Here are the best white paint colors for brick exteriors. Benjamin Moore's White Dove, OC-117. ... Texas, exterior, Sherwin-Williams' Anew Grey (SW 7030) on the shutters proves the perfect complement.

You can also use the commercial Brick Anew kit to make painting a fireplace easier. The $200 kit includes base paint, your preferred color, sealants, a cleaning solution to prepare your fireplace ...

Q How do I update the look of the red brick fireplace in my living room? We just don’t know what to do with it. It’s dirty, rutty, and it looks horrible, even after I’ve cleaned it!