Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel.
Wood planks over brick fireplace.
This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor.
Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step.
Measure the height and width of your fireplace s surround and cut your boards to the appropriate size.
Both paneling and thin wood boards work well to cover the existing fireplace.
Start by measuring and cutting your wood to size.
It can really make or break your brick fireplace look.
Attach the boards to the brick base using construction adhesive.
Then we added the finished pine the wood you paint and see last.
You can build a fireplace surround for less than 100 by using new wood from a home improvement store and distressing it.
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Once your frame is completed the next phase is to cover the fireplace with wood.
Stikwood is one brand of factory made replica reclaimed wood that sticks directly on the wall with pull tab adhesive strips.
Learn how to cover your brick fireplace to transform it from dated to modern farmhouse style with stone painted wood and a solid rustic pine mantel.
The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace.
I don t mind the rock it was just too much rock so i wanted to calm it down and add some light to that side of the room.
Another project i can cross off my list now is adding planks to the top of my fireplace above the reclaimed mantel.
We used a combination of plywood and pine 1 x 6 pieces cut to size.
Introduce some old fashioned charm with a wood finish.
You ll make quite the statement with this extra long fireplace mantel up against a brick wall.
Additional accents like molded trim and ornately carved corner pieces can help create a more lavish presentation.
We covered our frame the front facing portion with plywood first.
New wood that is either factory or diy distressed can be cheaper than authentic reclaimed wood.
Depending on which you choose and its variety of wood your fireplace refacing supplies can range from less than 1 per.