Faux Painting for a Fireplace?

With the Summer Solstice just behind us, the last thing anyone is thinking about is a crackling fire in the fireplace. It's supposed to be in the high 90's for the next 5 days! Still, a fireplace is often a dramatic focal point in many houses. Depending on the construction of a fireplace, you may have an opportunity to make a nice change in the look of your home with only a small amount of time and effort.

We've all seen examples of faux painting on walls in various patterns and colors. But did you know you can apply some similar techniques to your fireplace?

I came across a nice tutorial over on DIY.com and it is worth sharing. Have a look at how changing the paint on the fireplace can make a dramatic impact. Check out this faux fireplace painting info.