Ready for a living room makeover or fun project for a quick refresh? Laminate furniture, including your electric fireplaces can be repainted. Whether you’re a DIY expert or trying something new, updating your laminate fireplace is a satisfying project that you can use every day. Electric fireplaces are one of the best ways to heat your home, so why not make sure your fireplace fits your style, too?
Not sure if you have a laminate fireplace mantel? A quick trick to see if your electric fireplace is veneer or laminate is to sand a very small section. Veneer is made of thin layers of wood pressed together. When sanded down, you’ll find plywood. Laminate is made up of layers of paper and resins. Sand laminate down and you’ll find plastic. Once you’ve determined what your fireplace is made of, you can get started on your repainting.
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