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Fireplace dilemma

7 years ago

Ever since we bought this place I've loathed the fireplace in the front room. I'm not a fan of the tiles. However, I know lots of people like this sort of thing so I don't want to rip it out.

What do I do with it? Rip it out? Paint the tiles? Or something else?

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John Braine

7 years ago

We painted ours, including the original surround.

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Corinne Dive-Reclus
7 years ago
Do you know when your house was built and whether this is the original front? May be you have something marvelous underneath the tiles.
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Vezz
Original Author
7 years ago
The house was built in 1900. The fireplaces upstairs are original which I why I couldn't understand why this one was put in in the first place! It's still vintage I think, circa 1930.
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Corinne Dive-Reclus
7 years ago
Try to gently lift a tile on the side and see what is being. You might have a cast iron fireplace with shiny deep green tiles behind.

If there is nothing interesting, you can always cement it back and think a little bit more.
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Lauren
7 years ago
Since it's not original to the house I would remove it. As corinne says you may get lucky and find a cast iron original underneath.

If it makes you feel better this isn't the most interesting or attractive example of a 1930's fireplace anyway.
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Vezz
Original Author
7 years ago
Lauren, that's probably why I can't stand it!

There are clips on either side. I'll try to see what's behind it.
Lauren
7 years ago
Let us know what you unearth! Fingers crossed :)

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