Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Improving appearance of cast stone fireplace?

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djbrown
03-02-06, 02:18 PM
Moving into a new home soon, and would like to "fancy up" the existing cast stone fireplace that is installed.

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floors will be hardwood throughout this room, light cherry in color. Suggestions? Can fireplaces of this material be painted/stained?