A fireplace, whether it is a traditional heating device or its imitation, gives the interior a special comfort. That is why they are popular with developers. Various materials can be used to decorate a home fireplace. It can be tile, natural or artificial stone, mosaic or plaster. However, such coatings are quite difficult to install and require certain skills and abilities. Simpler, but nevertheless very spectacular way decor - painting a brick fireplace. Even a novice master can handle such work.

Painted fireplace fits well with different styles of interiors

What paint is better to use

Going to the store for paint for the fireplace, you need to understand that the main selection criterion is the heat resistance of the material. As practice shows, the outer surface of the fireplace can warm up to a temperature of about 80 ° C, which not every composition can withstand. Another important aspect is paint color. A dark surface gives off more heat, while a shiny light base has the worst heat transfer. In addition, a smooth base also impairs heat dissipation. Not the best choice- aluminum paint and its analogues. All this must be taken into account when choosing a material.

Ready formulations

For painting, silicone-based compositions are usually chosen, which help to strengthen the base and resist the destruction of the structure. When buying such paints, you should pay special attention to their composition. If it contains a lot of resins, the solution will take longer to dry. You can paint the surface of the fireplace with synthetic compounds: pentaphthalic or nitro paints. You need to be careful: oil paints made on the basis of drying oil, under the influence high temperatures may darken.

Whitewashing with lime or chalk

Alternatively, you can consider whitewashing based on lime or chalk. In the first case, the composition is prepared in this way: 100 g of lime is diluted in salt water to the consistency of liquid sour cream. For this amount of lime, about 40 g of salt are taken. The result is a streak-free, durable paint. To prepare a chalk-based composition, you need to take skim milk. Add crushed and sifted chalk to the liquid. Mix the solution well. If there is a yellowish tinge, add blue.

Homemade paint

Homemade brick fireplace paint can be prepared according to this recipe. Rub flour from red brick. Beat the egg whites and pour into the milk. Mix the mixture well and add to the brick flour. Mix the composition thoroughly again and apply it to a warm brick surface. At the same time, the fireplace acquires an even saturated red color. The coating is heat-resistant and abrasion-resistant. As a finish, you can use drying oil, which will make the coating matte. It should be borne in mind that when using drying oil, the fireplace will darken slightly. A synthetic varnish is applied to add shine.

When choosing a paint for a fireplace, you need to remember that it must be heat-resistant.

How to paint a fireplace correctly

Painting a fireplace includes several stages. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Preparation of the base

We start with a close inspection of the surface. If there are areas with efflorescence on it, they must be cleaned. To do this, take a metal brush and gently clean off the resulting crust. Experts warn that it is impossible to use water in such cases, it will only aggravate the problem. After removing efflorescence, wait a few days to make sure it does not reappear. If the surface has been painted, remove all old paint with a stiff brush. Examine the surface again. Now we are interested in cracks.

We process them with a scraper and carefully remove the crumbling material. After that, we prepare a solution similar to that used when performing the masonry, and putty the cracks with it. Now you can start jointing. We carry it out with a chisel and a hammer, removing the damaged solution with them. In the course of work, a damaged brick may be found, it needs to be replaced. After the jointing is completed, carefully sweep away the dust and moisten the coating with water. This is necessary so that after applying the solution, the surface does not "pull" moisture from it. The joint is restored while it is still wet. After the completion of the joining work, the fireplace must be left for two to three days until it is completely dry.

The stabilizing solution is applied to the surface with a brush

Now we apply the stabilizing solution. These can be different in the composition of the mixture. If an oil based solution is used, you should wear safety goggles before applying it as this is a rather messy job. Using a brush, cover the entire surface with the composition abundantly: both the seams and the bricks. We give the composition time to fully absorb. We heat the fireplace so that its surface temperature reaches about 50 ° C. Apply a water repellent to a dry, heated base. To do this, we use a roller or a brush, we immediately remove the drips of the solution.

Fireplace painting

Before applying paint to the prepared base, it must be thoroughly mixed. Heavier elements usually sink to the very bottom. And since these are most often hardeners, the composition can dry for a very long time. The fireplace can be painted only at positive temperatures. If the room is cold, be sure to heat it up. High humidity is also harmful to the paint, in which case it dries poorly. The composition can be applied with a roller or brush. Good results are obtained by using a compressor.

High-quality painting requires the application of several layers of coating. It should be remembered that a new layer can be applied only after the previous one has completely dried. The seams are painted in shades that are lighter than the base.

If it was not possible to buy the paint of the desired shade, you can prepare the following composition: turpentine and varnish are mixed in equal proportions. Gouache of the desired color is added to the resulting transparent liquid. The paint is thoroughly mixed. With a similar composition, you can, if desired, paint the surface of the heater.

Good result when painting a fireplace, it will be obtained only under the condition of a well-prepared base

A neatly painted fireplace is an interior decoration. Correctly selected and applied paint will last for many years without requiring any special care. You need to understand that the seemingly simple procedure for painting a heater actually requires certain skills and experience. Especially carefully you need to prepare the fireplace for staining, carefully carry out the joining and restoration of the seams. Only in this case the result of the work will be flawless. If you did not have to do such work before, it is better to invite professionals who will quickly and efficiently paint any fireplace.

Video: do-it-yourself brick fireplace

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Any heating installation requires not only a high-quality assembly or the purchase of a ready-made hearth, but also an appropriate finish. Correctly selected facing materials and coatings will not only make appearance products are more accurate, but also serve as additional protection.

Heat-resistant paints for stoves and fireplaces are very popular today. They have mass useful properties and performance, you can familiarize yourself with it in more detail in this article, as well as by looking at the presented photos.

Reasons for buying heat resistant paint

Heat-resistant paints for fireplaces and stoves have a number of properties and factors, which you can find in more detail in this table:

Important factors and properties	Detailed description
Heat resistance	Heat-resistant fireplace paint must tolerate strong heat well. In order to calculate the maximum heating level and the range of temperatures applicable to a given composition, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the information provided by the manufacturer on the packaging or in the instructions attached to the paint.
Good adaptation	The main quality that such a coloring composition should have is resistance to various external influences (sudden temperature changes, rain, snow) and other aggressive factors.
Profitability	Thermo paint for the fireplace is distinguished by its economy. If the price is in the first place for you, we recommend that you calculate how much paint you need per square meter and then familiarize yourself with this factor of the chosen base.
Qualitative composition	The composition must include components that are extremely safe for health, they must tolerate all operating conditions well and do not release decomposition products that are dangerous and harmful to humans when the furnace is heated into the air.
Ease of use	You can easily and quickly apply any paint to the surface of the heating system with your own hands. For work, you do not need to buy an expensive and professional tool. It is enough to purchase brushes.

Important: heat-resistant paint for a fireplace can have a different base and composition (acrylic, silicon-based or liquid glass, epoxy or silicone). When choosing, pay attention to the conditions under which it is allowed to be used, what temperature range is the maximum permissible and for which surfaces it is recommended to use this coloring composition.

In order for the paint to lay down as evenly as possible on the surface and have the best adhesion, it is recommended to first prepare the surface, clean it, degrease it and prime it well.

Composition and characteristics

Not knowing how to paint the fireplace, you need to carefully and in detail familiarize yourself with the components that make up the paint. Selection tips:

1. Compositions with a silicone or epoxy base do not differ in durability and good adhesion. They are not able to withstand strong heating and sudden temperature changes for a long time, which are characteristic of any furnace installation;
2. In order for a commercially available product to have higher heat resistance and good adhesion, many professionals prefer to additionally include additives such as bronze or aluminum powder. If these components are present in the composition, the paint is able to withstand temperatures from 350 to 700 degrees;
3. If you need to achieve heat resistance and the possibility of using this coating under medium heating conditions of 250-500 degrees, we recommend diluting the paint with special polyurethane additives.

The video in this article will tell you in more detail how you can enhance the properties and operational characteristics of the finished composition with your own hands.

How to paint a brick surface?

If you do not know how to paint a brick fireplace stove, we recommend choosing a base that has the following properties:

1. The paint should have medium heat resistance and tolerate well heating up to a temperature of 300-600 degrees (the temperature depends both on the size of the installation and on the type of brick used and the area of ​​application of the paint);
2. If the stove is installed in a bathhouse or in another room with high humidity, pay attention to the fact that the coating tolerates these conditions well, does not crack, and that mold, fungus and other bacterial species do not subsequently form on the surface;
3. The selected product should not fade both when exposed to regular heating and when exposed to direct sunlight.

Important: in order to choose a suitable composition for brickwork, you will need this instruction, which must fully and exactly comply with the recommendations and characteristics of the composition described by the manufacturer himself. It is the compositions based on organosilicon that correspond most closely to these features. For example, enamel marked KO-168 (8101), (813).

Advice: in order for the heating unit to have a neater and well-groomed appearance, you can use not only paints, but also special heat-resistant varnish coatings.

Painting a metal surface

Not only classic brick fireplaces and stoves are very popular, but also metal and cast iron hearths. Such installations have small overall dimensions and average weight, do not require installation and installation of an additional foundation, and also have high power and efficiency.

Such structures, no less than brick ones, need additional cladding and surface protection. The application of the coloring composition to the metal hearth significantly prolongs its service life, increases its thermal insulation qualities and simplifies maintenance.

Basic requirements for the coloring product:

• Metal and cast-iron installations heat up several times stronger than brick ones, which is why the coating must tolerate heating well up to 60-800 degrees, depending on the material of the hearth;
• When heated, the cladding should not emit air harmful to health and hazardous substances, decay products;
• Good elasticity is also an important criterion. This will allow the composition, even with strong heating and sudden temperature changes, not to crack or peel off;
• If the surface of the hearth initially has a trace of rust, it is recommended to give preference to products on an anti-corrosion basis. They can be applied even to a damaged and poorly prepared surface, while any processes and formations will be neutralized in this way;
• Also, the paint should not fade in the sun, lose its intensity, fade and turn yellow;
• If you choose a product for use and cover outdoor installation, it is necessary that it tolerates well not only high temperatures and their differences, but also low, minus ones. Good tolerance is equally important. natural factors(rain, snow, wind).

Important: enamels marked KO-8104 (811) are perfect for metal foci.

Choosing paint for fireplaces and stoves

Today in specialized stores you can find a large number of different paints. Depending on your wishes and preferences, you can buy a product in a standard bucket, or in a tube, spray can, sprayer.

• Enamels marked KO (8101) can have various degrees of heat resistance from 400 to 900 degrees. This component is perfect for applying to both brick, cast iron, concrete and metal surfaces. It is possible to use it for heating units installed directly on the street. When heated, enamel does not emit decay products that are harmful to health, does not have a sharp and bad smell... For metal structures, preference is given to anti-corrosion substrates. The average service life of such a coating is 10 to 20 years. Xylene or toluene can be used for dilution. Drying of each layer, depending on its thickness, will take from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours;

• Enamels marked as KO (811) are suitable for painting hearths and structures made of metal, titanium and cast iron. They tolerate heating up to 450 degrees well. If you want to spray a paint base, you will need to first dilute the composition with the appropriate stabilizers in a ratio of 100 to 6 or 7 (white and colored paint, respectively). It may take two to three hours to dry completely. The prepared paint must be used within one day;

• Enamels of the KO brand (168). This base is not able to withstand temperatures above 200 degrees. That is why, in furnace construction, it is used to paint only individual elements that are not exposed to strong heating. Suitable for painting outdoor installations, barbecues and barbecues. It has good hydrophobia, frost resistance and moisture resistance. Suitable for all surfaces (brick, metal, cast iron, concrete). The consumption of the coloring composition directly depends on its consistency and color. It will take about 24 hours to dry completely;

• Enamels KO (813,814), contain various varnishes and aluminum powder. Suitable for painting metal and cast iron installations. They are able to withstand temperatures from -45 to +500 degrees. Serve as a reliable surface protection from aggressive external and natural factors, as well as corrosion, rust. Complete drying of the paint within two hours and simple dilution with xylene and toluene are the undeniable advantages of enamel. Before applying the enamel, it is necessary to prepare the surface by first degreasing it and cleaning it from all other contaminants and formations.

Interesting to know: in addition to the main varieties of enamels, today you can find such popular products as:Tikkurila"(Tolerate heating up to 900 degrees, can be used both for painting inside the house and on the street, the composition includes varnish and aluminum powder)," Certa "(an anti-corrosion composition, presented in the form of a Russian-made spray, shows itself well both in minus - up to minus 60, and at plus - up to plus 900 degrees temperatures), the product "New Ton», Presented in the form of an aerosol, produced in Ukraine, has a high heat resistance up to +650 degrees.

Heat-resistant paints for stoves and fireplaces are a proven and quite effective way of finishing, which not only provides the heating unit with visual appeal, but also additional protection against damage, melting, rapid wear and aggressive effects of natural and environmental factors.

Our people have always had a special and respectful attitude towards the oven. A brick stove or fireplace in a house is not only a source of heat or a device for preparing food, it is an important, sometimes central piece of furniture.

But brickwork in conditions of a sharp temperature drop loses its appearance and here the question arises, how to paint a brick oven and how affordable is it to do it yourself? Let's figure it out.

We hasten to reassure you, the instruction for painting itself does not differ in great complexity, here the quality depends more on what kind of brick paint for stoves and fireplaces will be used.

Varieties of paints

• In order for the masonry to retain its attractiveness as long as possible and to be less destroyed by drops and under the influence of high temperatures, it must be covered with a protective compound. Just because your fireplace looks respectable doesn't mean it shouldn't be painted. In order for it to further delight you with its beauty, the structure must be coated with a colorless heat-resistant varnish.
• Enamels and varnishes on a silicon-organic basis are now widely used, they are usually labeled with the abbreviation "KO". They reliably protect the surface not only from cracks and dust, but also protect it from exposure to a humid environment, which is important for barbecues or barbecue ovens located outside.
• Some formulations may contain silicone to give the surface a glossy sheen. Typically, most formulations are available in suspension and are packaged in cans or aerosol cans. Once on the surface, they penetrate the pores of the brick and form a strong, heat-resistant film.
• Any stone structure of this purpose always has metal structural elements, which should also look decent. To prevent valves, doors or cast iron from rusting, special heat-resistant varnishes and enamels are used. Best of all, formulations packaged in aerosol cans are suitable for these purposes.
• Their price is slightly higher, but such paint lays down evenly and has a beautiful, glossy sheen. Plus, there are relatively few metal elements in the structure and 1 spray can will be enough for you for a long time. The cans are also convenient in terms of the speed of painting, it is enough to paste over the metal perimeter with masking tape and you can apply the composition. Drying time does not exceed 3 - 4 hours.

Important: when buying heat-resistant paint for metal in aerosol cans, pay attention not only to the temperature characteristics, but also for which metal it is intended.

• Most of the paints for brick ovens are designed for temperatures up to 500 ° C, which is usually enough, but there are some paints that can withstand up to 700 ° C, they are used more for metal braziers or surfaces directly next to the fire.
• Taking into account that the burning temperature of coal is about 850 ° C, the inside of the masonry heats up to a maximum of 600 - 700 ° C, hence the outer cladding will not heat up above 300 - 400 ° C. Temperature values ​​for charcoal are somewhat lower.
• Enamel of the KO-8101 brand can be called almost universal, it perfectly protects not only stone surfaces, but also behaves well on metal. The temperature range for which it is designed is from -50 to + 650º C. It can be used to paint indoor structures, outdoor grills, barbecue ovens, sauna stoves, chimneys and metal fittings.

• It can cover not only brick and metal, but also concrete or asbestos-cement slabs. Another advantage of this composition is the widest range of colors among heat-resistant paints. Almost all the primary colors of the rainbow are represented here, from black or red to yellow and blue.
• Enamel KO-8101 is good, but its price is quite high. If you are interested in paint for a brick oven in a more affordable price category, then we can recommend such brands as KO-811, KO-168, KO-174, KO-835A, KO-1112, KO-85. Most of them also withstand well the external influences and are suitable for outdoor use, but they are designed for temperatures up to + 450 ° C. Plus, they are only available in black, red and green.

• A special place is occupied by KO-813 enamel. This paint is available only in silver color and contains aluminum powder. It is designed for both brick and metal surfaces. But you need to use it carefully, because the excessive presence of gold and silver in the interior looks rude.

Important: in pure form, with the exception of aerosol cans, all these compositions are practically not used due to their thick consistency.
Dilute them with solvent No. 646 or turpentine.

The video in this article shows one of the types of heat-resistant paint.

Traditional folk recipes

Our grandmothers did not know what heat-resistant paints for brick stoves were, so they painted their stoves with chalk or lime, sometimes they painted them with national ornaments. But first things first.

Cretaceous composition

• Traditionally, it is believed that the ratio of water to chalk should be 1.25 parts of water and 1 part of chalk. But in practice, chalk is usually poured into a container and poured with water until it is covered, after which it is left to deteriorate for an hour. In parallel, natural glue is diluted with water to a liquid state. As a rule, carpentry or casein glue is used.
• Further, the chalk suspension is well mixed, until smooth, and an adhesive solution, 100 g of glue is added to a bucket of chalk suspension.

Tip: You can check the consistency by dropping it onto the glass and turning the glass vertically.
If the drop slides no more than 3 cm, the solution is ready.

• You can tint such a paint with blue or potassium permanganate, but now it is problematic to find them in the retail network, so you can use factory heat-resistant dyes.
• It is difficult to work with the chalk composition, it can foam, it is difficult to achieve a uniform surface when painting, and the most unpleasant thing is that it does not hold firmly on the surface.

Lime composition

• For preparation, quicklime is mixed with water in a proportion of 1 kg of lime to 1.5 liters of water and brought to a homogeneous state. After that, for plasticity, 1 teaspoon of linseed oil is added and in order for the lime to not smear after drying, 5 g of table salt is added.
• The lime composition is tinted in the same way as the chalky one. The only difference is that the 2nd coat must be applied to a damp surface and the chalk must dry. It is better to take fresh lime.

Important: it is strictly forbidden to put a lime composition on a chalk one or vice versa.
If such a need arises, the bottom layer must be washed off.

The simplest homemade paint

• If grandmother's recipes are not suitable, and the price of heat-resistant compounds "bites", then paint for a brick oven can be prepared by hand. To do this, take PF-283 varnish and mix 1: 1 with turpentine or solvent.
• This mixture can be used immediately as a protective layer when the masonry itself looks good. The composition is transparent, with a light matte haze. You can add color using dried gouache powder.

Restoration of appearance

• There are times when painting a brick oven, in the traditional sense, is not required, but the brick is covered with a mesh of small cracks that spoil the view. There is an old and very reliable recipe for resuscitation of such a surface.
• The same brick that was used in the masonry is taken and pushed into dust. After that, natural non-powdered milk and egg white from about 10 to 12 eggs are added. All this, everything is well mixed and brought to the desired consistency. The mixture is applied with an ordinary hard brush.

Tip: for artistic painting, you can take 1 liter of water, add 1 egg white and tint with gouache.

Let's start painting

• It has already been mentioned that the instruction for the event on how to paint a brick stove is simple and accessible to almost everyone. Naturally, any work begins with surface preparation.
• If you need to remove old paint, the best solution is to use a metal brush. With its help, not only brick is quickly cleaned, but also metal parts. Greasy stains can be removed with special compounds or just baking soda. Finally, the oven is flushed out.

Important: painting a brick oven does not require prior application of primer, paint for ovens and brick fireplaces is applied immediately to a dry, clean surface.

• Classically, brickwork is painted with a stiff brush or roller with a long or medium pile. But when painting the oven, it is better to use only a roller, the brush is used in hard-to-reach places, at the seams or for artistic painting.
• This is due to the fact that the compositions are liquid and are applied in a thin layer 2 - 3 times. Under such conditions, working with a streak-free brush is quite problematic, and the roller not only evenly distributes the paint, but also leaves a certain textured pattern on the surface. (See also the article.)

Advice: before you need to heat it a little, the compositions will lay down more evenly on a warm surface.
At the end of the work, do not heat the stove for 2 - 3 days.

Conclusion

What color to choose for your stove or fireplace, apply a drawing on it or leave it in in kind, to paint with a brush or roller is a purely individual matter. The main thing in this process is to choose the right composition. And keep in mind that the lighter the paint, the lower the heat transfer.

One of the many options for decorating the surface of the fireplace is painting. Let's consider how to carry out this procedure, which is economical in all respects. one.
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Preparation for painting

If you carry out the procedure for preparing the decoration of the heating stove properly, then the paint will subsequently hold for a long time and will not peel off. Thus, the preparation must be approached competently. Where do you start?

1. - the main problem of preparation is considered to be a crust, called "eviction", it must be removed with an ordinary metal brush. Only in no case should you try to wash off the eviction, from this it will become even larger.
2. - if you removed the crust, wait another week, take a look. If a crust appears, if not, you can continue to prepare.
3. - if a brush is used to remove old paint, a scraper is used to clean old seams. The scraper removes the remnants of the old solution. Then they proceed according to the old scheme: the cracks are putty with the same mortar that is used for brickwork. It is important that the solution itself is homogeneous, then the surface will be smooth and beautiful.
4. - jointing is used for visual effect. It is produced with a chisel and hammer. Using tools, the old solution is removed from the surface of the stove or fireplace. Sometimes, during preparation, you may notice an old brick in the masonry, which should be removed and a new one put in.
5. - if you prepared the seams, cleaned them of the old solution, then with a brush you need to remove dust from the surface of the device, then moisten it and apply a layer of solution. The surface moistened in advance has already absorbed the required amount of moisture, so it will not absorb it from the solution.
6. - jointing is done after partial drying of the joint.
7. - after the preparation of the joints, the surface is left to dry completely and a stabilizing solution is applied. The solution is applied in a thick layer, left for some time until it is completely absorbed.
8. - similar solutions have different compositions... And if you chose an oil-based mixture, then keep in mind that it heavily pollutes the room, so it is better to perform all procedures in special glasses and protective clothing. It is necessary to process the entire surface with a solution, not excluding the masonry itself and the seams.
9. - then, at a temperature of at least fifty degrees Celsius, we apply a water repellent. At the same time, the surface must be dry, since a small part of the water repellent on the wet can get under the bricks and cause the surface to crumble. To apply the mixture, use a roller or brush, while water should not penetrate into the coating.
10. - the application of the water repellent is carried out carefully so that there are no smudges, but if smudges nevertheless form, they can be removed immediately with a rag. - the mortar for grouting should have a low moisture content, otherwise it will not adhere well. As in the previous case, the mixture should be homogeneous, it is better to sift it through a sieve before cooking. After water has been poured into it, you can use a drill with a nozzle or a construction mixer with which you can stir the solution well.

Thus, the surface of the fireplace or stove is treated before painting. Among other things, there is an opportunity to perform a full-fledged plastering of the plane. Plastering is carried out using the latest techniques.

Fireplace painting

You should be aware that not any paint is suitable for a fireplace, but only with the quality of heat resistance. Such material can be bought at any specialty store for little money. How to choose the right paint for your hearth? It is better to opt for more well-known brands that have already proven themselves on the positive side, and have found feedback from buyers. However, purchasing even the highest quality material, before using it for its intended purpose, you need to read the instructions, paying attention to the expiration date.

The price of paint is small, so don't be afraid that it will make a dent in your family budget. In addition, you can save on staining by doing the work on your own.

Consider basic tips which should be followed while performing such procedures:

1. - if the staining is done correctly, the fireplace will give off almost fifty percent of the heat to the home, since a smooth surface gives off heat more and faster than the same surface of a rough fireplace,
2. - the best heat transfer and fireplaces, painted with heat-resistant enamel or paint, in which an oil composition is provided. In addition, a dark surface gives off more heat to the room. A shiny surface, on the other hand, reduces heat transfer, so paint with aluminum dyes does not need to be used,
3. - the most suitable option is considered to be a heat-resistant paint based on silicone. It prevents deformation of the material, on the contrary, holding it together. Silicon paint can withstand high temperatures. But when buying, you need to make sure that the composition contains a fairly large amount of resins, as this will help to dry the hearth faster,
4. - before using heat-resistant paint for stoves and fireplaces, it must be thoroughly mixed, since some of the substances can settle to the bottom. So, if you do not mix the paint, it will harden longer, - staining is performed at positive temperatures. In general, it is advisable to heat the room before work so that the air in the dwelling is dry. Only in this way the paint will lay flat and harden beautifully,
5. - the desired paint thickness is eighty microns. A roller or brush is used to apply the liquid. There should be several layers of paint; you can use a compressor for this. A new layer is applied only after the previous one has dried,
6. - the cheapest paint option is considered to be a mastic based on varnish and turpentine, mixed in a one-to-one ratio. Then the mixture is thoroughly mixed until a liquid and transparent composition is obtained, which, if desired, with the help of special colors, can simply be turned into a colored paint. A similar option for painting a fireplace or stove is used exclusively when using quality materials manufacture of a product,
7. - for low-quality compositions, lime-gypsum and lime-clay compositions are used. To improve adhesion, wood glue is added to the composition (approximately one glass per bucket).

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If you wish, you can make a stove or fireplace yourself, but in this case, the question often arises of how to refine the hearth. The easiest way is to simply paint it with heat resistant fireplace and stove paint. But in order for the structure to retain its beautiful appearance for a long time, as in the photo, you need to choose the right way to paint the fireplace.

Features of heat-resistant paint for stoves and fireplaces

The stove is a construction of bricks and stones, to which cast iron elements (doors, barriers, frames, covers and other elements) are added. If you wish, you can paint the entire hearth, but the choice of paint must be approached responsibly. For example, many of them indicate what materials they are suitable for. But this must be checked by clarifying the composition and properties of the paint. Surely you will not be able to do with just one can, since the materials used when laying the stove have a different structure, which means that the requirements for the coloring composition will be different.

Any brick oven varnish contains silicone or silicon. Paint for fireplaces and stoves must withstand temperatures up to 600 degrees, but some manufacturers claim that their compositions do not lose their properties even at 700 degrees. These figures are quite suitable, since the combustion temperature of wood is 300 degrees.

Only coal is able to heat up to a temperature of 900 degrees, but it will be observed only on the surface of the material, and much less heat is transferred to the walls of the furnace. For this reason, it is important to study the composition of the paints, because it will be necessary to use several solutions at once to paint several different parts of the structure.

If the hearth is on the street, then it is necessary to use paint with high anti-corrosion properties - this will prevent the appearance of rust due to exposure to moisture. However, it should be borne in mind that concrete and metal products contain different components. You can also use a universal thermal paint that can be used to cover various materials. It forms a thin film on their surface that protects against moisture, air and other factors that lead to rust.

What are heat-resistant paints for?

Thermal paints are capable of protecting materials at high temperatures. Silicon-based formulations are good. They are also used when painting heat exchange equipment or heating equipment, the temperature of which is higher than that of the walls of the furnaces.

The properties of paints are significantly affected by aluminum powder - thanks to this component, the product is able to withstand temperatures of 600 degrees.

Such materials serve not only for decoration, but also to increase the functionality of the stoves, contributing to a smooth temperature distribution throughout the structure, thereby avoiding overheating. This is of particular importance for metal welds which begin to melt when exposed to heat. In addition, the paint serves as protection against saline solutions, oil products, as well as high humidity, while maintaining vapor permeability.

Paint application

Painting of fireplaces requires preparation, just like any other construction work. First you need to make sure that you bought the exact composition you need.

You also need to prepare the following tools:

• soft rag;
• sandpaper;
• water;
• brush;
• roller;
• copper sulfate solution;
• sulfuric acid solution;
• spray.

First, the surface to be painted is prepared. It is cleaned of dust and dirt. Metal parts are cleaned with fine sandpaper. Be sure to remove greasy stains with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of water and salt. Soot can be easily removed with a solution of hydrochloric acid, and rust - with a 10% mixture of copper sulfate.

It is recommended to apply the paint on a slightly warm surface with a brush, roller or spray - whichever is more convenient. In total, you need to make 2-3 layers, each of them must be allowed to dry well before applying the next one. Within a few days, the hearth must dry; it cannot be used until the paint has completely hardened.

Paint application on metal surfaces

First, the metal elements are cleaned with sandpaper, and the walls of the fireplace are cleaned of dust with a damp cloth. Metal dampers are treated with a 5% sulfuric acid solution and a pile brush. It is necessary to work with acid with gloves. The remains of the composition are washed off with soapy water - first with a cloth, and then with a rag.

The fireplace is painted after it has been heated to 150 degrees. Then sodium hydroxide solution (50 g / l) is applied using a spray gun for one and a half hours. Then the hearth should stand for a couple of days. When applying paint to a warm surface, do not use a brush.

If the hearth is not folded too correctly (for example, the masonry is uneven), then the surface must be plastered with lime-gypsum mortar in several layers, preheating the furnace to 150 degrees.

When painting, it is important to remember the safety rules: work with gloves and only in a well-ventilated area. It is also necessary to avoid getting paint and other products on the skin or in the eyes.