand-spraying unit, following the manufacturer’s directions for use.

Step 4

Apply the sealer to the brick using even spray strokes across the entire brick fireplace.

Step 5

Allow the sealer to soak into the brick and dry, as directed by the manufacturer.

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Step 6

Apply a second coat, if desired.

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Kate Bruscke

A writer and professional lab assistant based in Seattle, Kate Bruscke has been writing professionally about health care and technology since 1998. Her freelance clients include "The Seattle Times," KGB.com, Reading Local: Seattle,…

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