What Is the Best Way to Give a Fireplace a Quick Face Lift?
My fireplace is brick – red and black. I have always hated it and would like to change it. I have considered painting it but not sure whether or not I can use regular paint. I have also considered refacing it with stone/marble but it seems quite complicated. Any advice on do-it-yourself fix-ups or even someone in the NYC area that is reasonable?
They are real bricks and I own my house.
You can paint it, just tell the paint guy what you are doing. A newer color topped with a nice mantle would be easy. If you want to reface use fake rock. There are some that look REALLY good, but are light weight, you basically glue them on.
Painting would be a nice fix a nice neutral color would look awesome!!!
do you own or rent? some advice would be dependent on that info
if they are real brick pavers, i would sand blast, and use a brick sealer on them bact to the old brand knew look