Brick And Marble Fireplace

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Brick and marble fireplace.

I ve wanted marble on this fireplace since the day we moved in and since this is my house and not yours i m doing what makes me happy for the face of the fireplace i chose a small herringbone pattern marble mosaic from home depot. A beautiful fireplace can completely transform a room. Fireplace makeover trend 7. Then my luck turned.

Brick fireplaces and fireplace surrounds are very common in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround. Statuary marble fireplace. If you love brick then you probably already hate that i painted mine.

Transform your brick fireplace with these beautiful and inspiring diy brick fireplace makeovers. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. To dispel the gloom of her fireplace rachel moore of pinteresting plans traded 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. Your local fireplace dealer can likely recommend a reputable local wood working professional.

A marble fireplace will require sealing to help prevent scratches and repairs are pricey. A contemporary but not too modern black marble fireplace punctuated by a brick tile firebox steals the show in an upscale home by denise mcgaha interiors. I m not a brick fireplace lover. Design by andrea schumacher.

The pretty pottery matches the white and gold veins of the marble. Continue to 9 of 23 below. Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose. Unfortunately there are plenty of fireplaces out there that aren t exactly beautiful.

Surrounding a brick fireplace with a wood mantle surround wood mantles that surround brick or tile create classic coziness that can stay looking smart for decades. An average brick fireplace will cost 3 500 to 5 000 while an average stone fireplace will cost 4 550 to 7 500. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.

How to resurface a brick fireplace with marble tile. A well installed brick or stone wood burning fireplace can last over 100 years so this is an investment that will be a near permanent part of the home.