Decorating dilemmas: Choosing the right fireplace

Decorating dilemmas: Choosing the right Fireplaces By Claire Bingham, Dec 14, 2011 Filed under: Home Share Text Size A A A It's the heart of the home, so giving your Fireplaces a facelift is always money well spent. Whether it's open fire, Scandi-style stove, multi-fuel or coal-effect it can be hard to choose which is best for your home. We asked Fireplaces guru Paul Chesney, from Chesney's, a specialist Fireplaces company, to share his tips for improving your fireside appeal. The Fitzroy, Chesney's Smarten up your hearth The first step to getting a Fireplaces in perfect condition for the winter season is to have the chimney swept. This should be done at the start of every heating season. If the slate hearth is looking a bit tired, treat it with Linseed oil to restore its lustre. Using a non-abrasive cloth to apply a weak mix of water and detergent will clean any surface dirt from a marble or limestone chimneypiece. If there is a Victorian grate in situ, it should be polished using graphite paste or Zebrite to revive its finish. For a smart-looking slate hearth, try the Great Slate Company, prices start from £100 for 20mm thick. Gas stoves Both Chesney's gas and solid fuel st
Decorating dilemmas: Choosing the right Fireplaces By Claire Bingham, Dec 14, 2011 Filed under: Home Share Text Size A A A It's the heart of the home, so giving your Fireplaces a facelift is always money well spent. Whether it's open fire, Scandi-style stove, multi-fuel or coal-effect it can be hard ...