Google cannot understand what I'm asking... I have a screened porch that has a firepit. The walls are currently an ugly brown color. I wanted to paint it white but my boyfriend said that all the smoke from the firepit (and even maybe us smoking) would make the white cloudy and ugly. Is there a paint that would be best around a smoky area? I'm thinking even painting it a grey color would look better, but I want to be cognizant of the smoke.

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FriendOfShaq t1_jecuxt9 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:08 AM

I'll ask the question first: why in the fuck is there a fire pit INSIDE of an enclosed space?! Lol, that's nuts!

TacosRMySpiritAnimal OP t1_jecv8s3 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:10 AM

The ceilings are high, there is a fan, its open screened in everywhere... but yeah trust me I'm aware its not really up to fire safety code. It sounds ridiculous but there really isn't a better place for it.

FriendOfShaq t1_jecwpz1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Sorry, is it a built-in fire pit? Or is it one of those 30-ish inch fire pit bowls that are moveable?

TacosRMySpiritAnimal OP t1_jecww2z wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:23 AM

Moveable bowl, bought at Target years ago.

FriendOfShaq t1_jecxvwe wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:31 AM

Ooooh, got you. This is going to come across rude, but I promise you it's coming from a good place.... Paint the porch whatever color you want because you're just gonna burn the whole place down anyway.

Durnt t1_jed9kwc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:14 AM

Seconded. Lighting an open flame in an (partially) enclosed room without proper exhausting(a chimney and fire brick) is stupid and downright dangerous. Just dont. Sure it night be OK most of the time... Until the time it isn't and you burn (hopefully only your) place down (hopefully with you not in the flames). Also I guarantee you are poisoning yourself with carbon monoxide

Drenoneath t1_jed136t wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:58 AM

Honestly I'd be concerned about burning wood in there. If somebody adds a few too many logs to the bowl, your ceiling is on fire.

Have you considered like a propane fire table thingie?

buzzed-116 t1_jee0vkj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:09 AM

well, if there is a fire and this was not to code the insurance will probably not cover the damage....they will certainly look for any excuse not to!!

jt32470 t1_jecuj66 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:04 AM

Post pictures

TacosRMySpiritAnimal OP t1_jecvlha wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:13 AM

I would, but for some reason I don’t have the icon to add a photo I can only add a link. it’s kind of driving me crazy.

Sfreeman1 t1_jecwqmq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Post pictures to Imgur. Post the link to the photos.

TacosRMySpiritAnimal OP t1_jecx2yu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:25 AM

Thank you!! Sorry for the bad lighting it’s dark outside. https://imgur.com/a/q4ynSSC

Sfreeman1 t1_jecx7im wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:26 AM

All good. We don’t learn things if no one teaches us.

caskey t1_jed1pog wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:03 AM

A high gloss paint will be easiest to clean.

Smithers66 t1_jee7drk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:27 AM

All other aghast comments aside- exterior gloss would be easiest to clean. The more money you spend on paint the more pigment you will get and the more life cycles through cleaning you will have. I think an off-white like a gray is also an excellent idea. assuming your concern about smoke discoloration is valid. You have to assume you’ve got that on the paint surface now. Good scrub down first will make all the difference.