Fireplace update help
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Holly Jensen on Jan 22, 2016Hi Edith, with regards to tiling over slate... Although it technically could be done, the end result will be very thick and leave you with a less than desirable result. Your best bet is to remove the slate and replace it with something you like better. I would say this will require at least an intermediate skill level. I personally like the black but not with white mantle. If your surround is dark wood, maybe lightening it would help brighten. I would also keep the wall it is on a lighter tone. Hope this is of some help to you! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Jan 22, 2016This site may help you update your fireplace without trying to tile over slate. homeguides.sfgate.com/restore-slate-fire-surround-43067.htmlHelpful Reply
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Ellen DeVilbiss on Jan 22, 2016Do you actually light a fire in your fireplace? If not, decorate it instead of doing something so permanent. A painted fireplace screen, baskets with plants, a multitude of candles and various sized candles holders, the possibilities are endless. And easily changed.Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Jan 22, 2016All are good ideas. But first, lightening the dark surround is a first step in lessening the 'black hole in space'. Then consider the re-tile options. The actual hearth may be your biggest issue then and can be expensive to replace. The center fire pit will remain black if used, but can be decorated when not in use, but it also can be painted if not used much or splotchy. There is spray paint for this if need be.Helpful Reply
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Melanie Fowler Gross on Jan 22, 2016Mosaic tiles. It's incredibly easy.Helpful Reply
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Cindi on Jan 22, 2016I've seen fireplaces done with mosaic tiles, they all turn out gorgeous, and there's such an array of colors to choose from. It's not hard to do, not sure about the slate though, but it shouldn't be too hard to remove it, it would probably look better. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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The Redesign Habit on Jan 22, 2016You can also add fireplace rocks inside. It comes in all different colors and really adds a lot visually. Here is a link just so you can see what it looks like and the different colors that are available. It's beautiful whether you burn the fireplace or not. If you don't, you can think about removing the logs and adding candles inside nestled in the rock. You can also paint the outer black box. Make sure if you use the fireplace though that you use paint made specifically for high temperatures. They sell it in Lowe's and Home Depot. Also make sure if you use the fireplace and you want to add rock that you get the kind made specifically for fireplaces and fire pits. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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LD on Jan 22, 2016Yes you can. Here a link for you. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/tile-fireplace-23090.htmlHelpful Reply
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Janice Grizzle on Jan 22, 2016I wouldn't do anything to this fireplace . It is beautiful now.Helpful Reply
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Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors on Jan 22, 2016You could put travertine tiles on it. Here's a post on what I did to our screen but it shows the travertine on the picture. You may not like the color we used but that's an easy fix. http://www.addvaluetoyourhome.ca/how-to-paint-your-brass-fireplace-screen/Helpful Reply
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Edith L on Jan 23, 2016thanks for all the ideas.Helpful Reply
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Judy Allan on Jan 25, 2016You say that your fire surround mantle are dark wood not the white of this picture.What colours are your walls? I don't believe the slate is your problem but the colour of the surround. This you can choose to be any colour that will blend with your wallsHelpful Reply
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The Redesign Habit on Jan 25, 2016Sorry, thought I put the link in there....here is one: https://www.starfiredirect.com/fireplace/fireplace-glass-more.html?gclid=CLjs4MHKxcoCFRApaQodYewCQgHelpful Reply
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