Fireplace finish dilemma
Billy Kamanga
5 years ago
Please advise on how best to finish my fireplace. tile or clad? my flooring will be parquet
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Carolina
5 years agoBilly Kamanga
5 years agoThanks Carolina
sorry I travelled and had limited internet access. see pics below.
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