How To Install A Stone Veneer Fireplace Surround - fireproof

It's really a beautiful thing when you first imagine the surroundings of your stone finish fireplace.You imagine yourself shooting in the incredible atmosphere of the stunning natural stone finish you have installed yourself.In fact, this will be your favorite room in your home.
But first you have to plan your surroundings.Write down what type of stone finish you want, what style, pattern, color stone do you like.There are many suppliers of stone veneer products and it is wise to check all products in your area.
There are several types of stone finishes including real stone, man-made stone and stone looka-like products.My fireplace chose the real stone finish.More importantly, I chose a real stone finish that can be installed with thin mortar.You can't get something more natural than a real stone, which adds warmth to the surroundings of the fireplace.
There are also many styles, patterns and colors to choose from.Slabs, granite, limestone, marble and many other styles are available.You can also choose from ledgestone, plank, fiddlesticks and many other styles and patterns.
Finally, you have to choose a color that matches your taste, which will also be used with the room©Cole.Visit the local stone veneer retail store to see their display boards.This will give you the best impression that you have visualized the stone finish for your fireplace.
Depending on whether this is a new fireplace or an existing one, you may need to do a little bit of demolition to remove the old surroundings.In my case, I have an old red brick surround that is very dated and doesn't have any warmth or character at all.The best way to remove the old red brick surround is to use a jack hammer.
I rented a small jack hammer for less than $30 and the bricks cracked like butter.You also need to prepare the surface because you are installing the stone.The stone must be mounted on the surface on which the stone will attach.
You can install fire-proof cement panels in the fireplace baffle and surrounding areas, or you can install metal lathes and A-type cement scratch coating.I used a metal lathe in the outdoor project to cover the surface of the wood.For the surrounding of the fireplace, I chose the cement board as it is simpler to install and less messy.
I highly recommend the use of cement boards for indoor projects.The cement board is the same product used to prepare the stone brick sub-floor.It is easy to cut cement board with hand saw.
They are fixed to the wall by using a back plate screw.You need to install screws 6 inch apart on the whole surface.If the installation covers the drywall area near the fireplace, it is better to cover or replace the drywall with plywood first.
The back plate screws will be better fixed on the plywood than the drywall.If you are installing the Mantel, it is time to install the Mantel before you stick the stone.The stone finish I chose to use is ledgestone style.
The pattern consists of four layers of stone with two layers at the top and two layers at the bottom overlapping.This provides an interlocking effect and creates a surround sound without visible mode.This is the real stone so you need a wet saw.
The thickness of the Wall stone is generally less than 1.5 inch, thin enough to use a low grade wet saw.You can rent these or buy one like me.Depending on various options such as blade depth and motor HP, they are priced between $100 and $200.
The purchase makes sense for myself as I have other home projects that need to be addressed, such as installing slate floors, installing a stone tile bathroom and shower.Because this is ledgestone, thin cement is perfect for the job.Thin cement is easy to mix in a five gallon barrel, just add cold water and mixture.
I mix with gardening tools, with something with a long handle, with a blade on the bottom.So you don't have back pain.Stir the cement evenly until it reaches the consistency of peanut butter.Add more water or cement powder as needed.
After the cement is mixed, arrange your stone pattern, measure and cut the stone, and form a whole row at the bottom of the area around the fireplace.Then apply a thin layer of cement mixture to the cement board, covering the area of the stone previously measured.Scrape the cement mixture with a grouting spatula to remove excess cement.
Then push the stone onto the cement board.Simply swing the stone in place and release it, then repeat the process until the stone row is completed.Continue to stir more cement as needed, and repeat the process of measuring and cutting a whole row of stones at a time.
After you stick to the last stone, you can add some definitions by applying.xa0A coat of stone washing.This will bring color in stone to the rich finish.Now you can stand up and enjoy it..Once a room that I rarely used, it's my favorite place to entertain guests, spend time with my family or listen to my favorite music.
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xa0It is a pleasure to advise anyone who is interested in converting the room at home into an escape paradise.I highly recommend using stone products to add warmth and charm to your family