Team 1: Don't Paint The Fireplace Bricks! The majority of people on social media -- or perhaps just the loudest of the bunch -- seem to be whole-heartedly against black brick fireplaces. Not ...

Against a red brick exterior, a classic, glossy black paint on the front door offers a striking contrast and crisp definition.

While many people appreciate the look of exposed red brick, others are inclined to paint brick to ensure that the material better complements the rest of a given space.