Cover an outdated brick fireplace with contemporary tile.
How to cover a brick fireplace.
Direct bond versus screws.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.
It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
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When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.
It s hard to tell straight on but the brick was staggered at the top and we were looking for a more simple design.
To build a new wooden mantel measure the length of the fireplace and the desired width.
Trim mantel color.
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Cut the base using chosen wood.
Shiplap white wall color.
How to cover your brick fireplace.
Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a second coat of latex infused thinset.
This project came with its challenges.
The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall.
While completely renovating his living room and kitchen customer scott tomlinson needed a diy solution to cover his outdated brick fireplace.
We used a combination of a crowbar chisel sledgehammer and a regular.
Brick fireplace makeover reveal.
To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water.
Add a design to the outer edges by using a router.
Cut a wood piece the length of the fireplace and six inches in width.
The end result is a smooth wall that you can paint and decorate anyway you like.
To remodel your brick fireplace you can simply cover it with drywall.
Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.
Covering a brick fireplace.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover.
We made a big mess and removed the top courses only.
Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall.