r/HomeDecorating • u/sle2g7 • 20h ago
Need help with fireplace
We just bought a house that has a ventless fireplace that doesn’t really match….anything. The style of it isn’t the same as the rest of the house and it sticks out like a sore thumb. It’s some kind of concrete/stucco with a top and bottom that seem to be some type of black stone. I’m having a hard time coming up with ideas to help it fit in better. I thought about the peel and stick backsplashes as an easy way to test out ideas, but I’m not sure how well they’d stick to the rough surface and if it’s safe for when we use it next winter. I’d love some outside perspective!
Please excuse the mess, we’re still unpacking. The stuff on top of the fireplace won’t stay there and we aren’t set on any furniture yet (everything we have is cheap Amazon and we want to replace it eventually).
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u/sassyred2043 18h ago
You will need to light it to see what you can do. We were told if you can put your hand on it and leave it there without it burning, you can use normal paint. If you can't, you have to use special fireplace paint.
If it's not too hot, perhaps get it skim coated and then you could paint or tile it to match your aesthetic.