Imagine if you could paint your brick fireplace with an organic, breathable, and extremely durable paint that would be low maintenance so you can instantly update your look. ROMABIO has specially formulated our mineral and lime paints for brick, stone, concrete, and other masonry surfaces. They are the only paints that will give you a beautiful and natural flat, chalky, or antique limewash finish without sacrificing the durability, longevity.
Transforming your stone, brick, or drywall fireplace with Romabio paints and finishes is an easy way to create a stunning, Pinterest-perfect focal point in your home. Our Romabio Fireplaces Pinterest board is full of inspiring examples!
See Christina’s Time Lapse Video
Maryland realtor and HGTV designer, Christina Landsman used Romabio Classico Limewash to transform this once dark and gloomy stone fireplace, creating a timeless, modern look with an ultra-flat, organic finish. Christina is sharing this awesome time lapse video of a stone fireplace transformation using Romabio Classico Limewash. But did you know we have multiple masonry paint options, and even Venetian Glaze to update, color shift or add texture to your outdated interior or exterior stone? Connect with a Romabio Preferred PRO (My Three Sons Painting & Remodeling) if you’re not the DIY type.
Limewashed Brick
Painted brick never gets old. This stunning, limewashed brick fireplaced was the proud DIY of Omaha-based Interior Designer, Amanda Penning. Get this look for your fireplace with our Classico Limewash All-in-One Fireplace Kit in Avorio White.
Romabio All-in-One Fireplace Kits are utilized by My Three Sons Painting and Remodeling, to refresh your fireplace with a limewashed facelift with a professional application by our team.
Our All-In-One Fireplace Kits can give a stylish transformation to your stone or brick fireplace in one afternoon. Let us help you make your fireplace cozy and inviting for all your gatherings this fall and winter. For inspiration, be sure to check out Romabio’s website for before and after.
Fireplace Makeover Tips
Tip #1. Know your surface type
If your fireplace is made of brick, stone, or concrete, choose a mineral-based paint, like Romabio limewash and masonry paints, that will keep the authenticity of the original material with a flatter finish that is not shiny. If your fireplace surround is drywall, use our traditional Interior/Exterior paints or create movement effects with one of our decorative paints.
Tip #2. Think about whether you want to repaint it in a couple of years
All Romabio paints can be repainted at any time. In fact, Classico Limewash® is so easy to touch up you can do it when you please. If you use Romabio authentic, Italian slaked-lime plasters, then you’ll need to consider that they are permanent, but you can achieve the look of plaster on Interior drywall with one of our decorative paints that could be easily repainted.
Tip #3. Choose a color to tie the color tones already in the room
Fireplaces are permanent structures, usually made of brick and stone that were chosen when your home was built. If you own an older home, the fireplace may not match the rest of the walls and look you’ve created. Masonry paint is the perfect way to tie it all together but choose a color that is within the current and updated color tones.
Tip #4. Have fun as you can always change it up later
Even though fireplaces are permanent, you’ll be surprised at how easily you can paint it and change your look if you want to try something new. A painted fireplace makeover is easier than repainting the whole room or house, and just by refreshing the fireplace, you’ll get an entirely new look.
Tip #5. Get the right tools or the right PRO
If your fireplace is multi-story or you just don’t have the time or creative energy to paint, then hire a professional and insured painting company. My Three Sons Painting Romabio has Preferred PROs you can hire, and some specialize in fireplaces like Carly from Hunted Home; she’s an amazing, creative artist.
Textured Paint
Lil Jon loves Lime Slurry! HGTV design duo Anitra Mecadon and Lil Jon transformed this MCM brick fireplace with Romabio Lime Slurry, givint it a fresh, modern farmhouse vibe right in the heart of Atlanta. Romabio masonry paints are known for being mineral-based and formulated to absorb into unsealed, non-painted brick or stone. But what if your fireplace is already painted? Even if you have a painted drywall fireplace, don’t worry! You can still achieve a beautiful, modern, organic finish with Romabio products.
Step #1. Prime your surface with Romabio MicroGrip Primer
As with any painting project, make sure your surface is clean and dry. In order for Romabio masonry paints to adhere to a pre-painted surface, you will have to first prime the surface by adding one coat of Romabio MicroGrip Primer. No other primer will work. MicroGrip Primer is designed to bond to both an acrylic / latex surface and is a mineral– based paint.
Step #2. Decide the texture and finish you want
Since you have a pre-painted surface, you will not be able to achieve an ‘antique limewash’ look with Romabio Classico Limewash. However, we have other options for a beautiful, flat solid coverage finish our paints are famous for.
Lime Slurry
Wildly popular, Lime Slurry is an authentic, slaked-lime paint used for beautiful, heavily textured finishes in just two easy coats. Uniquely formulated to create an authentic slurry finish for a unique European aesthetic that you can’t achieve with other paints.
Step #3. Protect your finish
Once you’ve updated your fireplace with your dream, organic finish, it’s time to protect it. We have a couple of options depending on the products you use.
Mineral Shield
Ideal for Romabio masonry paint finishes, Mineral Shield is an invisible topcoat that will protect your fireplace from liquids and stains. Yes, even red wine spills!
“This product is awesome. I can see the water droplets on the surface and can tell it will protect anything! We’ve been wanting a waterproofing solution for Romabio lime based products so this is perfect.” – Superior Fine Finishes
Decorative Topcoat Flat
A Zero VOC, washable, clear coating ideal for use on Romabio Classico Limewash, Velatura Mineralwash, Venetian Glaze, and Italian Slaked-Lime Plasters, Decorative Topcoat Flat protects and resists water for interior and exterior surfaces with a low sheen finish.
We are RomaBio Certified & Recommended
My Three Sons Painting is the only RomaBio Certified and Recommended professional in our area to apply this products correctly.
From soft-washed tones to bold, modern finishes, Romabio paints offer options that add warmth, character, and lasting durability to any fireplace—all while being eco-friendly. Transform your fireplace into a Pinterest-perfect focal point as a DIY project, or work with a Romabio Preferred PRO to bring your dream design to life, and enjoy your fireplace year-round!