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My Fireplace Mantel Reveal – A Makeover with Paint!

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Fireplace mantel reveal! See the before and after pictures of our orange-brown oak wood fireplace mantel makeover with paint. Learn how to paint a wood mantel in just 3 easy steps and the best paint to use for durability!

The DIY paint tutorial and supply list is included. This is such a quick and easy DIY home improvement project!

See this stunning fireplace mantel reveal! Learn how to paint a brown wood mantel in 3 EASY steps! The DIY paint tutorial and supply list is included. This is such a quick and easy DIY home improvement project.

See this stunning fireplace mantel reveal! Learn how to paint a wood mantel in 3 easy steps! DIY tutorial and supply list included.

My Fireplace Mantel Reveal! A Makeover with Paint… With Before and After Pictures!

One of the things that I’ve been wanting to change in our home is the color of our brown wood fireplace mantel. The dark orangey wood color is too drab for the bright airy look I’m aiming for in my living room design.

So painting our wood fireplace mantel white was at the top of our to-do list.

Here’s our brown wood fireplace mantel. It’s so boring with this orangey-brown stain and the undertones of this stain clash with the rest of the room.

WOW! See this STUNNING fireplace mantel reveal! Learn how to paint a wood mantel in 3 easy steps! DIY tutorial and supply list included.

See how we updated our windows and replace these dated brown woven shades with beautiful white faux wood blinds!

Updating our window shades- Faux Wood Blinds Installation

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Now it’s fresh and white and lovely!

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….and here’s what our fireplace looks like now! We also painted the tile white!

Learn how to paint a wood fireplace mantel and tile white in just 3 easy steps. See the DIY paint tutorial and supply list for this amazing home improvement project!

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Here is how I painted our wood mantel:

Supplies:

  • I used 1 can of this white enamel semi-gloss paint
  • paint brush – I love this one because it has a short handle and is easier to hold onto!
  • small high density foam paint roller
  • paint cup with magnetic paint brush holder 
  • 220 grit sandpaper
  • tack cloth
  • painter’s tape – this is my favorite one for crisp lines and no paint bleeding!

What Is the Best Interior Paint To Use On Wood?

**Note! It’s really important to use this enamel paint because it creates a very strong bond with the wood and a VERY tough, durable surface, so you can decorate your mantel for everyday (and for Christmas!) and not worry about it chipping or scratching.

This enamel paint also doesn’t yellow and has great flow and leveling!

Tutorial – How To Paint A Wood Fireplace Mantel:

1. After taping off the mantel area with painter’s tape, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper the entire mantle with sandpaper (wrapped around a piece of wood acting as a sanding block).

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2. Remove all dust and debris with a tack cloth. A tack cloth is a tacky material picks up debris before and after sanding. It gives a smooth and blemish-free finish so don’t miss this step! It’s reusable so keep it for your next painting job!

3. Paint the mantel with 3 coats of paint white enamel semi-gloss paint using this paint brush,  paint cup with magnetic paint brush holder and a small high density foam paint roller. Let each coat dry 24 hours.

What a difference! This white paint makeover really makes my mantel decor look gorgeous!

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Here’s the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ again……What do you think? 

Do you love the ‘after’ version as much as I do???

The Best Type of Paint for a Wood Mantle! How to Paint a Mantle DIY instructions and supply list.

How to paint a wood fireplace mantel:

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heatherHeather is a Designer and the owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website SettingforFour.com Heather offers online EDesign services Instagram and family friendly, elegant interiors.

 

 

Comments

  1. [email protected] Design for Living says

    August 13, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Looks so much better, Heather. Love the white against the soft grey!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      August 14, 2013 at 12:23 am

      Thanks so much Shauna!

      Reply
  2. May-B says

    August 15, 2013 at 4:58 am

    Wonderful! You did such a great job.

    Reply
  3. Rick says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:48 am

    It’s looking awesome, I love the white color!

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:18 am

    This painted fireplace mantel looks so gorgeous!

    Reply
  5. Cori says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Love it! What’s the name of the soft gray wall color? I love that!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Cori! The paint color is Sherwin Williams Mindful Grey and it is Gorgeous! It’s such a lovely soft grey that goes with lots of other colors! I’m really really loving greys right now! I have this color in our dining room and family room too!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    April 29, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    I love this so much! Question: do you have to match the trim and tile with the same white? I know there are many shades and our trim is Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore.

    Reply
    • heather says

      May 5, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Hi Sarah! I didn’t match my trim because it was painted by the previous homeowner and I dont know what color it was! It’s a good idea to match the mantel paint color to the tile paint color if your mantel is white! xo Heather

      Reply
  7. Brandi says

    March 19, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    The link to the paint you used on the mantle is no longer available. I was wondering if you had a recommendation for alternate paint. Or if you could provide the name so I can purchase it elsewhere. Thanks! Beautiful project!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 19, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Hi – I updated the link! This is the paint I used https://rstyle.me/+6RZ9oqAWejYKUewvOxCiuQ Hope that helps! 🙂 Thank you – we really love this mantel makeover!

      Reply
      • samantha says

        April 25, 2019 at 9:49 am

        How did you paint the tile? Same paint? Did you have to sand it down first? I’ve never painted tile before!

        Reply
        • heather says

          April 28, 2019 at 9:17 pm

          All the instructions are in this post Samantha! 🙂

          Reply
  8. Hope McCartney says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Hi – love the fireplace makeover. We have a very similar look on the fireplace in our bedroom. Was wondering if the paint discolored when you lit a fire?

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 31, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Hope! Thank you for your compliment! Our painted tile hasn’t discolored at all! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Steph says

    May 7, 2020 at 9:23 am

    This was the inspiration to finally redo my fireplace after 8 years of hating it! I painted the mantel with the paint you suggested and it looks gorgeous.

    I have a question I don’t know if you can answer. I wanted to paint my bathroom cabinets and I wasn’t sure if I could use this same paint.

    Reply
    • heather says

      May 7, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Oh I’m so glad you were inspired and that you love your mantle painted! Isn’t it absolutely amazing the difference it makes in fresh white? 🙂 It don’t know if it can be used for cabinets – I haven’t used it on cabinets or bathroom cabinets. I’m so glad you are enjoying your mantle makeover!

      Reply
  10. Aly says

    May 15, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    I painted my very similar brown fireplace & bought all the supplies you suggested! Instead of semi gloss I used satin ! Love the way it looks so far have to do a third coat in the morning! Thank you for the tips very helpful!

    Reply
    • heather says

      May 16, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      Oh wonderful! I’m so glad you love your painted mantle and found my tutorial and tips helpful! 🙂 Doesn’t it make such a HUGE difference in your space?!! xo Heather

      Reply
  11. Shayna Hamilton says

    June 21, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Is the link for the paint the actual white you used or tinted it a different color white? I’m
    So excited to do this with your easy steps!! I ask most painted my
    Living room
    Mindful gray, but did repose gray, and I love it! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 22, 2020 at 9:37 am

      Yes – the paint I linked is the actual white that I used! 🙂 Have fun! 🙂

      Reply

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