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Just like a home, and furniture, and curtains, fireplaces can become outdated, worn and in major need of remodeling. Fireplace remodeling ensures that your fireplace is pleasing to the eyes and warm enough to suit your house and family.
But how exactly does one begin this process? Depending on how much you want to spend, you can opt to completely redo your fireplace, or simply repaint the bricks a fresher color. If your fireplace looks dark and unappealing, repainting the bricks and surrounding areas can liven it up. However, a complete fireplace remodeling is sometimes necessary, especially if you want your fireplace to look good for company and your friends.
It also can be relatively simple or complex. Would you like to completely tear down the fireplace and replace it with a new one? A professional mason skilled in fireplace remodeling could be of help, though this would clearly be the most expensive option. If your fireplace is damaged or drab looking in just a few areas, then would a full fireplace remodeling be necessary? Repairing just the worn areas might be a better idea than a complete disassembling. A professional is highly recommended for any fireplace remodeling or significant repairs.
For minor problems, some people choose to repair the fireplace by themselves. It can be fun, a learning experience, and yes, it's much less expensive! If a little sprucing up in color and life is all the fireplace needs, then you can buy remodeling brick paints and improve the look on your own. The paint is of high quality and is practically indiscernible when painting over a natural brick. Doing this type of limited fireplace remodeling is a super way to save money.
This type of project has as much to do with room remodeling as it does with a new fireplace. Fireplaces have a very powerful effect on the overall brightness and spaciousness of a room. A fireplace is certainly not easy to change or camouflage, unlike a rug or a couch. An ugly fireplace by itself can distract from an otherwise perfectly presentable living room. That's why fireplace remodeling is important to the overall look and design of a room. You should decorate the room to complement the fireplace, since it is probably the most expensive and noticeable item in the room.
Don't worry it doesn't have to be a big, expensive mess. If the option of tearing out the fireplace and replacing the material is an unpopular one, then consider repainting it. A professional mason is the best option if you want a complete fireplace remodeling; so the only mess on your hands would be a quick pick up and vacuum.
Whatever your choice, keeping your fireplace in tip top shape is important, not only to keep the fire burning and the bricks shiny, but also to keep the entire look of the room warm and accommodating.
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