Lava rock fireplace

Enjoy this stunning before and after 1970s kitchen remodel that will transform your living space and kitchen functionality.

I'd like to install a wooden mantle onto my rock fireplace. I would describe the rock as quite craggily, lots of sharp edges and uneven surface. If you've done this project before I'd love some advice!

Amy's ugly stone fireplace...might not be the worst one you've ever seen, but I can't stand it. I've considered...an unprecedented situation

I knew when I moved into this house a year and a half ago that the fireplace would be one of the first things to go and I'm so thankful for the men in my life, because today it did! Today we focused just on the demo of it so this is just the first portion. Tools needed: Tarps Crowbars Wire cutters Hammer (small and large) Sheetrock knife Large straight edge 5 gallon buckets This took about 3 hours to do. Before: We did very little to prep for it. We basically laid down some cardboard and a…

If you hate your 1970's lava-rock fireplace, this post is for you! You can either stain this gorgeous wood, or even paint it white, the design is up to you!

The great fireplace cover up has begun. After a day of being annoyed that we couldn’t remove the rock, Ben decided on a plan of attack. It involves wood 2 by 4s, steel studs, plywood, and c…

I need help in updating the 70's Rock Fireplace.

What should I do? Our new to us home that was built in the late 60s has a lava rock style fireplace in our living room. I am thinking about painting it white but am hesitant because if I do that, it can never be reversed. Am I crazy to think that the lava look will ever be back in style? Should I tr...

I did this project a few years ago. Each rock is painted and glazed separately in stony colors. Homeowners have since installed an insert. Everything is still fine with the finish on the rocks. It was quite a transformation in this house. Here's the before During After Detail