| | Painted over tile. The surround was painted in rich wood tones. |
| | | Painted bricks in brown tones |
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| | Painted over tile. The surround was painted to match some wood in the house. |
| | | A rust finish adds a dramatic effect. |
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| | A wood graining effect can enhance a fireplace surround. |
| | | A wood graining effect detail. |
| | | The wall and the flagstone hearth were painted to dramatize the shape and size. |
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| | A wood graining effect can enhance a fireplace surround. |
| | | Painted stones. They were light tan to start with. |
| | | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
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| | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
| | | Faux marble painted for an special effect. |
| | | Color glazing the surrounding area can make a dramatic difference. |
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| | Color glazing the surrounding area can make a dramatic impact. |
| | | A rust finish adds a dramatic effect. This was done over tiles. |
| | | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
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| | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
| | | Faux marble painted for an special effect. |
| | | Faux marble painted for an special effect. |
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| | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
| | | The bricks were painted to look like stone and the mantel wood grained. |
| | | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
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| | Painted to look like stone. |
| | | Painted to look like stone. |
| | | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
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| | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
| | | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
| | | Color stained bricks to enhance the colors. |
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| | A rich wood graining effect. |
| | | Glazed in a rich red for impact. |
| | | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
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| | Faux marble painted for a special effect. |
| | | A dark finish was applied for impact on the mantel and over existing tiles. |
| | | Painted to look like stone. |
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| | Painted to look like stone. |
| | | Rich colors make for a dramatic effect on this mantel. |
| | | Close up of the rich colors |
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| | This surround was painted to match a real piece of marble on the top. |
| | | Close up of a faux marble mantel. |
| | | Color glazing the surrounding area is simple but effective. |
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| | Painted stone. They used to be dark brown. |
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