Installing Stone Fireplace Surround

Install the first pieces on the header above the fireplace opening.

Installing stone fireplace surround.

A fireplace surround area plays a vital role in keeping the look of the room intact. Some manufacturers will recommend using a stone sealer on the surround to prevent staining when using the fireplace. Fireplace surround ideas best stone choices installation and tips fireplaces add a comfy touch to your house that adds warmth to your living space and make the winter experience cozy as well. Then move to the sides of the fireplace opening the sides of the surround and finally the field.

A veneer surround is relatively simple to install on your own and should take a weekend at the most to complete. Stone veneer doesn t look much different than real stone and when installed correctly most people will be unable to tell the difference. Install the stones and clean out the joints between them. Overview of a stone veneer fireplace surround illustration by gregory nemec.

Spray the back of each stone with water then butter it with mortar. A stone veneer fireplace is a simple way to add drama and old world elegance to your fireplace. Work from the top down. Draw a furrow in the mortar with the tip of the trowel.

In the example above a typical stone fireplace surround is shown but the order of work may need modification according to the particular design you have chosen. Apply the builder s felt metal lath and scratch coat which will dry overnight. Install builder s felt photo by wendell.