Brick And Marble Fireplace

Statuary marble fireplace.

Brick and marble fireplace.

Design by andrea schumacher. 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. How to resurface a brick fireplace with marble tile. Your local fireplace dealer can likely recommend a reputable local wood working professional.

An average brick fireplace will cost 3 500 to 5 000 while an average stone fireplace will cost 4 550 to 7 500. A marble fireplace will require sealing to help prevent scratches and repairs are pricey. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Then my luck turned.

Surrounding a brick fireplace with a wood mantle surround wood mantles that surround brick or tile create classic coziness that can stay looking smart for decades. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. Our own fireplace was a bit of an eyesore when we moved into our home. 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.

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. This can date many homes and create an. Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround. Transform your brick fireplace with these beautiful and inspiring diy brick fireplace makeovers.

Fireplace makeover trend 7. 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. Unfortunately there are plenty of fireplaces out there that aren t exactly beautiful. A beautiful fireplace can completely transform a room.

Like any of the finishes brick stone stucco tile marble gets attached to the body of the masonry fireplace. Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose. The pretty pottery matches the white and gold veins of the marble. If you love brick then you probably already hate that i painted mine.

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. Continue to 9 of 23 below.