Cement board fireplace surround

Finally, our first home project and my first DIY project! Yes, first. I have painted a few rooms in my days, but I don’t count that as DIY. With 3 people, we completed this project in about 2.5 hours!

Cement board is a useful supply for DIY projects. Here's how to cut cement board and use it around a fireplace surround for tiling! #cementboard #howto #DIY #fireplacemakeover

The great fireplace cover up has begun. After a day of being annoyed that we couldn’t remove the rock, Ben decided on a plan of attack. It involves wood 2 by 4s, steel studs, plywood, and c…

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you a step by step guide to building your own gas fireplace surround. This particular design surrounds 3 sides of a fireplace, as opposed to just a mantle above a fireplace. This DIY fireplace surround would work great with a gas fireplace

Anthony Concrete Design adds modern style to any space, creating industrial chic designs with the distinct character of concrete.

You can create a contemporary DIY concrete fireplace! We did it with some elbow grease and less than $100. Come learn how with this detailed tutorial.

A cast stone fireplace adds beauty, warmth, and “wow” to a room. But when cast stone isn’t practical due to weight or budget, a great alternative is to recreate the style with wood. With a few beveled cuts, a skilled carpenter can build a clean, modern fireplace surround reminiscent of cast stone. And it’s a lot easier to run wires through wood than stone. Adding a specialty paint finish will get you even closer to the look of real stone.

I used trim to make this easy DIY Fireplace surround. I love how it adds a modern touch with clean lines. Plus, it's so easy to build!

DIY Plaster Fireplace. Get the look of Limewash and Roman Clay finishes. DIY mantel. DIY fireplace.

Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your current home, one thing is for sure- fireplaces seem to always be a focal point in the living room. And for good reason! There are many finishes you can choose for your fireplace, but if you’re going for a more unique look, I have good news! I discovered how to create the most beautiful (and cost efficient!) concrete fireplace surround using Ardex feather finish.