Users' questions

How can I remodel my fireplace cheaply?

How can I remodel my fireplace cheaply?

One of the easiest ways to give your fireplace a makeover on a budget is to simply replace your fire surround. Changing up your fireplace surround can completely change the look and feel of your room – you can give your traditional fireplace a new modern makeover, or transform it from plain to impressive in just a day.

How do I make my fireplace beautiful?

Painting over red brick will make your hearth feel more modern, or give a wood mantel a fresh coat in a new color. Your fireplace can wear both neutral and bright hues equally, so go ahead and try something new. Feel free to fill it with something other than logs, too.

How do you decorate a simple fireplace?

For an easy fireplace mantel decorating idea, hang a mirror in the middle and a sconce on either side. Anchor the mantel with a larger vase in front of the mirror and fill in with smaller accessories, such as vases, candlesticks, and decorative objects. Pick up on colors and materials found elsewhere in the room.

What is the best color for a fireplace?

Neutrals are the safest color option when you’re painting your fireplace. Because they don’t lean cool or warm, the shades work with virtually any color scheme. Painting your fireplace a crisp white can help brighten a room, but you can opt for an off-white shade like cream or ivory if you want a softer look.

How do you paint a fireplace?

Painting a Brick Fireplace Choose a heat-resistant stone paint in a color that matches your decor. Clean the brick with a wire scrub brush. Cover surrounding areas with plastic and painter’s tape. Paint the brick with a stain-blocking primer. Cover the primer with 2-3 coats of brick paint.

How do you cover a fireplace brick?

There are two easy ways to cover a brick fireplace; you can paint the brick or install tile over the brick. Choose to paint over the brick for a relatively quick fix. Opt to tile over the brick for a more elegant design element.

What is a brick surround fireplace?

The variegated colors of bricks help give a brick fireplace surround a textural, dimensional appearance that keeps the area from looking bland or plain. Bricks are often less expensive than other materials such as tile or stone, and are very easy to clean.