Attach it with a nail gun to the underside of the mantel so that it will be flush with the stone wall.
How do you cover a brick fireplace with stone.
Before you know it you will be able to cozy up to a new fireplace with a book in hand and a cup of hot chocolate in the other.
Learn how to cover your brick fireplace to transform it from dated to modern farmhouse style with stone painted wood and a solid rustic pine mantel.
It feels so good to have another project checked off the list at least partially.
Covering a brick fireplace.
While you simply can t reliably install stone atop painted brick too much barrier will prevent the mortar from adhering you can attempt to remove the paint or follow the same logic as you would with damaged brick and apply a new base layer between the painted brick and the mortar and stones metal lath or cement board.
1 cover the existing brick with lathe which is a wire mesh that.
Today i m sharing how we covered up our brick fireplace step by step.
Add a design to the outer edges by using a router.
Cover an outdated brick fireplace with contemporary tile.
To build a new wooden mantel measure the length of the fireplace and the desired width.
Posted on february 10 2017 september 15 2017 by roland.
Cut the base using chosen wood.
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Add the look of brick stone or wood to your home or business.
Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a second coat of latex infused thinset.