How To Cover Up A Brick Fireplace

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.

How to cover up a brick fireplace.

Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step. Cut the base using chosen wood. Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a second coat of latex infused thinset. See more ideas about faux fireplace fireplace cover fireplace.

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. Add a design to the outer edges by using a router. 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. Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall.

Jan 30 2014 explore ginette desrochers s board fireplace cover up on pinterest. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. Steps for tiling over 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.

When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. Cover an outdated brick fireplace with contemporary tile. It feels so good to have another project checked off the list at least partially.

To use the dot and dab method you need to prepare the brick to accept the adhesive. Cut a wood piece the length of the fireplace and six inches in width. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. Paint the brick a bright color it s so simple and the white washed look brightens up this room in no time.