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    DIY » Just a peek!

    Just a peek!

    Published by Gail | Published January 26, 2010 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    My cousin Terry stopped by over the weekend to see my progress, and offer some advice. We talked about the hearth and discussed some things I could do. We talked about painting or tiling it. We decided the best option for me would be to “box” it in just like I did the mantel.

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    I went to Home Depot today to gather more supplies, another sheet of lauan, molding, quarter round, trim and (more) paint. I used the same technique with the molding as I did with the mantel.

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    Because the hearth is over 9 feet long and lauan comes in 8 ft lengths, I had to piece it. I pieced the top piece on the left, and the front piece on the right.

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    You may remember this little dilemma. When I pulled the carpet up a few months ago I found a little surprise. Apparently when the fireplace was installed, they made a mistake with a cut.

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    I decided to extend my “box” over the length of the top in order to cover up the concrete mishap.

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    See? It’s all gone!

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    This is where the vent was. Isn’t that a silly place to put a heat vent? I chiseled out the old vent cover, and most of the extra mortar in order to make room for my new vent cover.

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    If you’re a long time follower of my blog, you know that I always leave a note for the person who may renovate years down the road. Here you can see that 2x4’s were a perfect “spacer” for the bottom of the front facing. The original hearth ledge extended over the brick. I then added another ½ inch (molding). In order to stabilize the front facing, I nailed it to the 2x4’s.

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    You can see that the top is pieced. I glued it and nailed it. I also cut a hole for the vent. I purposely centered this new one, where the other one was lower to the floor. I have plans for the front facing that needed the vent to be centered.

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    This is a shot from the end, all the way down the hearth.

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    This firebox is huge! I’ve told you that before, but in these pictures you can really get an idea of how big it is. I am painting the firebox and surrounding brick black.

    stay tuned!

    gail

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    1. Ericka

      January 31, 2010 at 5:43 pm

      I love what you are doing with it. What a job, but well worth the finish! Can't wait to see how it all looks finished!

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    2. Delightful Dwelling

      January 28, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      Wow, you do have a huge fireplace. It is looking great though,can't wait to see it finished.

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    3. Anne~Fiona and Twig

      January 28, 2010 at 2:26 am

      It's looking so good!!!

      Hurry up and finish, I can't wait to see the end result! 🙂

      Anne

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    4. Brittany

      January 27, 2010 at 8:55 pm

      great progress!!

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    5. Kimm at Reinvented

      January 27, 2010 at 2:43 am

      This is such a huge undertaking, Gail, but you are rockin' it girl!
      I can't wait to see the finished product, it's gonna be fabulous!

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    6. Symone's Mommy

      January 27, 2010 at 2:27 am

      VERY nice work. You should be proud. Can't wait to see finish.

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    7. All My Yesterdays

      January 27, 2010 at 1:15 am

      Agree with everyone you're amazing! This will be so cool when you're done. And what a nice idea to leave a note for the future. I did that when I had my house built..

      Reply
    8. rosemst2t

      January 27, 2010 at 12:49 am

      omg, that really is huge! You're making some great progress at this!
      good luck with the painting.
      Rose

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    9. FleaMarketTrixie

      January 26, 2010 at 11:55 pm

      Can't wait to see it all finished!

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    10. Richella

      January 26, 2010 at 9:00 pm

      Wow! This is a DIY project extraordinaire! I am impressed at your work--and at your courage. You go, girl!

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    11. Karyn @ Candarbry Garden

      January 26, 2010 at 8:37 pm

      All this work is going to be worth it! You are doing an amazing job! I like that nice big firebox! I just did a fireplace update too. Yours is amazing! Karyn

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    12. Sue at Serendipity

      January 26, 2010 at 4:48 pm

      This project is inspiring me to do the same to a pain in the neck corner fireplace with raised hearth in my living room. I have disliked it forever (25 years we have lived here so far) but you are opening my eyes to the possibilities-many thanks!!!

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    13. Marla at Always Nesting

      January 26, 2010 at 3:08 pm

      It's going to be beautiful!

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    14. Marla at Always Nesting

      January 26, 2010 at 3:08 pm

      It's going to be beautiful!

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    15. Candace@craftysisters-nc

      January 26, 2010 at 1:55 pm

      WOW! That is going to look so good when it's done! Good work!

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    16. YORK VILLAGE SHOPS

      January 26, 2010 at 12:40 pm

      I had no idea the fire box was THAT big! Looks like you've done alot of work since the last time I looked. I am excited to see the final result!

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    17. Pam

      January 26, 2010 at 11:53 am

      Wow, it is big. Did not look that big until you stick a person in it! Fireplace is looking great and I think its a great idea to box it in like you did the top. Great job

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    18. Treasia Stepp

      January 26, 2010 at 11:46 am

      It's really looking good so far. I can't wait to see the finished results.

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    19. ::cottage instincts::

      January 26, 2010 at 2:20 pm

      Woot Girl! You are amazing! I can't wait to see what you do to finish it up. I"m so inspired to do something with my eyesore firplace....

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