Whats behind my rock fireplace, & how do I remove it?

Ilove it why tear it down ???

OMG Why would you tear it down!

I love it too. I also have a large stone fireplace and it adds so much character to the room. My home is rustic and it looks terrific every season of the year. I would never tear it out.

If you tear it out, you'll have a plain, boring, blank wall.

I want to build one! Why would you tear it down?

If you really want to know what is behind the rock, try removing a rock or two from the most inconspicuous place. To do this you will need to remove the grouting around the rock[s]; that may be enough to see what is behind. My guess is that there is cinder block like the back of it.

I figured that as well, but will it be the same size as the outside, or bigger or smaller? I'm so afraid to start poking into it! Thanks

To all the lovers of the rock; My loving room is extremely small, it takes up almost an entire wall, which doesn't leave room for much. I would never leave it blank, but would like to to be smaller, with a more updated rock. Thank you all!

I want your mantle! ❤️❤️❤️

It is beautiful but you could tear the rock out and make it more modern. I think the rock is just basically for looks. The important part is the fire box and chimney. I would check with an expert though before ripping and tearing. You wouldn't want to do something that could result in your house burning down...

Love it...I would be tempted to see if there was a wall that could be taken down to add a more open space

I also have one of these fireplaces complete with the vents above the stove and more vents down at floor level. I really, really wanted it gone, but just couldn't afford the cost. Mine was a little darker than yours but very similar and the wall is 13 ft long!!! My long-suffering husband painted the whole rock wall this year with white paint and I have to tell you, it has made a world of difference in the room. It is actually pleasant to look at now and the room looks bigger and brighter. It's not my first choice, but I can certainly live with it now. If you painted it a white color, I think it would look really good with the dark surface of the hearth. Look on pinterest for ideas for painting the rocks. Good luck.

I really like it too, but it wouldn't want it in my house, it's not my style at all. You might try the suggestion above, and paint it for now, just to change it up a bit. Think about it for a while, then try taking a rock out and looking, but it probably is just a blank wall more or less than same size as the jutting out bit in the garage. I woudln't start dismantaling it before you had an exact plan to finish it again, or you'll have a bigger mess than a fireplace you don't like!

Whatever you do, post a pic and let us know, and good luck!

This mantle is gorgeous!! change surrounding of that mantle and dont touch it :)

Look, If you are not sure what you are doing and would like some advice, call in the professionals for a price to do it for you. Quicker, Cleaner and probably cheaper in the long run. Otherwise advertise it as dismantle and take it away!

It is probably cinder-block behind it, from taking a look at the garage side.

After looking at it multiple times, it does over-power the room, it commands attention and becomes a focal point. Making it smaller would be an option. I would get some pro's out there and get some unbiased opinions on what your options could be. Be sure they are free estimates.

Maybe interior designers.

Hi Debbie, hope this helps you. It likes the faux stone, you can chip this off and will likely find a piece of plywood or OSB backing, you can then put any other finish on it that you love!

https://www.studiodk.com/blog/best-materials-to-use-on-a-fireplace-surround#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20fireplace%2Dsafe,any%20space%20and%20architectural%20style.