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Painted Fireplace

By: greenthumblonde

Created: Feb 2, 2013

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I designed a massive fireplace for our home but real stone would have collapsed through the floor to the basement so I opted to use lightweight materials and paint the whole thing. I have a how-to on my blog. But it sure saved us a lot of money going with the faux stone. More on jmeissner.com

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Lark Dousman, WI zone 4/5

WOW, this is a very pretty room. Quite a talent you have...inside and outside. What is your user name on my website? You know you can private message on my website, right?

Posted: Feb 20, 2013 | Flag

5* beautiful!!!!

Posted: Feb 3, 2013 | Flag

nita13 gig harbor, WA

This room is beautiful all it needs is a warm fuzzy throw and a book with me cuddled up on the couch!!

Posted: Feb 3, 2013 | Flag

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