I'm painting my living room fireplace. Someone told me I should use exterior paint instead of interior. Is that correct?

I'm painting my living room fireplace. Someone told me I should use exterior paint instead of interior. Is that correct?

I should probably add that it was already painted when we bought the house, and we've used the fireplace multiple times with no problems with paint peeling. I just want it to match the walls better. Asked by alwaysasking 22 months ago Similar Questions: painting living room fireplace told exterior paint interior correct Recent Questions About: painting living room fireplace told exterior paint interior correct Arts > Visual Arts.

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Don't You usually don't paint a fireplace, particularly, if you are going to use it. Paint is not heat resistant. It will peel off.

Also you need to use an oil-based paint. Here's some more information about it: bellaonline.com/articles/art43718.asp .

Exterior grade paint is more durable. That is what the person is getting at. It may be heavier in consistency to and so cover the brick without sinking into it too.

1 I don't know, but the Behr primer/paint on the commercials looks the same indoor/outdoor. I don't think it would make a difference, but I am not a painter either. This user has been banned from Askville.

1 I don't know, but the Behr primer/paint on the commercials looks the same indoor/outdoor. I don't think it would make a difference, but I am not a painter either.

I don't know, but the Behr primer/paint on the commercials looks the same indoor/outdoor. I don't think it would make a difference, but I am not a painter either.

2 Yeah that's the kind of paint I'm using on the walls. Thanks! :) .

Yeah that's the kind of paint I'm using on the walls. Thanks! :).

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My living room has a gas fireplace that has smoked the walls. Is there a brand of paint that would cover it?

I have been given conflicting advice by "experts".

I painted a room w/ exterior paint and just realized that might be bad. Can I paint over it w/ interior paint now?

I painted outdoor wood railing wi one coat interior paint. Is it ok to paint over it with exterior or must remove?

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