Hello, Fireplaces can be painted or often retiled and I find looking around at the visuals on Pinterest or Houzz might offer some inspiration and ideas.
We replaced our old marble mantel & now I would like to repurpose it. The piece measures 8" x 1 1/4" x 6'. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Here’s some examples. A little paint goes a long way! https://www.loveandrenovations.com/fireplace-makeover/
Here's some of my favorite fireplace updates here on Hometalk!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/updated-fireplace-39461004
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/accent-wall-updating-fireplace-24661034
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/quick-and-easy-fireplace-update-22820951
Updated Fireplace
Accent Wall + Updating Fireplace
Quick and Easy Fireplace Update
Here's a post I wrote featuring a fireplace re-do in our dining room...
The firebox surround area must be fireproof, 24” around the opening.
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Hello, Fireplaces can be painted or often retiled and I find looking around at the visuals on Pinterest or Houzz might offer some inspiration and ideas.
Heres some ideas that I saved
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/the-saga-of-the-truly-ugly-fireplace-33847745
https://www.hometalk.com/post/3373956/media?id=541608
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/charcoal-grey-painted-fireplace-6384857
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/updated-fireplace-39461004?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/fireplace-whitewash-project-27546793?
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/fireplace-face-lift-just-87
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/17-fireplace-upgrades
The Saga of the Truly Ugly Fireplace
Charcoal Grey Painted Fireplace
Updated Fireplace
Fireplace Whitewash Project
Simple, cheap and quick; WHITEWASH
See my project "massive brick fireplace whitewash success"
Quick peak to get you wondering