Is there any good reason why I shouldn't Annie Sloane my hideous gas fire?

[PrincessPilolevuofTONGA]

I've spent three years looking for a way to improve it. Bar removing there are none. We can't afford to remove it

So what if I painted the brown and beige bits? I know you can't polish a turd but it might possibly be a minor improvement?

I watched a 60 minute make over the other day and they painted one like this because they couldn't remove it due to the boiler.

Have you checked all the Govt grants to see if youre eligible for a heating upgrade?