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.
If possible, you want to stack the stone next to your fireplace and look to see if you like the size and the color of the stone. The finished fireplace is exactly what we imagined, and it’s incredibly rewarding to know we did it with our own hands. AFTER: Because the fireplace is off center, Parko tried to mask it while also extending it out.
Masonry (brick or stone fireplaces and chimneys) with or without tile lined flue. A lot of fireplace remodel projects focus not on the operation of the appliance but on the aesthetics of the hearth area, overall. It doesn’t matter if you are starting from scratch with a new fireplace or remodeling your old fireplace; we can design, create and maintain your fireplace, wood burning stove or chimney.
We can help refresh your space by adding a beautiful new mantel or replacing dated brickwork with modern natural stone. We can customize the insert to perfectly fit within your unique fireplace space. They selected a beautiful tile combination and that works wonderfully with the darker stained mantel, transforming this fireplace from dated to very elegant!