Hi All,
I'm thinking of pulling down the mantel that surrounds my gas fireplace, and replacing it with a simple, sleek tile surround - no shelf above it. An example I found online in the picture ...
Does anyone know if this introduces any safety issues?
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The work is still in progress, waiting on hardware to mount my TV, but here is the progress so far...
Before with mantel, after with new tile & serious drywall repairs in progress.
Thanks all!!
I'm thinking of going with oblong/rectangular tiles in a stone, maybe with a bit of a sheen rather than a completely matte finish. Above the fireplace, I'm going to hang an LCD TV.
Big plans ... hopefully I'll get it all done sooner rather than later! I'll post before & after pictures as soon as I have an "after". :)
Wendy
The mantel is purely decorative. or not depending on what is put on it :D
I like your inspiration photo.
As far as I know, it shouldn't be an issue. I've seen this look before - it's lends itself to a contemporary/modern decor in my opinion. It's a very clean look... it'll all be about the art you put above the fireplace.