It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
Fireplace brick covering stone.
Cut the base using chosen wood.
To build a new wooden mantel measure the length of the fireplace and the desired width.
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Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall.
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Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step.
Metal lath is an acceptable surface that will allow you to apply veneer to brick first apply corrosion free 18 gauge metal lath to the brick with masonry fasteners.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
Cut a wood piece the length of the fireplace and six inches in width.
You can also go for cladding a fireplace with bricks and give them a look that fits your interior.
Sand or water blast the paint dirt or oils so that you have a raw fresh porous but not crumbling surface.
Stage 3 covering the frame and stone with wood.
It feels so good to have another project checked off the list at least partially.
Faux brick or stone veneer offers a lightweight easy to install and maintenance free alternative.
Watch homeowners installing stone veneer over a brick fireplace using norwich stacked stone panels misty morning color.
A diy series on a fireplace makeover.
Cover it or replace it.
Cabins chalets rustic and even modern spaces look great with stone clad fireplaces.
It can be a built in or a double sided fireplace and the stone to clad is up to you large and different pieces or something more regular.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
Masonry and installation costs can make building a real stone fireplace expensive and labor intensive.
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.
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