How To Replace Brass Fireplace Doors
Are you tired of the brass doors on your fireplace.
How to replace brass fireplace doors. High heat paint easily updates fireplace doors this paint can be purchased in spray paint form or in a quart size can. Clean the fireplace surround with a damp cloth and be sure it s dry before applying the enamel. These instructions will also apply to masonry doors that are in a frame or any fireplace door that is in a frame because all bifold doors are attached in the same way. Outdated brass fireplace doors i have the perfect tried and true solution for you.
Taking a dry small gauge steel wool i used size 000 rub all brass parts to remove the shine and prep the surface for painting. Well i was too. Open one set of bifold doors and push up on the spring clip securing the top door pin. I found that using the foam brush was the easiest to apply.
In this video i ll show you how to update the look of those brass fireplace doors for l. I purchased disposable foam bristle brushes and simply painted thin layers over the existing brown brass fireplace surround. There is a tension clip or spring bracket with a hole in it for the door pen to go into. Some models may have a spring loaded top pin instead of a separate spring clip that must be pushed down.
Rust oleum s high heat paint. Mark where the straps land on the base of the firebox using a pencil or. Shake a can of spray paint for high heat surfaces to mix it and remove the paint cap. Thoughts on how to paint an old brass fireplace door to update the look.