- 1). Scrub the fireplace with a degreaser, using a coarse brush. Rinse the metal with wet rags. Allow the surface to dry.
- 2). Apply painter's tape to portions of the fireplace you want left unpainted. Cover larger areas below the fireplace with dropcloths.
- 3). Apply a light coat of galvanized metal etching primer to the metal fireplace, using a 3- to 4-inch latex paintbrush. Apply only a light coat. Do not overapply as this may lead to runs and brushstrokes in the final finish. Allow the primer to dry and cure for four hours.
- 4). Wash the paintbrush with water.
- 5). Apply two light coats of epoxy appliance paint to the primed fireplace, using the paintbrush. Apply in the same way you did the primer. Allow two hours of dry time between coats.
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