Fast Fireplace Makeover. Rock Fireplace To Weathered Wood.

[@bdog0720]

Beautiful trim. You should have consulted a licensed Finish Carpenter because you might have overlooked the fire code on this one? Example: No combustible material should be within 12” from the top of the opening and 6” on either side of the opening. I would suggest finding ceramic/ porcelain tile that matches these wood planks above and to the sides of the opening to stay within fire code. Let us know if that applies. Thanks

[@truehope287]

Fabulous! My fireplace is dark, rough wood and I thought I was stuck with it, but now I see I can just build a new frame over it-no need to remove the existing finish, just cover!

[@Idahopainter]

Possibly.

[@NoName-zu9nl]

nice work however. the other comments are correct there is a clearance to combustible issue. i have been in the chimney fireplace business my whole life. please don't use this fireplace. i understand you do not use the fireplace as you stated but please be aware that ordinary people watch these videos and will try to do the same type of work in their own house and probably will use their fireplace. i would suggest adding a disclaimer to the video explaining to check local building codes or nfpa 211 for clearance to combustibles or seek professional advice on doing such an installation. also to consider what if you sell the house are you going to rip down your work? this would be a huge red flag at home inspection. you have great videos. I'm not a hater just looking out for other people who may see this and do it in their own home and will have a fire.

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, thank you

[@jenniferbell4571]

We are going to do something similar to our fireplace. We may use it, so I was glad to read the comments about clearance. I will look up local code. I appreciate your time and effort, in spite of all the creepy jerks out there. Thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for watching Jennifer!

[@patnbernie]

I hope you got professional who understands fireplace codes :/

[@brucemcwhorter8525]

If it is an airless brad nailer, why is there an air hose connected?

[@robertcasey7312]

I’d like to see what you’re doing to the floor below the fireplace. TY

[@jkreese83]

Looks great!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you :)

[@mforeman4302]

Crazy man! Cool Fireplace

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you! :)

[@dianeberk2213]

Will try!

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@OneEyedPride]

As a certified chimney sweep this kind of stuff really irritates me. I go out to inspections on fireplaces on a daily basis and see work like this. Then I have to tell the home owner that is cannot be used until it is meeting the required clearances need to safely use, their disappointment falls back on the jerks like you. Trying to make things look pretty and “modern” before using your head and or common sense. Regardless if you know fire codes or not, this is clearly not acceptable… there is a fire that could be burned 2 feet away from the “pretty” wood you just charged them for. Oh, and it could possibly ignite! So I’m glad you charged them for labor and materials just to have them potentially burn their house down. What a bang up job man.

[@Keithtimes]

Thoughts on weight limits for hanging a TV on that? With the wall being attached to furring strips, would it support a wall mounted TV?

[@suzannejarvis625]

What are you doing for the floor in front? Is the hearth in another video?

[@Idahopainter]

It is

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Cool project Chris!

[@bradfordonate1560]

cool video

[@DiannaAtherton]

What if a person uses their fireplace. Is there a safe way to cover a stone or brick fireplace with a shiplap type product SAFELY?

[@BeckerBrood08]

No

[@joe5938]

What are your thoughts on fire code? "R1003.12 Mantel and trim. Woodwork or other combustible materials shall not be placed within 6 inches (152 mm)of a fireplace opening. Combustible material within 12 inches (305 mm) of the fireplace opening shall not project more than 1 /8 inch (3.2 mm) for each 1-inch (25.4 mm) distance from such opening"

[@CSIG1001]

get ready for a nice fire on the wall

[@Idahopainter]

LOL we do not use it. Never have never will.

[@Idahopainter]

Wonder when I will see that fire on the wall when a fire is never made in the fireplace?

[@internal_dialogue9290]

@@Idahopainter why not just cover it...so it cant be used.

[@bdog0720]

Fire code doesn’t have exceptions. You just admitted to deliberately going against fire code. You can be fined, suspend your painters contractor license, and or lose your painters contractors license. Don’t risk it brotha. We all love your content too much.

[@mirandabagar9538]

Love it!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Miranda!

[@ittostellevision011]

did you ever anounce the winers for shirts. idk if i missed a video or what. this was a nive makeover..

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, I leave the winners in the comments!

[@micah1754]

Could you do this but instead make it a solid weathered board wall and cover the hole? I'm really hoping t just cover mine in as its not functional or needed. But the cost to fully remove the chimney is too expensive for us. Thanks

[@johnb3042]

Thank You so much for the ideas for my fire place ..

[@efman2k3]

Nice job. It looks a thousand times better than before. Thanks for posting!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you!!

[@BrokenRRT]

Masonry nails in vertical surface especially into concrete block will fail over time. If all of the block is concrete filled you could use 1/4" Tapcon screws or better yet use Red Head FS series sleeved anchor screws for block that's filled or hollow. Using masonry nails your blowing through the block and barely hitting enough concrete filling if you're even hitting it at all. Just my 2cents worth!

[@Idahopainter]

No they wont cause I also used liquid nails.

[@matttolmanaz]

I've been looking for ideas and I like this one. Thanks for sharing. PS. I was going to ask about the fire code also but I think you have answered it enough. haha

[@Idahopainter]

lol, yeah I am not to worried about it, it is not a customers house :) Thanks for watching!

[@kevinmartinez7327]

Don’t do this! Have a chimney inspection to tell you how close you can have wood frame near the fireplace opening

[@kevinmartinez7327]

Don’t do this! Have a chimney inspection to tell you how close you can have wood frame near the fireplace opening

[@kevinmartinez7327]

Don’t do this! Have a chimney inspection to tell you how close you can have wood frame near the fireplace opening

[@kevinmartinez7327]

Don’t do this! Have a chimney inspection to tell you how close you can have wood frame near the fireplace opening

[@Idahopainter]

To all those that are concerned. Thanks for the concern on all the fire codes. This is my house and only a decorative piece. I never use the fireplace and never will. I am well aware of fire codes and if I planned on using it I would not have done what I did. I was going to tear out the fireplace but thought this would look cool. So once again, it is my house and no inspector is coming by that I know of.

[@eleazarcortes5271]

Home Improvement How To's this is so funny I'm reading the messages and everybody is a fireman in here lol. Good job as decorative I think looks good👍🏽.

[@boy_peeps]

Home Improvement TV let’s hope you never sell it

[@dougb2091]

Nice work and after reviewing other similar fireplace upgrades using wood either for structure or finish work the concerns about following fire code is very enlightening. Even as you mentioned about not ever using the fireplace I would hope that the next owner of your home does the same or at least the home inspection reveals the non-compliance to a prospective buyer. Safety first.

[@ayemblest3229]

nicely done. I actually want to remove the rock facade on my fireplace and expose the brick underneath and do exactly the same thing, top to bottom rustic look. beautiful.

[@leadpersuasion]

Yeah my question is the same as everyone else's here...how does this work with firecode? Otherwise great job!

[@Idahopainter]

Once again like I have said to everyone else. I have never used it and never will and will live here forever.

[@hectorlara7327]

How do you have a airless brad nailer and a air feed hose? Lol

[@Idahopainter]

lol, just happen to have it

[@ermannodangelo1062]

Why not use TapCon screws instead of nails,those blocks are probably all cracked where nails hammered in. What is a "airless brad nailer" The wood trim around opening is sure to catch fire, hope your insured.

[@Idahopainter]

Thats funny because they are concrete nails and it is also glued with liquid nails.

[@matmadson9178]

do you have an up close and detailed vid on the frog tape and clear caulk for windows and trim? i scanned over your vids didnt see one, maybe i missed it but sounds like an interesting tip

[@MySweet1981]

I was wondering what I should do, my trim and moulding have paint strokes and I want to spray them. What steps should I take to get a good finish?

[@MySweet1981]

Sorry this is not related to the video, I just wanted your opinion before I got started ;)

[@RollinHomies]

Hey Chris, are those firing strips?😂

[@gregorloff5266]

Mr. Idaho, Quick question for you and the team. Is it code compliant to trim a fireplace with wood trim? Thanks!!

[@Idahopainter]

HUM

[@Idahopainter]

A non functional fireplace

[@ryankuboushek1507]

That is an amazing modern fireplace update. Thanks for your videos, you inspire me to do a lot of my own DIY projects. How can I buy that exact hat that you wear in your videos? It doesn't seem to be on the your store, that I can find.

[@MrLoverman1996]

What about combustible clearance?

[@Idahopainter]

We do not use it never have never will. It is only decorative.

[@Idahopainter]

Its my house

[@justme9870]

Dude - did you burn your house down putting all that wood around your fireplace? Code usually calls for a minimum distance between the fireplace opening and flammable materials.

[@Idahopainter]

Don't worry about my house worry about yours.

[@CSIG1001]

pretty ugly , There was a gap in the seams, also whoever got suckered into installing that must have plenty of money to blow . The natural stone was more classy . I think the owners need to worry about upgrading their breakfast nook chairs from plastic to real faux wood .

[@Idahopainter]

Thats funny they are metal chairs and they are mine.

[@SGantzer]

Question: I realize that you do not use your fireplace but my friend was hoping for something similar on his wood burning fireplace (which he plans on using eventually). What would you suggest to make this possible and still stay within code?

[@patnbernie]

NON-COMBUSTIBLE material.

[@truehope287]

Wait, what he just used can't be put on a functioning wood burning fireplace???

[@Trendingtrailers]

I recognize that wainscoting

[@Idahopainter]

Oh do you.. :)

[@aaronmichael794]

Love the white wash,But. A floating Mantel would look nice and you should of spaced the wood so you could put white stone filler to make the wood wrap look more uniform, The only fire code you should use when making a fire isn't to stick your finger in the flame..

[@dowhatmakesyouhappy7002]

sorry, there are so many gaps and the pieces don't look like good quality. I would not be happy if this was the final product that I paid someone to do..

[@srichter293]

We want to cover our rigid stone fireplace with wood but do not want to remove the stone. Anyone think it's safe just to build it out with wood and attatch the new planks infront of the stone?🤷‍♀️ Same idea just over the exsisting stone :)

[@patnbernie]

No. Use non-combustible material.

[@tiltedcrownz9044]

Really love your work what part of the city do u reside in I need my fire place done

[@MegaCraigS]

Please take this video down....omg!!

[@josebrito4442]

Nice work - but I would have use the tiles that look like wood instead of using wood.

[@TheDJKIA]

probably would have looked better to keep all the stone... and barnwood mantle above the fireplace. then add your ship lap or tongue and groove siding. maybe even pick a stain that would accent the piece more than this light stain that nearly blends into the walls

[@sillydude674]

I'm sorry but I think the old one looks better in my opinion. still great work though!

[@sherijohnson3657]

I like the before much better

[@GreenAppelPie]

Seriously, it looks great but yeah thus isn't passing fire code.

[@Idahopainter]

No one is coming in my house to inspect it green apple pie. And I have never used it and never will.

[@abigroman]

Too bad the fireplace wasn’t wider. It also would have been nice if the picture was recessed above fireplace. Very nice though!

[@frankarias4985]

Looks nice until it catches fire

[@markotorres5984]

I thought this was John Cena

[@internal_dialogue9290]

Wood trim around a wood burning fireplace? This seems like a firecode issue.

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

Wow no comment .

[@Idahopainter]

OK

[@SuperWoodyboy]

need a rustic mantle

[@Idahopainter]

That would look nice

[@trentonnelson7686]

Maybe you should Consult a certified chimney professional before your next project on a fireplace or get some education on the subject

[@whyvette85]

Guess they can't reach code books for clearances....

[@Idahopainter]

Okay

[@ihikefar]

Hmmmm, I concur with everyone else regarding the fire code issues. A code inspector would have a field day. Not happy with all the end grain showing and gaps showing on the sides. I'm a big fan of your channel but this isn't your best work.

[@Idahopainter]

How would they have a field day when they will never be in my house? LOL the gaps are for a reason. Its weather wood and the look I was trying to achieve. You may not be so negative if you saw it in person.

[@superwiseman452]

ah pretty sure that doesn't pass fire code. I wouldn't want it in my house.

[@marianabarraza4047]

What a cutie!

[@Idahopainter]

lol

[@jordannelson6457]

"Whatevar! I'm making my outro so zip yo lipz"

[@Idahopainter]

Will do

[@CSIG1001]

Hilarious no fireplace mantel.. Are they jewish?

[@Idahopainter]

Real funny. It is my house.

[@lisaberry1456]

Next home improvement project add gas insert

[@ianmurphy1234]

Should of put a bevel on the corners to give a nicer finish rather that a butt joint, or you could use some moulding! Just an opinion but good job otherwise

[@Idahopainter]

That'd be cool, thanks for sharing!

[@kevinmartinez7327]

On today’s lesson is “how to burn your house down”

[@flamabl1]

Wow! Hate to be negative when people are nice enough to take the time but that is bad/wrong on sooooooo many levels.

[@Idahopainter]

Worked well for us

[@Dom-o9q]

I might be wrong but this looks very unsafe.

[@Idahopainter]

It is a non working fireplace 🤙

[@Dom-o9q]

Paint Life TV My Bad 🤗 Have a Happy Thanksgiving

[@GarroldR]

i could hear the guy talking but i couldn't see him...

[@Idahopainter]

Oh man, something must not be working, technical error..?

[@LJSask]

You didn’t consider the fire code/ 6 inch from firebox openjng - around entirety- you placed the wood ship lathe up to edge of firebox opening -FIRE HAZARD!!! Also you were very sloppy like most contractors about placing your tools and caulk gun on clients personal furniture with no protection. I think this looks terrible- very crude - not professional and a fire hazard

[@jarm509]

its shame to create such a fire hazard. the home will likely get sold someday, new homeowner will have a fire, burn house down then insurance will find this video and you'll be liable. especially after being told by many professional that what you did is UNSAFE! period.

[@johnnycanosoda]

Maybe you should have taken a few more days and done the job correctly. The corners look unfinished, big gaps in between the boards, knotted cheap wood and no fire insulation board behind your wood. Man, I hope you don't plan on starting a fire in that tinder box cover-up. Maybe you should stick to doing ads for your music service and leave the construction for the big boys. Invest in a jointer and a planer?

[@Idahopainter]

Actually it was the look we were going for and very happy with it and it is not a working fireplace!

[@welton7280]

Very Dangerous. Can never use the fireplace.

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, we will not

[@manoelramon8283]

looks horrible

[@Idahopainter]

So!