Ideas To Cover Ugly Brick Fireplace

Realtors will tell you that fireplaces are a major bonus in desirable homes.

Ideas to cover ugly brick fireplace.

See more ideas about fireplace fireplace makeover fireplace remodel. Oct 28 2013 explore shannon rose s board ideas to cover the ugly fireplace followed by 135 people on pinterest. Apply a stain blocking primer to the clean fireplace before you paint to help cover soot stains. For the purposes of this post i am going to assume that you are looking for a traditional or classic contemporary style and that your home was built in the last 60 years or so.

Most fireplace hearths are made from tile stone or bricks held together by mortar or grout. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer this primer adheres really well and sands beautifully. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. A fireplace facelift can take your living space from whatever to wow whether you re contemplating a full on renovation or looking for an easy weekend upgrade get inspired by these ideas that will transform your hearth to the heart of your decor.

More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work. Last sunday we explored ugly brick fireplaces and today we re going to have a look at the ugly stone fireplace. It s likely you ll need to apply at least two coats of paint to cover these surfaces especially brick which tends to be porous. Still unsatisfied with the color of the brick i decided to take the plunge and fully commit to a white brick fireplace.

I have no idea what is going on here or. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. A lovely reader amy just sent me hers it s by far not the worst i ve ever seen this one isor maybe this one. Size of the fireplace and the surrounding brick stone.

It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick. Since there is much to cover i m only going to talk about the ugly brick fireplace today. Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile. Ideas to help the naturally ugly fireplace.

You may be thinking i am crazy and that the whitewash effect seemed sufficient but pictures cannot truly express the way the orange red tone of the brick still reared its ugly head.