Brick And Marble Fireplace

After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.

Brick and marble fireplace.

A well installed brick or stone wood burning fireplace can last over 100 years so this is an investment that will be a near permanent part of the home. An average brick fireplace will cost 3 500 to 5 000 while an average stone fireplace will cost 4 550 to 7 500. Transform your brick fireplace with these beautiful and inspiring diy brick fireplace makeovers. To dispel the gloom of her fireplace rachel moore of pinteresting plans traded out that one thing she hated the one most the dark hearth for a more cheerful marble look porcelain tile in 20 inch by 20 inch format.

How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Design by andrea schumacher. Brick fireplaces and fireplace surrounds are very common in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. Continue to 9 of 23 below.

A beautiful fireplace can completely transform a room. If you love brick then you probably already hate that i painted mine. I m not a brick fireplace lover. While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround.

I ve wanted marble on this fireplace since the day we moved in and since this is my house and not yours i m doing what makes me happy for the face of the fireplace i chose a small herringbone pattern marble mosaic from home depot. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. Unfortunately there are plenty of fireplaces out there that aren t exactly beautiful. Like any of the finishes brick stone stucco tile marble gets attached to the body of the masonry fireplace.

A marble fireplace will require sealing to help prevent scratches and repairs are pricey. The pretty pottery matches the white and gold veins of the marble. How to resurface a brick fireplace with marble tile. Your local fireplace dealer can likely recommend a reputable local wood working professional.

Fireplace makeover trend 7. Our own fireplace was a bit of an eyesore when we moved into our home. This can date many homes and create an. Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose.

Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround. A contemporary but not too modern black marble fireplace punctuated by a brick tile firebox steals the show in an upscale home by denise mcgaha interiors.