Fireplace Nooob: Need Advice On How to Seal (protect) Recently Stripped Fireplace

[ants]

I have had three fireplaces sandblasted in a property I have recently bought, and I was after some advice on how to go about protecting the cast iron.

I would like to keep the colour as natural as possible with a matt finish. I have heard of a 1 pac lacquer but have been told that it's not a one time deal and that it would need to be redone over time annd each time, the fireplace would become more shiney.

I have attached some photos so you can hopefully see what I'm working with.

http://imgur.com/a/X49Wi#0

Thanks in advance.

-ants

 

[begreen]

I'd paint it with a high temp satin or eggshell paint of approximately the same color. Stove Brite makes a pewter that should work or maybe the metallic brown?



Warning, do this in the summer with a fan and an excellent vapor mask. The volatiles from this paint are very strong and can do brain damage.

KBS sells a cast iron grey paint too

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/high-temperature-paints.html