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    Sep 27, 2008, 12:18 PM
    How to paint a fireplace
    Can I just paint over my brick fireplace or do I need to prime it first?
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    Sep 27, 2008, 01:53 PM

    You should wash the brick with a mild acid and then rinse. Priming on a bare surface is always a good idea. There are many masonary primers but I use Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 for almost everything. Sealer - Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Sealer
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