What paint do you use to paint a plaster fireplace??? I am having a unusual fireplace and its made of plaster. ...

I am having a unusual fireplace and its made of plaster. it has never be painted. what paint do i use and how do i care for it.

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I'd ask in Homebase if I be you..

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i would use a well brought-up gloss

or you can prime it first but i never do and looks great near just a apposite quality 1 coat of add footnotes to

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Answers:    I used regular latex eggshell sheen paint on mine and it have looked great for the past 3 years. There is a terra cotta tile around the fireplace slit, so the paint does not come into close contact with warmth escaping the fireplace. Dont use white paint, as it can become discolored easily over the top of the fireplace slit from smoke. If you dont already have it, I'd strongly suggest you install a terracotta, granite,slate or terra cotta tile surround for the perimiter of the fireplace opening.

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