A timber fire surround.
Remove granite fireplace surround.
How to remove a wood surround for a fireplace replace it with stone.
If you have a more modern fireplace such as a gas fire or electric fireplace rather than a period open fire then removing an old fireplace surround shouldn t be too difficult.
Replacing a hearth and surround either with seamless tone slabs or with ceramic or stone tiles makes a big difference in the way a fireplace looks.
Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround.
Removing granite omni grip adhesive from fireplace surround.
Try to understand how the surround or mantel is attached to the wall whether its with screws nails bolts or simply held in place.
Removing an old fireplace surround depends on how it was originally fit in the first place.
I thought the heat might loosen the tiles enough for me to pull them off but they are still securely attached.
An updated fireplace surround upgrades an entire living room.
Removing an old fireplace involves three main steps removing the surround which may be one of several types removing a raised hearth if there is one and sealing up the fireplace opening unless a new hearth fire surround is going to be fitted.
Perhaps you would prefer a wooden mantel and surround or you d like to cover the entire fireplace wall in stone.
On these pages dan mclaughlin with help from carpenter thad king shows how to replace an old quarry tile hearth and cover a brick surround with four sleek granite slabs each 1 inches think.
To remove a fireplace surround and mantel.
Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose.
Many homeowners choose to replace wood fireplace surrounds with stone because of the aesthetics and customization that stone.
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A cast iron fire surround.
A tiled fire surround.
How to remove a fireplace surround.
However it does require a little diy.
Depending on the style of the tile a fireplace covered with ceramic tiles can be a lovely addition to your home or an eyesore.