Fireplaces
 
There are various finishes on the mantels below. Such as faux marble, rust, wood graining, glazing, stone finishes, and color stained and painted bricks.
 

   


Painted over tile. The surround was painted in rich wood tones.
Painted bricks in brown tones
Faux marble fireplace
Painted over tile. The surround was painted to match some wood in the house.
A rust finish adds a dramatic effect.
Faux marble fireplace.
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.
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.
Faux marble painted for a special effect.
Faux marble painted for an special effect.
Color glazing the surrounding area can make a dramatic difference.
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.
Faux marble painted for a special effect.
Faux marble painted for an special effect.
Faux marble painted for an special effect.
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.
Painted to look like stone.
Painted to look like stone.
Color stained bricks to enhance the colors.
Color stained bricks to enhance the colors.
Color stained bricks to enhance the colors.
Color stained bricks to enhance the colors.
A rich wood graining effect.
Glazed in a rich red for impact.
Faux marble painted for a special effect.
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.
Painted to look like stone.
Rich colors make for a dramatic effect on this mantel.
Close up of the rich colors
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.
Painted stone. They used to be dark brown.