It s a really inexpensive way to transform your fireplace mantel.
Diy faux brick fireplace.
Measure out your bricks mine are about 7 75 by 2 75 on your wall or whatever else you are faux bricking.
Diy fake brick fireplace having a fireplace in your home adds a welcoming touch as soon as guests step inside.
This part is messy.
Depending on your look space 1 or more faux brick sheets from home depot.
You may want to create a straight line to start off with.
If you want your guests to get this feeling without investing in a fireplace this tutorial can help.
Slap on that joint compound.
Press the sponge down anywhere you want a brick to appear.
Rostoleum chalky finish linen white chalk paint the best i have ever used hands down at home depot a roll of paper towel s.
Faux fireplace overmantel makeover with faux brick paneling add faux brick paneling to your existing fireplace.
Optional step spackle and scraper tool item.
Find the center of the wall and use a pencil to find a place to start your first row of faux bricks.
Peel off your tape.
Take a small paint roller and roll a small amount of paint on the sponge.