Painting back of open fire

[macca73]

Hi

I have an fairly small open fireplace, and want to paint the back of it and it now looks quite used. What type of paint do I need to use, as I haven't a clue.

Naturally I'm thinking of a water based paint. I do have some chalk paint (you paint it on the wall and the kids can paint on it). Will this do?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Nige F]

Hi


I do have some chalk paint Will this do?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

is that politically correct "Black" board paint it`ll probably do unless it contains lead or asbestos or highly organic compounds And I hope you burn smokeless fuel in the fire

 

[billyo]

try a thin coat off matt black masonry paint,

 

[Onions]

Coincidentally, I was in a specialsit shop last weekend and asked the same question - the answer was to use Water Based Matt Black Emulsion, or Heat Resistant Matt Black Paint