Diy Fireplace Hearth Cover. Cover over the fireplace recess with a sheet of plasterboard and skim the wall; You can definitely do that with a faux fireplace mantel and even add a diy electric fireplace.
A Simple Fireplace Makeover (With images) Diy fireplace from www.pinterest.com
I am at the painting stage right now but today, i wanted to share how we framed and built over the existing vents. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. The hearth box was securely attached with screws to the fireplace box.
(2) clamps wet/dry random orbital sander.
Find a mirror big enough to cover the entire opening and position it in such a way that it hides as much of the hearth and surround as possible. Cover over the fireplace recess with a sheet of plasterboard and skim the wall; Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner, more traditional look.
