HELP! with my brick fireplace
Katy R
3 years ago
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I want to stucco my brick fireplace - instructions please!!!!!!
Comments (1)First try a search of this forum. There was a similar project on the Home Decorating forum, too. It came out beautifully, there are photos included in the post and also a list of the materials she used to accomplish the job. It wasn't too long ago, so do a search of that forum, too. Good luck!...See MoreWhat to do with my oddly shaped brick fireplace
Comments (41)I honestly feel like if you just remove the tile to the right of the chimney, it will just make it look like a crooked fireplace....people will look at it and scratch their heads. At least with the tile it looks more like a design choice. It might not be your design choice, but it will look like someone had a plan that they executed. If you decide to change out the tile, look at fireclay tile. I think it would work here. Leah, like anything having to do with...well anything...so much depends on your tolerance level. There's "I can't stand it it must go yesterday" AAAAALLLLLL the way to "I love it!!!..It's mine and will become THE focal point in my house". You're the only one who knows where you are on the scale. Watch out that any stop-gap measures don't leave you with worse than what you started with, though :) If you choose to get rid of the tile and just have the drywall...you need to make sure it's not a "normal" pendant. It needs to be a kick-ass pendant. So don't replace what you have with anything featured in the Restoration Hardware catalog... :-/...See MoreWhat are these bricks above my fireplace for? Can I remove them?
Comments (2)Several concerns here. First, the soot marks indicate the flue isn’t drawing properly. So get that inspected. Second, there appears to be wood on wall near firebox so that is potentially a fire hazard. The materials 12” from firebox need to be non flammable. You can put fire resistant materials over that brick. Check with local permitting authorities and they can provide details....See MoreLooking for tips on sealing my brick fireplace after update
Comments (4)I read quite a few different DIY blogs where they used drywall compound. I used the spackling to go over a some of the grout lines where they was a little cracking when the compound dried and shrunk. On those blogs they used a white wash to seal it. I’m looking to go with a clear seal because I don’t want to add any more white. As for durability and longevity, only time will tell at this point....See Morecat_ky
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