Diy Fireplace Surround Over Brick

Then there was a lot of adding decorative trim to the fireplace.

Diy fireplace surround over brick.

Cy added a 2 4 to the front brick ledge and trimmed it out with the birch plywood to create the mantle. You ll make quite the statement with this extra long fireplace mantel up against a brick wall. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. This plan works great with gas or wood fireplaces but can also be used over a wood burning stove.

The brick is covered with a glass tile surround to give the fireplace a modern look. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. Because they knew the osb would show through the pallet boards they first painted it black. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.

The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace. Glass cabinet doors installed on shelves provide the space with a quaint cottage style. Next he covered up the mantle and the sides of the fireplace with ripped 1 6 poplar boards to fit. The wooden mantel stretches across the whole length of the brick wall giving you lots of room for your decor.

Then they faced the entire structure surround mantel and hearth in pallet board. Well that s a wrap. He also added 1 4 poplar boards to picture frame the planks above the mantle. A porthole like fireplace within a brick surround is a wonderfully unique addition to this cozy screened porch adding a unique visual element and an inviting warmth to the space.

It adds so much character to the fireplace and it was super affordable too. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Before we could tile the hearth we covered the brick with 1 4 inch mdf. Over at addison meadows lane stacey s husband and his best friend constructed the underlying base of this pallet fireplace surround out of two by fours and oriented strand board osb panels.

For this project they already had the beautiful stone fireplace but wanted to add a mantel to make it even better so this tutorial for how to add a mantel to a stone fireplace is perfect for you if you ve got a stone or even brick fireplace that you want to spruce up a bit with a diy mantel. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor.