How Do You Cover An Existing Fireplace Mantel

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How do you cover an existing fireplace mantel. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Do not cut the stone inside an existing finished room as it will create a very large mess. It should look like this minus the stain I told yall I just get a head of myself sometimes.

Then we added the finished pine the wood you paint and see last. This will give you a more finished original appearance. The image below shows the stone surround and mantel for our existing open fireplace in which we installed a multi fuel stove and the concrete surround and mantel for our other open fireplace.

The existing mantel appears to be recessed into the stone. The most simple and inexpensive option for covering a dated brick fireplace is simply to paint the brick. Clean the surface of the marble.

It makes a big impact for a great value. Made of solid Pennsylvania hardwood. Then it can be sanded to smooth out.

A fireplace clad with grey patterned tiles and reclaimed wood over it to keep it safe. Get a good primer like Kilz or Zerolac and prime the heck out of it. See more ideas about fireplace makeover fireplace fireplace remodel.

We covered our frame the front facing portion with plywood first. Design your new fire surround as a box section to fit over the old concrete and fix either to the wall or into the old concrete then glue a mantel shelf to the top or screw down if you prefer. Then have the stone cut and laid back to the new mantel.