Comments on: Confession: Epic Fireplace Fail

By: Megan Lands

Megan Lands — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:03:18 +0000

I’m so glad I’m not the only one!! I just re-did the fireplace with airstone, and altho I love the product, I hate the color. I thought it would go well, but it just clashes with the wood. I wonder, can I paint it? the stone, I mean. I hate the thought of covering up all that beautiful wood with paint. Sigh. And btw.. cut that stuff with a hacksaw??? Are they kidding? I could barely cut it with a jigsaw!

By: Lindsey Mckenzie

Lindsey Mckenzie — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 03:08:23 +0000

It’s too bad that it didn’t go as planned. But at least you were able to learn the importance of making a plan before engaging on a project. So, did you end up redoing it later on? I would love to see the results. Cheers!

Lindsey Mckenzie @ Buchanan Fire and Outdoor

By: pam {simple details}

pam {simple details} — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:50:14 +0000

Oh Jenny, that makes me feel so much better! I'll confess I chuckled when I saw 'this is what it looks like now,' only because I can so relate! 🙂 Good for you for even trying to begin with, I LOVE the new stone you've chosen, and the idea of going all the way up ~ it's going to be a gorgeous statement in your room!

By: Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick

Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:43:59 +0000

OH NO. I too have been wondering about this! I curse corner fireplaces along with you my friend. I know it will be fantastic when you are done.

By: Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Lisa @ Shine Your Light — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:09:35 +0000

Jenny, I was wondering how this project was coming along. The top looks awesome! I love that! And I'm sorry to hear it hasn't been smooth sailing. I know you and your husband can make it amazing!! At least you tried something rather than just hating all over it for years like I have been doing with mine. Just can't decide that direction to go!

By: Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:54:53 +0000

Oh, that's SO me too! I always want the easiest fix, and then when it's done I want to do it over, the right way! I'm trying to learn, too, to do what I really want the FIRST time! Hang in there, it will be fabulous and worth it when you're finished!

By: Emma Mercer

Emma Mercer — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:04:25 +0000

Oh! I'm definitely sure, when this is done, it is going to look awesome. Just take your time and be patient. It will turn out just the way you want it. You tried your best and you can still do that project successfully.

DHLandscapeDesign.com

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:44:38 +0000

Well it will be gorgeous when it's all done that's for sure! I can't wait to see it. Thanks for sharing your fail. So nice to know that others have them too 😉

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:17:47 +0000

Oh no, how did I miss this? I really love the top and all the molding you added. I think the stone with a chunky wood mantle will look great! Kudos to you for initially taking this project on!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:21:38 +0000

Oh boy! I'm sure we all have made mistakes……I paid $1100 to a drywaller and electrician to move our pendant lights and patch the ceiling, only to have moved them too close together. We still haven't fixed it!
I love, love my all stone fireplace in my sunroom. It has a large wooden slab for a mantel which suits it perfectly. I'm sure you'll be much happier by making the splurge and completely redoing it!