How Do You Install Stone Veneer On A Fireplace?
Fireplaces have been enjoyed for centuries as a wonderful spot at which to spend time with family and friends — and even to offer a proposal or two. Brick fireplaces are out of style and stone is in, but who has the money these days to rip out the old one and put in a brand-new fireplace? You don’t have to. You can put a veneer stone face over the old brick to make your fireplace look like a new stone fireplace. You can use flagstone, granite, marble, slate tiles or whatever you prefer to reface the front of the brick. Start by cleaning your fireplace with a scrub brush and warm soapy water to remove any soot. Rinse it several times and dry it well with rags. Mix a batch of mortar according to package directions in a 5-gallon bucket. The mortar can be worked with for up to eight hours, depending on the environment in which you are working. If the mortar starts to harden, throw it out and mix up a new batch. Apply a thin layer of thin-set mortar to the front of the fireplace with the t
