tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post1483685292982741276..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: Before and After: my white chalk-painted fireplaceLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37873101802688849062020-08-26T19:57:36.498-07:002020-08-26T19:57:36.498-07:00I don’t care how old this post is, the fireplace l...I don’t care how old this post is, the fireplace looks fabulous! I do have questions. How has it held up over the years? Have you done anything else to it since the original paint job? <br />I’m originally from Buffalo, NY but grew up from the time I was 9 till I married at 22 in North Highlands, Ca. I spent many times up in the Sierras and truly miss it to this day. Always loved the snow, the majestic mountains and the cool summer days and nights. Camping was a huge part of my life there. My parents owned a campground in Dutch Flat, Ca and I spent much time there and in Alta, Ca at the diner. I’ve lived in North Carolina now for 30 years and although I love it here, there’s always a part of me that misses the Sierra mountains. It’s gotten much more humid as the years pass and I want to go further north when my husband retires. <br />My best friend in Calif. lost her grandson when he was just 20 in a car accident. I can’t tell you the number of times I wept with her. I feel your loss. Actually losing my dad was the worse ever. It’s been 22 years and I still weep to this day. I hope and pray that time has helped to heal. I know it never goes away but the pain does lesseon over time. Your son was a very handsome boy. If you ever need to talk I will always listen. You can contact me any time. Regards, ShirleyMcgypsy9https://www.blogger.com/profile/17033379576034575468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-68263570277946823242018-09-11T10:50:27.290-07:002018-09-11T10:50:27.290-07:00I love this and am totally inspired to paint my br...I love this and am totally inspired to paint my brick fireplace as well. Do the bricks need to be cleaned first and if so, what is the best thing to clean them with?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101667949192381787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-77159449741565806332018-04-06T18:16:10.134-07:002018-04-06T18:16:10.134-07:00I read your article on the chalk paint. The brick ...I read your article on the chalk paint. The brick on your fireplace is smooth. I have a very rough textured brick on mine. Can I use this paint on my fireplace?abby 10https://www.blogger.com/profile/00934015310461037135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-70498818194336945772018-01-14T12:23:52.807-08:002018-01-14T12:23:52.807-08:00This blog is like reading my own mind. I've g...This blog is like reading my own mind. I've got two brick walls in my interior that I once loved but like you, not enough natural lighting ( even with giant windows) and it feels dark. So I'm asking for lots of opinions before I jump in with my Annie sloan Old White chalk paint. I'm so grateful you shared this because it is just the nudge I needed! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144115302094299144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-62423686042857473332017-11-29T15:29:42.446-08:002017-11-29T15:29:42.446-08:00I love it! Thanks for sharing, I've been think...I love it! Thanks for sharing, I've been thinking of painting my fireplace and was nervous to commit. After seeing your results, I'm sold!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830424361074099417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-70578725432620006922017-04-14T06:35:32.541-07:002017-04-14T06:35:32.541-07:00This looks absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm buying a ...This looks absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm buying a house with one full wall of red exposed brick fireplace which I wanted to paint white. Thx so much for your post! I'm sold. Now I just gotta see where I can get my hands on the chalk paint. I also want to paint the exterior white. It's red brick as well. Is chalk paint good for the exterior? ThxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026659146539575438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-47555345343928352142016-11-06T23:16:39.106-08:002016-11-06T23:16:39.106-08:00Love it!! Thanks for the post. Your room looks so ...Love it!! Thanks for the post. Your room looks so beautiful and updated after painting with white. I liked the fireplace, it look fantastic. Nice Pictures.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.marblemaison.com/marble-fireplaces/" rel="nofollow">Marble Mantel</a>Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482910101390011371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37610148247302577682016-09-13T13:49:22.043-07:002016-09-13T13:49:22.043-07:00I have a similar fire place and am wanting to pain...I have a similar fire place and am wanting to paint, but I had thought about painting the brick part the wall color and the cabinets white, which is my trim color. Did you ever consider that? My walls are a neutral beige Manchester Tan by Benjamin Moore.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272205900818053498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-20927400984842872912016-07-01T09:58:13.861-07:002016-07-01T09:58:13.861-07:00Did you or could you dilute the chalk paint?Did you or could you dilute the chalk paint?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354200199843232077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-50949923161717421592016-05-01T16:57:35.932-07:002016-05-01T16:57:35.932-07:00Leslie,
I have travertine I want to paint. What pr...Leslie,<br />I have travertine I want to paint. What prep work do I need to do to the stone first? I think chalk paint is the way to go... but can you use the fireplace in your new house no worries??<br />~MarcyAntiqueChasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322496454786689126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-34026899843187037932016-03-09T13:44:36.902-08:002016-03-09T13:44:36.902-08:00Hi Mary--I sent you an email but since you're ...Hi Mary--I sent you an email but since you're a no-reply blogger--I thought I'd leave my reply here too in case you don't get it.<br />I think I know what you're talking about, the same thing happened with my recent fireplace in our new home. Mine is verrrrrry subtle and I actually like it. But if I were you I'd just re paint it again. And probably skip the laquer coat since I've hears this happens occasionally. Let me know how it goes. <br />LeslieLeslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-43461352876991933772016-03-07T17:26:14.268-08:002016-03-07T17:26:14.268-08:00I followed your lead and painted brick surround wi...I followed your lead and painted brick surround with pure white Annie Sloan chalk paint - two coats. Then I put a coat of her lacquer on top. The lacquer appears a little yellow in spots. What happened? Should I put another coat of chalk paint on top?<br />Thanks!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333617710221729598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-311081559409548492014-12-19T11:29:20.252-08:002014-12-19T11:29:20.252-08:00Hi there!!
Fab job on your fireplace!! am just abo...Hi there!!<br />Fab job on your fireplace!! am just about to do the same on mine and was just wondering how thoroughly did you clean it and how before painting!! I am itching to just paint it right away..now....what did you do??<br /><br />thanks, gillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813323206684258634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-85634145071626768352014-12-17T06:18:37.947-08:002014-12-17T06:18:37.947-08:00Love that you shared this post. I am happy to know...Love that you shared this post. I am happy to know I can use Annie Sloan chalk paint to paint my ugly fireplace. I can't wait to get startedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989973177334811334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-9087715105109671372014-11-12T01:41:11.000-08:002014-11-12T01:41:11.000-08:00I was hoping to paint the floor tile around my fir...I was hoping to paint the floor tile around my fireplace with chalk paint and was curious to know how your work has held up over time... especially the hearth?<br />Unbridledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102205813765618246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-18749839815690917762014-04-14T03:18:36.926-07:002014-04-14T03:18:36.926-07:00I have a dull brick fireplace and am looking to up...I have a dull brick fireplace and am looking to update it without a whole lot of money. I found your blog whilst googling ways to update it.<br /><br />Your fireplace looks stunning! <br /><br />Lynne (Scotland)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-64810376664682320082014-02-24T09:22:45.990-08:002014-02-24T09:22:45.990-08:00Thanks for the great info and pics! I was at Not T...Thanks for the great info and pics! I was at Not Too Shabby on Sunday and after spending a good hour in there with my mom, the staff is super helpful and knowledgeable, I began searching Pintrest for great ideas! Can't wait to start my brick fireplace painting project!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179108949929430892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-40192984338694407972014-02-10T12:21:09.936-08:002014-02-10T12:21:09.936-08:00Love this. I was searching the web for inspiration...Love this. I was searching the web for inspiration and I found it here. I am SO going to paint mine with the chalk paint. Did you use Old White? What did you finish it with and did you sand it back? I am not sure whether to wax afterwards? I just wish my brick work was in better condition but will pretend I am going for Rustic chic!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034914946732148589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-78725919451643598632014-02-04T14:25:00.207-08:002014-02-04T14:25:00.207-08:00Love It!! I have no problem painting over red bric...Love It!! I have no problem painting over red brick...do not like it!!!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-80526070733150181442013-11-22T13:15:22.552-08:002013-11-22T13:15:22.552-08:00Thanks for the post, and my wife and I are thinkin...Thanks for the post, and my wife and I are thinking about painting our <a href="http://www.swbrickandfireplace.com" rel="nofollow">brick fireplace</a> in our home. We just recently moved into our new home and the fireplace that was already there is really nice. Except the color though doesn't quite match the rest of the house. tyleragenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253745151763260520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-88690095925260588442013-09-12T13:16:15.122-07:002013-09-12T13:16:15.122-07:00How heat tolerant is the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? ...How heat tolerant is the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? I have a large, red brick fireplace, too, but I have vents on the bottom and the top that let hot heat/air out. Wondering if it would stand up to the heat? Vanessa and Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846895987622508614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-57631722542719305372013-08-25T15:49:14.364-07:002013-08-25T15:49:14.364-07:00I found your blog when searching for "chalk p...I found your blog when searching for "chalk painted bricks". Your room looks to sleek and updated with the white paint! I'm trying to figure out if I want to go with white like you did or doing a more washed out white by adding water and then going over it with a light grey for a textured look.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237619678688026327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-32796802460769632042013-07-26T12:40:15.666-07:002013-07-26T12:40:15.666-07:00Had I found your blog earlier, I would've vote...Had I found your blog earlier, I would've voted yes to white paint as well! Just look at this beauty! I would also like to commend you for taking the time to research and learn about brick painting before rushing to the hardware store, dipping your brush, and starting to paint. Now, we can see how beautifully all of those effort paid off!<br /><a href="http://www.mastermylist.com/carpentry/siding-repair/" rel="nofollow">Leeanne @ Pro Master</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492646259317907515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-36718880748042154742013-07-23T20:32:20.031-07:002013-07-23T20:32:20.031-07:00Great tips! I love white painted brick. I think ...Great tips! I love white painted brick. I think it is just as classic as the bricks themselves. It looks so much brighter and welcoming now! I'm following now via Feedly :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DeborahDeborah@Green Willow Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286613340747895432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37593763193266403002013-03-02T14:27:18.802-08:002013-03-02T14:27:18.802-08:00I am amazed how good your fireplace metamorphosis ...I am amazed how good your fireplace metamorphosis looks. It looks striking and I am glad you are enjoying it. You did make it sound easy. Great to have a photo journal of the process. <br /><br />I appreciate your visit and the opportunity to get to know you. I have read several of your posts and enjoyed your thought processes on letting go of your child, praying to the Blessed Mother. You are an excellent writer and communicator.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.com