Fireplace Surround Over Brick

The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace.

Fireplace surround over brick.

The rich gray hues offset the room s stark white walls and soaring windows. Clean architectural lines make for a modern backdrop. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Fireplace surround demolition caused a lot of damage to the area where the brick and the drywall meet.

So while the thin set was drying i decided to clean up the drywall fireplace surround by cladding it in thin plywood. Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in white vinegar. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor. Painted brick fireplace makeover update a dark dreary brick fireplace into a bright modern hearth with easy to apply paint.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. The new tile will only be going over the brick with decorative wood trim surrounding it.

Though this fireplace is actually limestone painted gray brick towers above creating a cohesive look. Continue to 4 of 32 below. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. Since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer.

To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. This ugly red brick wall to wall fireplace was transformed with a grey paint wash rather than a white wash to achieve a calm neutral look. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue.

White paint gives this brick fireplace a charming timeworn look.