by Stacy
What are some ideas for changing a 27 year old fireplace? All brick
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dimensions are 6 feet wide, raised hearth, 3 foot by 2.5 foot cutout from ceiling to mantel.
5 answers
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Kate Hollingsworth
on Jun 04, 2018
Try painting the brickwork black (here’s a great example of how that looks: https://www.brightgreendoor.com/our-black-painted-fireplace/ ). I would clad the current brick shelf with timber and extend it either side to the full width of the brick, making it look like a wide floating timber shelf. xx -
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Sharon
on Jun 04, 2018
You could also plaster it .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ikshIi7zm4 for a more modern look - he has 2 more videos on this technique.![]()
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Jewellmartin
on Jun 04, 2018
And I suggest painting it white or whitewashing. If you are good with a sledgehammer, you could knock off the mantle and replace it with a box mantle, maybe painted an accent color. Repaint the fireplace tools and trim with something like burnished copper or shiny silver. Best wishes ☺️ -
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Vimarhonor
on Jun 04, 2018
I would consider filling in the hole with similar bricks and paint the entire surface white whitewash to brighten and give a more contemporary look. Find a piece of art for above the mantel. -
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Col33604980
on Jun 13, 2018
I white washed my fireplace last year and also painted the grout lines darker. it is still my favorite project! Best Wishes!
Kate Hollingsworth
on Jun 04, 2018
Sharon
on Jun 04, 2018
Cristmas decor
on Jun 13, 2018
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