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Fireplace Makeover Tip: Clean Your Fireplace Refractory Panels

Fireplace Makeover Tip: Clean Your Fireplace Refractory Panels

Have you thought about doing a fireplace makeover? Are you interested in renovating your wood fireplace but don't know where to start? If you are interested in bringing life back to your current fireplace but aren't ready to invest the time and money into a full renovation, let us suggest a quick and easy alternative.

Cleaning your fireplace liners is a great way to restore the look of your current fireplace. Some people approach the idea of a fireplace remodel and get overwhelmed with all the options out there. White washing takes a good amount of time and doing a total renovation can be expensive. Though, cleaning your liners is a cheap way to brighten the look of your unit and restore it to its former glory.

Fireplace Makeover Tip: Clean Your Fireplace Refractory Panels
Hearth Products Seville Brick Liners

Many fireplaces that are made in a warehouse come with a cast concrete liner that looks similar to firebrick. Sometimes the ?brick? is a traditional deep red color while other times the brick looks like it has been white washed. The liners can get dirty for many reasons, one of which being your fireplace logs not being positioned correctly. If they are put too close to the back wall, you will notice more soot build-up in a shorter amount of time.

About the Author

Collin Champagne

With over 13 years in the industry, Collin is a National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certified technician and managed content for the eFireplacestore and eCanopy brands. He has achieved the highest NFI certification possible as a Master Hearth Professional and is certified in all three hearth appliance fields: wood, gas, and pellet. With experience with sales and in-field installations, his expertise shines through his technical knowledge and way with words.

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