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Best Brick Fireplace Remodel Design Ideas & Remodel Pictures

Usually someone will become unhappy with the current look or function of the existing fireplace. Open shelving is normally a great way to open up a space, but that is not the case with this fireplace The mantel got lost in all the bulky shelves that surrounded it. And with no practical reason for the excessive number of shelves, something needed to be changed.

The fireplace in particular is an eyesore, and the old black stove conveniently placed smack-dab in the center of the room has got to go. You want to put in a large floor-to-ceiling surround between a bank of equally impressive windows that looks out over the landscape.

The smooth stone pops against the white walls and molding because of the stark difference in texture and color between the two elements Now that the fireplace is beautiful and appealing, the furniture surrounding it creates a cozy area …

Tips For Remodeling A Fireplace

When my husband and I purchased our home three years ago, it was an outdated mess, but it had great bones and a floor plan we loved. Expert Tip: The easiest (and most inexpensive) way to revive a boring brick fireplace is with paint. If your fireplace is in good condition and you’re happy with the type of fireplace it is, maybe it just needs a new look. When we build a new fireplace and want to hang a television we consult our fireplace experts at ‘Kell’s to ensure the design is safe and the client’s television is not at risk of being damaged.

Meticulous attention to detailed tile work and quality restoration techniques are the hallmarks of a Craftsman Style fireplace and chimney contractor. Fireplace Refacing is also a very affordable way to remodel and update an old fireplace. Here at Enchanted Fireside, we are here to assist you …

DIY Fireplace Remodel Timelapse (Day 1 Of 6)

We remodel fireplaces in Tulsa, Oklahoma by refacing them with stone, cultured stone (manufactured stone), stucco, or brick veneer giving them the makeover of your dreams. The walls around the fireplace were given purpose as much-needed storage space. With no mantel, texture, and too small scale, this fireplace doesn’t command attention or contribute any design interest to the space. Custom ironwork, whether applied to a fireplace door, surround, mantel, or lighting, serves as an anchoring element that provides enduring style no matter how your design tastes change over the years.

First, we rented a demolition hammer to chisel the stone from the fireplace façade. A favorite feature is to add cultured stone from floor to ceiling around the fireplace which can be seen in the basement fireplace gallery where there a lots of fireplace pictures.

In one case in Kansas City, a homeowner had a carpenter build custom bookcases and …

Custom Masonry And Fireplace Design Of San Diego

Trained in England, he has 24 years of experience in masonry construction. A fireplace may consist of some or all of the following elements: foundation, hearth, firebox, facing, ashdump door, chimney crane, cleanout door, grate or iron bars, lintel, lintel bar, overmantle, breast, damper, smoke chamber, throat, flue, chimney chase, crown, cap or shroud, and spark arrestor.

Okay confession: this next photo is from my old house but I love that it kind of shows you how to arrange it. I didn’t want to give dimensions because every single fireplace we’ve done (out of the 4 we’ve built/in the middle of building) have been very different dimensions.

Once the brick was removed, I painted the brass pieces on the fireplace with High Heat Spray Paint After it was painted, I removed the metal straps that were attached to the wall and sanded down the wall to remove any debris and …

Granite & Tile Fireplace Remodel

This video is a quick video to show everyone how easy it is to let The Mantel Shoppe transform your fireplace from boring to fantastic. From a romantic evening next to the glow of a fire, to enjoying family time while winter happens outside, the fireplace is the heart of your home. With glass doors on either side, this direct-vent gas fireplace creates ambience from every angle and looks great as part of a partition wall dividing living areas.

If you feel that your wood-burning fireplace requires too much maintenance, consider replacing it with a gas burning fireplace. If your fireplace is operating great, then your focus would be on the aesthetics of the hearth. Labor: The cost of labor for porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tiles is $40-$42 per square foot.

There’s no need to feel uncomfortable with a no-vent fireplace — think of it as a gas appliance, …

Why Not Consider An Affordable Fireplace Remodel?

Here’s our work on a fireplace with the detail of the molding on the hearth. I’m a big fan of deep color, so I love how he painted the dry wall to showcase the fireplace. The fireplace is given an industrial-style makeover with metallic tiles and an iron mantel with matching trim. Before undertaking a large fireplace remodel project, get clear on what you want to accomplish and determine if the cost and any temporary disruption to your living patterns are feasible for your lifestyle.

Our hearth professionals and the specialty contractors we partner with can make your fireplace upgrade a pleasant & hassle-free experience. Mortar is quite strong, but I’d never depend on it to lock the new layer of stone to the painted brick. A 1960’s property in Brill between Long Crendon and Bicester had an open fire with a stone fireplace.fireplace remodel

If possible, you want to stack …

Update Your Home With A Fireplace Remodel

We remodel fireplaces in Tulsa, Oklahoma by refacing them with stone, cultured stone (manufactured stone), stucco, or brick veneer giving them the makeover of your dreams. This wood-burning fireplace is suspended from the ceiling and rotates 360 degrees. David and Mary had a typical brick fireplace that had a built in bookshelf added to it. The look was not only dated, but made the room feel small and crowded. Since 1992, San Diego Masonry Contractor, Paul Walker has specialized in creating the perfect Craftsman Style Fireplace for many San Diego California Bungalow home owners.

They’re a great option when you just need a change to the fireplace itself and not the hearth or mantel surrounding it. Not only will they improve the appearance of your fireplace, they eliminate drafts and reduce up to 90{657e9098d68c1152ff2fc4be1a87e55dcc1063a8cd33d914f3179b66a076c616} of heat loss! If you don’t have a fireplace and are looking to add one, we …

Gas Fireplace Remodel Portland Fireplace Shop

Warming Antiquity – Beautiful tile floor and old barn wood make this the coziest place in the house. Some fireplaces can be resurfaced with manufactured stone or tile, or otherwise creatively updated. New basement gas burning fireplaces come with many features such as thermostatic control, LCD wall control, fireplace blower fan, and fireplace remote control.

Please take a look at our fireplace remodeling book for design ideas and concepts. We opted to work around a total demolition of the old brick façade by installing horizontal 12×24 stone tiles over the existing brick. Also known as the California Bungalow, this popular architectural style is found in many areas of San Diego with emphasis on the fireplace as the focal point of the interior living room of the home.

If you have a fireplace that needs remodeling we can transform your old fireplace into a beautiful showcase for your home. This angle …

Brush Stroke Fireplace Remodel, Rochester, NY

If your fireplace was built over 15 years ago, then it’s a possibility that it doesn’t operate efficiently anymore and will probably need some repairs. You won’t find a better selection of fireplace inserts and accessories in Sacramento than at Pacific Hearth & Home. Now, almost ready for homeowners to move-in, the new Fireplace (featured above) showcases simple yet stunning floor to ceiling stacked stone with a cedar beam mantel and leaves no chance of going unnoticed.

Fireplace accessories may include chimney caps, fireplace tool sets, fireplace screens, fireplace grates, fireplace and irons, fireplace dampers, firebacks, fireplace log sets, and fireplace log lighters. So popular are fireplaces, that the National Association of Home Builders rates the desirability of a fireplace in a home as the third most wanted feature in new home construction behind outdoor porches and upscale kitchens.

If your fireplace is the wood-burning type, consider converting it to …