HELP fireplace paint colour

3 years ago

Need help choosing a paint colour for this sandstone effect fireplace. Its currently a cranny beige and very dirty. Needs freshening up. Walls and trim and surround staying same colour. highlights/ furnishings will be on the greenish blue/teal side. hearth and interior are black and touches of brassy gold. trim is white. walls are indescribable, probably palest greige off-white nothing exciting.

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Sarah U-S
3 years ago
Someone else on here (possibly Sonia?) mentioned a specialist paint for stone fireplaces a while ago. It’s called Stonelux and I’ve hopefully posted a link below. They have a range of colours that all look quite lovely, and you can buy it in different finishes, from smooth through to an antique effect. I like the greyer tones - there’s a lovely pale limestone and then a mid grey and also a much darker grey. I’ve not used the paint myself but seems to have fantastic reviews. Given that your fireplace is a stone effect finish, I wouldn’t risk putting “normal” paint onto it - I would stick to paint that is designed for the job.

https://www.stonelux.co.uk/fireplaces.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0aKc4vji6wIVCrTtCh11hQG4EAAYASAAEgIg-vD_BwE
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you, thats very helpful. I'll probably go with the Stonelux if I can get hold of it. Just need to pick a colour now!
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Sarah U-S
3 years ago
Always nicer to buy from an independent shop, but if struggling, they sell it on Amazon with free delivery.
Sonia
3 years ago
Colour-wise white is always a classic, but charcoal grey or even black can be very dramatic. I wonder if Brewers stock it? Here’s some painted stone fireplaces.
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
a nice warm grey like the first photo might work although a classic white or off-white might work to lift the room a bit. I hadn't considered it thinking it would be too pale but it could work. has anyone seen/tried the limestone colour in stonelux?
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
I've just come across this photo which has similar wall colour to mine and similar style fireplace but in limestone. Think it might work
Sarah U-S
3 years ago
Maybe get a couple of tester pots - the limestone and then a grey...
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
does anyone know of any stockists of stonelux in uk? I can't buy from stobelux themselves since they charge about 25 pounds postage. I need a tiny sample pot!
Sonia
3 years ago
I wonder if a masonry paint would do the job, after all it is used on rendering and brick? I noticed Stonelux will do free delivery on orders over £15. Not much help, I know, if you only want 1 matchpot!
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
yeah, I need to test a colour first. I tried one I found on ebay but was quite pink, wasn't too try a different shade but can't find it anywhere. so far all the masonry paint I have found here isn't actually a lovely stone effect texture like the stonelux is, it's more for painting actual masonry.
Sarah U-S
3 years ago
The testers look to be just under £7 each - so two testers and maybe a brush will take you to the £15 mark for free postage...
Sarah U-S
3 years ago
Or maybe keep your eye out on eBay and gumtree?
Dana M
Original Author
3 years ago
unfortunately I don't live in mainland UK so inexplicable extra charges apply 😢 I guess they use a courier. checking ebay and gumtree twice a week 👍🏻

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