Yucky red brick
#1
09-11-02, 08:08 PM
Yucky red brick
Our fireplace is done in old red brick. You can see the places where they've repaired the mortar - some is light and some is dark. Is there anything we can do to the brick/mortar to make it look better? Paint it all or paint the mortar? Any suggestions welcome. We use the fireplace all the time. Can't afford to replace at this time.
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#2
11-01-02, 12:29 PM
yucky red fireplace
I think painted fireplaces look sharp. You could also tile it, grout the face and stick your marble collection in it-- The possibilities are endless! This would cover up the contrast problem. I would think you could also chisel out the mortar and re-mortar it if you like the exposed brick.
