Fireplace ideas
lbanh
last year
We’re looking for some ideas to cover up a rock fireplace. We were hoping we could tile or plaster over the rock, but we weren’t sure if that’s a good idea. Any thoughts?
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Comments (2)OK here is your board and batten concept around the fireplace even using the existing tile so you don't have to replace it. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube to see how to accomplish this by simply adding feature boards to the face of the drywall after you pop off the mantel. Geez, I spent half the 30 minutes straightening your photo and cleaning off all the writing. Think first before you start posting bad photos for us to work from....See MoreFireplace ideas
Comments (0)Any idea on how i can make this look nicer. its in my kitchen which is random and its just big and ugly...See MoreFireplace ideas for Gray Cement Tile flooring in Living Room?
Comments (0)Hello there. My living room will be tiled in a Doral Night Tile (actually entire first floor). What would you suggest for a contemporary tile/paint/covering for the existing fireplace? My living room is not a high ceiling one. Very much appreciated! Doral Night Tile Link Originally, i wanted THIS to cover my fireplace, but now that it's on my floor.. not sure.. Thank you!...See MoreFireplace Ideas?
Comments (34)I didn't even notice the step down. I don't like the sound of of chipping off the rock. If that gets messed up it will be hard to fix. Maybe you can snug up the new wood floors as close as you can to the rocks and then fill the voids with black or dark cement/grout mixed with pebbles? I did that on my hearth with the grout between sliced pebble tiles and it looked great....See Morelbanh
last yearIt’s a gas fireplace. We’re looking to do something a bit more modern. Concrete sounds cool! Can you apply that directly over the rocks?
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