3 Things You Must Consider When Remodeling a Fireplace!


by Sarah H - Date: 2007-02-12 - Word Count: 358 Share This!

Does this situation sound familiar? A new home owner has just remodeled that dull, drab looking living room, complete with a fresh coat of paint, new flooring and updated furnishings. It looks simply marvelous! Except for that ugly fireplace… aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! Many people have been in this position time and time again. Furthermore a significant number of do-it-yourselfers are plagued by unattractive fireplaces they feel helpless to improve without spending a lot of cash.

There is no need to worry as there are cost-effective fireplace makeover options that will transform your room without leaving a home owner in debt. In the past fireplace remodeling techniques usually required the services of a contractor. However new products have been introduced that give home owners the opportunity to dramatically change the look of a room completely on their own. When it comes to creating a fireplace that reflects your personal decorating style and taste, there are a variety of options.

In addition to more conventional options that involve completely tearing out a fireplace or completely re-surfacing it with a new material, whether brick, tile or stone, you can also paint a fireplace using a special fireplace brick paint that preserves the look and texture of real brick. Many people consider the option of painting the bricks but paint is a drastic step when it comes to brick, because it really cannot be removed. New brick paint applications maintain the texture of brick while updating its visual appeal with a light, modern color. This cost-effective process can be used on any color of brick-even brick that has been painted before-to modernize outdated brick in a matter of hours.

Indoor fireplaces aren't used as much in the summer when hot weather keeps the home warm, so what do you do with your fireplace in the down time? Whether you use it or not, a fireplace remains a focal point in the room. People's eyes are drawn to it when they come in, so you probably don't want to leave it a big sooty mess. Clean that sucker out, vacuuming ashes and remains from last season's fires. Also, summer is a good time to have your chimney swept.


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