Fireplace restoration

Summary

Taking an old fireplace and making look brand new.

Scope of work

• Sand existing painted fireplace surface
• Remove visible brush marks and paint buildup
• Prime with oil-based bonding primer
• Sand primer for smoother finish
• Spray two finish coats
• Complete final touch-ups and cleanup

Process & timeline

1. 1Protect surrounding surfaces and flooring
2. 2Remove heavy brush texture and old buildup
3. 3Smooth the surface through progressive sanding
4. 4Seal and prep the fireplace for finish coating
5. 5Apply smooth sprayed finish coats
6. 6Inspect details and refine the final appearance

Materials & products

Why this mattered

The original finish had heavy texture, visible brush marks, and years of layered paint buildup. This restoration focused on creating a smoother, cleaner surface with a refined sprayed finish that makes the fireplace feel freshly installed and brand new again. Hu