Can I paint over a brick fireplace that has a sealant on it?

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Anonymous asked 9 years ago

We recently purchased an older home with a large bricked fireplace. The brick is in excellent condition, but it has been sealed. Is there a way to paint the brick without a ton of work in doing some sort of strip on the brick?

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Crowder Painting answered.

Yes you can paint the brick. Clean the brick (remove all dust, soot or grime) and prime it before painting. Use a general purpose fast drying oil base primer to make sure it will stick well. After that you can use any paint you want for a finish.