However with new plaster alkyd paint typically works better.
Best paint for plaster fireplace surround.
Painted it with antique white eggshell paint.
It looked good for years.
The ash could get stirred up by the activity.
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Clean up any old ash and remove it.
If your mantel already has dirt and soot on it that can t be cleaned off first use a primer paint to.
I had a plaster fire surround.
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Remove all items from inside and around the fireplace.
If you re thinking of matching your fireplace to the skirting board and or need some serious durability a semi gloss of full gloss finish will do the job.
So easy to re paint too.
Don t use gloss big mistake.
The vitcas fireplace render is going to be in most cases used as a scratch coat for the finishing heat plaster unless the temperature is going to exceed 650 c then you will have to make do with just the render finish.
Opt for an acrylic finish for fireplace mantels as it is nonflammable and easier to work with.
Matt paint is increasingly popular but may not be the best option for fireplaces as they can look scuffed easily.
A satin or eggshell finish should work best and offer easy maintenance.
Apply painter s tape to the areas adjacent to the plaster fireplace surround.