There are several types of primer.
Spray paint metal fireplace screen.
It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround.
Spray a coat of heat resistant galvanized metal spray etching primer onto one side of the screen.
There s also this satin one.
Hide your hubby and kids.
It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat.
This high heat spray paint by rustoleum was the perfect thing.
Because i was painting metal aka something that normal paint struggles to stick to i opted for spray paint instead of brush on paint.
Wait one hour and turn the screen over and spray the other side.
Your fireplace insert will look completely updated in 30 minutes or less.
So i decided why not procrastinate packing a bit longer and spray paint a brass fireplace.
How to paint a brass fireplace screen you will need.
Apply only a light coat.
Shake a can of spray on rust neutralizer for one to two minutes.
Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace using a 3 to 4 inch latex paintbrush.
Good quality masking tape.
So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room.
Cheap tape of any kind i used cheap blue tape i know it s not usually cheap but this one is lower quality painter s plastic big roll of brown paper or plastic garbage bags.
High heat spray paint i used this one which is a flat sheen.
Apply several light coats instead of one or two heavy coats until the brass finish is obscured.
Spray the doors with metal aerosol primer.
Eventually we d love to replace this wood burning.
Do not over apply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish.
Spray paint your brass fireplace trim with this simple tutorial.
Hold the can about 10 inches from the fireplace screen.
Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours.
Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step.
Be sure you follow directions on the spray can.
The paint and the primer you re using must be compatible.
It s time to paint the fireplace brass.
The fireplace screen on this fireplace was a typical 1980 s style brass fireplace screen.
Wait four hours for the screen to dry.
Lightly coat the screen with the rust neutralizer then allow it to dry for.
Then crack a window.