How can I update my 60’s pecky cypress fireplace and beams?

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I had started a white wash a year ago but sanded off most of it when my family hated it.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

If you did not like the white wash paint it a different color to go with your decor

Joy30150932 · Answer

Have you thought about re-staining it to a darker color to contrast your walls and make it your focal point?

Beth W · Answer

I love the look of it as is. If you are looking to change it up a bit you could do a light coat of a darker stain or gel stain to create more contrast. I would do that last - try a dry brush paint on the brick first. This may give you the contrast that makes this beautiful wood pop!

Shoshana · Answer

You can make it over with airstone-https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/diy-fireplace-surround-using-airstone-6789843?r=1

Jeanne Herzig Arena · Answer

WE PAINTED OUR BRICK WHITE AND LEFT THE MANTLE WILL RESTAIN IT LATER

Jeanne Herzig Arena · Answer

WHAT ABOUT TESTING AREA W JUST WHITE PAINT..NO WHITE WASH....I KNOW SOME PEOPLE PUT A GLAZE ON IT TOO....THAT MAY GIVE YOU THE POP YOU WERE LOOKING FOR ......I HAVE A WHOLE STAIRWAY WITH PECKY CYPRESS AND WAS JUST LOOKING FOR IDEAS TOO BECAUSE THE STAIRWAY IS SO DARK....I LIKE THE WHITE WASH BUT WILL TRY FULL PAINT TOO

Jeanne Herzig Arena · Answer

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/193865958945811964/ THIS IS A LIMEWASH

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Try giving the bricks a limed look! or use a dark stain on the fire surround and above the mantle white as the other cladding is and add a large picture or Mirror.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

You could always go for grey. Consult the family first!

Deb K · Answer

Hello, how about painting it a nice shade of grey? Grey is my got to for sure! Hope these inspire you

https://www.bhg.com/decorating/fireplace/styles/before-and-after-fireplaces/

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/how-to-update-your-fireplace-5-easy-ideas/

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