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How do you clean a brick fireplace hearth?
Feb 19, 2008 by Teresa | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
We have a brick hearth on our fireplace.I have used hot soapy water and a brush to clean it in the past but it still doesn't look clean.It still has a greyish look to it from ashes.The brick are redish brown.The wall that the fireplace is on is entirely brick and the hearth looks like it doesn't even match the wall even though it is the same brick.How do I get the hearth clean?
I wouldn't use muriatic acid here. That's not its appropriate use. If all else fails, try trisodium phosphate. It's sold in hardware stores as TSP. Follow the use and safety instructions on the label. It will clean the brick and help restore some of the original color.
briggs451 | Feb 19, 2008
call cinderella
wandering wondering | Feb 19, 2008
What I am going to suggest should be done with great care. The acid is very dangerous to breath or come in contact with skin.
If you use Muriatic Acid in a dilution of water you can put it on with a polyester brush, allow it to etch for a moment then scrub. To neutralize the acid dilute with water.
You could hire a brick layer to do this since it is the technique they use to clean the brick when installed.
The other option is more costly but also very effective. A restoration company that does fire damage should have a dry ice blaster. it is similar to sand blasting but does no damage to surfaces.
rolsenn2003 | Feb 19, 2008
muriatic acid is for cleaning mortar off of masonry...not dirt and ashes...try boric acid in warm water and a stiff bristle brush...
Bricky Local 9 PA | Feb 19, 2008
Changing a brick fireplace into a stone fireplace?
Oct 28, 2007 by channigan3 | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
Hi there. We are interested in changing the look of our brick gas fireplace. We thought of simply painting the bricks to change the appearance, but we've decided that we want to transform it completely. That is, we want a stone fireplace. I'm hoping this is a possible task (especially with all of those faux stone products out there). I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions of what products or what company I could use in order to go forward with this project. Thanks for your time and for sharing your thoughts!
Stone Facing products can look incredibly good after its installed, you'd wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
There are more possibilities than just "Cultured Stone brand" of it, although they have a lot of selection and are very successful and popular too. Also check some beautiful, high quality selections from Boulder Creek Stone, and Centurion Stone, and Mohawk Stone, and Eldorado Stone.
http://www.bouldercreekstone.com
http://www.centurionstone.com
http://www.culturedstone.com
http://www.eldoradostone.com
The Boulder Creek website has excellent installation instructions that actually get strong installation results.
Also, lately there is more availability and demand for actual real natural stone cut to thin veneers, but that will cost you close to double the cost of the other kinds.
million$gon | Oct 29, 2007
How do I tone down Peach Brick Fireplace with pant and decor?
May 26, 2008 by karl k | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I have a Peach brick fireplace in my new home and I hate it! it is a pretty fireplace, but it's peach. How do I bring out the browns, and creams in the brick and tone down the peach?
paint it
njoynlife | May 26, 2008
How do I remove a brick fireplace?
Feb 27, 2007 by imissrascal | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I have a red brick fireplace in my living room that is 18 years old. I painted it white a few months ago because I didnt like it and now it is even worse. I want to tile it. Can I remove it? I want to take all the brick down and learn to tile:) It doesnt look that hard. How do I take the brick off? Thank you for your help!
Sure you can remove it. It is messy though and you don't know what you'll find behind there so you may just have to redo the wall also.... otherwise, your tiles won't stick well to an uneven surface. And tiling is harder than you think, especially if it's on a wall and not a floor.... you have to deal with the gravity....
Perhaps it's just the paint you used to paint it that made it look worse... what did you do when you painted it? Why does it look worse? Give us more details and we can help, or email me...
The ReDesign Diva | Feb 27, 2007
How do I revive an old brick fireplace?
Feb 19, 2008 by Somora | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
We've just bought a new house and the brick fireplace is old, outdated and just plain ugly. What's the best way to update it? Can I paint it or will the paint blister and peel with the heat?
I painted right over it with some of that textured stone paint. Looks fabulous. I got my paint at Lowes.
Don't paint the inside though, and you'll be fine.
Mrs. Figgy | Feb 19, 2008
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Evansville Courier & Press - Feb 05, 2012
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Patch.com - Feb 04, 2012
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Sudbury estate property is impeccable in every way
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The home boasts 400 square feet of custom brick patios, integrated brick pathways, extensive exterior lighting, a fire pit and an eye-catching array of plantings and perennials. Exterior amenities segue beautifully from outside to in where our tour and more »
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Sunday World - Feb 05, 2012
The exterior is most attractive with its brown brick, but they could have chosen a different colour of lettering for the name. You have to study it to read it. Translated the name means, 'The Poor Scholar'. The red-brick fireplace with the solid-fuel and more »
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