Made the old brick hearth shine! WOW

Today I helped my friend Dioni update a brick fireplace. We were both ready to tackle the job after we found that the masonry fireplace paint we wanted came in this gorgeous twilight taupe. As you can see it turned out beautifully, and Dioni was so amazed to see that it looked like real brick and not a painted over mess. Her husband said he thought that someone came in and rebricked the old hearth. Little did he know (at least until we told him) that we did it all by ourselves. I am a veteran of using this product but Dioni was skeptical but she wanted to do something to help lighten her living room and she was tired of the drab look of the old red brick fireplace. So what do you think? Did we do a good job? Do you like the amazing difference? WE DO!

The products we used:

Masonry fireplace paint

Black Firebox Paint

Brick Fireplace Cleaner

Fireplace Glass Doors

Enjoy The Romance Of A Fireplace

A peek into human history will reveal that even in the pre-historic period, people were using a fireplace to keep their caves warmer during chill weather conditions. But, as civilization grew, there were many innovations and the types that are being used now are classier and easier models. It is true that we get many benefits from fireplaces. Every person aims to get a specific benefit but the common thread that binds all these people is the love of fire. Let us look at some of the points about fireplaces and how to have them:

- You can not find a person who does not agree with the fact that a fireplace provides a perfect romantic setting, coziness and comfort to one and all. Especially during winter, when chilly weather conditions prevail, you can throw your blanket away and still feel the warmth provided by the fireplace.

- Before the modern days heating was invented, it was the traditional or classic fireplace that was being used. Even now, you can find such traditional arrangements and chimneys in many of the homes. Wood is burned in them for producing heat and warmth to the people living in these houses. But, only if ventilation via the chimney is quite efficient, you can have optimum benefit from this type. The chimney should also be cleaned periodically. Some people make it a point to clean these chimneys once or twice a year.

The Handyman - Fireplace Design Ideas

You have many fireplace design ideas to choose from when you're ready to add a beautiful fireplace to your home. Your final choice will depend on some factors like where you plan to put it and your overall floor plan. But no matter how big or small the room might be, you should be able to find some fireplace design ideas that you love that will also work in your home.

• You'll want to measure the area where you plan to install the fireplace, so you know the size you're looking for. (check out the Handyman's Ideas here)
• A fireplace will almost always become the focal point in a room.
• Pay attention to the shape and height of the fireplace design ideas you're looking at, too.

Gas, Electric or Woodburning? Electric fireplace design ideas are ideal for a small room, an apartment or any structure where you don't want to have to run gas lines for a gas fireplace. The cost is less than a gas fireplace, but still not cheap. If you've ever used a large, electric space heater, this is the principle and will cost about the same to operate.

A gas fireplace also offers the warmth and ambiance of a regular fireplace without the hassle of wood. Just like electric fireplace design ideas, you can choose an insert for a fireplace or a freestanding model. And like electric, operation is essentially push-button. If the appearance is a big factor for you, gas fireplace flames tend to look more real than electric. The operation will probably cost a bit more, however. 

Both gas and electric have the advantage over wood fireplaces that you don't have to acquire and store the wood necessary for burning, and there's no smoke. But if you love traditional fireplace design ideas and the smell and crackle of a wood fire, you may want to incorporate your chosen design into a regular, wood-burning fireplace.

by The Handyman for Handyman Fix Home Repair