I want to give this 1956 fireplace an update. Plan is to drywall the top portion down to a wood mantle, then maybe tile near the firebox. So, how should I attach drywall to the top part? I was thinking of adding some 2×4’s with the 3.5″ side against the brick,screwing the 2by into the bricks, then screw the drywall into the studs. Or, should I use liquid nails to attach the drywall.
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i would go with the lumber option. you can use furring strips or 1x's if you done want to drywall to stick out as far but any material screwed in to the brick would be a better way that just glueing it.
Good point on the furring strips, same thing I did on the wall behind the fireplace in a bedroom.
If the fireplace will be actually used, any sort of adhesive would not be recommended. It won't get hot enough to melt (one hopes), but the regular heating/cooling will cause the adhesive to deteriorate.
There are many things you can do to give that fireplace a more contemporary look without removing the brick. Here's a short list to get you started:
change out the screen and firebox
get rid of the quaint fireplace tools and holder
hang a contemporary piece of art, or none at all
paint adjacent wall to accent the red brick
clean the brick
maybe.. install and black steel border/frame around the brick
What do you mean change out the fire box? How is that done?
Sorry. I meant to speak about the fire screen. That arched top is certainly not a contemporary, or even modern, look.