Before I did that I primed the travertine tiles with a Bonder primer that helps tough to paint surfaces like glossy tile, glass, plastics and metals. I decided to use tile mastic to adhere to the surface. I removed the mantel for a modern look and then determined the best way to install the panels over the existing tile. The panels were lightweight and came in boxes of 12 in a 20” x 20” dimension. Free of chemicals and VOC’s it was such a unique option. These 3D Wall panels are made from molded sugar cane pulp. That’s when I stumbled upon a very economical option from Inhabit Living. I was on the hunt for a budget solution as I wasn’t quite ready to spend the cash to demo and re tile. Image | Jennifer Weiss Architecture via Houzz At the time I was swooning over a stacked bond dimensional tile look similar to this. (*one of my favorite Christmas DIY projects to date was that paper wreath made from sheets of music) MINI MAKEOVER in 2012Īs I started to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms the more the aesthetic of the fireplace felt out of place. A quick coat of white paint helped me get by for moving day and the holidays. It had been renovated from the original brick to a poorly tiled travertine one and a very ornate oak mantle. The fireplace did not represent a 1958 mid century style when we moved in. When I overhauled the color palette of our home last summer and changed out the floors and doors it was a perfect time to do a more substantial renovation.īut let’s back up a bit and show you what I started with and a few changes I’ve made over the years. The fireplace has been one I have loved experimenting with. One of my favorite parts about living in the same home for a number of years is seeing the progression of change over time.
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