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I am wanting to tile my fireplace with natural stone. This stone is glued together in pieces. I purchased this tile from Lowes and when I was going to pick it up they informed me that it is not suitable for use on a fireplace as the glue will let off fumes when it gets hot. I am not sure how much heat will be conducted since it is on the outside and must permeate the brick first. We never use the gas log. It is simply there just for emergencies, like in the winter if we lose our heat. So really not worried in my case, but if we decide to sell down the road, the new owner might use it more.
So the number one question is do you think it will cause harmful fumes sitting on the outside of the fireplace.
The fireplace area will get hot. That's the reason almost all electronics stores do not recommend mounting TV's above the fireplace, unless there is ample insulation there.
My husband redid our entire entertainment area, including moving the fireplace slightly. Knowing that our TV would be placed above it, he insulated it very well, significantly more than it had been insulated before. The new granite slab he installed as a mantelpiece still got very warm to the touch if the fireplace was on for any longer than an hour or so.
So, it sounds like there might be something to what Lowe's told you.
I say do it right the first time, not wroth the health risk or cost to replace and insurance might not cover any damages since it's say not to use! ... Just saying
Why on earth would you cover up a brick fireplace in the first place? * smh*
Some people don't care for red brick. My preference would be a stone or fieldstone pattern or a similar stone veneer. Here are a few I like from a quick google image search.
Thank you AtkinsonDan. The Rustic meets modern is about what I am looking for. Any of your suggestions would be better than bright red with my low toned paint.
Some people don't care for red brick. My preference would be a stone or fieldstone pattern or a similar stone veneer. Here are a few I like from a quick google image search.
I agree. Red brick is just not appealing - especially in this day and age. While some people still love the red brick look, it's becoming less and less appealing to many people. Nothing wrong with an update.
Have you thought about painting the brick? I am generally against painting brick, but it might work in this case.
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