Applying a stone veneer over brick interior walls is much easier than an exterior wall.
Installing stone veneer over brick fireplace.
This is because there are fewer materials to install.
The stone veneer stacks tightly so you can t see the surface underneath.
Any other surface must be sheathed beforehand with metal lath.
It also comes in various lengths which allows.
Metal lath is an acceptable surface that will allow you to apply veneer to brick first apply corrosion free 18 gauge metal lath to the brick with masonry fasteners.
Cover the fireplace surround with builder s felt.
How to install a stone veneer on a chimney.
Some masons say that this is an adequate surface for accepting a scratch coat.
Work from the bottom up and overlap pieces by 2 inches.
If the stone veneer is going to cover an installation of brick or concrete it can be directly applied.
No demolition necessary this process will take an old fireplace or a boring sheetrock fire.
No matter which material you decide to use there are many options available.
How to give your fireplace a facelift using natural stone veneer.
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In this video this old house senior technical editor shows how to use stone veneer to get the cozy feel of a masonry fireplace without breaking the budget shown.
The kit includes three types of stone.
Nail metal lath over the felt.
Stone veneer can add rustic hefty looking charm to a full chimney outdoors or only the visible portion of the chimney that s inside some homes.
To learn more about the product used.
Watch homeowners installing stone veneer over a brick fireplace using norwich stacked stone panels misty morning color.
In addition stone veneer is lightweight durable low maintenance affordable and delivers a high return on investment roi.
Natural edge pieces have a finished end to provide a clean look where a wall ends such as a fireplace opening doorway or a window without moulding.
Flat natural edge and corner pieces.