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[The Shrimp]

We are keen to paint our brick chimney breast rather than plaster over the top. I have had conflicting advice on types of paint to use and am totally confuced. Does anyone have advice on internal brick primers or paints we should use? The chimney will be used for a log burner/flue.
Thanks