Creating a brick fireplace is a simple and effective tool for transforming the look of a basement or living room, and all you need is brick veneer.

Brick Veneer Fireplace

Stone and brick veneer fireplaces have been a popular project for decades. They’re small enough to be affordable yet still have the ability to effectively enhance the appearance of a particular space. These two elements have greatly contributed to the popularity of interior stone and brick veneer.

The beauty about creating a fireplace from faux stones is that they create a very authentic look and feel. Installing a real wood burning fireplace without any pre existing structure is a very pricey home decor project. However if you still desire the romantic and practical function of the fireplace it can be achieved in a very cost effective manner. Here are a few points that will help you realize your dream brick veneer fireplace.

If you are converting or updating a real wood burning fireplace the task is simple. Brick veneer will easily bond to mortar, scratch coat and pre existing brick. All that is left is literally attaching the thin faux brick panels to the surface of the fireplace.

Once the functioning fireplace structure has been built you can add your selected brick veneer to your brick fireplace.

If you are building a fireplace from scratch then you have two options. Firstly, gas burning fireplaces have become a popular trend because of their practicality and maintenance free nature. Gas burning fireplaces are recommended for these projects because they are significantly cheaper than real wood burning fireplaces and do not require major home renovations. If you install this type of fireplace you can either choose to decorate it as is or choose to construct a chimney like structure for added authenticity.

If you choose to decorate the fireplace as is then you can simply follow the instructions for installation procedures on our website. Alternately, you can emulate the look of a wood burning chimney by adding a column of drywall above the fireplace unit. If you choose to construct this simple drywall and wooden chimney structure for effect then you’ll have to remember to add a wire mesh and scratch coat foundation. This will ensure the brick veneer has a solid base to adhere to.

For more information on constructing a brick fireplace feel free to drop by our showroom in Mississauga. There you’ll be able to speak with one of our trained sales representatives who can guide you through the brick veneer installation process.