Facing Old Fireplace with New Bricks; Hull House

Designer Dominik suggested facing the original red brick fireplace.
Black and white facing half-bricks from Fireclay Tile was our choice.
Alan cut the ones on angles and glued them together.
Original fireplace below, with angled bricks waiting to go.

 Alan installs bricks above.

To right, almost done.

Applying grout between the bricks.

Finished fireplace does not yet have mantel installed.

Blue tape marks show studs and possible lighting locations.