Forums59
Topics1,057,818
Posts14,291,206
Members144,614
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Stone veneering a fireplace
#14107456
08/25/21 12:15 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056
lakeforkfisherman
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
|
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056 |
Anyone here done it? Would you be concerned with the added weight of a thin stone veneer over an existing brick fireplace? Home built in late 60’s on slab foundation. Huge fireplace- 8’x8’ with hearth, dual sided. Currently it’s painted and we are wanting to do a make over. Looking for OT wisdom. Thanks.
Last edited by lakeforkfisherman; 08/25/21 12:15 PM.
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14107462
08/25/21 12:24 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 121,182
hopalong
Pescador Loco
|
Pescador Loco
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 121,182 |
first look at the fake rock they have, hardly any weight and done right you can't tell a difference. being brick, built in the "good ole days", you should have a thickened slab at the fp and if just doing up to mantle high probably good with real rock if you keep it thin, no 50# river rocks. stuff like this, lowes carries some too. https://versettastone.com/panelized...4JS5DV9zW7Jx_nLCgEjWxhoedTBoCxGYQAvD_BwEhttps://www.lowes.com/pl/Stone-vene...CsdgtE9RahoCqT4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
" Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot!
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14107518
08/25/21 01:13 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056
lakeforkfisherman
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
|
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056 |
Thanks, Hop. Looking at the individual thin stone as opposed to the panels. Add metal lathe and scratch coat. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/08/full-19158-108730-457990b9_798d_4ea5_aa70_2ce74778b6ab.png)
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14107533
08/25/21 01:21 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 121,182
hopalong
Pescador Loco
|
Pescador Loco
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 121,182 |
 you should be alright, if you really want to be sure you can drill thru at the front of the firebox and check thickness just patch hole with some of the mortar. back then they did thickened slabs since the fireplace had to be built in place unlike the metal bs we have now.
" Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot!
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14107579
08/25/21 02:05 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,006
Caymas Cx 21
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,006 |
We do about 100k ft of it a year, I have a better alternative for your application. It’s going to be a pain nailing lath over the brick. Use senergy wall systems senershiel r, roll on applied over the painted brick. Then use the Maxgrip adhesive, simply add water and stick it. They are the first to come out with adhering simulated stone over an Eifs system and not using metal lath and scratch. If you need help getting the material I can get you hooked up or bring some next time I’m at Fork. This is a new system and we were the first in the US to do it.
Last edited by Caymas Cx 21; 08/25/21 02:07 PM.
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: Caymas Cx 21]
#14108074
08/25/21 08:52 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,170
von rage
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,170 |
We do about 100k ft of it a year, I have a better alternative for your application. It’s going to be a pain nailing lath over the brick. Use senergy wall systems senershiel r, roll on applied over the painted brick. Then use the Maxgrip adhesive, simply add water and stick it. They are the first to come out with adhering simulated stone over an Eifs system and not using metal lath and scratch. If you need help getting the material I can get you hooked up or bring some next time I’m at Fork. This is a new system and we were the first in the US to do it. Where are you located? I'm interested in the same thing.
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14108110
08/25/21 09:21 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 118
MRR
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 118 |
check out Texas Stone Designs it is manufactured in Arlington. You can stick it directly to your brick using M1 adhesive, but you will have to start at the bottom and use spacers or shims between the rocks until it sets up
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: von rage]
#14108200
08/25/21 10:30 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,006
Caymas Cx 21
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,006 |
We do about 100k ft of it a year, I have a better alternative for your application. It’s going to be a pain nailing lath over the brick. Use senergy wall systems senershiel r, roll on applied over the painted brick. Then use the Maxgrip adhesive, simply add water and stick it. They are the first to come out with adhering simulated stone over an Eifs system and not using metal lath and scratch. If you need help getting the material I can get you hooked up or bring some next time I’m at Fork. This is a new system and we were the first in the US to do it. Where are you located? I'm interested in the same thing. I live at Ivie and operate in San Angelo and DFW as well.
|
|
Re: Stone veneering a fireplace
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#14108281
08/25/21 11:30 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056
lakeforkfisherman
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
|
OP
Elliptical Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,056 |
Caymas has me set up. Dude knows his stuff and will steer you right.
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|