# How to Paint Wooden Fireplace Mantels
An unfinished wooden fireplace mantel is like a blank canvas for your decorating ideas. Painting the fireplace a contrasting color from your décor can really make it pop in your home, much like an accent wall. A good, interior semi-gloss paint will give the mantel the proper kind of finish. Plus, the semi-gloss paint is easier to clean, which is a must for a fireplace mantel.
Things You'll Need
- 150-grit sandpaper
- Vacuum
- Primer
- Paintbrushes
- Semi-gloss paint
Instructions
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Sand the mantel by hand with 100-grit sandpaper. The entire surface should be rough to the touch when you're done. Vacuum up any sawdust.
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Apply primer to the mantel with a paintbrush. Coat the whole mantel with the primer and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours. Rinse off the paintbrushes.
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Cover the mantel with high-gloss paint. Use large brushes for the flat, wide areas of the mantel. Use smaller brushes for the designs or hard to reach nooks.
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Allow the mantel to dry for at least two to three hours. Apply a second coat of paint over the first coat. A third coat can be applied if you wish.
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