How to modernise your fireplace with Brick Veneer
Are you tired of how your living room looks? Does it need a fresh lick of paint and a bit of a facelift?
Here you will find a few simple and creative ideas to create a modern contemporary feature out of your existing fireplace. Easy to install brick veneer can be installed quickly and easily.
How to reclad an existing marble fireplace?
- Remove the marble veneer.
- You may need to use primer depending on the finished surface
- Select your preferred brick veneer (stick on brick) from Likestone ireland
- Using a suitable adhesive, stick the brick slips using a standard 10mm spacer
- Point the joints with mortar (grey or off white)
- Depending on the brick slip chosen, you may need to use sealer. This can easily be sprayed on once the surface is clean.
- You now have a completely new finish to your fireplace. This will completely transform your living room.
How to use stick on Salvaged brick on an existing timber Fireplace?
- Remove the existing timber fireplace. Removing the mantle will allow you to continue the reclaimed brick veneer all the way up to the ceiling.
- You may need to use primer depending on the finished surface
- Using a suitable adhesive, stick the salvaged brick slips using a standard 10mm spacer
- Point the joints with mortar (grey or off white)
- Salvaged brick slips are made from soft mud and will need to be sealed. This can easily be sprayed on once the surface is clean.
- The end result is a rustic yet contemporary feature for your space. Instant warmth!