Ideas for Fireplace Refacing
Makeover and remodel the old fireplace become easy and simple with fireplace refacing steps and tips.
Fireplace refacing is activity to rebuild or repair the old fireplace by adding or remove the materials on it. It can be the best solution to remodel the old fireplace in your room. You will do this activity when you feel bored with your old fireplace and even broken, or when you redesign your room, you also need to suit the fireplace with the room situation. Reface the fireplace is very easy and do not need big budget. You can do basic fireplace refacing by yourself by these steps below:
- Remove the mantel (if there is mantel)
- Clean the stones or bricks that you want to use
- Mix mortar in the bucket with water
- Apply the stones or bricks. You should wait the mortar dry and wait around 24 hours before applying the coat and then you can add the other new refacing materials.
Fireplace refacing tips
Using stones in fireplace while refacing will give natural sense and look beautiful. You also can tile over it using granite to make it more attractive and has modern look. Tiling the fireplace floor to the ceiling with same material and color become interesting, but make sure that the design is match with surrounding. Close the fireplace using wood also recommended. It will make a unique accent and look unusual. Beautify your fireplace by putting mantel on it, it also useful when you have just small fireplace.
You can put a flat screen TV above the fireplace. So there are two focus points that you will get in one view. You can suit the TV with fireplace by adding a ceiling round the TV using bricks or wood and harmonize the color to match them. Adding seating or any other furniture at the hearth can be a good idea.