Should we replace the wall guard behind the fireplace?
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Katrina Warren on Jul 31, 2015@Etoile Aloha I love copper, send it to me! ; ) I wouldn't think removing the copper & replacing it with a stone would be a problem, just be sure the stone you use is rated for use as fireproofing around a wood stove / fireplace. As for the copper, be sure to take it & sell it to a scrap metal place or whatever, copper is expensive! :)Helpful Reply
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Z on Jul 31, 2015I agree 100% with Katrina.Helpful Reply
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Etoile Aloha on Jul 31, 2015Mahalo Katrina and Becky, I understand that you two like copper but alas it may look lovely in Texas and Nebraska, but in Hawai'i, in the tropics it just doesn't seem to appeal to me. I will consider the options more. We have not used the fireplace in a few years, it is so warm here. Mahalo/Thanks again!Helpful Reply
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Repurpose Diva on Aug 01, 2015I love copper too but I see what you are saying. The corner seems a little heavy. Maybe put something on the wall above the copper panels balancing the corner.Helpful Reply
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Marilyn on Aug 01, 2015I would do a stack stone veneer and replace the tile floor with a coordinated slate in big tiles.Helpful Reply
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Maggie Kimble-Bernard on Aug 01, 2015Try oxidizing the copper to give it an aged patina. That will give it a softer appearance. Check your local craft store or internet for supplies/instructions.Helpful Reply
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LD on Aug 01, 2015I agree with Maggie that you need to soften the copper finish on the wall guard by oxidizing, so it gives it that aged patina look.Helpful Reply
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Duv310660 on Aug 01, 2015You can google how to do a faux copper patina - it's very easy to get good results, and would look 100% authentic on the copper. I wouldn't be inclined to replace with stone or tiles; I think it woul be too much of the same thing as your brick.Helpful Reply
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Lyndamae wilson on Aug 01, 2015make sure when you do change any wall covering that you have a fire wall board to protect from fire....the stone idea is a beautiful idea. It brings the outdoors in....Helpful Reply
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Pammy on Aug 01, 2015Do you like the earth tones? Tiki wood inlay and a coat of complementary wall paint in the room. Another idea would be to build a false wall to hide the pipe and create a "fireplace insert look" (with a mantel if you want). Copper could then stay looking as a fire wall inside a fire place for contrast. Might be able to get a good price for the copper sheets. Hope I happen by your updated post, its a charming little cozy corner.Helpful Reply
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Jean Thompson on Aug 02, 2015They should have a silver look metal available in sheets to put on wall if you don't want the Copper any more.. check to see if they have heat proof paint in silver or gray? you could brush or spray on...? Aluminum..Sheets?Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Aug 02, 2015I wonder if you could change the color of the copper with stained glass solder type patina chemicals ?Helpful Reply
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Etoile Aloha on Aug 03, 2015Mahalo/Thank you everyone for your wonderful ideas. I will post a before(picture above) and an after shot later on when I have the project completed. aloha...Helpful Reply
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