25 Oct 2009, Posted by Shawn in Highlights, Remodeling, 4 Comments, Short-URL:http://portlandbuilt.com/jfro4
Fireplace Makeover
Over the last few months I’ve been working hard to update my 50’s fireplace. Nothing says “mid century” quite like those flat, red bricks. The final product is the result of a custom mold, dyed concrete, and a dead-fall fir mantle from Mt. St Helens. You can see the finished result above – next I’ll post on how I tackled the project.
In the meantime, here’s a quick “before” photo. The wall to the right and left has been cut away to expose the seriously old “insulation” that was eventually replaced (I think it has an R-value something akin to shredded newspaper).
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4 Comments
November 11, 2009 7:23 pm
Patti
Very cool….or warm!
November 11 2009 22:01 pm
Shawn
Thanks! It was a great project that actually started with a whole lot of under-house supports (beams, footers, etc). You can see some of the progress work in the gallery.
November 11, 2009 11:08 pm
Ami Hubbard @kelpiegirlie
Beautiful work! I especially love the touch of the dead-fall fir mantle from St. Helens.
November 18, 2009 11:52 am
Heidi Preuss Grew @Twitter Name
The surface of this mantle is beautiful. Who’d guess poured concrete could look so sexy?
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