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Fireplaces serve many functions in a room. In some homes, they are real fireplaces to heat the surrounding areas. In others, they are faux fixtures that add character and charm to the room. No matter their function, when a room is remodeled a fireplace can look out of place or out dated. In these cases, they should be resurfaced. Resurfacing a fireplace is a relatively easy home improvement project that can improve the look and feel of your home. When you're resurfacing, you should first consider the new design of your room and what will best suit it. For inspiration, you can look at pictures of remodeled fireplaces online or interior design magazines. You can find homes that are similar in style to your own and see what worked best for them. You should design the fireplace and know what color, style and texture you want before shopping for any materials. Once you've decided how you'd like it to look, visit home improvement stores to find the materials for your project. Bring your design plan and measurements of the fireplace so the store staff at the store can help you get everything you need. The staff may not be knowledgeable in fireplace resurfacing, though, so also get in contact with an interior designer or contractor who is well versed in the field. Along with the surfacing materials you should also purchase any kind of adhesives and, if you're doing the resurfacing yourself, tools you will need to remove the old fireplace surface. You can resurface the fireplace yourself or hire a professional. Do-it-yourselfers usually prefer the savings, but those who are less handy may be willing to part with the money to hire a contractor. Choosing to use a contractor can be costly and difficult, but a good contractor will usually offer some protection if anything goes wrong with the project. For brave do-it-your-selfers, there are a variety of ways to resurface a fireplace. You should research the process online and possibly even obtain a book on the subject. This will give you the best idea of all the possible resurfacing options and problems you could run in to along the way. If you're resurfacing an old stone fireplace with a flat surface like wood or stucco, you probably won't need to remove all the stones. You can use a jackhammer or chisel to even out larger stones. If you're completely resurfacing the fireplace to add new brick or stone, you could either completely cover the old stone or brick with cement to create an even surface or remove all the old material. Once you have prepared the fireplace for the new surface, install it as directed. You can then paint the mantle and add any finishing touches. Visit our website for more fireplace remodel pictures and fireplace ideas
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