Moved into an older house and moving onto renovating my main living room. It contains a working solid fuel fire (chimney cleaned and fire lit over the winter). It's the old open type coal fire.
Fireplace is horrible looking and although I could of course replace it, I am looking into the possibility of painting it. It can only fit a 48 inch replacement and options in that size are limited (54 inch and up seems to be standard).
Surround is wood - so no issue there. Inset is tiles that meet the fire. The tiles and surround are in good condition, as is the hearth. No broken or damaged parts.
Concern is my options regarding appropriate paint. I have read different things. Some say that only heat resistant paint can be used (only available in black or silver) and others state that other types of paints (wider colour range) can be used.
Is their an industry standard/safety guide as to my options or approach to this?
Fireplace is horrible looking and although I could of course replace it, I am looking into the possibility of painting it. It can only fit a 48 inch replacement and options in that size are limited (54 inch and up seems to be standard).
Surround is wood - so no issue there. Inset is tiles that meet the fire. The tiles and surround are in good condition, as is the hearth. No broken or damaged parts.
Concern is my options regarding appropriate paint. I have read different things. Some say that only heat resistant paint can be used (only available in black or silver) and others state that other types of paints (wider colour range) can be used.
Is their an industry standard/safety guide as to my options or approach to this?
