Regardless of the type of fireplace, it requiresunique frame, which should also be in harmony with the stylistic direction of the interior design. To give a certain external appearance to the portals, the fireplace is finished with wood, marble or artificial stone, tiles, decorative plaster, plasterboard and other materials. Everyone can add elegance or nobility to the fireplace.
The choice of materials for finishing the fireplace depends on the type of interior of the room. We will give some practical recommendations regarding the issue of facing the fireplace product.
The use of wood for decoration
Wood goes well with many styles.interior. Fireplace shelves and portals are made of wood. Finishing the fireplace with wooden elements greatly ennobles the structure, adding grandeur and luxury to it. Mahogany and solid oak are especially popular. Finishing with them is quite expensive. Fiberboard and MDF boards are their budget alternative. These materials are more resistant to various impacts and are much more durable. Wooden finishing of fireplace structures does not cause concerns even for wood-burning models of the hearth, when it is made according to all norms and rules.
Scheme of finishing of a fireplace stove.The main requirement here is compliance with the technology. If you decide to transform a wood-burning fireplace with wooden inserts, they should not be placed too close to the hearth. It is mandatory to treat all wooden elements with fire protection agents before their installation. The firebox is equipped with a protective screen to prevent sparks from flying far beyond the structure. When decorating a false structure, these protective measures are neglected. When making a portal for an electric fireplace, the niche space for installing the firebox should have dimensions slightly larger (approximately 5 cm) than the firebox itself. This will contribute to good ventilation and eliminate overheating of the firebox and the likelihood of ignition of the wooden portal. Return to contents</a>
Decoration of fireplaces with a tree
To decorate a fireplace with wood, it is enough to add wood inserts (for example, pilasters, arches, columns, etc.) to the existing frame. Sequence of actions:
Scheme of finishing a fireplace with wood.
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Making fireplaces tiles
A wide range of shades and patterns of tiles allows you to create your own design for your fireplace installation. The following types of tiles are suitable for finishing your fireplace:
- majolica - glazed for cladding;
- terracotta - unglazed facing;
- porcelain tiles.
To properly tile a fireplacesurface, strictly follow the technology. First of all, prepare the surface, removing dust and degreasing it. Clean off the paint. If this is not possible, cover the surface with a reinforcing mesh with cell sizes of 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Prepare each product according to size. Trimming of elements is performed with a tile cutter or a diamond-coated disc of a grinder.
Scheme of fireplace tiling.Having prepared everything, they move on to laying. They start laying from the bottom, having checked and set the diagonal in advance. Laying tiles on the fireplace surface is done using heat-resistant glue or a special mastic. Otherwise, after some time, the ceramics will come off the walls due to the temperature difference and will begin to crumble. After laying the first row, check the accuracy of the laying using a level. If necessary, make adjustments with a rubber mallet. The remains of the glue are immediately removed from the tile surface. If you are a little late with this - and removal can damage the tile glaze. When laying facing tiles, plastic crosses are used. With their help, it will be possible to create uniform connecting seams between the products over the entire area of the fireplace installation. Laying tiles is considered unfinished if the seams are not grouted. A rubber or silicone spatula is used to apply the solution. Return to the table of contents</a>
Decorating fireplaces with plasterboard
Plasterboard lining for a fireplace is considereda classic option as a frame for a fireplace structure. Building decorations from this material will save money and fully demonstrate your own creative abilities. Plasterboard is convenient to use when it is necessary to create all sorts of shapes with different geometries. Plasterboard is most often used for facing electric fireplaces and false fireplaces. Finishing a fireplace with plasterboard panels is performed in the following order:
Scheme of fireplace decoration using plasterboard.
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