Phase one of my sister’s basement is pretty close to being done and she will be ready to move things down there soon. Her basement being finished is what sparked all these projects at her house. Today I am sharing her fireplace makeover I finished up this week. Her dining, family room and kitchen are all one big space so when I painted her kitchen cabinets and refinished her dining room table, it made sense to spruce up the living area as well. This project was sponsored by HomeRight.
Her fireplace was pretty standard builder’s grade and pretty boring. It was made of the same wood as her cabinets and I went through the same process the prep and to paint it. I love the color we chose and the easy fix we came up with for changing her orangey tile.
Fireplace Makeover
The fireplace had even more knot holes than the cabinets and they were bigger and deeper. I almost went through a whole thing of wood putty filling them in. After the putty was dry, I sanded it smooth. I sanded the whole mantel area lightly with 150 grit and 220 grit sandpaper. This makes the surface have some texture for the paint to grip to verses a super slick, shiny surface.
I taped, and taped and then added some tarps. I covered everything that I didn’t want to get paint on it. The prep is always more work than the painting itself. The painting is a breeze! I used my Super Finish Max paint sprayer from HomeRight. *affiliate link
I ended up doing three thin coats. The putty soaks up the paint more than the wood so a third coat was necessary to create an even finish. Once it was dry. I removed the tarps and tape. I was going to be adding a faux cement tile but knew that some of the grout was going to show so I painted the grout lines the same dark gray.
My sister ordered some peel and stick faux tiles from etsy. They seem really durable and they were super easy to apply. If I didn’t place in straight, it easily peeled back off for me to reposition. They offered custom sizes so we order 6″x 12″ tiles. For the corners I just cut one in half.
The new paint and the faux tiles really made this look like a completely different fireplace!
Now I get to giveaway a Super Finish Max to one of you! Use it to complete a fun weekend project. Maybe even your own fireplace makeover :)
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I would paint the doors in my laundry room.
I absolutely love the fireplace makeover !! Love the color and the faux tiles!
I would paint my outside doors!
What a beautiful transformation!
I would use this on some old nightstands.
What a beautiful job! I have been wanting a sprayer like this for some time!! Make paint jobs so much easier!
The trim in our new home!
What an amazing makeover, l love what you’ve done! I would like to makeover my China. Cabinet.
I would paint my mom’s laundry room.
OH my that turned out beautiful. What a transformation!! I wish I have a fireplace to transform like that. Beautiful job!
I’d paint my dining room set.
I would paint a small end table.
This turned out beautifully! Those tiles are gorgeous. Good grief, I’m in the middle of so many projects that would go faster with a sprayer!
I’m redoing my kitchen, so that’d be my first project!
Our fireplace is also in need of a makeover, so I’d start there!
Ooooh where to start?! I would paint the frame of an antique mirror that’s been on my to do list forever! Also paint the exterior of the house, kitchen cabinets, trim, new door to the garage. The list is endless really and I’ve been eyeing one of these babies for a while!
I would paint an old wooden cabinet. It’s an antique but the wood is nothing remarkable. Painting would give it a new life!
What a great makeover! I realize we are seeing in on a screen but dang, those tiles look real!
I picked up a vintage secretary for peanuts and it has been patiently waiting for 2+ years for me to give it a new life. Please Mr. Rafflecopter choose me!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would paint my rocking chair.
I love the color!
The first thing I would paint are my flower pots. They’ve had a rough winter and spring is on its way.
Thanks for the chance to win.
The first thing I would love to paint is a bookshelf in my scrapbook room. there are so many things I could do with this wonderful sprayer
What a stunning difference! Well don.
I love the transformation! What a difference it makes! I really like the tiles. Great idea!
Paint my daughter cabinets
Wow what a huge change!!! Love it. I’m building some cabinets and a finish max would be perfect on it.
Hi, I have a couple of bed frames with gorgeous curves that I would love to paint…a paint sprayer would make that job much easier. =) Thanks for the giveaway!
I would paint my front door!
LOVE IT!!!
Beautiful! And I am excited to check out the peel and stick tiles…how do you think they would hold up on the floor of a mud room? And I would paint my kitchen island first thing…it’s all white in my kitchen and I would love to add some interest.
I’ve got dresser that needs a fresh coat of paint. A few doors that do, too.
I really want to paint my kitchen cabinets but have been afraid of all the work involved. Having a sprayer would certainly help. The fireplace makeover looks amazing. I love the peel and stick tiles!
This turned out fantastic. You did a great job and the woodwork stands out much more painted. Notice the details more and the tile looks great.
Your sister must be thrilled
Cindy
I love this fireplace makeover! Amazing look!
I’ve always wanted to try using a sprayer! Your makeover makes it look fantastic!
My fireplace.
Gorgeous job.
The fireplace makeover is fabulous, job well done! What a creative sister you are!
I love this project. I can’t wait to look at tiles like this on Etsy. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lori
I’d paint my cabinets
This is beautiful! What a transformation! I can think of so many things a sprayer like this would be handy for.
This is soo much better!!! Do you have any posts about comparing paint sprayers?? Thanks!1
My garage door!
Doors! We are really in need of painting doors here. The fireplace above looks fantastic.
I need this so badly to paint my basement!
Great update!
I’d paint my cabinets.
Beautiful!!
We are remodeling our parents entire home.
In and out.
We just finished gutting kitchen and downstairs bath. Wiring now..these two rounds ons would be first to paint.
I would paint unfinished side tables first.
Bathroom cabinets,laundry room cabinets
Wow, so different. It’s beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and beautiful work.
Would use first on my outdoor furniture.
The front door. It looks like the previous owner always opened it with his foot! Thanks for the chance to win.
I am in the middle of a kitchen and bath mini make over. This sprayer would help with the cabinets!
The first thing I would paint with this sprayer is all the moulding in the house. It’s a tan and the walls are tan so it all just blends into blah. ;D
id paint this door i want to hang
I would paint my coffee table.
I would use the HomeRight’s Super Finish Max paint sprayer to paint my parent’s family room where all the grandkids love to gather and then I’d use it to update some of the finishes on furnishings in my home. Thank you for this fabulous makeover and the exciting possibility to win such a convenient tool!
I have a gazillion things I would paint, but the first thing would be my front door.
Super duper remodel for your sister!!! Looks amazing! I love the grey! <3 <3 <3
I would paint my trim and doors and any other projects that you inspire me to do!
I would paint my yukky kitchen table. You did a fantastic job on the fireplace.
Your fireplace make over is Beautiful!!!! Jean
The fireplace is fantastic! I think I will paint my own!
The fireplace transformation is amazing! One of our next big projects is insulating and painting a closet with shelves. I suspect a paint sprayer would make it much easier, although I’ve never used one!
I love the makeover. How simple to use paint and a faux tile product. The possibilities are endless! Thanks!
Oh my gosh! That fireplace makeover is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to give my fireplace a makeover also.
I have chairs that need to be repainted.
I would love to paint the cabinets in my master bedroom.
I’d paint the coffee table in my Living Room and my bathroom mirror frame.
A piece I just bought at a garage sale this past weekend. It would look amazing!
I have a mirror above my fireplace as well that I’ve been dying to paint. That would be my first project!
I’d love paint my son’s bunk bed frame and a mirror in his bedroom.
I LOVE that color grey!! I want it for an end table I’m getting ready to paint!
I would tackle my piano. I have been wanting to paint it for a couple of years now. This sprayer would be perfect for it!
Wow, Wow and WOW!!! Does not EVEN look like the same fireplace…what a beautiful transformation! Love the color, LOVE the tile…love the whole thing! Great job!
I would paint my ugly yellow oak kitchen cabinets!!
I have an old tv stand that I want to paint.
We are in the process of building a new house- my dreams are filled with projects for years to come that I would use a sprayer for…mostly lots and lots of cool moldings everywhere!!
That fireplace is gorgeous! I love the idea of the peel and stick tiles.
I just moved into a new (to me) home that needs a serious paint makeover. This sprayer would make that job a breeze.
I would do my fireplace – this is a fabulous transformation!!!
Great Idea! I’m trying to figure out what to do with my fireplace from the mid-80’s and Super Finish Max might just be the ticket!
I would give this sprayer to my friend Casey who loves home improvement projects.
I love this makeover and have so many uses for a paint sprayer! I don’t love painting, so anything to make the job easier!
So many things can be painted with this sprayer!! It would make my life easier since its time to paint the exterior doors.
Good job on the fireplace, love it!
I want to paint my kitchen cabinets. I think I finally picked a color so now I just have to work up the courage!
I would paint my kitchen cabinets!
What a difference! Looks great!
I would paint this beautiful old table I have waiting in my basement to be repurposed.
Great job! Looks so pretty! I’m sure the sprayer makes painting the insides of cabinets so much easier and quicker!
The first thing I would paint would be the insides of some of my cabinets.
I’d definitely be painting my cabinets! Your work is amazing!
my walls!
First I would paint my sister’s front door.
What a gorgeous transformation. I love the color and those tiles are perfect with it. I would paint a my son’s chest of drawers so that it freshens up his room.
I’d paint a dresser!
I would paint the dresser.
Your sister’s fireplace turned out great. It looks like a 100% pro finish on your paint job. I’d paint some millwork.