Drywall Over a Brick Fireplace Breast in Rye, NY

Drywall · September 2026

Drywall Over a Brick Fireplace Breast in Rye, NY

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Drywall in Rye, NY — before and after photos from Ovation Contractors.

Before

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Before: the fireplace breast with its old surround removed, leaving rough brick and mortar above the mantel.

Before, straight on: the exposed brick band above the mantel shelf, with the new electrical box for the TV already in.

Close-up of the old brick and mortar above the mantel that the new drywall covers.

The wall beside the fireplace breast before finishing.

During the build

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Board hung over the brick above the mantel, first coat of compound on the seams and screws.

During

Fitting board around the fireplace, with floors and furniture under drop cloths.

During

Sanding the finished drywall above the mantel while the edge along the brick is sealed.

Final sanding pass, with the room sealed in plastic to keep the dust contained.

Attaching the wall-mount bracket to the TV.

The wall above the mantel sanded smooth, with the outlet and cable box in place for the TV.

During

After

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After: the fireplace breast finished smooth above the mantel, with the TV mounted.

After: the TV on its articulating mount against the new wall, with the power outlet behind it.

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