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Black paint in firebox?

billmeister | Posted in General Discussion on December 9, 2006 06:40am

I am fininishing up renovating an older house.  The basement as a masonry fireplace, and the fire brick is badly discolored.  It is probably stained from smoke, but it is unevenly colored throughout, and even after an acid wash, it still remains unsightly.  I know acid will not remove smoke stains, but I thought it would etch the face of the brick.  I would like to, like the Rolling Stones, paint it black.  Is there a product out there I can use?  Has any one else ever dealt with this problem?

Thanks,

Bill

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    JDRHI | Dec 09, 2006 07:26pm | #1

    Yep...sure is....unfortunately I don't have any info for you.

    Here's a bump to draw the attention of someone who does.

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    McDesign | Dec 09, 2006 07:34pm | #2

    I installed a gas-ified cast iron stove in an old fireplace (with a dedicated SS chimney up through the old flue).

    Painted the old firebrick after cleaning with high-heat stove spray paint from Home Despot.

    Fine after 6 years, but the owner just uses the gassed stove - no flames licking on the paint.

    Forrest

  3. Piffin | Dec 09, 2006 09:15pm | #3

    Automotive supply
    High temp black spray paint

     

     

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    1. billmeister | Dec 19, 2006 12:13am | #4

      Piffin-

      I thought of this also.  Have you used it before in a fireplace?  I'm thinking a fireplace is much hotter than an engine block, however the porosity of the brick would help the paint hold on better.

      Thanks,

      Bill

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        BillHartmann | Dec 19, 2006 01:13am | #5

        The high temp paints are rated at 1200, some to 1500.But they are speced for use on metal.http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=39&SBL=1
        http://www.stovepaint.com/
        http://www.tempoproducts.com/2004/spaint1.htmlDon't know how they would work on brick..
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        1. nikkiwood | Dec 19, 2006 01:26am | #6

          But if he tries it, what's the worst that can happen? I would think it'll just flake off.********************************************************
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      2. Piffin | Dec 19, 2006 02:04am | #9

        On seven or eight of them, yes.The hottest flame path at back will indeed burn off any paint you use, but 85-90% of the visible area will remain. 

         

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  4. kate | Dec 19, 2006 01:33am | #7

    You can take a candle, &, working carefully, blacken it all over with...carbon black!  Gives a more authentic look, & you never have to worry about it burning off - also will not make bad fumes.

    1. Jay72 | Dec 19, 2006 02:03am | #8

      Superior Clay makes a black or merlot firebrick stain. Never used it myself but considering it as a solution to a similar problem. Jayhttp://www.rumford.com/store/firebrickstain.html

      1. Piffin | Dec 19, 2006 02:06am | #10

        He can also get a black grout and sponge it on, if the surface is cleanmed well first. 

         

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