How to update fireplace and wall?
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Greg Moss
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I have a fireplace with a hearth and beautiful wood mantel that spans. It spans one whole wall. I want to keep this but how can I update the look without losing the great solid wood mantel. I don't like the idea of painting the bricks white either.
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youvcan select a tile you like or cover with chicken wire and plaster over the chicken wire for an updated look.
UnfortunatelY I think paint is a good answer. You could reface the brick with some tiles, maybe marble, it would help to know what your fireplace looks like
I tiled right over the brick on my fire place.
Grey is a good neutral and modern color. I would suggest painting the brick dark grey and the rest of the walls in the room a lighter shade of grey. I know you like your wood mantle, but people are painting their wood mantles dark grey also. Maybe even darker than the brick.
Thanks everyone! I will post a picture later today
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