Fireplace Bottom Molding Issue/Cut off too much on bottom - help!
suzanne613
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
While updating our fireplace, we decided to add some marble and in doing so, the contractor cut the trim on the bottom of our existing surround way too short. He then filled it with white caulking which is a total eyesore. Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there anything we can use to mask the mistake?
We just renovated our entire first floor and I love it with the exception of this, OUR FOCAL POINT! UGH...
The first pic is before I asked to please fix this. The next is the result. I am stunned this was the solution presented. I do not like it at all. Has anyone else faced this or know of a different option? I was thinking to add something, but I don't know what!
Please help.
thank you!
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Mattman
5 years ago
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hatetoshop
5 years agoContinue the baseboard to cover it. Suggest you have it done by someone else. Good luck!
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PROGN Builders L.L.C
5 years agoI agree with the above, this is a wrap-around casing and all you need is 2 pieces to make it right. The tile guy screwed this up by cutting to high. All he had to do is use a scrap of tile, scribe it and cut a straight line like an example, especially today not many use saws anymore to make this cuts everyone has a multi-tool and to make this cuts is a breeze.
Ask your trim guy to replace it, not a big deal and it will take 10 min to make it right.That being said, this is a fireplace and I assume this is a focal point in that room, I doubt you want to use Bondo or some other filler to patch the void, it will not look good.
suzanne613 thanked GN Builders L.L.CMattman
5 years agoI built this one with a plinth, from raw c2 maple ply, datto for led lights behind rails, sprayed furniture grade lacquer, triple bead shelves with glass inserts, sub frame for step granite , step tray ceiling, and removable bottom shelf for safe storage.
suzanne613
5 years agorwiegand
5 years agosuzanne613
5 years agoSo happy with the fix. We tried a few things and this is where we landed.
We really did not want to rip out the entire mantle so just decided on extending the baseboard molding. No matter what else we tried to cover it with - because of the 3d beveled edging there was a noticeable gap.
The simplest and most cost effective worked. (Yay! )
Thanks everyone! I really appreciated your
Suggestions.
Suzanne
Vith
5 years ago
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