Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - cover fireplace brick and replace surround

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chiffon
06-02-02, 12:05 PM
I want to cover my brick fireplace- brick goes up to the ceiling. Is it best to cover it with sheetrock or spread the cement stuff al over it to cover it.? I want it all white and I want to put a new mantle and tile around the surround. thanks!

twelvepole
06-07-02, 05:48 AM
Painting the brick white would make for an easier project. Applying stucco is an option.
bungalow jeff
06-07-02, 06:11 AM
Don't paint the brick. Make your change reversible. Go to any old house forum and search for the number of posts complaining about painted brick fireplaces.