[dad911]

Originally Posted by crustychief

here was my thread from years ago. https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/962842-photoshop-help.html

I remember that, and the final product looks much nicer.

As to the OP, I'd paint it if on a budget, or cover it with a very large format tile or stone.

I would also remove the (2'?) brick return on the right and the left, and tile over the hearth.