Do You Need Special Paint Behind a Log Burner

If you have brick or plaster behind your wood burning stove, you may be wondering which type of paint to use. Earthborn Claypaint has a high clay content and is free from acrylics and oils. … Any dry stains can be treated first with Earthborn Isolating Primer – a couple of coats may be required if the staining is heavy.

Can I use normal paint behind a wood burning stove?

~ Painting the area behind stoves or log burners ~ Most modern paints aren’t designed to withstand high temperatures, and can easily discolour, bubble and flake off. Earthborn Claypaint however, has a high clay content and is free from acrylics and oils, meaning it can withstand very high temperatures.

What paint can I use on Fireboard?

fireboard is quite porous and a couple of coats of thinned down vinyl matt emulsion suffices.