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iblbuildingco

Woops ignore the poll! But fireplace cladding ideas??

IBL Building Co.
11 years ago
Not really a fan of schist or stone and was wondering if anybody had some clever or original ideas to clad this see through fire place??
It's a renovated bungalow leading into a modernized kitchen/dining/living new oak floors, and probably alabaster walls
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  • PRO
    Susan Jablon Mosaics
    11 years ago
    What about mosaic tile? Lots of colors, styles, sizes, and finishes to choose from. You can also mix tiles or keep it simple and uniform - whatever you prefer! This fireplace was done in a single color of iridescent tiles, very sleek and modern! (other colors available!)

    Comments (11)

    • PRO
      Buechel Stone Corp
      11 years ago
      Here's a place to get some ideas:

      http://pinterest.com/buechelstone/fireplaces-using-stone/

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/buechelstone/sets/72157626765433140/

      Hope they help!:)
    • User
      11 years ago
      Well if you don't like stone, maybe clad it in horizontal wood plank. Maybe even reclaimed wood...
    • PRO
      IBL Building Co.
      Original Author
      11 years ago
      Hi thanks for your help!!
    • leeannzitter
      11 years ago
      last modified: 11 years ago
      You can't go past stack stone for the fire place it comes in heaps of colours. But you could tile it there are some awesome wall tiles for just this purpose. Or just render it and paint it in a textured paint
    • boydplace
      11 years ago
      I like the ideaof using either a galvanized tin or maybe a sealed rust covered steel sheathing
    • PRO
      IBL Building Co.
      Original Author
      11 years ago
      How do you go about getting the sealed rust option?? I've seen it on one building but other than that not used much, such a good look
    • leeannzitter
      11 years ago
      The sealed rust is a paint effect. You paint the paint on and it has iron ore in it then you paint over with the rust medium and that is what creates the great effect. Ask at your nearest paint specialist
    • PRO
      IBL Building Co.
      Original Author
      11 years ago
      Thanks for the advise!
      Will be doing that in the morning
      Cheers
    • boydplace
      11 years ago
      If you use rusted steel over lay there are to products that seal the rust either permalac or penetrol
    • michigammemom
      11 years ago
      You might consider cladding your fireplace in 3D wall tiles.
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