Plastering American Clay That Looks Like Concrete for Fireplace Surrounds

Hello Design Friends,

Today I have a very exciting post.  Most of you know my absolute love for American Clay and lately, I've been specializing in plastering clay fireplace surrounds.  Most of my clients have asked for an industrial hand troweled concrete/cement look but I can produce any artistic style you've envisioned.. 

My favorite part about the clay is that it's REAL and NATURAL.  This is not a faux paint product or something synthetic trying to mimic a natural product. Concrete has clay in it.....so in part, I feel like you can't use a better product to produce a look similar to a cement or concrete fireplace surround.  

What I have found from most of my clients who are looking for a concrete fireplace surround is they aren't excited about astronomical  bid they get! What they get from me is a work of art (hand troweled and artistic) for a fraction of the cost.

Over the next few weeks I am going to showcase the MANY fireplace surrounds I have completed.  

This was one of my first fireplace surrounds. It was showcased in the Parade of Homes - construction done by Axiom Homes in 

Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

It can be a little challenging to see the TEXTURE and experience the feel of the clay but it's stunning in person.   Here are a few up-close photos of the clay texture.

This is actually another one of my clay fireplace surrounds but it shows more the texture.

Another one of my fireplaces that had a rugged pulled form concrete feel.  I love all the character and divots this client wanted.

In general, the fireplace is such a focal point of your home it's WELL worth the cost to make it unique and stand out from the rest.  

Feel free to contact me and I'll give you a quote to do either your new home construction fireplace OR your already established fireplace.  YES!  I can simply go right over your current plain painted fireplace.  :-)