How To Cover Up A Brick Fireplace

Add a design to the outer edges by using a router.

How to cover up a brick fireplace.

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

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. See more ideas about faux fireplace fireplace cover fireplace. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. To use the dot and dab method you need to prepare the brick to accept the adhesive.

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. This is done by applying a thin coat of pva adhesive specifically formulated for masonry over the entire brick. 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. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look.

Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall. Cut the base using chosen wood. To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. Cut a wood piece the length of the fireplace and six inches in width.

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. Paint the brick a bright color it s so simple and the white washed look brightens up this room in no time. Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step.