Victorian fireplace hearth
Jane Caborn
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
After removing patio slabs from our dining room which the previous owners left we discovered these Victorian tiles and quarry stones. Unfortunately three are missing or broken and there is a big hole. Any ideas as it seems a shame to cover over original features? Many thanks
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Jonathan
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Comments (11)Thanks Johnathon. I have toyed with the idea of trying to prise off the tiles and would love it if there were original tiles back there! I am also thinking I'd need a back up plan before doing something like that just in case there is nothing there! I think you're probably right about the hearth being less offensive without the vertical tiles but the corner is chipped on one edge so will probably want to change it anyway. Thanks again...See MoreWhat to do with fireplace/victorian home?
Comments (7)Like Sonia, I like it! The blue tiles don't work and need to go. They are there because you need more hearth so I would investigate getting more raised slate to match what's already there. A HETAS approved fire installer can advise you. I like the fire basket but why is it off centre? Are you going to keep it? I think the other fireplaces you have may have been repro or salvage and put in at a later date.... There is something about them that isn't quite right... The surrounds don't look right and don't seem to suit/fit with the cast iron inserts....See MoreReplacing 1960s fireplaces with Victorian fireplace
Comments (5)That looks more like a 1930s fireplace. We had the same in our living room and bedrooms. My OH removed the bedroom ones and boarded them up as space was tight. The one in the living he opened it up after getting advice from my builder brother. He then proceeded to clean up the bricks. We then added a Sandstone hearth and a wooden surround we bought from B & Q. If you want original Victorian then worth looking on eBay or Gumtree. I’m sorry I’ve no idea of costs if you have to employ someone to do this. Our surround was £99 many years ago and the sandstone paving is not expensive....See MoreRemoved fireplaces: hearth ideas
Comments (5)I agree. Reinstate the fireplaces. Not only will they look great (and you can paint them to match each colour scheme or just go for all white, or all black) but they will also add perceived value to your house. People who look at Victorian houses mostly like original features, or at least a nod to the past....See MoreJane Caborn
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