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Fireplace restoration

Maria Mora-Blanco

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

One of the fireplaces in my new house has been restored horribly. It looks like this, when it should look like this (blue one). Where would I begin to get tiles that are suitably heat proof etc and in keeping and who Iwould I employ to do this, a builder?

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Aflux Designs
6 years ago
hi. try this link https://www.firedearth.com/tiles/suitability/hearths-+-fireplaces

could be the best place to start :)
titiankim
6 years ago
This company sell fireplace tiles http://www.c20fireplaces.co.uk/fireplace_parts_tiles
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Hi Jane, Thank you so much for your thoughts. I've also been discussing this with quite a few people - everyone thinks I should keep the range and do my best to refurbish it. So, my plan now is to speak to more local antique dealers to see if they have missing pieces to help me build this back together. I've also spoken to a fantastic place in England called Antique Fireplaces & Ranges (http://www.antiquefireplacesandranges.com/) and they've given me tips on how I can clean and bring out the beauty in this piece with some iron paste called Black Lead. They also suggested making the missing pieces (if they cannot be sourced) with a local theatrical company that makes props for sets. This is a very reasonable idea given that I never intend to use the range other than as a feature piece. Thanks again, Jane and have a Happy New Year!
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Hi Fiona, There's no tiles? I can't see any on the picture... What does the rest of your room look like in terms of style, colours, etc? Is it / will it be similar to your inspiration pictures? Personally I favour keeping architectural details as close to the original as possible so I would vote for restoration, and a bit of modernisation with the tiles and the colour of the wall. I do think that once restored it will be a beautiful piece and can be put forward with the rest of your decoration. Have a nice evening Mehdia
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Hello, Good morning Ivonne, We are a Microcement company in North London. We have renovated several Fireplaces with Microcement. Please find some pictures attached. If you are interested you can send an email to sales@deoracement.com my name is Sandra and I will be happy to send you prices, color chart, etc ... We could for example apply the Fireplace in Microcemento Blanco Hueso with trowel effects that make it look like marble. It's an idea.
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User
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
All of these can be used on a fireplace and you can have any of the colours any of the sizes:- Victorian Ceramics The marine Blue is particularly nice.
If you're keeping the colours in the room, you may wish to go for a green though, as it will tie in better with everything else.
Jonathan
6 years ago
You could also visiting a local fireplace showroom for inspiration
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Topps Tiles
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Maria,

Most tiles, especially porcelain ones, are fine to go around a fireplace. What is more important is the adhesive used and how far away from the heat source they are placed.

We have a huge selection of styles which are all suitable for around fireplaces - http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/section1582/page1/fireplace-tiles

Our 'Split Face Mosaic' tiles offer a similar look to the image you included and come in a range of colours.

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