Cover a fireplace or the fireplace mantle with acrylic coating
How to renovate a brick structure with acrylic? Acrylic coatings can be applied to a multitude of surfaces. Either to repair, or to enhance its aesthetics, you can count on Texnov’s acrylic coatings.
How to renovate a brick structure with acrylic? Rethink your fireplace as part of the decor.

The brick of your fireplace mantle is stained? Is your chimney cracked? The brick wall has lost its former luster? Want to match the brick surface to your new decor? So coat it!
You will give it a new look at little cost. The right method in a few easy steps.
Texnov offers two product ranges, the Texnov range and the Texpro range.
The company TexNov inc . is proud to unveil its new range of TexPro products , dedicated to the repair, protection and finishing of work by professionals.
Under this new entity, TexNov brings together acrylic coatings for professionals, products for the restoration and construction of residential, industrial and institutional buildings on all types of substrate, concrete , roughcast , stucco , brick , panels of gypsum and more.
Please follow this link to read the article dedicated to this subject ” Presentation of the TexPro brand ”

Repair steps for brick surfaces
1. Preparation
Procedure :
- For outdoor surfaces: rinse surface thoroughly with a 2500 lb. pressure washer.
- For interiors: spray the dilution of the Preparer with water.
- Clean with TexNov Surface Preparer (follow the dilution chart)
- Vigorously brush the surface and leave to act for 15 minutes, keeping the surface damp.
- Rinse the surface thoroughly with a pressure washer.
- Leave the surface to dry for 48 hours in good weather.

2. Finishing plaster
Procedure :
- In hot weather or for indoor projects, please dilute Texnov coating with water (50 ml /per liter) to facilitate application.
- Apply 2 coats of TexNov acrylic filler . Use a brush or roller with 10 mm bristles (24 hours between each coat).
- Let the surface dry for 24 hours.
Note:
- TexNov Acrylic Coating can be applied to almost any type of masonry, provided it is in good condition.

3. Sealant
Procedure :
- Depending on the finish and desired use, you can seal the surface with a specialized product.
- You can apply TexNov Sealant WRS-40 (water-repellent sealant) to waterproof the surface. To do so. you want to use a brush, a roller with 10 mm bristles or a sprayer.
- Let the surface dry for 24 hours.

Maintenance :
- Clean the surface with the TexNov Surface Preparer (6 parts water / 1 Preparer).
- Let dry and add a coat of WRS-40 Sealer every 5 years or as needed, which should allow you to keep your surface in good condition.

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Warning:
Texnov presents this article: “How to renovate a brick structure with acrylic? Rethink your fireplace as part of the decor” in order to inform you. The company takes no responsibility for any work performed without professional supervision. Although Texnov products are designed for ease of application, hiring an experienced contractor is your best guarantee of satisfaction.
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