Brick Fireplace Cover Up Ideas

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.

Brick fireplace cover up ideas.

It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick. I m not 100 sure what i m going to do with the brick but it definitely needs lightening up. Painting a brick fireplace in a light paint color gives the room a modern updated look without having to change anything else in the room. This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls.

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. Painting a brick fireplace one weekend and one gallon of paint can transform dark brick into bright brick that will lighten up the feel of any room. There s a lovely brick fireplace see above that is asking for a makeover. Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step.

The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. Oct 29 2017 explore rachel kempka s board fireplace cover on pinterest.

Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile. So you have a fireplace that doesn t actually work but that doesn t mean it s totally useless. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace makeover fireplace remodel. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel.

Here are 16 stylish ways to decorate a non functioning fireplace. This week i m planning on temporarily avoiding the rest of the wallpaper removal for painting the den area. The branch like fireplace screen captures the aesthetic of the space pairing up beautifully with the floating mantel slab coffee table and wooden chair. Before brick fireplace makeover after brick fireplace.

My options for now are paint and or whitewash. Fake the look of staffordshire blue brick with an ingenious idea from the suburb experiment. Memorably mirrored tiles of beveled mirror stack up to create a dramatic display above the fireplace adding texture interest and height to this seating area. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.