How To Cover Up A Brick Fireplace

Jan 30 2014 explore ginette desrochers s board fireplace cover up on pinterest.

How to cover up a brick fireplace.

Once you ve exposed the raw masonry mix up a batch of thinset concrete and spread it over the surface of the brick using a broad flat hand trowel. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. To dispel the gloom of her fireplace rachel moore of pinteresting planstraded out that one thing she hated the one most the dark hearth for a more cheerful marble look porcelain tile in 20 inch by 20 inch format. It feels so good to have another project checked off the list at least partially.

Cut a wood piece the length of the fireplace and six inches in width. Cover an outdated brick fireplace with contemporary tile. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. This is done by applying a thin coat of pva adhesive specifically formulated for masonry over the entire brick.

Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. See more ideas about faux fireplace fireplace cover fireplace. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Add a design to the outer edges by using a router.

To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a second coat of latex infused thinset. Continue to 4 of 32 below. Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in white vinegar.

Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step. Learn how to cover your brick fireplace to transform it from dated to modern farmhouse style with stone painted wood and a solid rustic pine mantel. Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall. Paint the brick a bright color it s so simple and the white washed look brightens up this room in no time.