[Tresa]

Hello, I'm Tresa and I am moving to an apt with a very ugly old red brick fireplace and was searching for a solution other than painting that I could actually use and not be in trouble with the landlord. Any suggestions?

[Clough]

Is this a real brick fireplace or a wall structure that is made to look like a real brick fireplace? Also, what is it that you find unattractive about it, please?

[ballengerb1]

You must get the landlords approval for anything that will change the interior of his property. Have you asked/talkied to him about fixing up the fireplace?

[heathcrist]

Painting is really easy if the landlord will allow but if he will not, and you will never use the fireplace - get a trifold screen. You could find a fabric one, one in an antique store, or just hindge three pieces of wood together and paint it. This way you can make it a size, color and style you want. Put a couple taller plants on either side.

[fourtee]

Is this a real brick fireplace or a wall structure that is made to look like a real brick fireplace? Also, what is it that you find unattractive about it, please?

The color tones in the brick and the mortar have heavy grey/steal tones giving the brick fireplace a cold feel. I am looking for the appeal of having ripped down an old wall and uncovering brick. Somewhat weathered.

This is a real brick fireplace. Raised hearth and a beautiful large arched opening.

[heathcrist]

Purchase exterior plaster and smear it here and there so that as much of the actual brick is covered. Paint the whole thing a "grout" color, then take a natural sea sponge and paint the surfaces of the exposed brick the color you want. Use a couple accent colors to give the brick a realistic look. Use real brick in the color scheme you want as the inspiration.