My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. I’ve since removed the raised hearth and we’re putting ...

Q. My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. I’ve since removed the raised hearth and we’re… ...

But brick around a fireplace and the tiles on a hearth should not get that hot, meaning high-temperature paint could easily scratch, especially on the hearth, she said. So regular paint is the ...

‘I recommend always placing a hearth rug in front of your fireplace,' advises Mike. 'It’s essential for safety, as it catches embers or sparks that might otherwise damage your flooring or pose ...

But brick around a fireplace and the tiles on a hearth should not get that hot, meaning high-temperature paint could easily scratch, especially on the hearth, she said. Can you refinish a peeling ...

Begin by chiseling the mortar on the top line of brick. It might be a little tough to remove the first brick, but once you pry it out, the others should follow more easily. Remove one brick at a time.

A thrifty and creative DIY fan transformed her fireplace into a super modern and chic space for just £20 – and saved a bucket load simply by doing it herself. Ali Slater, 33, from Bristol u… ...