{"id":7751,"date":"2021-01-19T11:09:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T19:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/?p=7751"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:17:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T23:17:27","slug":"mid-century-modern-living-room-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/mid-century-modern-living-room-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-Century Modern Living Room Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lackluster living room is warmed up with new modern design elements, including a spark of mid-century style and a freshly primed and painted fireplace that pops against on-trend navy walls. For this painting project that includes sealing porous brick and covering an old wall color, KILZ 2\u00ae All-Purpose<\/strong><\/a> primer is perfect for the job as it\u2019s formulated for a variety of surface types.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Mid-Century<\/p>\n

Brick is a naturally porous surface and will typically soak up a lot of paint if not properly sealed with the right primer, making proper prep essential when painting a fireplace. KILZ 2 All-Purpose<\/strong> is the right choice for the job, as the versatile multi-surface sealer is able to work overtime and coat both the fireplace and walls. Even when painting a darker color over a light color, it is essential to prime first to ensure that the new dark shade appears as the exact color you\u2019re expecting.<\/p>\n

Once the fireplace and walls are properly primed and allowed to dry, it\u2019s time for paint! KILZ Tribute\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> in Architectural White TB-08<\/strong><\/a> transforms the fireplace into a creamy white focal point for the large living room, highlighted by walls painted in a stylish navy shade \u2013 Ruling Royalty TB-50.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Mid-Century<\/p>\n

Primer and paint make a huge impact in this living room makeover and create the perfect setting for contemporary furniture and d\u00e9cor. A warm leather couch and two snowy-white armchairs flanking the freshly painted fireplace evoke a mid-century feel, while pops of navy in pillows and artwork are the perfect companion for the new navy walls.<\/p>\n

Read on below for step-by-step instructions to prime and paint living room walls and a brick fireplace.<\/p>\n

WALLS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Step 1: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wipe down walls with a damp cloth to ensure they are clean and free of dust. Allow to dry.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tape around the fireplace, baseboards and moldings with painter\u2019s tape to ensure you don\u2019t get primer or paint where you don\u2019t want it!<\/p>\n