It s a really inexpensive way to transform your fireplace mantel.
Diy faux brick fireplace.
Attaching faux brick backing attach the faux brick backing to the fireplace with 3 4 brad nails or 3 4 narrow crown staples.
Take a small paint roller and roll a small amount of paint on the sponge.
Press the sponge down anywhere you want a brick to appear.
Faux fireplace overmantel makeover with faux brick paneling add faux brick paneling to your existing fireplace.
Diy fake brick fireplace having a fireplace in your home adds a welcoming touch as soon as guests step inside.
Measure out your bricks mine are about 7 75 by 2 75 on your wall or whatever else you are faux bricking.
If you want your guests to get this feeling without investing in a fireplace this tutorial can help.
Find the center of the wall and use a pencil to find a place to start your first row of faux bricks.
Use your putty knife to spread the joint compound all over your wall space.
Diy faux brick fireplace faux fireplace materials step one step two step three step four step five step six step seven faux fireplace reveal.
Rostoleum chalky finish linen white chalk paint the best i have ever used hands down at home depot a roll of paper towel s.
You may want to create a straight line to start off with.
This part is messy.
Depending on your look space 1 or more faux brick sheets from home depot.