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Comments (3)Have you checked with your local building materials recyclers? In our area there are two large outfits that buy and sell "house parts". Their selection is by nature hit or miss, but they are considerably cheaper than antiques dealers or specialty outfits. If you go this route, its best to secure the mantel before you build the fireplace. If you are willing to forgo the "antique", and settle for the look, you can try one of the "cast stone" manufacturers. The advantage here is availability - you can just order a stock mantel. Another advantage is weight - many of the cast stone products are made with lighter-weight aggregate and have voids cast into them to cut down on weight. Google "cast stone mantel". Check durability, though - some of these products have a thin veneer, and if they get chipped, they can look awful. Real stone develops a "patina" - synthetic materials may not. A final option is to construct your own - a garden or landscape supply place will have a good selection of slabs of rock. I've used slabs for fireplace components in several projects to very good effect. The end result could be more rustic than what you might be looking for, though. Good luck, Reinhardt quelle@homebedazzle.com...See Moremore help needed with fireplace design, pictures included!
Comments (71)I had no clue Laura Ashley made paint! Where have I been? I haven't seen it around here, then again, I always just go to BM... would like to see some of LA's colors..they must be really nice. (thats all I need is another interior painting spree..lol) no..no luck with the adobe photo shop..it took alot of disk space as well, now I have to uninstall..a huge disappointment , as I was so anxious to learn and play with my houseÂ. Long ago, my brother gave me a program, it was on a CD.. (when we were in my first house) I had a very hard time using it. .put it away, then when we moved here, I took it out and it was out dated and would run in my new computer, so that was the end. When I joined this forum, I started on the cleaning forum (my favorite past time. .lol) then I bopped on here and I was so amazed how things can transform so beautifully.. I was dying to see my house in different colors and landscape, porch etc.. so I will keep trying to find a trial program again. .if you may know of any, please pass it on.. adobe is not working at allÂRee...See MoreMy Friend Burst My Bubble--pic
Comments (32)I finally found the tiles that I believe are on this fireplace FYI - they are from Susan Jablong Designs. I have been on the phone with them for a number of design questions and I have to say they are incredibly pleasent to deal with. I have dealt with Emily (Susan's daughter) and she has just been so helpful as I have gone back and forth on my decisions as I always do, always second guessing my choices. I definately give her the patience of the year award. So here is the link in case you are interested: I considered going to their offices as they just had so many wonderful tile designs but it is five hours each way, but it was probably for the better as I think I would definately have had a more difficult time narrowing it down. Can't wait now to redo the kitchen, and the main bath, and the master bath... Here is a link that might be useful: Blush champagne tile...See Moreshould I install sconces?
Comments (17)It's not really a matter of saving up money, though. It's a matter of demoing something that is new and was expensive and is perfectly functional. I could probably demo the stone, but floor is a huge issue. It's beautifully done brazilian cherry with that border around the hearth that you see. It will be years and years before the floor needs refinishing. And I just can't justify doing it earlier, and frankly my DH would not agree to do it earlier, just cause I don't love the stone. I can't leave it as it is. The "mantel" is a 6 inch piece of stone that was roughly cut on the end, and is covered in construction glue and wood splinters. The drywall could be patched but the floor would still be an issue (there are unfinished areas at the corners that the beams rested on). The crown is wider than the stone. So it won't work. Again, I'm not going to "save up" because it's not a money issue. But I'm not going to destroy something and create a huge mess because it isn't perfect. I'm not tearing up the floor or refinishing the floor or moving the firebox just for the heck of it. So within those parameters, I need to do something....See MoreButternut
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