FAKE FIREPLACES
There was a time when a faux finish fireplace was considered gaudy. It was
meant for those who were too lazy or too ill-refined to construct a regular
wood-burning fireplace. But those days are no longer. Whether you have a
faux rock fireplace, a faux electric fireplace, or a faux fireplace mantel,
you would now be considered right in style.
FAUX FIREPLACE
 Let’s
say you decide on the faux stone fireplace option. First of all, you should
mask off the area of the fireplace and paint it a background color. Then,
mask off the firebox area and paint it matte black. After that, you can
take a sponge and tear it into pieces to simulate stone. Then, dip the
sponge into paint, and “stamp” stones onto your fireplace.
In this way, you can create a natural masonry appearance......[ more]
FAKE FIREPLACE
If you want to make a fake fireplace, but you’re unsure of yourself,
never fear. If you have the ability to read a set of instructions, you
should be able to complete the task. By choosing the do-it-yourself option,
you can create an imitation granite fireplace that can be a real treasure.
This is because a fireplace can easily dress up a drab room, adding visual
interest to a living room or family room. You can even make it look more
authentic by adding a basket of real logs...[ more]
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