-
How to Tile a Fireplace Surround
-
How to Install A Mantel
-
How to Reface a Fireplace Surround and Hearth
-
How to Reface a Fireplace
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Add the Base Layers: Install Builder's Felt
Step 2
Secure metal Lath Over the Felt
Step 3
Apply the Scratch Coat: Cover the Lath with Mortar
Step 4
Comb the Scratch Coat
Step 5
Prepare the Field of Stones: Create a Dry Run of Your Design
Step 6
Score the Corner Pieces
Step 7
Remove Excess Material From the Corner Pieces
Step 8
Install the Corner Pieces: Wet the Stone and Wall
Step 9
Coat the First Corner Pieces for the Header
Step 10
Install the Header Stones
Step 11
Install the Rest of the Corner Pieces
Step 12
Fill in the Field: Coat the Top-left Fieldstone
Step 13
Install the First Course
Step 14
Finish the Field
Step 15
Grout the Stones: Fill the Joints With Grout
Step 16
Strike the Grout
Contribute to This Story Below