How to decorate a fireplace: options for decoration
A fireplace in a country house has always been popular. It can be real or a false fireplace.
And that and that look looks quite original. The fireplace creates an extraordinary atmosphere of comfort.
But here in construction the question arises: how to decorate the fireplace? Materials for decorating fireplaces are quite diverse, the photo shows examples of the design of such a design in the house.
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What fireplaces can be built from
Today there is a huge amount of materials with which the construction of a fireplace in a country house is carried out. But there are exceptions to the rules and fireplaces can be found in the apartment.
In a private house, a fireplace is built from:
- The brick.
- Foam block.
- Gas block.
These building materials are fireproof and able to withstand high temperatures.
Tip. If a brick is used in building a fireplace, then it should be red. It holds heat very well and looks more aesthetically beautiful.
Materials used for construction:
- You can apply a white brick. Decorative finishes such a fireplace will be the decorative masonry of such a building material.
It can be made in different colors. For this, special coloring substances are added to the concrete mortar during the construction of the fireplace. - If the fireplace is built of foam blocks or aerated concrete, such a material requires special decoration. They also hold heat well.
Only during the construction of a structure it is worth considering the large size of these building materials. It is for this reason that the fireplace can be quite large.
- Do not forget about chimneys from fireplaces, which in decorative structures are false, in real functioning fireplaces such a system is simply necessary. It helps to remove combustion products.
A chimney is made, usually of brick. On its design there should be a damper that provides a sufficient supply of air masses to the fireplace for a better combustion process.
Fireplace insert
The fireplace insert is a place where the process of burning solid substances (coal or firewood) takes place directly.
Do it yourself fireplace fireplace furnish:
- Plasterboard.
- Brick.
- Natural stone.
Use of drywall:
- Drywall for decorating a fireplace insert is used only in the construction of false fireplaces. But, as a rule, there are exceptions to the rules. Drywall may be needed if the surface needs to be leveled in the firebox.
Tip. For such work, only a certain type of drywall is used - moisture resistant.
- In the course of the work, it is an honor that the size of the firebox can be reduced. All this for the reason that drywall is attached to a metal frame. It is made on the surface of special profiles.
For the installation of drywall is used:
- The material itself.
- Metal profiles.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Screwdriver.
Drywall Installation:
- But there may be some difficulties with the installation of the material. There are hard-to-reach spots in the fireplace. For this reason, it is worth using a cordless screwdriver.
- The decoration of the fireplace insert with gypsum board can be used if it is necessary to significantly reduce the size of the furnace. This happens if the fireplace is quite large.
- When using drywall, it is necessary to think through the finish inside, in order to protect the material from the negative effects of fire on it.
To do this, you can use:
- A natural stone.
- Decorative rock.
- Ceramic tile - in rare cases.
Finishing plasterboard fireplace inserts is not difficult. You can carry out the entire process of mounting the material and then do the finishing work with your own hands.
Brick application
Typically, a brick is used if the fireplace structure itself is built from this brick. In this case, the firebox is built along with the entire design of the fireplace, such a firebox does not require additional decoration.
Also, brick is used when the entire fireplace structure is made of another material that can not withstand temperature influences or is flammable.
It could be:
- Wood.
- Drywall is not fire resistant.
A firebox and the chimney itself are built from it inside the structure. For safety, it is necessary to observe a certain distance from the brick to the fireplace box.
It should be at least 20-25 cm.
Using ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles are rarely used for interior decoration of the fireplace insert. As a rule, it is glued to a flat surface.
Most often on drywall. Installation of which is quite simple.
In order to carry out the installation of ceramic tiles, you must have:
- Two spatulas.
- Concrete mortar.
- Ceramic tile.
- Cruciform lighthouses.
Characteristics of ceramic tiles:
- Ceramic tile is a high-quality fire-resistant material. In order to carry out its high-quality installation, concrete mortar or special building glue is used.
- In order for the distance between the tiles to be uniform, it is necessary to use cross-shaped beacons that are inserted between each decoration element.
- After the installation of the tile has already been carried out to mask the seams, a special tool is used - decorative putty, which has a large selection of colors. Choosing the right option is not difficult.
Exterior Fireplace
Since fireplaces can be real or using electrical appliances that mimic a fireplace, the types of finishes can also be varied.
Materials for furnaces and fireplaces:
- Marble.
- Drywall.
- Porcelain tile.
- Wood.
- Glass.
- Decorative rock(cm.Facing with a decorative stone of a fireplace: we carry out correctly).
- Ceramic tile.
- Decorative bassoon.
Fireplace marble:
- For a fireplace, marble trim will be aesthetically beautiful. The design is thus given a rich look.
The price of such material is quite high. - As a rule, there is a finished marble cladding for a fireplace. You can order it from specialists of the required size.
You can assemble it yourself from separate parts. Decorating a fireplace with marble is a rather laborious process and there are some nuances that you need to know. - Marble is quite heavy and it is for this reason that it cannot be mounted on a drywall wall. But this rule does not apply to finished marble decorative elements.
- This finishing material is mounted only on a brick or any other stone surface. For this, a special adhesive is used.
- product or concrete mortar with additives.
Marble Properties:
- Fire resistant.
- Fireproof.
- Lasting.
- Durable
At the expense of practicality, some may argue, since the surface of such a finishing material is quite "capricious" and suffers from the effects of abrasive detergents on it. Stains may also appear on it over time, but this is only if the material is not properly processed.
Drywall in fireplace decoration:
- Fireplace decoration Drywall is quite common.Such decoration of electric fireplaces is very popular.
- Based on the profiles, a frame is made. Drywall sheets are already attached to it.
Then they are plastered and finished. - But here it is worth considering the moment that the fireplace insert should also be made with drywall.
- Outside, bassoon or decorative stone is used. These materials are very easily mounted on the surface of the material itself using special glue.
Porcelain tiles in decoration
This decoration material began to be used in the decoration of fireplaces quite recently.
It has excellent technical characteristics:
- Does not burn.
- Resistant to high temperatures.
- Moisture resistant.
- Practical.
- Easy to install.
Porcelain stoneware decoration is quite popular:
- This finishing material is attached very simply. The surface should be flat.
For this, drywall or plaster is used. - It is mounted on the surface of porcelain tiles using special glue. Since the material is decorative, it does not have much weight.
The video shows an example of the use of such material.
Fireplace wood
The tree looks very beautiful. Wood trim fireplace can be represented by a wooden lining.
This material is mounted on any surface.
For installation you will need:
- Wooden planks or bars.
- Screwdriver.
- Wood screws.
- Finishing material.
Wooden lining is used only for outdoor use, as it is very flammable.
Tip. In order for the wooden lining to have a beautiful appearance and the material itself to serve for quite a while, it is necessary to varnish its surface.
Glass in the decoration of the fireplace:
- Glass in the decoration of the fireplace is used quite rarely. All this happens because it can burst under the influence of high temperatures.
It is for this reason that a special annealed thermo-glass is used to decorate the fireplace, which can withstand the effects of high temperature and direct fire. - Today, glass fireplaces can be used for decorative closing of the firebox or for the manufacture of fake fireplaces. Such designs look very original and unusual.
They are able to decorate any interior and add zest to it.
As such, instructions for the manufacture of fireplaces with glass trim do not exist, but it is worth observing certain rules and consulting before starting work with a specialist in this field.
