Ideas To Cover Ugly Brick Fireplace

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.

Ideas to cover ugly brick fireplace.

Most fireplace hearths are made from tile stone or bricks held together by mortar or grout. Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile. Apply a stain blocking primer to the clean fireplace before you paint to help cover soot stains. Ideas to help the naturally ugly fireplace.

Since there is much to cover i m only going to talk about the ugly brick fireplace today. I have no idea what is going on here or. 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. 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.

It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick. 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. Size of the fireplace and the surrounding brick stone.

Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. Still unsatisfied with the color of the brick i decided to take the plunge and fully commit to a white brick fireplace. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. Oct 28 2013 explore shannon rose s board ideas to cover the ugly fireplace followed by 135 people on pinterest.

Which i can absolutely believe if the fireplace is beautifully framed and cozy and all things warm and flame cracklingly peaceful. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace makeover fireplace remodel. To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. 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.

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