fireplace surround - remove or paint?
Emma N
5 years ago
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Comments (22)Thanks. Oh yeah, we're definately doing other rooms ! The whole house from top to bottom eventually. This room was top priority as it's the sitting room, we wanted to put our 'stamp on the place'. We've only been moved in since the start of the year. This is the before room, taken from the Estate Agents listing: .......... And now (trying to take a pic from the same place) The conservatory is hard to change, pic taken from the Estate Agents listing: ....... And now (taken this morning) - currently has our old sofa in there until we find some conservatory furniture that doesn't look like it belongs in a 1970's old peoples home. Only change is really the addition of blinds The study pic taken from the Estate Agents listing: .......... and now it's my man cave / music room And then .............. The current kitchen is getting ripped out and a new one put in starting 30th May. There is also a dividing wall that's being taken down between the kitchen and dining room to allow for a breakfast bar and a much bigger space. Designs from the kitchen people below Oh, and the double garage is slowly taking shape into the gym: Sorry for picture overload....See MoreHelp needed for a victorian fireplace surround
Comments (8)Hi. You can paint over it. I think you could use chalk paint or probably zinsser as a primer and then paint of your choice or there are instructions to do it "properly" that I can copy a link to. Why not use one of the paint visualiser apps first though to see what you think, dulux, crown etc have them or try photoshop if you can use it. Personally if you don't like it, I'd remove the surround which hopefully should be in a few pieces and replace it with a reclaimed wooden surround of the period. You should be able to pick up one cheaply on eBay and then sell yours...See MoreRenovate this fire surround or remove?
Comments (10)Hi KP, the Arts & Crafts movement came out as an alternative to the fussy Victorian house decor style, although a lot of Arts & Crafts is quite OTT still. Your fireplace has a bit of both I think! Go with your heart, if you really do not consider it beautiful then so be it. Maybe a complete change of paint colour would be an option? Very dark grey/black can look stunning....See Morefireplace surround
Comments (0)Can anyone help me please? I want to paint my fireplace surround white. The back plate and the hearth is solid marble. The surround is moulded I think....See MoreEmma N
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