in the fireplace was a glaring dark red brick. I was going for a lighter look. Took some convincing but husband agreed...after multiple coats it looked much less heavy. He actually likes it. Homeowner.
What color and brand of white did you use? Is the mantel the same paint color?
The paint is Benjamine Moore ,Buttermilk. When we bought the house, all colors were dark, made worse by few and small windows. The fireplace was dark red brick. All the woodwork dark brown. All walls ceilings, mantle and brick are buttermilk. All woodwork white. It made such a
Painting the brick was a good idea.
Works well with the heavy mantel and white slipcovers