Faux Brick Fireplace w/insert

[anne]

Hi everyone!

This website is wonderful! I have an ugly red "faux" brick fireplace with a black wood burning insert with shiny gold trim. Thank you all for your experiences, this has already given me several ideas. I want to change the color of the brick as well as the insert. My room is large and can actually handle the dark color but I want to "soften" the look. Has anyone painted an insert? I realize I would need to use a high temperature paint but I don't know how it would actually look. I've never seen an insert any color other than black. I have a mental picture of brushed nickle or something bronze. My home is cozy so I'm not looking for anything extravagant, just comfortable. I also have the issue of the shiny gold trim. Any suggestions will be most appreciated!!

Anne2fix

[Troy]

What material is the insert? I am sure it can be painted, but I worry about what it will do when exposed to heat. I like your idea of brushed nickle or bronze. Do you have a picture to show us?

[Todd]

It would end up turning black, I think. Unless you constantly clean it or never burn a fire.

T

[anne]

[quote]Originally posted by Troy

What material is the insert? I am sure it can be painted, but I worry about what it will do when exposed to heat. I like your idea of brushed nickle or bronze. Do you have a picture to show us?
No, I don't have a "before" picture yet. I believe the insert is just metal. We do use it, so we would need the high temperature paint. I watch Changing Rooms on the BBC network and saw where they painted an old fashioned metal surround to a true fireplace, but it's very doubtful they actually use it. It was so beautiful!! Thanks so much for your input!

Anne2fix

[anne]

[quote]Originally posted by Todd

It would end up turning black, I think. Unless you constantly clean it or never burn a fire.

T
Hi Todd,

We do use the insert. Thank you for bringing to my attention that it will probably turn black with soot. The constant cleaning I can do without but I want to change the look so badly. Now I'm going to research cleaning products. Thank you!

Anne2fix

[yeti]

Anne-
How did it end up turning out? We're in the exact same situation and looking for ideas.