Covering Up A Brick Fireplace With Stone

A diy series on a fireplace makeover.

Covering up a brick fireplace with stone. Remove any loose bricks. It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick. Continue to 4 of 32 below. It can be expensive to remove and repair damaged bricks and covering the brick with stone is a recommended cost efficient alternative.

We were able. Building it back up. Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. Stage 3 covering the frame and stone with wood.

We used a combination of a crowbar. To install the stone brush a 1 2 inch 1 3 cm coat of thinset concrete onto the back of each slender side piece and stick them to the rough masonry of the surround. You can also go for cladding a fireplace with bricks and give them a look that fits your interior. Do the same for the wider top piece making sure to overlap the edges of the firebox slightly on all sides.

Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile. It can be a built in or a double sided fireplace and the stone to clad is up to you large and different pieces or something more regular. If you choose to replace a mantel and hearth as well use a mason s hammer to break up and. Order materials that have been cut to fit the specific dimensions of your fireplace.

To make the wash mixture mix one part blue paint and one part white paint with four parts of water. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. Take measurements around fireplace where new stone is desired. Mack built a box out of scrap plywood and attached it to the brick using construction adhesive.

We made a big mess and removed the top courses only. Refacing your brick fireplace with cultured stone is a weekend long activity that can add new life to your room. Create a template or. Cabins chalets rustic and even modern spaces look great with stone clad fireplaces.

Nail metal lath to brick with masonry nails and hammer keeping clear of edges. How to update a 1970 s outdate fireplace using plywood and pine. To safely and productively cover the brick you ll need to first install a base layer on top of the damaged stones to create a dependable tiling surface. To learn more about the product used.

Watch homeowners installing stone veneer over a brick fireplace using norwich stacked stone panels misty morning color. Before you know it you will be able to cozy up to a new fireplace with a book in.