Build Stone Fireplace Surround

Overview of a stone veneer fireplace surround.

Build stone fireplace surround.

How do you attach stone veneer to a fireplace. Written by sheri dixon. Then drill through the wood as well. Don t get it wrong.

Apply the builder s felt metal lath and scratch coat which. Add the base layers. Install stone on the wall lay rock on tarp figure out the pattern. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished.

Working from the bottom up staple horizontal lengths of builder s felt to. Nothing says log cabin in the pines like a big solid natural stone fireplace so when we built our log cabin in the pines that s what we wanted. A stone and wood fireplace surround looks natural which many homeowners like. Cy started the project by building a frame above the mantle ledge to create a flat surface between the two places where the brick stuck out.

Select your face type. To attach the wood to the brick you need to first drill a hole in the brick with a concrete drill bit. Build your fireplace out of the ones that don t split. Pallet wood is an example.

If you re doing mountain rock you ll need to select whether you want your fireplace to have the full grout look or a stacked stone look. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live edge wooden mantel for a stunning makeover that would look great in any home. Building a natural stone fireplace surround. Also stone and wood fireplace surrounds usually don t play a lot with colors.

Next add pl adhesive by locktite to the back of the wood. There are many things that you can use to build a fireplace surround. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. If anything they tend to their original colors.

Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel view in gallery perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work. Mix different colors so it looks natural. 15 diy fireplace surrounds awesome ideas 1.