Finishing Fireplaces...

Most often

 we have a hard time deciding 

on how to finish our fireplaces. 

With so many options

  available today it can sometimes be difficult

 to make a final decision.

Most of us are visual

 so we often recommend that our clients 

take a look on line and in magazines 

to get some sense of style that they are drawn to.

In the picture above

 they have taken a more modern style 

with clean lines and a neutral tile around the fireplace 

& 

firebox. 

They designed the space very well

 with storage to the left 

of the fireplace for wood

 &

 carried the mantle to the end of the wall. 

Cultured stone

 is a great option for finishing fireplaces. 

There are different styles

 & 

colours that would work in any type of decor.

We offer the Owens Corning line in store 

which can also be found on line. 

You can give us a call 

if you have a colour that you'd like to see 

& 

we would do our best to get you a sample.

Painting the existing brick 

is also an economic option. 

 As seen in the picture above

 they have painted out their brick white 

& 

put on a thick wood mantle and hearth. 

Small changes like this

 can change the entire look of the fireplace.

photos courtesy of pinterest

Slate, glass mosaics

 & 

porcelain tile can also be used.

 When choosing to use 

a natural stone like slate or marble

 you need to seal it to prevent staining.

 With the porcelain tile

 & 

glass you only need to worry about sealing your grout lines.

* Again our best advice would be to flip through some pictures and get a sense of what you like as well as what you don't like. Bring any ideas that you find in and our design consultants can help you put it all together. *