We are trying to turn an ugly but new fire into a modern masterpiece at a fraction of the cost - also going to look for white coals. Not like the fire in the last house we know but comprimises have to be made somewhere!!!
Monday, 18 August 2008
FIREPLACE DILEMA???
Here is the dilema - the fire itself is black but only three months old - therefore not really worth replacing (which would cost about £500 to do). However the bricks are nasty. The really cheap and horrid option is to paint the bricks. We were thinking of a light grey slate effect tile to cover the nasty brick surround and a simple modern mantle piece (the modern mantle pieces are about £600). If anyone has any other ideas then we would really appreciate it .
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Hi - this is all so new to me. Suggest a log burner will keep you both warm and cosy all winter long - or put in a jet master!! Save money somewhere else or work harder and no more boats etc!!!
Perhaps plaster over bricks, or knock them out, put slate tiles over hearth and add plain fire surround. If not agree with Jenny I have spent more in the past trying to make something I don't like look good than if I had just started again.
we love both of your comments but this was the one area we were trying to save money. All we wanted to do was to make an attractive fireplace, not something inspiring as the rest of the house seems to be costing a fortune. HOWEVER, we will probably be won over by the look at the end of it all!
Where were you looking at new surrounds? i'm sure you can get some cheaper ones but you may still need to take the bricks out. Let me know if you want a hand - you know how good i am at starting things........... :-) p.s good to know Jay's bedroom is coming in handy, has mine been painted yet? xxx
Lou Lou
Your room has no wallpaper, ceiling was plastered today. Holes in wall have had their first fill and the second needs to be done. Have bought the paint for it. So once the plaster dries we can sort it out!!!
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